Live Chat with Test Track Imagineer

We were fortunate enough today to have the opportunity to join in on the live chat with Melissa Jeselnick. Mrs. Jeselnick is one of the key Imagineer's working on the re-imagined Test track 2.0. She graciously joined Test Track and Disney fans alike to discuss what was going on with Test track and answering various questions. She didn't answer any of our questions, but here are some of the questions and answers which we found you might like:

Q:How are the vehicles customized? To better explain my question, say the "Killian" party comes and customizes their ride. If the "Connelly" party comes later and uses the same ride vehicle but customize it differently, how does this work?

A:In the design studio, you have a chance to design your own custom concept vehicle. That design follows you into the ride, which is the same physical ride that our guests know and love. You'll ride in our sim car. As you move through the space, your design will be scored in areas such as Capability, Efficiency, Responsivness, and Speed.

Q:How many customization combinations are there?

A: The possibilities are endless :)

Q:What is something new and exciting we should be looking forward to in the reimagined Test Track?

A:I think the coolest thing is how we integrate the pre-show with the experience, and then in the post-show, your ride vehicle travels through the entire experience with it. And you can keep interacting with your ride vehicle after.

Q:What is it that you hope guests will take from this new experience?

A:I think the world of digital design is exciting to our Imagineer's as designers and storytellers, so I hope our guest come away with some insight into what the process entails, and maybe it will excite some future generations of Imagineer's to join us.

Mrs. Jeselnick also mentione that there would be fastpass in the "new" attraction, the single ride line will appear, and the slated opening date is set for late fall. (Late October-Early December?) When asked if the large canopy outside of the pavilion would be coming down, Mrs. Jeselnick also gave away what the new marquee to the attraction will look like. To view the whole conversation, head to the Disney parks blog and hit replay on the coverit sign.