Disney World is changing, and soon, there will be even more to experience across all four parks!
Spaceship Earth
Earlier this year, at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, it was revealed that Disney World would be getting eight new rides! Unfortunately, this means that the parks will be filled with construction walls for a while as these new projects are built. The good news is that while some projects are years away, a ton of new offerings will debut next year, two of which will be at EPCOT!
Oh, did you think EPCOT would get a break from construction after completing the EPCOT Transformation? EPCOT was only construction wall-less for about a week, but that’s okay because a ride and a new lounge will open at the park next year!
The EPCOT Transformation was completed with the opening of CommuniCore Hall and Plaza
In June 2024, Test Track closed to be reimagined as a third version of the ride, and construction is coming along. The third iteration of the attraction will take inspiration from its predecessor, World of Motion.
Test Track is under construction.
At D23, it was confirmed that the ride would open in 2025, although no exact date was given. Josh D’Amaro, the Chairman of Disney Experiences for The Walt Disney Company, said that Walt Disney Imagineering is collaborating with Chevrolet to embrace the spirit of innovation while celebrating a human “drive” for a brighter tomorrow. The updated version of the ride is anticipated to highlight the past, present, and future in its upcoming design.
Reimagining concept art ©Disney
Disney also confirmed that the queue will have six different exhibits. Each room will celebrate the vehicles and the people behind them who help with the next chapter in our collective journey.
Test Track concept art ©Disney
Not only will Test Track open as a new version of itself, but a new ride-themed lounge will also open. Spaceship Earth, EPCOT’s park icon, is recognizable around the world and is often referred to as the “EPCOT ball.”
Spaceship Earth
The Spaceship Earth-themed lounge is set to open in the park in 2025. This lounge will pay homage to the attraction’s sleek look and be inspired by its “stories, shapes, and enduring legacy.” The decor will draw inspiration from the ride’s geometric sphere and plan to offer a relaxing space filled with “rich textures and warm metallic tones, giving it a mysterious and elegant intimacy.”
©Disney
We can’t wait for these to open in EPCOT next year! There is so much on the horizon at Disney World in 2025 across all four parks, so make sure to continue following along with Disney Food Blog!
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Do you suspect the lounge will be first come-first served, or require reservations?
I am hopeful that they will not take a giant step backward on TestTrac.
I’ll be there at the end of january so looking forward to visiting the lounge 😁