History in Motion Part I: Epcot’s Legendary Lost Masterpiece World of Motion

LOST LEGENDS: World of Motion: From the earliest plans for Walt Disney’s Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, transportation was key. So when Disney transformed Walt’s city into EPCOT Center, a transportation pavilion was a must-have. And when it came to World of Motion, Disney and General Motors built a wonder. Trace the in-depth story of this forgotten favorite and its lasting legacy in this in-depth feature.

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History in Motion Part II: How the Original TEST TRACK Changed Epcot Forever

LOST LEGENDS: Test Track: World of Motion charmed a generation into seeing the whimsical story of progress. But changing times and a changing park meant that Epcot’s storied dark rides had to hit the road, and it all started with TEST TRACK. In this in-depth feature, we’ll accelerate 0 – 65 as we experience the in-depth story behind Epcot’s first ever thrill ride, ride through its traffic tests, and explore how – and why – Disney bothered to close this classic and redesign it from scratch. Hold on tight!

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