One of the most popular rides at Epcot is Test Track.

It is a ride-through simulation sponsored by Chevrolet that highlights the features of modern automobile design – and is a mash up of Tron and NASCAR.

Test Track is meant to simulate the testing procedures for new GM vehicles.  It begins with a ride through the various testing portions with some fast turns and swerves.  The landscape looks like something from Tron and is good eye candy.

As you progress along, the ride tallies whose design is best and the ride culminates with a fast loop at speeds up to 64.9 MPH (which is the best part of the ride).

The ride is located in the Future World portion of Epcot (front part of the park) and you will find it if you head toward the central fountain and hang a left.  If you are walking around World Showcase through Mexico, hook a left at the old Odyssey Restaurant, and that path will lead you in the right direction, too.

Fun Every Time:

Some rides over time just aren’t as much fun.  The good news about Test Track is that is is amazing every time.  Sure you know what is coming in terms of the ride, but that doesn’t stop the accelerations and fast turns from being a whole lot of fun.

The Fast Finale:

At the end of the ride you head out onto the “test track” for a lap at over 60 MPH.  The banked final turn is one of those that takes your breath away and pushes you back in your seat ever so slightly.  It is the best way to finish the ride and always makes you smile and maybe even laugh out loud.

The Theme and Story

The theming on this ride is rich and very well thought out.  From the music in the queue to the way you can create your own ride vehicle prior to boarding, sets the stage for a well thought out attraction.  You get more time and options when it comes to customizing your car in the stand-by line, but it doesn’t quite offset the lengthy waits.  Keep in mind that on a busy day at Epcot this line can reach over 2 hours in total wait time.  So definitely worth a FastPass. . . or read on for another option.

Single Rider Line

This is one of the very few rides at Walt Disney World that has a single rider line.  The ride vehicles accommodate six riders (Two rows of three).  That means that since many groups are 2 people, that leaves a gap that needs to be filled by a “single rider.”  So this line fills in the gaps so that every car leaves full.  If you don’t mind splitting up, this is a great way to ride this ride with a much shorter wait.  There are times when the stand-by line is over an hour and the single rider line clocks in at under 15 minutes.  This varies by day, but is usually good bet to cut your wait.

Pro Tip:  If you think you can just get to the front of the single rider line and claim ignorance and that the nice Cast Members will let you get away with riding with your family, think again.  They are serious about the single rider thing and you will be split up.  So be sure you are ready to separate from your party (especially if you are traveling with small children), as they will not let you ride together.

So overall, Test Track is one of the best rides on property, not just at Epcot.  Be sure to allow time to ride this while you are in park – and save yourself time by using a FastPass or by choosing the single rider line.  The one other way to cut your wait is to be at the park at rope drop and head straight to this ride first thing while many choose to bolt toward Soarin’ instead.

You have to be 40″ to ride and there are some fast moving portions, but this is not a roller coaster in that there are notfast drops or inversions.

Have a magical day!

Tony
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