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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"/>.

The Transportation pavilion was eventually named By the end of GM's original contract in 1992, the popularity of the World of Motionhad 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, and GM agreed to sponsor the pavilion along 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 its title 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 interactive TransCenter opened with 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 rest focus of EPCOT Center 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 October 1creating 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, 1982Imagineering 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"/>.

By With plans for Test Track underway, on January 2, 1996, the end World of GM's original contract in 1992Motion pavilion closed for renovations <ref name= "Martin"/>. Subsequently, on February 13, the popularity GM Preview Center opened in front of the World of Motion had declinedclosed pavilion. With this is mind General Motors The GM Preview Center featured concept art for Test Track, and a large mural painted by Catherine Feff (which was hesitant about continuing their sponsorship of installed in order to hide the pavilion during its construction) <ref name= "MartinLou"> http://wwwallears.intercot.comnet/edctp/Motionep/factse_tt2.html htm </ref>. After 1992, GM agreed Due to sponsor a series of delays related to both Test Track's ride system and ride vehicles, the pavilion attraction was not ready for 12 monthsits May 1997 opening <ref name= "Lou"/>. Instead, in order to reevaluate 1998 the benefits of their sponsorshipGM Preview Center was updated to feature new attraction artwork. Next, in late 1998, while also protecting the pavilion from a rival sponsor Preview Center was removed and the attraction soft opened to guests on December 19, 1998 <ref name= "MartinLou"/>. EventuallyDespite the fact that both guests and Cast Members were able to ride Test Track in December 1998, General Motors decided due to renewconstant ride breakdowns, but with the understanding that World of Motion would be updated Test Track's Grand Opening was pushed back to March 1999 <ref name= "MartinLou"/>. Instead Finally, after three years of renovating the existing attraction howeverconstruction, Disney and GM decided to create a new attraction for the pavilion all togetherTest Track was officially dedicated on March 17, 1999 <ref name= "Lou"/>.

With instructions from GM to narrow the focus of the new attraction to automobilesOn January 6, Walt 2012 Disney Imagineering decided to revisit one of the original ideas announced that Test Track would be closing for the pavilion- an attraction a major refurbishment in April of that let year<ref> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/01/re-imagined-test-track-will-put-guests experience how cars were tested before they became available to -in-the public -designers-seat-this-fall-at-epcot/ <ref name= "Martin"/ref>. After getting inspiration from the General Motors proving groundsOn April 15, 2012, Imagineering pitched the idea of original Test Trackclosed <ref> https://insidethemagic.net/2012/04/test-track-allstars-singing-group-extra-hours-fill-void-as-disney-world-closes-epcot-ride-to-become-chevrolet-design-center/ </ref>. At this time, an E ticket the attraction 's aesthetics and theming completely changed, despite the fact that would take the track and ride vehicles remained the same. As opposed to showing guests through how cars were made, the new version of Test Track focused on the rigorous testing that GM of cars put through. In Test Track 2.0, guests design their own ride vehicle in the queue before testing its 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 <ref name= "Martin"/>. 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) <ref name= "Lou"> http://allears.net/tp/ep/e_tt2.htm </ref>. 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 <ref name= "Lou"/>. 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 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"/>. On January 6, 2012 Disney announced that Test Track would be closing for a refurbishment <ref> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/01/re-imagined-test-track-will-put-guests-in-the-designers-seat-this-fall-at-epcot/ </ref>. Although the track and ride vehicles remained, the theming of the attraction was altered. As opposed to showing guests how cars were made, the new version of Test Track focused on the testing of cars. In Test Track 2.0, guests design their own ride vehicle in the queue before testing its capability, efficiency, responsiveness, and power in 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. On December 6, 2012 Test Track reopened to guests <ref> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/10/test-track-to-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>.

[[Image:Worldofmotionscene.jpg|thumb|400px|A scene from the World of Motion attraction.]]'''[[Test Track]]'''- This high speed attraction lets guests design , and then test , their own SimCar. Reaching a top speed of 65 mph, Test Track is the fastest attraction in Epcot.

===Former Attractions===

'''[[Taste TrackBurgers and Fries]]'''- Located just outside of the Test Track pavilion, this quick service stand sells grilled cheese sandwiches as well as beerhamburgers and fries.  

 * 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>.