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General Motors and Disney put together a behind-the-scenes video looking at what went into their new Test Track 2.0 ride at Epcot. As one would expect of this kind of marquee endeavor, it involved a lot of back and forth between teams from both Walt Disney and Chevrolet, and it sounds both parties were out to Imagineer something far beyond an amusement park ride.

We're told that from the moment park-goers step in they'll get a glimpse into the future of Chevy design, and beyond that they'll find technology displays, immersive displays of a professional design studio and the experience of designing a car themselves in one.

The ride is officially open now, so if you haven't got down there yet, check out the video below for another look inside.

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Imagineering Disney's Test Track 2.0 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 13 Dec 2012 08:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Disney Test Track 2.0

General Motors and Disney have put the finishing touches on the Test Track 2.0 ride at Epcot. Walt Disney World has begun holding previews of the attraction for the theme park's workers and their guests, and a few videos of the experience have already made their way to the web. From the look of the clips, visitors will not only get a glimpse of what the future of Chevrolet may look like, but they'll also come away with a better view of what goes into design a car from a blank canvas.

Disney kept the original Test Track course but turned over the attraction's design and feel to Chevrolet for a full makeover. The result is a sleek and modern feel with a focus on new vehicle technology and design. You can check out the videos below for a better idea of what the new Test Track 2.0 has in store. The ride officially opens to the public later on December 6.

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Epcot Test Track

General Motors and Disney have partnered to recreate the classic Test Track ride at Epcot Center. Designers first began collaborating some 18 months ago with the goal of creating an inside look at a professional design studio. GM says the project specifically allowed its designers to approach Chevrolet history from a more youthful perspective, and the new attraction features design cues from the brand. Interactive displays and concept vehicles are all part of the ride, giving visitors an idea of where the the future of the automobile may lead.

Visitors will be able to design their own car in the first portion of the attraction. From there, they'll be able to "test drive" it over a simulated road surface. Finally, they will be able to "race" their design on the thrill-ride portion of the Test Track experience. Check out the full press release below form more information.

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GM Test Track at Disney

General Motors has announced that it will continue to work with Disney. The two companies have agreed to renew their long-term partnership to rework the Test Track attraction at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. The ride is now officially 13 years old, and GM will work closely with Walt Disney Imagineering to create a new, design-oriented version of the ride. Right now, the two companies plan on shuttering the Test Track in April of this year. Later in 2012, the attraction will reopen as the Chevrolet Design Center at Epcot.

Neither GM nor Disney have given a clear view of what the new Chevrolet Design Center will offer visitors. The automaker says guests will receive an "immersive experience in the design process of the vehicles they see on the road today," though details are scarce beyond that. Hit the jump to check out the short press release for yourself.

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