Ride: Test Track

An unforgettable joyride where the open road meets innovation of the future. Zoom off on an electrifying, high-speed race that will leave your imagination soaring.

Ride Information

Composite Review (4.6 / 5)

This composite review for Test Track at EPCOT is compiled from a large collection of recent reviews and enthusiast commentary, primarily focusing on the most current iteration, often referred to as "Test Track 3.0."

Verdict: A Must-Do Thrill, Re-Themed for Optimism

Test Track remains one of Epcot’s signature high-thrill attractions and a must-do for many guests. The consensus is that the latest version is a significant improvement over the previous Tron-style iteration (2.0) and successfully attempts to recapture the optimistic, future-focused spirit of classic Epcot. However, the experience is largely divided into two distinct parts: a captivating interior dark ride focused on technology and a brief but powerful high-speed finale.

The Best Part: Speed, Speed, Speed

The number one reason guests love Test Track is the outdoor high-speed loop, where the ride vehicle accelerates to 65 miles per hour. Reviewers universally praise this moment as a pure, exhilarating rush of wind and speed—the ultimate highlight of the ride, and one of the fastest experiences in all of Walt Disney World. This sequence alone is considered worth the wait.

The Interior Experience: Innovation vs. Cohesion

The interior portion of the ride has been reimagined to focus on the future of autonomous vehicles and smart transportation.

The Good: What People Love

• Breathtaking Visuals: The new show scenes are rich with digital effects and light. The sequence demonstrating LIDAR technology, where the dark room lights up with "points of light" to show how an autonomous car "sees" the world, is frequently described as "breathtaking" and "incredibly impressive."
• A Return to Epcot Spirit: The ride’s new narrative and aesthetics align more cohesively with Epcot’s foundational themes of innovation, optimism, and a better tomorrow, feeling like a genuine "World of Motion" successor rather than a generic tech overlay.
• Futuristic Design: The refreshed vehicle models and certain sections of the indoor track are beautifully designed, showcasing modern automotive concepts.

The Bad: Common Complaints

• Inconsistent Quality: Many critics feel the attraction is "half-finished." Some transition areas are described as "darkened hallways," and a few scenes—such as the "Drive-Through Forest"—feel jarring or "out of place" with the otherwise high-tech aesthetic.
• Loss of Customization: The popular interactive queue experience from the previous version, where guests could design their own virtual car and test it, is now gone. This is a common complaint, particularly from families with young children who miss the engaging pre-show activity.
• Heavy Sponsorship: While General Motors' sponsorship funds the ride, the post-show area (a large GM showroom) and overall theme sometimes feel like a "lifeless ad," which detracts from the immersive Disney experience for some visitors.

Top Tips from Reviewers

• Consider a Lightning Lane: Test Track is a highly popular, Tier 1 attraction, and standby waits frequently exceed 60 minutes.
• The Single Rider Secret: For solo riders or groups willing to split up, the Single Rider Line is highly recommended. It moves significantly faster than the standard standby queue, often reducing the wait to 10–30 minutes, even during peak times.
• Best Time to Ride: To avoid the long standby wait without using paid services, guests suggest riding first thing in the morning during Early Theme Park Entry (for eligible resort guests) or joining the line right before the park closes at night.

Summary

The attraction holds a high overall satisfaction rating, driven by its core thrill element, but reviews are polarized when comparing the current version to the attraction's original design.

Reference

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/epcot/test-track/