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New Test Track Concept Art surfaces!

The official page for Test Track on the Walt Disney World website was updated over the last few days and now has what appears to be some concept art for the new Test Track, sponsored by Chevrolet. The artwork doesnt show much other than that the same (or at least a very similar) ride cars will be used. You can view the artwork below, or visit the offical page to view it in full.

Test Track Concept Art

Test Track is scheduled to re-open on October 1st, the same day as Epcot's 30th Anniversary.


Typhoon Lagoon to be closed tomorrow (April 21) due to storms

Typhoon Lagoon will not be opening tomorrow due to storms forcast to hit the theme park areas. Blizzard Beach will open as usual, however will close if conditions deteriorate. Both parks were forced to close today due to severe weather. A severe thunderstorm  warning has also been issued for the several areas in Florida. 


Test Track refurbishment - permits filed

The upcoming Test Track refurbishment looks to be going ahead as planned as construction permits have now been filed with Orange County. Whilst Disney have not given an official date for the refurbishment, operations Cast Members are expecting the refurbishment to run from April 16th through to fall 2012.

The Test Track refurbishment plan was announced in January and will be the first major refurbishment of the attraction since it replaced World of Motion in 1998. The refurbishment will see the sponsor change from General Motors to Chevrolet, a General Motors owned brand. The pre-show area will feature a new 'design a car' area where guests will create their car on a computer before boarding the test track's new 'SimCars' to see how well their design fares on the center's driving course. A renovated showroom featuring the latest Chevrolet vehicles will also be added.


Buzz Lighyear's Space Ranger Spin Minor Refurb in June

We've just received word that Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin will be closing for a minor refurbishment on June 27 and will reopen on June 29. This refurb is likely only for minor fixes and cleaning.