Disney's Failed Ride Openings Pt 2

The Disney Theme parks, whether it's Walt Disney World or Disneyland, are always building new rides. Generally, these construction projects follow pretty structured timelines but sometimes unexpected problems & delays come up. Like the original Test Track at Epcot, The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train & all of New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom or even the nighttime spectacular Rivers of Light at Animal Kingdom. During this process, many people are quick to deem these projects “failures” but delays have been happening dating as far back as the opening of Disneyland. A lot of these quote-on-quote failed openings are smash hits today, so we’re gonna dive into the history of why these Disney rides were delayed and didn't open on time. So let's explore the stories of 3 Failed Openings at the Disney Theme Parks. DON'T FORGET TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE!*** ►bit.ly/2mfriBD ◄
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[@karebear3152]

current test track can be obtained by renting a convertible and going down the interstate... heck, I'd say that's even more thrilling as you can go as fast as traffic lets you lol. At least old test track had some fun themeing.

[@ArieELLE]

I’d been wanting to ride test track since I was a kid bc of the theming and the hot and cold elements. Finally got to ride it a couple years ago and was SO DISAPPOINTED 😔

[@crazyfire9470]

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[@SNESJerry]

Eh, I prefer the neon lighting and the future like sounds and music, Test Track 1.0 is fun yes, but I like 2.0 better, I’m not gonna bring up the “you’re just blinded by nostalgia” bullshit since that’s just trying to overshadow someone’s opinion.

[@MeowMeow_95_]

@@SNESJerry it’s not even about nostalgia… new test track is just so cheap and an after thought. I agree the futuristic element is cool but I feel like the missed the mark. Old test track had really interesting practical effects. The actually test portion was more profound

[@corrinaott2935]

@@SNESJerry3.0!!!!

[@katchuuu8000]

I never knew Disney was originally planning a Pixie Hollow mini land! Although it probably wont happen due to the popularity of Disney Fairies lowering due how there hasn’t been been a movie in forever, I hope we get a irl Pixie Hollow one day! Idk the atmosphere in the movies of Pixie Hollow was so magical and charming! It would have been so much fun to walk around a fairy land and the food would have been cool to see!

[@starberrycupcake]

There will be a Pixie Hollow section (apparently with also some kind of attraction) in the Peter Pan area of the new Fantasyland expansion at Tokyo DisneySea. The whole expansion so far looks incredible, it opens next year.

[@katchuuu8000]

@@starberrycupcake That sounds great! Ill have to look at that! It sounds so cool!

[@JustInDisney]

Theres a pixie hollow in California

[@Trashsuit]

I loved the Disney Fairy movies when I was little, I would probably still enjoy them just because of nostalgia

[@MJJTTV281]

@+gothic_meadows+ same

[@carolinelee4633]

Watching this video made me realize that I watched the very last Rivers of Light performance. It was an amazing show in my opinion that was very inspiring and I’m very sad it was closed down.

[@apfelbasket]

I don't know why they couldn't get it working right. I never got to see it!

[@mindyschocolate]

I saw the Rivers of Light. I liked it fine.

[@williamshryock1784]

We went to Disneyland the week that "Pirates of the Caribbean" in 1967 ... or rather, tried to ... the first week was a disaster, with the ride operating about 2-4 hours per day... what we were told was "technical glitches". ... which included the animatronic that sitting on the edge of a bridge, who was supposed to lean over and talk to the boat - leaned over the fell into a woman's lap! We did get to ride it...

[@sarareavely6212]

Are animatronics not like... 300 lbs? Wouldn't that like really hurt?

[@williamshryock1784]

@@sarareavely6212 This particular one evidently didn't ... but to say it would be a shock to someone in the boat would be an understatement ... this came from a cast member at the ride ...

[@xxharuchan]

That’s so funny that’s always been a fear of mine during that part 😳

[@walkintobrickwallsfordays8756]

Atleast when pirates of the carribean breaks down the pirates don't eat the tourist

[@jennycraigadventures3314]

Opening new Fanstayland without its signature attraction (7 Dwarves) was indeed a mistake, as you said. Disney made the same mistake again opening Galaxy’s Edge in both parks without its signature attraction, Rise of the Resistance.

[@Crow_Smith]

This is covered in the Part 1 of these videos :D!

[@ryanomiller]

I saw Rivers of Light in December 2018 and I thought it was actually great. One our family’s favorite parts of the trip. And much better than Kite Tails…

[@maui3551]

I'm just happy that Epcot Center still has the Test Track ride

[@vincelamb4063]

18:45 Hey, it's Ginnifer Goodwin, Snow White from "Once Upon A Time," cutting the ribbon to open New Fantasyland! Glad to see her in the parks!

[@ChickenCoop82]

The old Test Track was far better than the current one IMO

[@JustInDisney]

Hey!

[@UrSammich]

Yeah, new test track still looks like a tron ride...even though a tron ride is in the works. Never got to ride test track since DL has limited space, so our closest thing to test track in autotopia. :/

[@Handles_suck_ass]

@@UrSammich you guys have radiator spring racers at dca

[@robloxplayerplays2018]

The new one is better tho but they should’ve got sued when that car hit that wall

[@PurpleGermanShepherd13]

When my family went to Disney World, Test Track was my favorite ride, which was ironic even though I was afraid of roller coasters back then. Never knew that the ride had such a interesting history.

[@Nonprofitgenie]

I haven't tried the updated test track yet. I last went to Epcot a year before this version closed! I am looking forward to experiencing the new version though!

[@AMagicProduction]

Not as fun as the original one :/

[@laila0008]

I found it really enjoyable and fun to go on so I hope you feel the same way once you get to experience it!

[@joegrau5431]

It's terrible it takes way to long to get into the actual ride a long movie beginning for no reason and they did away with most of the fun and now have a fuel economy run

[@nokkbryce8255]

I have ride the updated version of test track in May of 2019, and it was an amazing ride, I recommend people to experience it in Epcot

[@bbkangs]

The only thing I like is designing my car and competing against my wife. I used to have an annual pass and I would try to make my car as ugly as possible 😂

[@sparklegemrose]

I thought Rivers of Light was breathtaking. It was one of things that left the biggest impression on me that I couldn't stop thinking about after my WDW trip. I'm sad that Disney discontinued it after such a short time because the average park goer has less sophisticated taste :-P.

[@gissneric]

The soundtrack was gorgeous.

[@Zuru422]

I remember watching my very first AND SECOND River of Light showcase. Both times were awful. All the lily boats didn't open and both times they immediately stopped and we were all told to leave the seats.

[@bradleyharney1199]

The new test track is quite boring in my opinion. Or “one note” if you will. I don’t understand how the Tron like scenery fits with a car going through testing protocol. Just seems like they relied on the lighting a little too much. And when the lightings Almost the same in every room, and there’s no real story anymore, I just chop it up to a “meh” these days. The old Test Track will always have a special place in my heart.

[@justcade]

Pretty sure they were going to tie test track in with a tron theme but got too far and dropped the IP, leaving us with a half themed ride that doesn’t really make sense

[@bradleyharney1199]

@@justcade that makes sense. Hopefully it’ll make more sense when the tron coaster opens in 2050 lol jk…

[@tufab3494]

that was more of a downgrade than a upgrade lol

[@apfelbasket]

I call it Tron Track! There's no story line anymore that has to do with car testing & has nothing to do with Tron either!

[@Josh-wu7kz]

Replacing all of that equipment with some $10 led strips is not an upgrade.

[@queenofdisney4932]

I love your bark down videos because you get to see things that you can’t see on your normal rides

[@christopherwesterberg4511]

That's break. Not bark

[@queenofdisney4932]

@@christopherwesterberg4511 sorry for my spelling

[@alexneuhedel]

i’ll never forget the original test track ride, it scared the crap out of me as kid. the semi truck that nearly “hits the car” was so unexpected. i also do remember going to the animal kingdom water theatre show, it wasn’t the greatest thing at the park. however, animal kingdom at night time was beautiful, especially everest.

[@cookgirl7]

Fun fact! My best friend was one of the welders that created the floats for the rivers of light show in Animal Kingdom. I was very excited to watch it and when I did, and so did he, we thought the show was very dull.

[@fupaluchadora2982]

Firstly, love the videos. Secondly, I think it would be cool to have a “disappointing disney closures” that highlight the closures of the most beloved attractions. I feel like magical express should be added since everyone I know was crushed to here DW got rid of it. Thank you again for the videos! ❤️❤️

[@yoongiverse.]

Yeah, one I was particularly sad about was the closure of the Electric Light Parade. I’m so happy they brought it back and I was able to see it

[@AlanGoldwaser]

My wife and I were lucky. We saw Rivers of Light in September of 2018 and we loved it. Then my oldest friend who was had been a CM told me the live performers were being phased out the next Monday. What a shame. It almost saved what had been a most unpleasant day at AK.

[@cocc_goblin]

can we hear more about why your AK day was unpleasant?

[@AlanGoldwaser]

@@cocc_goblin We went on to Flight of Passage. at about the 30 second mark it froze while we were locked into the "bikes" on a 45 degree angel to the left. After about 5 minutes a woman from the UK started having a panic attack feeling claustrophobic. I searched until I found the cameras aimed at the row of people and started to gesture hopefully to get someones attention. Then a barn door opened at the top revealing a guy who looked like Gilligan down to his red shirt and bucket hat. Instead of trying to calm the girl down as we were all trying, and I will admit that by now (10 minutes in) she way pretty hysterical. he made it worse yelling at her for being on a ride like this if she knew she was claustrophobic. Finally at 15 minutes we were released. It was then that they told us what happened which made it worse. It turned out that Gilligan leaned on an emergency stop button. It took a while to get the maintenance person there to reset the ride and free us. The whole thing was handled so poorly we cancelled our second day at AK and switched it out with Epcot.

[@sydneytheswiftie13]

The fact that they named it test track before all of the tests that they did Is very ironic 😂

[@kimt8162]

Yep, I remember my daughter and I were one of the last people to see Rivers of Light before the pandemic hit. At the time, I was like okay let's just watch this real quick before we have to get on the bus; now I'm so glad we did not miss it. It was her one chance to see it.

[@annikabergeson2597]

I saw Rivers of Light in October 2017 and me and my dad personally thought it was absolutely beautiful! I feel like sometimes it’s just impossible to impress people and make everybody happy.

[@Francesc2000]

I only got to enjoy it twice, one of those times shortly before it was shut down, and it was really beautiful and inspiring. I have to wonder why people complained about it. Perhaps they expected a funny show. Instead it was so beautiful and truly inspiring.

[@sydneysorensen8022]

Every morning before school I search up your channel to randomly pick a video. I watch your videos every morning and your bright happy voice puts me in a good mood for the day. You really make my mornings happier so thank you for that😁

[@harmc2301]

I had no idea the test track I was on beginning of March 2012 was the old one that is now closed. I’ve been to Disney once since then and didn’t ride test track, but didn’t know it’s different now

[@TOMIKUMA]

Moral lesson, even Disney has difficulties and their techniques to overcome it makes things fascinating

[@green-leaf8083]

Oooo I loved the video! I honestly enjoy these vids so much, me and my brother love watching these together and we are planning a Disney trip in December so we can celebrate both of our birthdays there (I was born on the 12th he was born on the 20th) thank you for giving me and my brother such joy it really brightens my day and it gives me something to look forward to!

[@mnemomatrix8957]

Fun fact from someone who went on the Backstage Magic tour- the Shamans for the Rivers of Light show had really intricate outfits that are still on display in the costume shop for WDW. They’re both hanging next to eachother with some dedications. Also, both of them were one of a kind and completely machine washable! You just had to turn then inside out and be careful with them.

[@rpavlik1]

I didn't realize they didn't technically have a new nighttime spectacular at Animal Kingdom: they've got these big light up 3d kites (of Disney characters, etc) that fly behind jet skis (like they've done at Epcot, but different kite style), but apparently they have some trouble controlling them, getting them to land gracefully on the docks, etc. I saw them testing them during the day in early June.

[@GeekFilter]

The “more computing power than the space shuttle“ isn’t really the flex you think it is! The Space Shuttle ran on Only ONE megabyte Of RAM. Your smart phone has more computing power-heck your watch has more even!

[@Francesc2000]

Rivers of Light was really beautiful. It's a shame they stopped it. It was so inspiring and a good replacement for the older show at EPCOT with a positive, inspiring message in it.

[@Disney.lander]

I love you vids and I have been keeping up with you these past years. Thanks TPM

[@mikeshul1994]

OG test track was amazing, I enjoyed rivers of light for what it was but definitely felt like there could have been more there. New fantasyland/storybook circus being a response to the wizard of world seems like such a joke looking back at it. Mine Train is just fine but not worth what you’re going to wait during the day (IMO) especially compared to any Harry Potter ride

[@voltezo]

I loved the old Test Track! When I was younger I loved to watch shows like Mythbusters, and so that version of Test Track was easily my favorite

[@bjedlicka2519]

Old Test Track will forever be one of my favorite rides. The new one is kinda sad tho. I only got to ride the old version twice. Once when I was 5 and once when I was 7. I miss it

[@goofygabe9503]

It’s all way a great day when tpm vids posts

[@gabrieldally6044]

Rivers Of Light was amazing, i'm so sad it's gone now

[@Mathizsias]

I miss the original Rivers of Light so much. not being a bombastic show, was to me one of its key features.

[@rpavlik1]

7 Dwarfs is such a great coaster, they did make the right choice putting it in. But the "phased approach" sounds to me like "we don't want to pay all the money to build it all at once".

[@bartplays3392]

My favorite attraction on the list is definitely Test Track

[@Rydertravels]

We were some of the first people to test seven dwarves mine train. We were walking around and a cast member asked us "hey you want to test this ride?". We did and seven dwarves mine train is still one my favorite rides today.

[@TPMvids]

What a cool experience!

[@JustInDisney]

Royden and Gracely Targonski were together at Magic Kingdom Park for WAY too long.

[@Nocturne2]

Radiator Springs definitely has some elements from Test Track....

[@digitalpaintingwolf4482]

I do really miss the old test track. Even though it was a little more old school, that is kinda what we are missing in Disney now. All the old classics are being scrapped for the new stuff, and us OGs miss the old stuff. Not to mention that fact that every time I make a car and try to test it on the new ride, it never shows! My car never ends up showing, or most of the screens are broken so I can’t even see if I did well or not.

[@SimonQX]

The OLD Test Track will always be the best! Just like the original Journey to Imagination.

[@Josh-wu7kz]

When they changed test track in 2012 to me replacing all of the equipment with some led strips on the wall is not an upgrade, I also loved the queue and massive Exhibition at the exit which are both gone aswell.

[@loving-life2]

I definitely liked the old test track best. I also really miss the original motion attraction .

[@dorkultra]

Old test track for sure, I loved the industrial feel to it

[@yourentertainment945]

I REALLY LIKED this documentary style video. Please do more

[@HxrryTv.]

The fantasy land one is so true

[@biancabenincasa7453]

The ood test track ride was better but the new queue is better than the original

[@elleskarbek51]

As for the Fantasyland expansion, I think we still need that Tinker Bell Pixie Hollow land. That would be so cool and super cute and just all around fun for littles and adults alike. Anyone remember the online Pixie Hollow game where you got to make your own fairy and travel around doing quests and mini games. It was super fun and I think a real life version would have been absolutely gorgeous! 😍🧚🏼‍♀️

[@SmashJEFF]

I've always grew up with the new test track, so my personal experience tells me to say the newer one is better

[@alextirrellRI]

I first rode Test Track in March, so it was the new one (it was down on my 2020 visit), but I've seen enough video of the original to know it was much better!

[@Brendan-5930]

I love your videos they make me happy

[@bartplays3392]

Totally forgot you were gonna upload today but yess new video!

[@TisNessie]

I see what you mean by AK being a half day park! I went for the first time a few years ago in 2013 and I just spent the night at MK. When I went again in 2019 I just didn’t see a reason to stick around and went to my hotel. I thought Epcot was gonna be my half day park but boy was I wrong when I went on test track cause I snagged a fast pass from a cast member when I went on Figment xD

[@disthinker9654]

Wow, I had no idea the current test Track is relatively new.. it feels really old and outdated. Hopefully they will consider updating it again, perhaps combining the old dynamic sets of the orginal with the futuristic style of the current version. Additionally.. they should consider making it faster... perhaps 75 mph? Or that might not be a good idea to increase the speed of a ride intended for families 😅

[@mellopirate1926]

every day you post I get so excited thank you so much for being consistent💗

[@TPMvids]

Glad to hear you enjoy the videos!😁

[@mellopirate1926]

I love the failed rides and attractions videos

[@andresbravo2003]

Test Track might’ve been the craziest fastest ride at Epcot here at Walt Disney World.

[@ella1170]

Rivers of Light was mesmerizing. I was so happy to see it. It’s one of the few shows whose soundtrack I have saved in my Spotify library. So mythical with the shamans, lights, colors, and music. It felt sacred and I just wish it had time to fully bloom into itself.

[@FalFur101]

18:35 Oooooo- So that's what Ursula looks like without her cosmetics!! Took me a sec to recognize who it was. Wish we could see more shots like these in disneyland/world videos. Getting to see a fresh looking animatronic either being installed or tested without everything on. I know there's some vids out there with that but not many :0 (That or im just unlucky and can't find half of them-)

[@professorquinsonsnib]

I love your videos! They’re always so consistently good, I can tell you put a lot of effort into making them that way :)

[@JustQuacked]

I guess TEST track was TESTED a lot

[@stephenkostiak3929]

I appreciate both versions of the Test Track attraction at Epcot at Walt Disney World in Florida.

[@TheItachiIshtar]

Almost 25 years later, and Test Track STILL breaks down on a regular basis.

[@disneyparksstarwarslover7638]

18:36 The Ursula skeleton…and I thought the Stitch animatronic skeleton scared me…

[@pixk_axe]

I JUST CANT BELIEVE IVE BEEN WATCHING YOUR CHANNEL FOR 1 YEAR ALREADY

[@M4nr4X]

The old "original" Test Track was way better in my opinion. It way much more fun riding the old one as a crash test dummy. Yeah you can design your "own" car now but that doens't make up for the rest

[@carminecdinoproductions]

I’d prefer New Fantasyland to be ride-focused with plenty of rides like a new family coaster and new dark rides along with small meet-and-greet areas!

[@michaeltaylor1603]

I missed World of Motion. I got to ride Test Track 4 years after it opened. It was always a MUST! For me to ride. My sister rode it for the 1st time in 2008. Was Mine Train an "after thought" in response to Universal? I really think Disney was caught flat footed like Donald Duck. Seven Dwarfs IS unique. I think it's the only coaster of this kind that exists. Vekoma did swinging suspended coasters, but none that swung low on the chassis. Image If Hong Kong decided to get one? It would likely be longer/faster.

[@rachelx04]

Yay a new TPMvids video!! Always entertaining and informative, keep it up!!

[@electramidnight]

I love the new animation for your logo! Great and very interesting video as always :)

[@TheCoolCookieKitchen]

I realize just how lucky I got with the timing of my vacations because we we happen to just take our trips right after all of these things were done. When we went in ‘99 we didn’t even know test track was new.

[@mattiaporcelli7614]

In the next episode you must add Thron 😅😅😅😂😂😂

[@rrsaga]

I was there in 96, remembering how the track closed and still there when opened. Still have my opening day hat the company gave us!

[@DanielGomez-gw4kt]

Even though the Disney Fairies franchise has been forgotten by Disney animation and a few people at Disney, and some out there don't even know about it. The hardcore fans are still keeping the franchise alive, because it had been part of their childhoods since the Tinkerbell movies came out. As well as Disney Fairies animated shorts. And they're doing it with KZbin, and of course Disney Plus has all of the Tinkerbell movies, and I can tell the hardcore fans are watching them again and again. Even creating a new generation of fans. I also believe that the merchandise is still out there as well, because I actually remember finding a lot of Tinkerbell shirts, swimsuits, I believe I even found some backpacks and even lunch boxes. I really do believe the merchandise is still going at the same time. Because the fans just want more and more of the Disney Fairies, just like the Disney Princesses. So one day pixie hollow might be made for Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Because when I saw the concept art, it looked really creative and a total masterpiece. Because the truth is almost everything throughout Walt Disney World, including the Magic Kingdom will never be completed they will grow and change as long as there is imagination left throughout the twenty thousand four hundred acre vacation destination aka the most magical place on Earth. And so I believe even though Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom is bigger and more magical, I totally believe there will be more and possible expansion for the area. One of them I'm hoping is a Frozen area, as we all know that is a very popular franchise from Disney, ever since the very first original movie became a big head since 2013. And I think the Magic kingdom's Fantasyland shoot deserve its own Frozen area. And I also believe that the Magic kingdom's Fantasyland also deserves a pixie hollow area, with a meet-and-greet attraction featuring Tinkerbell and all of her inside the magical tree. And that night I hope to see beautiful twinkling lights in the leaves of the tree, as well as some of the plants, bushes and other trees throughout the area. Giving the illusion that it's not just magic sparkles, but they're supposed to be pixie dust. And since and since Disneyland's Fantasyland has a canal boat attraction, the Magic Kingdom also used to have a canal boat attraction. They used to be white and the front of the boats used to have a swan head, I forgot what they called it. I think they called it the swan canal boats or Swan lake canal boats. They used to float on the moat of the Magic Kingdom, passing underneath Bridges that let you into the main entrances of the areas of the Magic Kingdom surrounding centralplaza the hub. And the boats used to circle Swiss Family Robinson treehouse. I don't know how long that attraction lasted, but Disneyland still has its canal boat attraction. Which we all know it as the canal boats of Storybookland. So I think the Magic Kingdom should have a better canal boat attraction, but instead of floating on the moat of the Magic kingdom's hub. I think the canal boat ride should be located in Fantasyland, and I think pixie hollow should be the perfect place for the attraction. It should be called the pixie hollow canal boats, and it should provide relaxation for the guests. And a beautiful, charming, magical and peaceful guided tour ride for the guests as well. I don't know what the boats might look like, but I hope they can look like as if they were made by Tinkerbell. And just like The Storybookland canal boats at Disneyland where some of the fairytale characters of Fantasyland including the Disney Princesses might tried on those boats with the guests, I think Tinkerbell and her friends. Should also ride with the guests on the pixie hollow canal boats as well. So it could be a magical idea that the guests and the hardcore Disney Fairies fans experience, if they get lucky to seeTinkerbell or any of her pixie fairy friends on bored one of the boats. To ride with either Tinkerbell or one of their other favorite pixie fairys. I hope it's possible that pixie hollow can be another expansion for Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Complete with very unique and magical experiences throughout the area

[@ARutherford0220]

Don't they look lovely June? 🐪🐪

[@maui3551]

How the Animal Kingdom Park is at this time makes you say that is not that epic like Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, and Disney Hollywood Studios cause it has no nighttime show as of right now 😔

[@Baysidemom2]

I haven't been to WDW since 2011, while they were literally in the midst of the Fantasyland update, we are taking our kids for the first time in January 2023 and we are all very excited to ride Seven Dwarves Mine Train

[@TPMvids]

You’re gonna have a blast!!!

[@andrewnash7479]

New fantasyland was worth the wait, especially the 7 dwarfs mine train. Indoor dark ride scene coolest things I've ever been on

[@chesneywise9288]

Omg I love ur vids and I wish you made more! Whenever you make a new video it makes my day so much better!

[@hididdleydee]

This seems like a no-brainer to me: Cinderella Pumpkin Coach ride. We walk through Cinderella‘s chateau. We hear the stepsisters yelling at her and tearing her dress apart, as we see shadows of it happening from the other room. Animatronic mice pop out of various holes and talk to us/each other. “Poor Cinderellie”. We see the dress transformation and pumpkin coach transformation through the back doors. (Pepper’s Ghost effects just like Beast transformation). Then we go INTO the “same” garden and board the coach (Not sure where Cinderella is at this point. Are WE Cinderella? Or are we stealing her coach??) and take it to the Castle! We actually LEAVE the show building and travel to the park’s centerpiece! At the Castle, we see the (animatronic) ball through the big windows! I think it would be fun to de-board here, rather than where we started! We’ve actually TRAVELED somewhere! I hate that it switches from daytime to nighttime to daytime to nighttime… but what can ya do??

[@itslavvv]

i love ur vids i have been watching you for a year

[@ShotoTodoroki-vw4gg]

I can't stop watching all these animatronics breaking in video so funny lol

[@user-qs5im3qm4p]

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[@Pando2517]

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[@captainseg]

I only saw Rivers of Light once!! I loved it and it sucked that it never had a chance to bloom.

[@lesliereiter9155]

Old test track was so much better. The new version has zero theming and the test dummies made the old version much more fun with a hint of "character".

[@TPMvids]

I have to agree with you!

[@lesliereiter9155]

@@TPMvids love your videos, thank you!

[@mplpsphp]

Love your vids so much ❤

[@Shelbyneat]

The opening of test track sounds kind of like Tron. “Tron Light Cycle Run Coming In Spring of 2035”

[@tomodaphne]

Am I the only one who unironically loves the new Test Track? Maybe I’m just a sucker for futuristic stuff. I still miss the German and Belgian bricks, though.

[@cawrumin]

I was working at both Disney and Universal in 2014 right around the time of the expansions and there was absolutely no contest, Universal won that war. So much so that the majority of both parks’ projects since then haven’t even come close to being considered direct competition of each other.

[@ashleymcclain828]

I was a dcp at DAK in Fall 2015 and I often would see the floats for Rivers of light when I would go on ice runs. Sad I never got to see it live.

[@Shag471]

By the way, the original Test Track “Opening Spring of ‘97” banner still hangs in the maintenance bay. 🤣

[@SlipperySoap]

Love it, great work TPM VIDS!!!! By the way, did you know that Petra got a chance to perform at Disneyland?

[@jakeryan152]

I remember seeing the Disney channels adds for Walt Disney world a specifically focusing on the then new mine train.

[@GMFFans]

It's 2024 and Snow White and Seven Dwarfs is still one of the most popular rides in Magic Kingdom.

[@BasicBerry_]

In March 2020, we had plans to go to Disney World. Unfortunately, they were cancelled due to the pandemic. We had plans to see River of Lights: We Are One and were excited. Now, I'm disappointed that it closed, since many family friends said that it was wonderful. I think the concept of it was good, so they could probably rework it into something better.

[@JustInDisney]

TEST TRACK IS SPECTACULARIFFIC!!!!! Edit: Digging the intro!

[@2003gamerflashfungirly]

i love u tpmvids i watched your channel for almost 6 years

[@cassidy1776]

Your videos are very interesting about Disney world. How rides get shut down?

[@anthemsforautumn3542]

I really prefer the old test track. It had a charm that the new doesn't have. The new test track has a nice futuristic feel, but it somehow takes away from the overall experience that the old ride provided.