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Shocking: Disney Introduces New Ride That People Don’t Immediately Hate

Usually when Disney refurbishes something, the internet melts into chaos. People rage. Bloggers overanalyze. Hardcore fans mourn whatever just got replaced. But this time? There’s a weird sound echoing through Disney forums.

Guests riding Test Track
Credit: Disney

Yep. Test Track 3.0 just pulled off the unthinkable—getting mostly positive reactions online.

Let’s Talk About What Changed

The new Test Track officially opens July 22, but preview riders are already weighing in, and the vibe is shockingly upbeat. The whole thing looks sharper, feels smoother, and—gasp—even has a theme that makes sense.

Presented by General Motors again, the update throws it back to EPCOT’s World of Motion era. But this isn’t your grandpa’s slow-moving diorama. The ride is still fast and flashy, with new visuals, sleek cars, and a futuristic vibe that doesn’t feel slapped together.

Those black ride vehicles with glowing accents? Yeah, they look awesome. And the new photo backdrop showing a city with flying cars? Way cooler than the old industrial junkyard look.

Some Fans Are Still Mad—Of Course

Let’s not pretend everything’s perfect. One big change that has people grumbling is the removal of the “design your own car” station in the queue. That interactive feature gave guests a chance to customize their ride—digitally, at least.

People walk near the entrance to Test Track, an attraction presented by Chevrolet, with a blue car model above the sign at Epcot in Walt Disney World on a rainy day.
Credit: MyFrozenLife, Flickr

But in its place? A much more polished, EPCOT-style experience. Think tech showcases, nods to innovation, and futuristic materials. Basically, Disney swapped the gimmick for something that feels a little more grown-up.

A Smell Is Getting All the Attention

No joke, one of the biggest buzzes online is about a smell. Disney Imagineers added a pine scent during a simulated alpine drive. People are freaking out over it. In a good way.

Why? Because Disney fans are weirdly obsessed with ride smells, and this one reminds folks of the good old days. It’s a tiny detail, but one that connects emotionally—and that’s where Disney thrives when it tries.

Also, if you catch the soft background tune playing in the queue and think, “Is that It’s Fun to Be Free?”—you’re not imagining things. That’s a sneaky callback to World of Motion that longtime fans are eating up.

The Best Part? It Actually Works

After all the controversy surrounding recent refurbishments (hello, Splash Mountain), the big surprise here is that Test Track 3.0 just… works. It’s smoother. It’s more cohesive. It delivers the thrills without confusing you about what the story is.

Test Track reimagining
Credit: Disney

And yes, the outdoor loop is still just as fast. Still makes your hair whip around. Still a blast.

Not Bad, Disney. Not Bad at All.

It’s not every day that Disney gets a standing ovation from the theme park internet crowd. But this version of Test Track is a rare case where most people agree—it’s actually pretty great.

If you’re skeptical, give it a shot. Even the haters are admitting this one feels like a genuine upgrade. And hey, when’s the last time you heard that?

Andrew Boardwine

A frequent visitor of Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort, Andrew will likely be found freefalling on Twilight Zone Tower of Terror or enjoying Pirates of the Caribbean. Over at Universal, he'll be taking in the thrills of the Jurassic World Velocicoaster and Revenge of the Mummy

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