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EPCOT’s Overhauled Test Track Preview Slots Sell Out in Hours

Guest enthusiasm for immersive dome projections and nostalgic scents is driving fast sellouts, prompting use of Disney’s virtual queue.

A guest holds on to his hat during a high-speed spin hitting 65 mph on the renovated Test Track attraction during a preview at Epcot, Monday, June 30, 2025. The reimagined thrill ride at Walt Disney World, sponsored by General Motors, closed for an extensive overhaul in June 2024 and will officially reopen to Epcot guests on July 22. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A guest takes a high-speed spin on the renovated Test Track attraction during a preview at Epcot, Monday, June 30, 2025. The reimagined thrill ride at Walt Disney World, sponsored by General Motors, closed for an extensive overhaul in Jan. 2020 and will officially reopen to Epcot guests on July 22. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Overview

  • Test Track 3.0 officially opens to all guests on July 22 after a yearlong closure for its third major makeover at EPCOT.
  • The refreshed ride preserves its original 65 mph outdoor circuit while unveiling new indoor show scenes, immersive dome projections and future-focused storytelling.
  • Early previews have drawn strong praise for the attraction’s smooth ride experience, polished effects and nostalgic touches such as pine scents and an instrumental rendition of "It’s Fun to Be Free".
  • Annual Passholder preview slots for July 13–19 sold out within hours, highlighting intense demand and limitations of the EPCOT Park Pass system.
  • Passholders without EPCOT reservations can still attempt to ride by joining Disney’s virtual queue at 1 p.m. after entering another theme park that day.