Is Test Track a roller coaster?

Test Track is a high-speed slot car thrill ride manufactured by Dynamic Attractions located in World Discovery at Epcot, a theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida.



No, Test Track at EPCOT is not technically a roller coaster, though it is often mistaken for one. It is a slot-car-style thrill ride (specifically a "High-Speed Slot Car" system) developed by Dynamic Attractions. Unlike a coaster, which relies on gravity and a fixed track for momentum, Test Track vehicles are powered by individual electric motors and have a specialized suspension system that allows them to simulate different road conditions, such as "braking" and "rough terrain." The ride's most famous feature is the outdoor "high-speed loop" where vehicles reach a top speed of 64.9 mph (104.4 km/h), making it the fastest attraction at Walt Disney World. Because the cars are physically "driven" by on-board computers rather than coasting, it lacks the traditional drops and "lift hills" associated with roller coasters, instead focusing on the sensation of automotive performance and speed testing.

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Test Track, not a roller coaster, reaches 65 miles per hour.

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The car rockets outside the building and onto an outdoor track where it accelerates up to 65 mph! This makes Test Track the fastest attraction at Walt Disney World. While Test Track may sound like a white-knuckled thrill ride, it's surprisingly tame in comparison to Tower of Terror or Rock n' Roller Coaster.

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Test Track (sudden movements and tight turns): Test Track is quite the thrilling experience, but it can also jostle you around a bunch. The roughness of the ride combined with the tight turns can lead to motion sickness, especially if you're sensitive to sudden movements.

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As long as they meet the height requirement of 40 inches, most young children should be able to enjoy this low-level family thrill ride. We think ages 5 and up are generally good to go, but even younger can experience Test Track if loud noises and darkness do not upset them.

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If test Track was just 2 laps around the outside track, I'd say it would be a 100% improvement. All of the indoor stuff is just filler. The kids enjoy “designing” the cars, sure, but let's face it, nothing really changes about the ride, just theoretical performance stats. It is a sweet rush once you get outside though!

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Most of the time it's safety. Outside rides can't work when there's lightning in the vicinity.

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Test Track Thrill Scale: 4. High-speed and banked turns as the vehicles make their test lap at the end of the ride.

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Guests will ride through the attraction in a six-passenger SimCar, but your design follows you through the ride in a virtual sense. At the end, you will find out how your design compares to the SimCar in the areas of Capability, Efficiency, Responsiveness, and Power.

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Disney Outside of the Parks Everything from the restaurants, hotel rooms, and even the transport between them all is designed to continue the fantasy. If someone is ride-averse, there's plenty to keep busy without even entering a park. Go to the water parks.

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Test Track Fun Facts. The fastest ride at Walt Disney World, Test Track has a high speed of 65 mph—even faster than the thrilling Rock 'n 'Roller Coaster! Speaking of speed, the ride was originally to zoom up to 95 mph!

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Test Track Attraction at Epcot theme park is a high-speed vehicle-simulation ride in which big kids, teens and adults test their mettle in one of Disney's longest and fastest rides.

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If so, TRON should be on your list! It's not the fastest ride in Disney World (that title goes to Test Track, which tops out at about 65 MPH), but it's pretty close. During the initial launch, TRON riders get close to hitting 60 MPH. Essentially, it's about as fast as if you were riding a motorcycle on the highway.

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Here are the fastest rides at Walt Disney World: Test Track (65 mph) Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (60 mph) TRON Lightcycle/Run (60 mph)

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The Future World East restrooms across from Test Track have reopened after a lengthy closure. The layout is largely unchanged, but new tile, color scheme and Dyson air blades have been added.

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