test track question

beckybeener · 01-02-2008

Hi everyone! My DD and I have a test track question...she believes test track opened in 2005...I believe it was earlier than that? Thanks!

**DisneyTeacher** · 01-02-2008

It was open earlier than that. My son's first trip was in 2003 and it was open then.

Daisee · 01-02-2008

Test Track - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

It opened to the public on December 19, 1998 after a long delay due to problems revealed during testing and changes to the ride design. The ride had many opening dates that it missed like May 1997 and August 1998 . It replaced the World of Motion, though it uses the same ride building. It did not receive its official grand opening until March 17, 1999.

**WishUponAStar** · 01-02-2008

Yeah, I remember it being soon after I graduated HS, so 98' sounds right. Although, I sware during those first couple years it was broken down more than it was running.

E&B's Mom · 01-02-2008

I remember DD seeing it during her first trip in 2000 when she was just 5. Her Dad was on another ride and she was so excited to tell him about the new ride they had that he would love!

jimbo · 01-02-2008

I first went on test track September 1999

it opened on 16 march 1999

there is more info at Test Track Information and News
and photos.

I love

it now you can get the photo put on your photo pass card.

**MissDisney** · 01-02-2008

Yep that's right... the greatest event in Epcot!!! March 1999!

Wooooohooooo greatest ride in all the world!

lhraz · 01-02-2008

I went Christmas 1996, it was almost finished then and was told it was opening April 1997 and remebering reading it was delayed until June 1997.

**MissDisney** · 01-02-2008

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Originally Posted by lhraz

I went Christmas 1996, it was almost finished then and was told it was opening April 1997 and remebering reading it was delayed until June 1997.

I think there were significant challenges and mega-delays for a really long time before it finally really officially opened way after that. I know there were some pre-opening runs, and I kept hearing from people who had gotten a sneak peek ride before it actually opened, which was killing me!

There were also a lot of stories about how TT broke down an awful lot in those early days. But I think it is still the longest and fastest ride at WDW, and I know it is the most fun!, so I figure those early glitches were worth the agony!

beckybeener · 01-02-2008

Thanks everyone!

**llama** · 01-03-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daisee

Test Track - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

It opened to the public on December 19, 1998 after a long delay due to problems revealed during testing and changes to the ride design. The ride had many opening dates that it missed like May 1997 and August 1998 . It replaced the World of Motion, though it uses the same ride building. It did not receive its official grand opening until March 17, 1999.

Holy cow! Was it that long ago!

I know it took us more than a year to get on it, because it was always down when we were there.

Soundgod · 01-03-2008

1999, and it was at least good year behind schedule.
I never saw the World of Motion. It had closed just before my first visit in 96.

**llama** · 01-03-2008

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Originally Posted by Soundgod

1999, and it was at least good year behind schedule.
I never saw the World of Motion. It had closed just before my first visit in 96.

I loved the World of Motion. It had some of the funniest animatronics in WDW. I really miss it. In fact, I think I'd prefer it to Test Track.

Soundgod · 01-03-2008

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Originally Posted by llama

I loved the World of Motion. In fact, I think I'd prefer it to Test Track.

I'm going to ignite a firestorm here. Test Track ISN'T all that. It's OK, but it's not the greatest thing since sliced bread, and never was.
It may be the fastest longest ride at WDW, or even any Disney park, but when you drive 200 miles at an average speed of 75 to get to WDW, how can Test Track compete?

SuiteDisney · 01-03-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soundgod

I'm going to ignite a firestorm here. Test Track ISN'T all that. It's OK, but it's not the greatest thing since sliced bread, and never was.
It may be the fastest longest ride at WDW, or even any Disney park, but when you drive 200 miles at an average speed of 75 to get to WDW, how can Test Track compete?

I totally agree. I just don't understand what people see in it that's worth waiting in line for an hour or more. If you want a good thrill ride, hop on my school bus some afternoon.

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,305	Re: test track question It was open earlier than that. My son's first trip was in 2003 and it was open then. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 243 days 5 hours 29 minutes

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Daisee taking a break Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,801	Re: test track question Test Track - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia It opened to the public on December 19, 1998 after a long delay due to problems revealed during testing and changes to the ride design. The ride had many opening dates that it missed like May 1997 and August 1998 . It replaced the World of Motion, though it uses the same ride building. It did not receive its official grand opening until March 17, 1999.

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,743	Re: test track question Yeah, I remember it being soon after I graduated HS, so 98' sounds right. Although, I sware during those first couple years it was broken down more than it was running. __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 25 days 0 hours 29 minutes

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jimbo Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Yorkshire U.K to far away from Disney Posts: 586	Re: test track question I first went on test track September 1999 it opened on 16 march 1999 there is more info at Test Track Information and News and photos. I love it now you can get the photo put on your photo pass card. __________________ *Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.* Walt Disney My Disney Countdown Counting down to: next trip to the magic* on yor way

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Re: test track question Yep that's right... the greatest event in Epcot!!! March 1999! Wooooohooooo greatest ride in all the world! __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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beckybeener Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western MA Posts: 246	Re: test track question Thanks everyone! __________________ Keith Urban fan! 1987,'03,'04-Offsite 2005-POR 2006-ASMovies 2007-Feb-Disney Wonder Cruise April-FW Sept./Oct-SSR; March '08-Disneyland Resort September '08-CBR February '09-Pop Century July '09-Pop Century

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