The construction for the incredible Test Track 1.0 took less time than it took them to put together some planters & Communicore Hall. I will never forget the heat room. Hoping Test Track 3.0 can bring that iconic part of the ride back
@ForTheLoveOfThemeParksVlogsАй бұрын
My only hope for 3.0 is that the test dummy mascots come back 😭
@CobraKai63Ай бұрын
They said it will be inspired by World of Motion, so hopefully some of the original animatronics and Ward Kimball humor come back
@danbuckley658415 күн бұрын
I was on it as a kid in like 99. Definitely the one I remember most from Disney
@allaboardblakestrainsandmoreАй бұрын
Love these history/ behind the scenes videos. As someone tech/math challenged, I always admire the work of the Imagineers.
@ForTheLoveOfThemeParksVlogsАй бұрын
Same!! I can handle the Imagine part, but the Engineering is where i get lost 😅 Thank you so much as always for watching 🙏
@PittsburghDisneyFansАй бұрын
Knocked it out of the park with this one! Very well done. My hope for 3.0 is better souvenirs! 2.0 was basically a sales gimmick to get a Corvette shirt, whereas 1.0 had awesome "Mickey Test Track" shirts, neat ride car diecasts, and many other fun things. Again, well done
@weaseljavelin9443Ай бұрын
My name is Craig Dennis i watch your new videos all the time and i in joy all of your videos all the time and you have a nice safe day today and you take care today👍👍👍👍👍👍
@ForTheLoveOfThemeParksVlogsАй бұрын
CRAIG DENNIS!!
@WillxWildАй бұрын
@@ForTheLoveOfThemeParksVlogs I don't even know Craig, but because of his self-imposed ubiquity across so many Disney vlogs, I propose you consider giving him a shout out in a future video, Ryan!
@christinacooley6370Ай бұрын
These videos have quickly become my favorite to watch. I love all the nostalgia as I personally loved Test Track 1.0 but maybe because that's what I grew up with. You do these videos so well and I hope you continue to do more. Side note, your office is A DREAM.
@ForTheLoveOfThemeParksVlogsАй бұрын
Thank you, thank you! More videos like this one to come! Some big adventure / history ones in the pipeline as well! Thank you so much for watching! 🙏
@williamlawler1457Ай бұрын
Absolutely loved this video! I do miss Test Track V1, and hoping V3 pays homage where it's due.
@ForTheLoveOfThemeParksVlogsАй бұрын
Thank you Will! Part of me wishes they would just change it back to the original test track, but I know that won't happen 😭
@CobraKai63Ай бұрын
Even better, they said the new version will be based on World of Motion. If the can pull off the humor of WoM, plus the ride system of Test Track it will be a good update.
@Magiclove99AbbyАй бұрын
@@CobraKai63 I love that idea because most of the people including myself who were born after 1996 closure never got to experience it so it gives them a point of view what others who are older got to experience when they went to Epcot during the time when World of Motion was the attraction.
@CobraKai6328 күн бұрын
@@Magiclove99Abby I’m probably biased because I only got to see it in ‘93 when I was 7. That was one of the last years all the original Epcot Center attractions were open.
@Magiclove99Abby28 күн бұрын
@@CobraKai63 Lucky.
@Pixiedust_88Ай бұрын
Keep the Disney history videos coming!! Really enjoyed this video.
@ForTheLoveOfThemeParksVlogsАй бұрын
Thank you!! If you’ve got any suggestions for topics let me know! Got plenty of ideas on the list but there’s always room for more 📝 🙏
@Pixiedust_88Ай бұрын
@@ForTheLoveOfThemeParksVlogsI think it would be cool to learn about the original idea for Kilimanjaros Safari. Along with how AK was suppose to have mystical creatures. I know AK isn’t your favorite but it’s mines😂.
@GEORGIACONSTITUIONMEDIAАй бұрын
This channel needs to be at 5 million next year. Great content
@ForTheLoveOfThemeParksVlogsАй бұрын
Aww thank you so much! I am extremely proud of all my videos and hope that can happen some day 😂🙏
@TheExiagundam15 күн бұрын
I rode this three times during my only trip to Disney World back in 2003. It broke the first 2 attempts right before the big acceleration part into the wall. Sat there for 10 minutes waiting for the ride to continue. Eventually staff came and walked us out a back exit both times. We literally walked through some curtains straight into the gift shop.
@BlakeKoalaАй бұрын
Great video did not expect to see myself near the end 😂🙌
@ForTheLoveOfThemeParksVlogsАй бұрын
Had to find a way to throw in a surprise Blake where I could 😅
@susan_elizabethАй бұрын
Hi Ryan! Another awesome and informative video in the books! You, my friend, have found your niche! I've never ridden Test Track, but, as a retired automotive industry prototype participate, I've driven some really cool concept vehicles on proving grounds in the Detroit area. As always, thank you for bringing us along. I'm a proud pity viewer and follower of your twin sister. 💜
@ForTheLoveOfThemeParksVlogsАй бұрын
Omg what an amazing connection! That must have been a cool thing to be a part of, hopefully you didn’t run into any trouble with those test vehicles 😅 Thank you as always for the support and plenty more videos in this realm to come 🙏🙏
@DouglasJMark16 күн бұрын
Superb. Been to all 3 versions. Looking forward to V4. Lotsa love to all from Toronto ❤❤❤
@TommyDDay9 күн бұрын
I broke down on the heat section back in elementary school. We were stuck for about 10 minutes and the lamps were on for half of it. It was real hot, even after the lamps turned off
@WillxWildАй бұрын
Recognizing that you took the time to calculate how much more supportive a Patreon membership is vs a KZfaq ad is proof in the pudding for how much thought you put into your channel, Ryan. Keep pushing with this mentality and well thought out content!
@hallanthony73Ай бұрын
Loving these history style vlogs, really interesting and you must put a lot of effort into researching them so thank you for sharing and can't wait to see what Test Track 3.0 becomes, and what you bring us next!
@Hisqueenv9Ай бұрын
Thanks always for all the information and taking your time and energy to do this!
@eliseemerson4996Ай бұрын
Gosh, this one hit me with nostalgia - i remember standing in line for 1.0 when i was little... and the excitement of 2.0 when it was released like it was yesterday. Cant wait to see what they do with 3.0
@hostanibАй бұрын
Such a solid video Ryan, thank you. I rode World of Motion as a kid and appreciate how you called out how so many of the rides at the time were the same story about different histories. I do remember liking the Horizons ride better than WOM. Thanks for your effort pulling this together, excited to see what Test Track 3.0 brings.
@lolitadoss8079Ай бұрын
Phenomenal video. I love history and this did not disappoint. Keep them coming👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
@AJbrothertonАй бұрын
So good! I love your vlogs but these history of videos are also fantastic!
@mandymoffattАй бұрын
Yesssss! What we all needed!! And I haven't even watched the video yet 🤣🤣 I actually have footage of test track 1.0 lolll
@RaeHale-vm5vlАй бұрын
Thank you so much for that awesome blast from the past Ryan. I’m old enough to remember the World of Motion. 😱 I never really liked Test Track in either version because the lines are so long and it used to go down so often (while waiting in the long lines). Keep up the great work!!
@ForTheLoveOfThemeParksVlogsАй бұрын
Super jealous that you got to ride world of motion, hopefully your review of it was more glowing than some of the ones I featured in this video 😂 Thank you so much for watching, more like this time come in the future!
@jen_dinsmoАй бұрын
Ryan, this may be one of my favorite videos you’ve ever done! Test track is one of my favs and is so nostalgic to me so this brought back a lot of memories. Amazing job 👏
@jen_dinsmoАй бұрын
PS I miss TT V1 and wish they’d bring that back too or at least parts of it 😢
@susanpdavis62Ай бұрын
really enjoy all your The History of videos. You are doing a great job with these, Love the info and the trip down memory lane.
@jerimakowski5320Ай бұрын
Another great video! Brought back so many memories
@NathanT8721 күн бұрын
This is really good, thank you!
@skilfulautumn45703 күн бұрын
Absolutely ruined my night, I didn't know 2.0 was gone XD. Awesome video though
@mikeh.795423 күн бұрын
Thanks for this video. During my first trip to the USA in 2005 I visited WDW and while visiting Epcot I had several rides on Test Track V 1.0 (day and night). It was one of the strangest, most unique und most fun rides I‘ve ever been on. An absolute great concept and the heat and cold rooms were my highlights beside the speed test. Absolutely loved the ride! Soarin‘ and Mission to Mars were also good rides, but Test Track was my absolute favourite ride at Epcot!
@hodeia5275Ай бұрын
I love the history ones, thank you for making such a great video!
@ForTheLoveOfThemeParksVlogsАй бұрын
Thank you so much! Put a lot of work into this one and happy to hear that it shows 🙏
@platinumblonde36Ай бұрын
Lyndon B Johnson would make sense as the cut out truck driver. He signed into law the motor traffic and motor vehicle safety act, and the highway act around 1966! But it could be Nixon as he was a major part of Disneyland / Disney World history. He also set a maximum speed limit of 55mph during the oil crisis to save on fuel used. He also was recorded talking about airbags being used on cars from one of his infamous tapes. Either way it's a pretty good inside joke lol
@sambat2000Ай бұрын
Love this vid, Ryan! Great job. Would love more history videos like this one. Really interesting stuff
@ForTheLoveOfThemeParksVlogsАй бұрын
Plenty more like this to come soon! Appreciate the support 🙏🙏
@sambat2000Ай бұрын
@@ForTheLoveOfThemeParksVlogs nice! Looking forward to it. I certainly wouldn’t hate a history of Figment.
@G-Lo77Ай бұрын
John Michael Higgins is the host of America Says on the Game Show Network. You did a fantastic job with this vlog. I learned so much!
@ForTheLoveOfThemeParksVlogsАй бұрын
I have yet to catch the show, but I know thats so much of what he's been up to lately. More videos like this to come in the future! Thank you for watching 🙏
@gilsmz773 күн бұрын
I was lucky enough to ride version 1.0 (it was breaking down a lot when i visited WDW) but it was so awesome! Definitely a highlight of my trip! Great video! 😃👍🏻
@ophthodocАй бұрын
This is the first I’ve seen of your channel Ryan. This is great stuff. I am eating it up… thanks again!❤
@devinb1396Ай бұрын
These are your best type of videos!!! Love this!
@sharklyatАй бұрын
Great video! Informative, clean and clear, well put together. Surprised it doesn’t have more views!!
@ForTheLoveOfThemeParksVlogsАй бұрын
Thank you so much! Still a growing channel, so hopefully this one can help me get in front of a few more eyes 😅🙏
@meredithchudy3426Ай бұрын
Great video! I learned so much! The history of this is fascinating!! As a Disney nerd I love these kind of videos!!
@magharibo6 күн бұрын
I was in this ride 2012 March and now I'm really happy that I experienced the crash dummy ride. This ride had some charm and was exiting like just a few other rides had in DW Florida. I'm from Germany and love your Chanel
@KyleJasonLowellАй бұрын
Great video man! Solid work.
@nothinghereatall3 күн бұрын
You didn't mention that this ride had two characters, and for the first time, these characters were made specifically for the attraction. Never forget Fletch and Lumpy
@TheAdventureGatewayАй бұрын
Nailed it again!! Another awesome video!
@alej8902Ай бұрын
Hi Ryan! Excellent video as always! 👌🏻👍🏻👏🏻
@TytusIPlanckАй бұрын
Hey Ryan, this is Tytus we met at Epcot on the first day of the new Encanto show! It was great meeting you super stoked for more of the informational type videos. Don’t forget to post a few vlogs along the way for the old school pity viewers🫡
@ForTheLoveOfThemeParksVlogsАй бұрын
Yes! I remember! There will still be big adventure type vlogs (my next video actually), opening days of big stuff and such! But all of the more chill vlogs will be held over on patreon 😔 just trying to plan what’s best for the channel when it comes to production and types of videos that help grow the channel 😅Thank you again🙏🙏
@TytusIPlanckАй бұрын
Oh dang I missed the new Patreon! I’ll just hop on that train 🫡
@ForTheLoveOfThemeParksVlogsАй бұрын
@@TytusIPlanck Oh no no, you're good. I just wanted to clarify where things are headed since I don't want to leave anyone waiting for the standard vlogs over on this channel 😅 Appreciate the support regardless of where its at 🥹🙏
@erikakcookАй бұрын
test track 1.0 was such a creative and cool experience. Loved hearing this history and loved the easter eggs!!!
@bearded.in.disneyАй бұрын
This is an epic video! It will be interesting to see what comes out of the reimagine.
@ericd1970Ай бұрын
Great video!!
@ForTheLoveOfThemeParksVlogsАй бұрын
Thank you so much for watching 🙏🙏
@tsheparddАй бұрын
dude! you’re so underrated, what a well made and entertaining video!
@jeremyw9213Ай бұрын
These videos are our new favorite. We love the history of the Disney parks and rides. Thanks for spending the time to put these together and keep up the awesome work. We did have one question for you. Where did you get the Epcot jar that was in your video room? Thanks again for the great videos and keep it up. Also please keep up the videos like this they are amazing.
@CamsTravelsАй бұрын
Another banger video 🔥 Miss test track 1.0 and the heat room!
@ForTheLoveOfThemeParksVlogsАй бұрын
Thank you Cam! 1.0 is the GOAT, they've gotta bring it back in the retheme 🤞
@kerigulla988Ай бұрын
The history videos are great Ryan!! Keep them coming. I love to pitty watch them 😂 you’re doing a great job!
@ForTheLoveOfThemeParksVlogsАй бұрын
hahaha thank you for your pity view 🙏 more like this to come in the future! Let me know if you've got any topics you'd like to see covered🙌
@kerigulla988Ай бұрын
@@ForTheLoveOfThemeParksVlogs one on horizons I bet would do really good with the die hard Disney fans. Or how HS was originally going to be another land in Epcot. There’s so many you’ll be busy for a long time. But these videos are great I have I get all my friends to watch them too so that’s like 2 more views for you 😂
@hoffington92Ай бұрын
Great video Ryan! 🙌
@alikattАй бұрын
Just got back from Patreon. Officially signed up! Looking forward to seeing more content 😁
@ForTheLoveOfThemeParksVlogsАй бұрын
Thank you so much Alison!! Appreciate you so much 🙏 Got a really fun adventure video coming up that i know you’ll love 🙌
@TheBestDonutArmyАй бұрын
I didn't realize that was a test dummy in the truck in test track 2.0. Good find! 26:23
@OrlandoThrillsАй бұрын
Awesome video! 😎
@TyrellDunnАй бұрын
The sad truth. I’ve never been on Test Track before. I remember standing in front of the ride many times but not getting on it
@jeanniehuskins6218Ай бұрын
Loved the history if the attraction. I remember when test track opened it would break down all the time and you’d be sitting on the floor of the building waiting for it to start up again. Those waits were often quite long.
@allikatzАй бұрын
This is fabulous!
@TheMaddogMinerАй бұрын
There was also a sign on the hill going up toward the truck collision that read “general motor way” and “motion drive” and one more I can’t remember.
@rawkfist-ih6nk16 күн бұрын
And then today’s Disney said screw Epcot and its history. Just throw in IPs and call it a day
@cobiebrummett465Ай бұрын
Great video sir! I work for the company that makes the polycarbonate windows for GMTT!
@seankloss7798Ай бұрын
Excited for the future of test track!
@JoshuralizeАй бұрын
I'm fairly new to WDW (been going once or twice a year since 2015). I love the current iteration of Test Track and while I'm not a fan of the direction that Epcot is going, I am excited for the updated Test Track.
@CarolynVinalАй бұрын
I hope this is your break-through video that will take you to the next level of KZfaq success
@BrinandgareitАй бұрын
Was in line around the opening for Test Track 1.0. It started storming and obviously the ride had to close. But no one in the line would leave because of how terrible the storm was. And for 2 hours we got to listen to the SLAM of the test dummies every few minutes. 💀
@Karen_esqueАй бұрын
This video reminded me that I rode World of Motion haha. Great video as always, Ryan! I always like learning the "what went wrong" aspects of Disney. I actually rode Test Track for the very first time last week and...that was a thing that happened. At least I can say I went on it before it closed for refurb!
@ForTheLoveOfThemeParksVlogsАй бұрын
Super jealous that you got to ride world of motion! Trust me when i say this, test track 1.0 was far better than the most recent version! Hopefully we won’t have to wait too long before the next iteration 🤞 Thank you as always for watching🙏🙏
@mattwichelman21 күн бұрын
Man, this one brought back memories. Coincidentally I actually came across my Test Track drivers license from like 2004 the other day
@SongwriterbehindthecurtainАй бұрын
You’re an outstanding KZfaq channel.
@mise7372Ай бұрын
good job! I know I was on WOM but don't remember it as much as Horizons.
@argentinman68222 күн бұрын
If V3 can have the same “make your own car” gimmick from V2, along with the elements from V1, that would be cool
@BrianJNelsonАй бұрын
Huh. I guess I should consider myself lucky to have riden both World Of Motion and The first version of Test Track. Didn't realize I had even seen that much history of Disney in a 15-20 year span.
@Jarvel5Ай бұрын
I learned so much! 🎉
@ForTheLoveOfThemeParksVlogsАй бұрын
This is actually like one of the best comments I could receive and I want to thank you so much 😅🙏
@Jarvel5Ай бұрын
@ForTheLoveOfThemeParksVlogs I didn't even try to be clever, and I still got a heart AND a reply 🫶 No but for real and as always, You have such high quality videos full of new information. Keep em coming! Also, you and "your sister" made camero walk by appearances in my may the 4th video. I didn't know it was you two until i was editing. Oops 😭
@MeowMeow_95_Ай бұрын
16:15 OH TRUST ME…. It’s noticeable! HARD! 😂😂😂😂 especially when the actor tries to sound “naturally” when there’s a quick glitch and has guests move around to trigger the sensor.
@Ethan839Ай бұрын
To give a little insight, I actually asked the Chevrolet salesperson at the end of the ride how the floor setup worked if someone wanted to buy a car. Apparently yes, they have sold cars to people on “more occasions than you’d think.” Basically if someone was serious about getting one of the cars, they had somewhere off site pretty close where they could test drive the vehicle and then subsequently order and pickup the vehicle. From my understanding of what they had told me, they don’t actually have cars at the park for people to buy but the test driving did happen pretty close to Epcot. They were oddly secretive about the whole process though, didn’t get too many details, but it was still cool to hear.
@Ethan839Ай бұрын
Oh yeah and apparently the sports car of choice they had in that little room before you get to the main show room was manually pushed through that small opening guest leave through. No secret doors, they just put the car into neutral, pushed and steered it very carefully.
@MeMyselfAndUs903Ай бұрын
5:44 Robots. I used to work in I.T. at a GM assembly plant. My scope of work sometimes took me through a large area of the plant’s area where nothing existed except robotic arms. It was as fascinating as it was scary. It was scary because sparks were flying everywhere.
@alexgeorge501Ай бұрын
I'm glad to have rode the original version...and that was back in 2003!
@BrianJNelsonАй бұрын
9:02 Fun fact: This is Richard Jennings. He was a semi popular comedian in the 90s that had a minor role in The Mask with Jim Carrey and his own short lived TV show called "Platypus Man" based on his comedy act of the time. He sadly unalived himself roughly 10 years after this, partly because of his declining popularity and a little bit of mental health issues. Great comedian though. If you ever get the chance, go look up his Platypus Man stand up special.
@Red167625 күн бұрын
I remember this was my favorite ride when i visited the one time in my life back in 2004.
@Ryanmal69420Ай бұрын
My dad lifted me over the rail separating one of the automotive zones that had a toolbox on it with a few pictures of families, like a real workshop. I slipped our family’s Christmas picture with the rest of them and it stayed there until the concept was changed and queue was reworked.
@RedGreeneАй бұрын
That's awesome.
@TBONE_200422 күн бұрын
This makes me want to continue my dream of owning a Corvette. I will have one... I WILL!
@davemccage7918Ай бұрын
25 years?!? 😳 Oof, that just made me feel old AF!
@kennyadvocatАй бұрын
We finally got to visit Disneyworld as kids end of Aug 1997. I was sad that World of Motion was already knocked down but the new Test Track wasn't completed yet. According to all the video ads from the year before it should have been opened. =( We did the Tower of Terror a few times tho the following day.
@Deadsphere21 күн бұрын
"It's not often you see references to old attractions at theme parks." Take a trip to Kings Island, buddy.
@k0tayaki8 күн бұрын
especially for halloween haunt, the tombstones w old rides on them!
@FortheloveofthethrillАй бұрын
I am a video editor myself and I can only imagine how much time you put into this. Bravo! 👏
@ForTheLoveOfThemeParksVlogsАй бұрын
Thank you so much! Lots of time and effort into these edits! 😅🙏
@riparianlife9770111 күн бұрын
I can't think of anything more American than waiting in line for a ride that simulates driving TO the park.
@terrykalna8975Ай бұрын
I have told you this before and I will tell you again. You need an agent. You have a gift. You are a true talent. Take it to the limit. “To infinity and beyond”.
@jazlovescats8804Ай бұрын
Idk what an agent will do for him, they are for like acting and modeling jobs
@doc2w534Ай бұрын
I always thought it was Jimmy Buffett in the truck cab. TT2.0 post-show was staffed by a marketing company. The same type of company you would see presenting at an auto-show. TT1.0 was staffed by GM and you could take delivery of a car at the attraction for a period of time. Sale would be facilitated through a local dealer and the vehicle brought to Epcot for delivery. Kind of like if you buy a Corvette you can pick it up at the factory and museum in Bowling Green, KY.
@sydneyaxe419826 күн бұрын
it was so sad going from test track in the early 2000s when i was a kid and then going to disney as a 20 something and test track was completely different and honestly worse. I missed those weather tests so much
@veronicamoravega775411 күн бұрын
I recently went to EPCOT for the first time on June and I still regret not wanting to do the 90 minute line.
@51813519 сағат бұрын
I got to ride this before it was open when they were doing testing. It would break down alot but still got a few rides. The original is better then the revamp for sure
@patricksherry0Ай бұрын
Went to Disney for this past Jan. Haven't been there since 1.0 and was greatly disappointed that they had removed the hot and cold room and replaced it with quiet and slow parts of the ride
@Geeon225 күн бұрын
interesting and well put together, good job. i liked the history of the test track ride. but you rly need to fix your audio levels the mixing is too loud specifically the voiceover and the background music are too hard to separate and it makes it harder to listen to since i have to turn down my audio so id boost your voiceover but make sure the mid range eq is tamed and the bottom end has a little bit more boost since the treble is too loud and roll off the top end of the eq on your vocal track with a low pass filter so that the 10k+hz area isnt too boosted.
@FunTimes.withJustineRoseАй бұрын
My family and I broke down in BOTH rooms 😂😂😂😂 both were awful, but actually, the cold was worse cuz we were all sweaty 😂😂😂
@ForTheLoveOfThemeParksVlogsАй бұрын
My main question is, were the heat lamps turning on and shutting off all the time while you were stuck? like was it on a trigger or a timer? thanks! 😂
@FunTimes.withJustineRoseАй бұрын
@@ForTheLoveOfThemeParksVlogs from what I remember, they were just on us the whole time 😂 but I feel like the heat wasn't as strong as the cold, so the heat was kind of just uncomfortable but the cold was painful 😂
@icychill105Ай бұрын
Not sure what the future will hold but test track 1.0 is the best version
@robertparker6280Ай бұрын
I'm so glad we are getting a better theme to the ride
@alexander14859 күн бұрын
I remember being there in opening week but the day we were there, there was lightning and the ride had to be stopped due to it not being ground as I remember so everyone stood inside for a long period of time, we gave up eventually so didn't ride on it (me, brother, mom and dad).
@kaylamarie456928 күн бұрын
Test track 1.0 definitely didn't close in April of 2012 because I went for my first trip to Disney World in 2012 for my graduation gift in May. My mom had a ride photo somewhere of us on Test Track
@TheJaybroneКүн бұрын
They need to make test track as cool as the radiator springs racers in DLCA
@kevinpeterson6468Ай бұрын
If the dark ride portion of test track was basically World of Motion it could be one of the greatest rides ever
@Brittany.Anderson13 күн бұрын
I have only done Test Track once. I have not had any desire to it after that 1 time. I don't remember the year I rode it either. I do remember that it was either 1999 or 2001.