Test Track at Epcot

Test Track, presented by General Motors, is a high-speed thrill attraction located at Epcot. The original version, World of Motion, opened in the late 90s and was sponsored by General Motors. The current version, the ride’s third iteration, officially opened to the public in July 2025.

Changes to Test Track 3.0 include a new exterior with the former entrance canopy being completely removed, a new queue, the removal of the former car design studio and preshow, and new set scenes throughout the attraction. The track itself saw no changes, so the ride experience feels identical to its former version (2.0).

Below, we’ll discuss experiencing Test Track during your vacation. We’ll review the height requirements, best times to ride, and other specifics you’ll want to know beforehand.

Location:	World Discovery
Height Requirement:	40″ (40 inches)
Rider Switch:	Yes
Lightning Lane:	Yes
Early Theme Park Hours:	Yes
Extended Evening Hours:	Yes
Attraction Type:	Thrill Ride
Seats Per Vehicle:	6 (Three Per Row, Two Rows)
Good For:	Thrill Seekers
Scare Factor:	Medium
Must-Do List:	Medium to High Priority
Perfect For:	Car Enthusiasts
Special Mention:	This attraction offers a single-rider line.

Additional Info: Guests in wheelchairs or ECVs must transfer to the ride vehicles. Details for those with mobility issues (e.g., wheelchairs or ECVs) are available on Disney.com. Video captioning is available for this attraction. Service animals are not permitted.

Test Track sits on the outer edge of World Discovery, near the Mexico Pavilion side of the World Showcase. From Epcot’s main entrance, you’ll head left at the opening between Connections Cafe and Creations Shop. After you pass through the breezeway, you’ll see Mission: SPACE ahead, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind to the left, and Test Track tucked back to the right.

As one of Epcot’s top rope-drop attractions, Test Track draws heavy crowds at park opening. We walk through that experience in the following touring plan: Don’t Make My Mistake: Rope-Dropping Test Track at Epcot During Early Entry. That article explains that even though we arrived early, we were still late and had to wait longer than we hoped.

Once you arrive at Test Track, you’ll have a couple of options for joining the line. Test Track offers a Lightning Lane, a standby queue, and a single rider line. This attraction also offers DAS (Disability Access Service) and Rider Switch.

Because this attraction is so popular, lines are usually long, often reaching 75 minutes throughout the day. Of course, if you’re visiting during a busy holiday season, you can expect even longer standby waits. If you purchase the Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Test Track will be one of your initial Tier 1 options, along with Frozen Ever After and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. We think that all three rides are good options given the long lines. That said, both Ratatouille and Test Track have single rider options. So if you don’t mind splitting up, you might want to do Frozen first. Then, try to refresh for Test Track or Ratatouille later in the day.

We have ridden this Test Track via the single-rider line numerous times, including at rope drop. When the park first opens, some guests will take a few minutes to walk through the standby queue. Often, that gives those waiting in the single-rider line a chance to board the ride with little to no wait. However, when you enter the single rider queue, you give up the opportunity to experience the attraction with your family and friends. Cast members warn that you will be separated once you reach the loading area.

Also remember Disney’s ride rules when riding alone: Any child under 7 must be accompanied by an adult 14 or older. So, if you plan to try the single-rider queue, make sure everyone meets the minimum age requirement to ride alone.

This rule and all other warnings are posted outside the attraction’s entrance. You’ll want to make sure to read them. The signage states that Test Track is a turbulent thrill ride showcasing the future of automotive technology. It features rapid acceleration, sudden braking, sharp turns, and steeply banked curves. Warning: For safety, you should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back, or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. It then states the minimum height requirement and ride rule we’ve already discussed.

Now, we’ll turn our attention back to the regular standby or Lightning Lane. Once you reach the loading area, a cast member will ask how many are in your party. Each 6-passenger vehicle has three seats per row (three on the front and three on the back). So if you’re a party of four, a cast member will typically seat two of you in the front and the other two in the back. (FYI: In this instance, a cast member would add two single riders to your car to fill the empty seats.)

Once you are seated, you’ll need to secure the restraints. End seats have a standard seatbelt with a shoulder strap, while middle seats only have a lap belt. You’ll continue to the next bay, where a cast member will ask you to pull the yellow strap attached to your seatbelt. Once you pass the safety check, the ride begins. Your car will continue around the track as you pass through modern scenes that show how technology is shaping our future. Speaking of the future, the final scene offers a glimpse of just that.

Near the end of the track, two double doors open. This is where you’ll experience the real “thrill” portion of the ride. Cars reach up to 64 miles per hour in seconds. When the doors open and you start speeding up, look to the right side of the track. This is where you take the on-ride photo. If you remember, this photo option is easy to pose for. Just look slightly to your right and smile.

Like most popular rides, Test Track is best experienced earlier or later in the day. If you don’t mind being split up, the single rider line is almost always the best option. Remember, though, if Test Track experiences downtime during the day, lines will almost always be long until the park closes. This attraction might also have fairly long waits during extended evening hours for deluxe and deluxe villa guests.

The Resorts Gal Spin on Test Track

Given its newness, we give Test Track the green light, especially the single rider line! This may surprise some, since we gave the last version the red light. Right now, most people will want to experience the new version of the ride at least once. It’s a fun attraction, even though we’re not personally willing to wait more than 45 minutes to ride. So definitely consider the Lightning Lane and/or single rider line.

If you enjoy the single rider line and find that hardly anyone’s waiting, you might even ride it a couple of times while you’re in the area. There are no rules that you have to move on to something else! Here’s how we decide our traffic signals:

Resorts Gal Traffic Signals

Green Light

We give an attraction the green light if we consider it a must-do, regardless of the posted wait. We also give the green light for attractions we deem suitable to experience anytime. For example, some attractions have high capacities. As a result, lines move continuously, and you shouldn’t have a long wait unless the attraction experiences downtime.

Red Light

We recommend checking the posted wait times for red light attractions. Then, make a quick judgment call on whether to wait, skip it, or return later. We also red-light some attractions we feel might not be suitable based on our experience.

Final Thoughts

We hope you get to enjoy Test Track a time or two (or three!) on your next visit. For more rides in this park, see our list of Epcot rides and attractions. Or, for other parks, see our Disney World Rides and Attractions guide. It links to attraction guides for all four theme parks.

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In the Comments

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