Talk:Test Track

Most popular

I removed the statement that this is the "most popular" ride at Epcot. This claim needs to be supported by some reliable source. ManoaChild 20:56, 12 January 2006 (UTC)

Removed sentence

I just removed this: "The ride rarely goes a single day without breaking down at least once." I feel that this is an unnecessary detail, as most rides at the resort 'break down' in one form or another at least once per day - usually just requiring a quick maintenance reset. --Comthought 19:47, 29 March 2006 (UTC)

I believe that, that particular sentence is quite truthful. There are many rides that don't break down very often. Swings are a typical example. The swings at an amusement park that I go to called Six Flags Great America has only been broke down maybe once in the years I've been to the park been down because it's "broke". The times it's been down is because of low-staffing, but not because it's "broke". I've been to that park for over 15 years too.

The point of that sentence is very important. Get to that ride because that ride could possibly be down for the entire day. That ride is not open ALL the time. I didn't write that sentence, but people should listen to that. There are rides that do break down a lot, and this must be one of them. Get to those rides first because they might be broke later on during the day.

Rides that are mechanical inclined to break down are rides like Kingda Ka, Maverick, X, Deja Vu, Batman and Robin: The Chiller, Mr. Freeze, V2, some Spin Outs, Typhoon, Space Mountain (at WDW- because of slow unloading), Batwing, and so on. Other rides like Riddler's Revenge, Gemini, Blue Streak, Screamin' Eagle, Diaholenga Mine Train, Demon, Tilt-A-Whirl, Yo-Yo, Himilaya, Whirligig, Big Easy Balloons, Snow White's Scary Adventure, Dinosaur, and so on aren't that highly inclined to break down. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.203.34.18 (talk) 18:06, 3 December 2007 (UTC)

Regardless, the claim didn't have a source. Nor is this Wikitravel, so IMO we're not writing a guide for tips to get around the parks. The problem with amusement park rides it that anytime people aren't being loaded, it is "broken" to guests. However, there are a variety of things that could be a problem. Test Track can have cascade issues (like Space Mountain) if cars aren't loaded and dispatched fast enough and the ride can auto-shutdown. Yet it's not broken -- it's a programmed safety feature. Occasionally an axel can pop off the back of a car and cause the cascade... THAT is broken, but more often than not it's not a mechanical issue, just a human one. In the end I guess it's just how you interpret the sentence. Comthought (talk) 21:37, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Construction

Instead of January 2 as the start construction date (the date W.O.M. closed), the start date for construction should actually be in September 1995. They started constructing the backstage outside portion of the ride, the track loop over near the Cast Services building, at that time. So there was some overlap while W.O.M. was still operating. They also reworked a small part of Avenue of the Stars (the main road backstage) which placed a median in the middle of the road to house one of the steel columns for the track. The construction through there was quite inconvenient as I recall, as for a couple weeks, cars and buses had to manuever through the side parking lot of the C.S. building to avoid the closed down main road as they were working on the median. Anyway, that correctly things slightly. Doctorindy 19:02, 10 November 2006 (UTC)

Female Narrator

Does anyone know who is the female narrator for this ride? ~different person~ I'm sorry, but I didn't even realize there was a narrator. But I'm pretty sure she is the same lady in the introduction video. -SAME GUEST USER WHO WROTE "Out with the old?- (Scroll down a little to find it)

Frequent Breakdowns?

I've flagged the statement about this ride having frequent breakdowns that often require guests to exit in the middle of the ride as needing citation. Since it's in the trivia section, it may warrant outright removal. Musashi1600 03:41, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

Other manufacturers?

Regarding the point of trivia (which really shouldn't be here anyway) about the car involved in the barrier test is not a GM vehicle... last time I checked, it was a Saturn Vue, and of course Saturn is a subsidiary of GM. Thoughts? Has this changed recently? Comthought 00:37, 23 May 2007 (UTC)

Fair use rationale for Image:Test Track.png

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Rollercoaster?

Is Test Track a roller-coaster, or not. I made a bet and I hope I'm not wrong. Cheers from Malpass93 (talk) 18:28, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

Test Track is not a roller coaster. Think of it like a abnormal car driving around on strange roads. --blm07 21:16, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

I've been on it multiple times. I just wasn't sure. Malpass93 (talk) 21:37, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

Sponsorship changes?

With the turmoil at General/Government Motors, there have been rumors circulating that GM's sponsorship of Test Track will end soon. The key here is rumor. There is an article from March 2009 that discusses the current sponsorship deal and the negotiations between Disney and GM regarding extending it. Nothing else has appeared, or at least been published, to say anything more than that. Until such time as a new article appears, the sponsorship isn't changing. --McDoobAU93 (talk) 18:51, 18 June 2009 (UTC)

GA Review

This review is transcluded from Talk:Test Track/GA1. The edit link for this section can be used to add comments to the review.

Reviewer: GreatOrangePumpkin (talk · contribs) 19:57, 31 July 2012 (UTC)

GA review (see here for what the criteria are, and here for what they are not)

1. It is reasonably well written.

   a (prose): b (MoS for lead, layout, word choice, fiction, and lists):

   Why is fall in upper case?

    Done--Dom497 (talk) 22:58, 6 August 2012 (UTC)

   "soft-opened" what does that mean?

   Soft-opened/opening is used when something opens on a temporary basis and is not opened to the public for very long. In this case we are talking about a ride. Usually, rides may open a few days before its scheduled official opening to make sure the ride systems run smoothly and that there are no glitches. If you look at the pictures in ref 3, you can see a sign that says that Test Track may in counter long wait times in order to make adjustments. In short, soft-opening means when an attraction opens for the first time to the public as a "sneak-peak" opportunity for only a few hours to a day. Hope this makes sense!--Dom497 (talk) 22:58, 6 August 2012 (UTC)

   " fanciful history" elaborate why it was fanciful

   I basically added quick and very brief summary of World's of Motion. Good enough?--Dom497 (talk) 00:02, 7 August 2012 (UTC)

   "After, new track was constructed outside of the building which is used as the high-speed test, work for Test Track continued inside the building. " strange wording

    Done--Dom497 (talk) 00:02, 7 August 2012 (UTC)

   "Unfortunately, the ride programming" - remove the first word

    Done--Dom497 (talk) 22:58, 6 August 2012 (UTC)

   "Jennifer Fickley-Baker" who is she?

    Done--Dom497 (talk) 22:58, 6 August 2012 (UTC)

   "Capability, Efficiency, Responsiveness and Power" not keen about the capitalization

    Done--Dom497 (talk) 22:58, 6 August 2012 (UTC)

   " The host, Bill McKim ( John Michael Higgins )" - The host, Bill McKim (John Michael Higgins), ..."

    Done--Dom497 (talk) 22:58, 6 August 2012 (UTC)

   In "Ride overview", I would cite every paragraph for clarification

    Done--Dom497 (talk) 22:58, 6 August 2012 (UTC)

2. It is factually accurate and verifiable.

   a (references): b (citations to reliable sources): c (OR):

   Ref 5 missing publisher

    Done--Dom497 (talk) 22:58, 6 August 2012 (UTC)

3. It is broad in its coverage.

   a (major aspects): b (focused):

4. It follows the neutral point of view policy.

   Fair representation without bias:

5. It is stable.

   No edit wars, etc.:

6. It is illustrated by images, where possible and appropriate.

   a (images are tagged and non-free images have fair use rationales): b (appropriate use with suitable captions):

7. Overall: Not bad, although I muse whether it should be promoted if this was not opened.--Kürbis (✔) 09:54, 5 August 2012 (UTC)

   Pass/Fail:

Comments

• Hi, would it be ok if the 5 days to fix up the issues start on Tuesday? I'm heading to my cottage right now and won't be able to make any changes to the article until I get back?--Dom497 (talk) 11:12, 5 August 2012 (UTC)

Yes, I have no problem with this. Regards.--Kürbis (✔) 11:15, 5 August 2012 (UTC)

I've fixed all the issues mentioned above.--Dom497 (talk) 00:02, 7 August 2012 (UTC)

• Pass Good work! =) Regards.--Kürbis (✔) 10:11, 7 August 2012 (UTC)

Citation help

Hi, I updated the information regarding the new Test Track news for today, which was reported on the Disney Parks Blog. I added a citation, but believe it's in the wrong format. Please correct. Also, which location is appropriate for the news? Should it be added in another section as well? 70.167.155.43 (talk) 16:56, 9 September 2023 (UTC)

Change the "Original" & "Re-opening" text

Since Test Track is getting a third version soon, I believe that in the infobox the text should say "Orignal version" and "Current version". Then when the new version (3.0) comes out it should be changed to "Original version" (1.0), "Second version" (2.0), and "Current version" (3.0).

It might make it easier for readers to understand. VincentWeir (talk) 16:00, 7 April 2024 (UTC)