Tagged with " Test Track"

Adam Roth’s 10/7/12 WDW Photo Report

Adam Roth’s 10/7/12 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited Epcot and the Magic Kingdom on Sunday and has a TON of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: Great chocolate art at the Festival Center at Epcot It’s dark, but nice to see them use more of the pavilion space Work continues on Test Track as we race towards December 6th The IBM Runtime game is now closed inside Innoventions, it opened back in 2008 Rumor is that IBM Smarter Planet is getting some updates I hope so because it wasn’t really working… The seating area that was formerly Rockin’ Robots is now walled off as well Some scaffolding inside Still nothing going on at the former Segway Central Habit [...]

Oct 10, 2012     2 Comments
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Adam Roth’s 9/24/12 WDW Photo Report

Adam Roth’s 9/24/12 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited Downtown Disney, Epcot, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios yesterday and has a ton of newsworthy photos to share with us from this trip, so let’s take a look: Work continues on Splitsville at Downtown Disney Spotted construction workers Still looks nothing like the concept art… The Phineas and Ferb topiary from Epcot is now near the Phines and Ferb & You attraction Guests were waiting for it to open Blink has been open for a while now, don’t think we have shown it yet… John Carter Vinylmation is now at D Street Adam is probably the only person who has bought them They had better hurry up… Moving over to Epcot Some work going on at [...]

Sep 25, 2012     2 Comments
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Adam Roth’s 9/6/12 WDW Photo Report

Adam Roth’s 9/6/12 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot yesterday and has plenty of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: The parks are dead You can see FastPass+ installed at the end Probably a 5… FastPass+ installed at Tower as well Ummmm…. The old Carthay Theater on Sunset Boulevard Eat your heart out DCA How am I supposed to take a shortcut through Starring Roles if you are fixing the path? Heading into Magic of Disney Animation John Lasseter in Wreck-It Ralph form Fantastic video game humor on dispaly Ha Artists working hard on the new Ink and Paint Cells There is a Fix-It Felix machine on display, although it is behind glass The [...]

Sep 7, 2012     4 Comments
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Adam Roth’s 8/18/12 WDW Photo Report

Adam Roth’s 8/18/12 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT’s diligent reporter Adam Roth was on the scene at Walt Disney World this weekend, visiting Epcot and the Magic Kingdom. Adam took a number of newsworthy photos on his trip, so let’s take a look at what’s new and exciting: Art of disney at Epcot recently was refurbished and is now open once again, now featuring the Castle Collection merchandise Looks like they just cleaned up the place a bit They did rearrange some shelves Work continues to prepare a new entrance at the Seas with Nemo and Friends This new wave awning replaces the plain umbrellas that had been here Work continues on a new entrance, presumed to be a new queue for Turtle Talk with Crush Work [...]

Aug 21, 2012     12 Comments
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Adam Roth’s 7/6/12 Epcot Photo Report

Adam Roth’s 7/6/12 Epcot Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited Epcot on Friday and has some great photos to share with us from his trip: Phineas and Ferb topiary went up as part of the “Summer to Remember” I had no idea there was a summer promotion… I imagine guests had no idea either… Large patches of grass back after Flower and Garden clean-up The Test Track pizza truck and many props from the area are gone, but the tool sheds remain Test Track is still closed of course The signage from Inside Track is gone A pretty bare exterior right now I love the people checking out the car while Test Track All-Stars are performing… Looks liek they are surveying guests about their experience [...]

Jul 9, 2012     10 Comments
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Jose Castillo’s 5/29/12 Epcot Photo Report

Jose Castillo’s 5/29/12 Epcot Photo Report

Contrary to popular belief, there is some newsworthy stuff going on at Epcot right now. Our good friend Jose Castillo has some photos to share from our journey to the park on Tuesday: Removal of Kim Possible has begun for the installation of Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure Habit Heroes is still closed Test Track closed too, but not a surprise… The Test Track All-Stars entertaining guests Work continues on the exterior of Maelstrom in Norway Brave sand artwork in progress at the time So, one of the Universe of Energy ride vehicles got a new plastic body with a light and dark blue color scheme It definitely wasn’t painted as it felt like brand new plastic Not only is [...]

Jun 4, 2012     5 Comments
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WDWNT: The Magazine Issue 14 Released

WDWNT: The Magazine Issue 14 Released

As we rapidly approach the 5th anniversary of the WDWNT Network this Summer, it’s hard not to get lost in the excitement happening at the Disney Parks right now. The Summer is theme park season, and there is that excitement in the air as out favorite special events return and some incredible new adventures prepare to unfold before us. WDWNT: The Magazine will be there for all the excitement starting next issue, so think of this issue as the “pre-show” to what will undoubtedly be a Summer to Remember. For some, nothing means Summer more than just hanging out by the pool at your favorite Disney resort hotel, and Art of animation may very quickly be yours. We have a [...]

May 9, 2012     1 Comment
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Adam Roth’s 5/7/12 Epcot Mini-Update

Adam Roth’s 5/7/12 Epcot Mini-Update

WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited Epcot yesterday and has a quick update for us: Props and decorations slowly vanish from the exterior of Test Track The exterior queue is gone and various pieces are being thrown away… I know plenty of people who would want whatever you are throwing away… The old sign is history Innoventions just seems to get darker… Habit Heroes is completely walled-off from the world I assume this means there is work going on inside We hope…

May 8, 2012     1 Comment
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Disney Releases New Concept Art & Details for Test Track

Disney Releases New Concept Art & Details for Test Track

The new logo for Test Track presented by Chevrolet As you can see. they are changing the entire ride completely. The first image is clearly the hill climb. The top right looks to be the first break-test zone. The lower two pictures look like replacements for the environmental chambers. Ride icons? I assume these are categories you will be graded in after designing your vehicle. Yep, the Test Track you once knew is gone… If you look closely at tis image, you can see plenty of concept art for the Chevrolet Design Studio, where guests will design their SimCars Disney also released some new details: When complete, the reimagining of this attraction will allow guests to design their own custom [...]

Apr 27, 2012     16 Comments
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Test Track All-Stars Light-Up Crowds While Test Track is Dark

Test Track All-Stars Light-Up Crowds While Test Track is Dark

While Test Track at Epcot is closed for a lengthy refurbishment, Disney has lined up a new entertainment act called the Test Track All-Stars. The group consists of mostly performers you would also find over at the Voices of Liberty (which is probably why it is such a talented group) now dressed as Chevrolet employees who are on their lunch break and like to sing in an a cappella group. They perform car-themed tunes such as “At The Carwash”, “Ease on Down the Road”, “See the U.S.A. in Your Chevrolet”, and “Grease Lightning”. The show looks rather enjoyable and we have heard nothing but solid reviews from anyone we have talked to about it. Judge for yourself:

Apr 24, 2012     2 Comments
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