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By 1978 the Transportation pavilion began to take shape <ref name="Martin"> http://www.martinsvids.net/?s=Pavilion History==World+of+Motion </ref>. In 1977, General Motors signed on as the sponsor this iteration of a Transportation the pavilion for , guests would enter the as yet unbuilt EPCOT Centerbuilding into a large atrium which was to feature a series of interactive exhibits. After seeing Upstairs, the success that Ford had in partnering with Disney at the 1964 Worldpavilion's Fairmajor attraction, GM agreed was to 15 year contract, becoming be a dark ride that took a historical look at the first evolution of EPCOT Center's many sponsorstransportation<ref name= "Martin"/>. Taking its inspiration This "history of transportation attraction" was designed to end in a model city of the future (a concept borrowed from Ford's Magic Skyway pavilion at the 64 World's Fair pavilion) <ref name= "Martin"/>. The attraction was initially created by Imagineer Claude Coats, however due to GM's preference for a more lighthearted tone, Imagineers Marc Davis and Ward Kimball (whose career had primarily been in animation) were brought onto the original plans project <ref name= "widen"/>. A secondary attraction for the Transportation pavilion called that was to feature an outside track, was scrapped, as plans for a journey through a futuristic citythe pavilion continued to develop<ref name= "Martin"/>. Another aspect of the pavilion that was eventually removed, was the idea that the omnimover attraction would weave in and a raised track located outside out of the building (similar pavilion <ref> http://progresscityusa.com/2011/06/28/whirl-of-motion/ </ref>. Finally, the space cleared on the pavilion's first floor to Ford’s Magic Skyway)house the preshow exhibits was never used <ref name= "book"> Pedersen, R.A. The EPCOT Explorer's Encyclopedia:. United States: Epcyclopedia, 2011. Print. </ref>.

By 1978 as the designs became more defined, the The Transportation pavilion began to take form. Inside of the pavilion was to be a dark ride (which would eventually also bet titled named the World of Motion) which took guests through the history of transportation- beginning with man walking and ending construction began in a large futuristic model city. Following the attraction, guests would be able to visit a series of interactive, transportation themed exhibits1979 <ref name= "widen"/>. The pavilion itself was designed to look like a large wheel (albeit one that was 65ft high and 320 feet across), with guests entering through a “wedge” that had been removed from it <ref name= "Martin"/>. On October 1, 1982, the wheelWorld of Motion pavilion opened with the rest of EPCOT Center. When the pavilion opened it featured the aforementioned "history of transportation" attraction (also named World of Motion) and the TransCenter, a postshow area that featured interactive exhibits <ref name= "Martin"/>. Although there were minor changes to the TransCenter, from 1982 until 1992 World of Motion remained essentially unchanged <ref name= "Martin"/>. By the end of GM's original contract in 1992, the popularity of the World of Motion had declined <ref name= "book"/>. With this is mind General Motors was hesitant about continuing their sponsorship of the pavilion <ref name= "intercot"> http://www.intercot.com/edc/Motion/facts.html </ref>. At this time, GM agreed to sponsor the pavilion for 12 months, in order to reevaluate the benefits of their sponsorship, while also protecting the pavilion from a rival sponsor <ref name= "Martin"/>. Eventually, General Motors decided to renew their sponsorship, but with the understanding that World of Motion would be updated <ref name= "Martin"/>. Instead of renovating the existing attraction however, Disney and GM decided to create a new attraction for the pavilion all together. [[Image:OldschoolTestTrack.jpg|thumb|400px| The Test Track pavilion as it looked from 1998-2012. Photo by Josh Hallett]]With instructions from GM to narrow the focus of the new attraction to automobiles, Walt Disney Imagineering decided to revisit one of the original ideas for the World of Motion pavilion. In 1976, Imagineers had visited GM's testing ground in Milford, Michigan, where they got to see the process that GM's prototype cars went through when they were tested<ref name= "Martin"/>. With this in mind, Imagineers had originally planned on creating a secondary attraction for World of Motion that would have had guests testing futuristic automobiles<ref name= "Martin"/>. Taking inspiration from the General Motors proving grounds, Imagineering pitched the idea of Test Track, an "E-ticket" attraction that would take guests through the rigorous testing that GM cars are put through<ref name= "Martin"/>.

The Transportation pavilion was eventually named With plans for Test Track underway, on January 2, 1996, the World of Motion, and the pavilion along with its title attraction and the interactive TransCenter opened with the rest of EPCOT Center closed for renovations <ref name= "Martin"/>. Subsequently, on October 1February 13, 1982. By the end of GM's original contract Preview Center opened in 1992, the popularity of the World of Motion had declined. With this is mind General Motors was hesitant about continuing their sponsorship front of the closed pavilion. After 1992, The GM sponsored the World of Motion on Preview Center featured concept art for Test Track, and a year to year basis, large mural painted by Catherine Feff (which was installed in order to reevaluate the benefits of their sponsorship, while also protecting hide the pavilion from a rival sponsorduring its construction) <ref name= "Lou"> http://allears. Eventually, General Motors decided net/tp/ep/e_tt2.htm </ref>. Due to renewa series of delays related to both Test Track's ride system and ride vehicles, but with the understanding that the World of Motion would be updatedattraction was not ready for its May 1997 opening <ref name= "Lou"/>. Instead of renovating the existing attraction however, Disney and in 1998 the GM decided Preview Center was updated to create a feature new attraction for artwork. Next, in late 1998, the pavilion all togetherPreview Center was removed and the attraction soft opened to guests on December 19, 1998 <ref name= "Lou"/>. Despite the fact that both guests and Cast Members were able to ride Test Track in December 1998, due to constant ride breakdowns, Test Track's Grand Opening was pushed back to March 1999 <ref name= "Lou"/>. Finally, after three years of construction, Test Track was officially dedicated on March 17, 1999 <ref name= "Lou"/>.

With instructions from GM to narrow the focus the new attraction to automobilesOn January 6, Walt 2012 Disney Imagineering decided to revisit one announced that Test Track would be closing for a major refurbishment in April of that year<ref> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/01/re-imagined-test-track-will-put-guests-in-the original ideas for -designers-seat-this-fall-at-epcot/ </ref>. On April 15, 2012, the pavilionoriginal Test Track closed <ref> https://insidethemagic.net/2012/04/test- an track-allstars-singing-group-extra-hours-fill-void-as-disney-world-closes-epcot-ride-to-become-chevrolet-design-center/ </ref>. At this time, the attraction 's aesthetics and theming completely changed, despite the fact that let the track and ride vehicles remained the same. As opposed to showing guests experience how cars were tested before they became available to the public. After getting inspiration from the General Motors proving groundsmade, Imagineering pitched the idea new version of Test Trackfocused on the testing of cars. In Test Track 2.0, an E ticket attraction that would take guests through design their own ride vehicle in the rigorous queue before testing that GM cars put throughits capability, efficiency, responsiveness, and power on the attraction itself. Following the attraction, guests now receive a card with their car information on it, which they can use to play various interactive games.

With plans for Test Track underway, on January 2, 1996 the World of Motion pavilion closed for renovations. On February 13, the GM Preview Center opened in front of the closed pavilion, featuring concept art for Test Track, and a large mural painted by Catherine Feff (which was installed in order to hide the pavilion during its construction). Due to a series of delays related to both Test Track's ride system and ride vehicles, the attraction was not ready for its May 1997 opening. Instead, in 1998 the GM Preview Center was updated to feature new attraction artwork. Finally, in late 1998, the Preview Center was removed and the attraction opened to guests on December 19, 1998.  On January 6, 2012 Disney announced that Test Track would be closing for a refurbishment. Although the track and ride vehicles remained, the theming of the attraction was altered. As opposed reopened to showing guests how cars were made, the new version of Test Track focused on the testing of cars<ref> https://disneyparks. In Test Track 2disney.0, guests design their own ride vehicle in the queue before testing its capability, efficiency, responsiveness, and power in the attraction itselfgo. Following the attraction, guests now receive a card with their car information on it, which they can use com/blog/2012/10/test-track-to play various interactive games-reopen-at-epcot-december-6 </ref>. Since the 2012 refurbishment, Test Track has been sponsored by General Motors' Chevrolet as opposed to the parent company GM<ref> http://www.autonews.com/article/20121109/BLOG06/121109854/chevy-supercharges-test-track-at-disney-world </ref>.

'''[[Test Track]]'''- This high speed attraction lets guests design and then test their own General Motors vehicles. Reaching a top speed of 65 mph, Test Track is the fastest attraction in Epcot. ===Former Attractions===

'''General Motors' TransCenter'''- The General Motor's TransCenter featured 10 exhibits that allowed guests to watch automated robots assemble GM cars. Here, guests could also see prototype vehicles from GMfurther explore the history and future of transportation.

 '''Test Track Shop'''- Located at the exit of Test Track, the Test Track shop Shop allows guests to purchase ride photos, General Motors merchandise, and other Epcot souvenirs.

'''Inside Track'''- The original Test Track gift shop, Inside track Track sold automobile souvenirs, Epcot merchandise and guests' on-ride photos. Inside Track was open from 1998-2012.

==Fun Facts and TriviaRestaurants=='''[[Taste Track Burgers and Fries]]'''- Located just outside of the Test Track pavilion, this quick service stand sells hamburgers and fries.

==Fun Facts and Trivia==* The closure of the World of Motion Pavilionpavilion (as well as Universe of Energy), led to Horizons being briefly reopened in 19971995. This was done to make sure there were enough attractions for guests to experience in Future World<ref> http://www.horizons1.com/history.htm </ref> <ref> http://www.martinsvids.net/?p=35 </ref>.

* The third floor of the Test Track pavilion holds GM offices and the GM VIP lounge<ref> http://www.intercot.com/edc/Motion/facts.html </ref>.

* When the World of Motion pavilion closed, many of the cars attraction's Audio Animatronics and props were moved to the boneyard scene in the [[Backlot Tour]] at [[Disney's Hollywood Studios]]<ref> http://www.lostepcot.com/worldofmotion.html </ref>.

* During Test Track's 2012 refurbishment, the Test Track All Stars musical group performed outside of the pavilion<ref> https://touringplans.com/epcot/attractions/test-track-all-stars </ref>.