![]() The new ride was set in a GM testing facility where guests put prototype vehicles through a series of assessments. Two years later, Test Track finally officially opened on March 17, 1999. The plan was for the new attraction to open in May 1997, but design issues led to multiple delays. The World of Motion closed on January 2, 1996. More than a decade later, General Motors renewed its sponsorship after Disney agreed to come up with a new ride for the pavilion. It debuted on Epcot’s opening day, October 1, 1982. Over time that idea was abandoned, and instead they built the World of Motion, an amusing journey through the history of transportation. As early as 1976, Imagineers considered making an attraction that would allow guests to try out prototype cars. General Motors was the first company to agree to finance one of Epcot’s inaugural pavilions. This time we take a look back at the March 1999 opening of Test Track. ![]() Join us on our monthly journey into the past as we explore the history of Walt Disney World and the Walt Disney Company. Please be sure to confirm all current rates, information and other details before planning your trip. ![]() Editor’s Note: This story/information was accurate when it was published.
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