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Travel Weekly
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Travel Weekly
Test Track, fresh off a tune-up, is set to reopen at Epcot
Test Track presented by General Motors, a thrill ride at the Walt Disney World Resort's Epcot, will reopen July 22 with a new musical score and new scenes "that highlight technology making our cars smarter and our lives more fun," Disney said in a post on the Disney Parks Blog. The attraction temporarily closed last summer for a retheme. Disney offered a sneak peek at one of the new scenes. In it, guests will drive through an area with more than 29,000 points of light that illustrate, through cameras and sensors, how vehicles "see" the world. Information about previews for the attraction before its official opening is expected to be released in the coming weeks.
New York Post
6 days ago
- Automotive
- New York Post
Beloved Disney World ride reopening announced — and fans are overjoyed: ‘This is what I needed to hear'
Disney fans, start your engines! A recent wave of closures, changes and cancellations at Disney World has drawn plenty of ire from longtime visitors, but the amusement park's latest announcement has given Disney devotees something to be excited about. On Monday, June 16, Walt Disney World revealed that Test Track, a fan-favorite Epcot ride, is slated to reopen later this summer on July 22. Advertisement The ride was originally closed down in June 2024, much to the disappointment of park-going adrenaline junkies. According to Walt Disney World News Today, the ride is expected to return as Test Track 3.0, and will boast several new features — a fresh musical score, revamped story, and new insights on futuristic technology, among others. Advertisement General Motors, which sponsored the original Test Track 1.0, has also been confirmed to return as the ride's backer for the revamp, ousting Chevrolet, which was responsible for Test Track 2.0. Aside from its intriguing futuristic aesthetic that attracts car buffs and Epcot enthusiasts alike, Test Track is best known for its speed — it's the fastest attraction among all Disney Park rides, clocking in at a dizzying 65 miles per hour. Overwhelmingly, fans responded to the announcement with excitement. 'Yay! I can't wait,' one fan gushed, while another said: 'I'm ready to speed.' Advertisement 'This just made my son's day,' shared an enthusiastic fan, while another chimed in, 'This is what I needed to hear.' 3 Test Track 3.0 cars also boast an entirely new, futuristic look that mimics the sleek appearance of many contemporary vehicles. Getty Images Given that Test Track has been through several notable renovations — with some better received than others — several commenters were suspicious of the reopening news. 'Hopefully it's better than the previous iteration,' said one skeptical park-goer. Advertisement Refurbishments at Disney parks can take anywhere from a few days to a few months, and breakdowns are generally pretty rare, thanks to the meticulous inspection and repair process the park maintains. 3 Reviews from fans suggest that wait times at Test Track are typically upwards of 22 minutes, so planning ahead is advised for potential park-goers. Getty Images 'We have a meter-based program,' Fredrick Cox Jr., the director of manufacturing at Walt Disney World's Central Shops, told Fox Business. 'Every coaster that we have does X number of laps around the track. 'We do a tear-down,' Cox continued. 'We tear it apart, and we inspect everything, everything on the ride. Bolts, bearings, bushings, panels, you name it.' Typically, closures are scheduled ahead of time — the Test Track shutdown is proof of that — but the occasional malfunction does occur, much to the rage of Disney-goers. Cox says fixes usually take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour or two to complete. 3 Test Track is among Epcot's most popular rides, so fans are eager for the fast-paced attraction to return. Getty Images As a result of other closures, some Disney fans began to fret that Test Track would be among the shuttered rides. After all, beloved attractions like Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat were recently announced to be closing down to make way for Piston Peak National Park, a new area dedicated to Pixar's 'Cars' franchise. Advertisement Nostalgic park-goers have also commiserated over the long-felt loss — the area closed back in 2011 to make room for Fantasyland — of Mickey's Toontown, the whimsical, life-size village that mimicked some of the most famous Mickey Mouse-themed attractions. Luckily for Test Track fans, the ride will be back later this summer, but dedicated Disney fans should keep an eye out for any other potential closures — and spend time on your favorite attractions before they're gone, as one fan advised in the comments of the park's Instagram announcement.
Globe and Mail
02-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
3 Dates for Disney Investors to Circle in June After the Stock's 24% Jump in May
Shares of Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) had a May to remember. The stock soared 24% last month, fueled initially by a blowout quarterly report and unexpected news about a new international theme park in the works. The media giant has now fully recovered from the downticks that it experienced during the market correction earlier this year. Where does Disney go from here? There isn't another quarterly report coming out until August, but it doesn't mean that Disney will be standing still. There is new content coming to entertain folks at the local multiplex as well as fans streaming from home. Let's take a closer look at some dates that Disney investors will be watching in June. June 4 Disney rolled out new shows and experiences at Disney World and Disneyland in May. The original resort in California will have some more debuts in July as it picks up the tempo on its milestone of turning 70 this summer. June will be quieter than the bookend months, but it doesn't mean that something new isn't on the way. Disney World is opening GEO-82 at its Epcot theme park on Wednesday. The new lounge located in the rear of the iconic Spaceship Earth attraction will serve up a wide range of handcrafted beverages along with a thin but artisan menu of food offerings. It also offers a great view of the park's World Showcase, a feature that will come in handy as a way to serve up a premium viewing experience for the nightly festivities. A new posh watering hole may not move the needle, but GEO-82 is a hot attraction before it even officially opens. The first 60 days of reservation availability have been quickly gobbled up. June 20 It's not just Disney stock entering the month of June with momentum. Its movie studio is also on a roll. Disney's live-action reboot of Lilo & Stitch has been the top draw at theaters in back-to-back weekends. It is now the country's second-highest-grossing theatrical release this year, behind A Minecraft Movie. Marvel's Thunderbolts also debuted earlier in May. The two films are among three Disney releases currently in the top five biggest moneymakers in 2025. Disney has another potential winner coming out this month. Elio is the latest computer-animated release from Disney's Pixar hit factory. Expectations are low despite Pixar's pedigree. Industry watchers are modeling $35 million to $45 million in domestic ticket sales during its non-holiday opening weekend. This is less than last year's Inside Out 2 or Moana 2 rang up in box office receipts in a single day, but those were sequels to established properties. Mufasa: The Lion King opened with just $35 million domestically for its premiere weekend late last year. It wound up topping $254 million by the time it was done with its multiplex run, collecting another $468 million in admissions outside of the U.S. market. If Elio is able to score strong initial reviews, the film could have a long tail at theaters. June 24 Disney+ has now been profitable for the past year. Can it use the platform's scalability to build on its bottom line? A new series hits the premium streaming service in three weeks. Marvel's Ironheart is spinning off a character from the successful Black Panther movie franchise, giving Dominique Thorne a chance to reprise her role as Riri Williams in the new show. Riri is the genius inventor who created her own high-tech armor in the film. In the new series, Riri will have to contend with no longer having Wakandan technology on her side. As successful as Disney+ has been with a vault of iconic talent for younger viewers -- including the recent win to become the exclusive streaming home for Cocomelon -- it also needs magnetic content for teens and adults. The media giant has already leaned on its Marvel arm to feed hit shows to the platform including Loki and WandaVision. If Ironheart is the next hit on Disney+, it will help with retention on the service. Profitability in the cutthroat streaming space is something that even Disney can't take for granted. Should you invest $1,000 in Walt Disney right now? Before you buy stock in Walt Disney, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Walt Disney wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $651,049!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $828,224!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor 's total average return is979% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to171%for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of June 2, 2025
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How Much Money You Really Need for a Disney Vacation In 2025
The dream vacation for most families is a trip to Disney. That could be Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure, Disney World, Epcot, or Disney's Animal Kingdom. Whichever destination you and your family decide on, you'll have to make sure you can afford it first. In 2025, the cost to visit each of Disney's parks might be shocking to you for several reasons, both positive and negative. Read More: Find Out: Before you put on your Mickey ears, you might want to calculate how much money you really need for a Disney vacation this year. Using the scenario of a four-day stay in Orlando, in order to time to check out every major Disney World theme park, here's what you'll need to spend for your family of four to have a good time. If you live in Florida or the Southeastern part of the United States, there is a chance you can drive the whole family to Disney World on one or two tanks of gas. Flying is a different story, however. As Luiz Alberto, editor at Famvia, pointed out, 'Flight tickets are hard to calculate and will vary a lot from guest to guest. If you are traveling from within the USA, expect to pay between $150 and $200 per guest.' To save money for the fun yet to come, research if your family can find a hotel or motel where you can all share one room. Some of the most affordable Disney World Resorts cost around $150 per night, according to Alberto. 'A mid-tier Disney World hotel, like Coronado Springs, will set you back about $350 per night,' Alberto said. See Next: Per Alberto's advice, families should have at least one day for each of the different Disney World theme parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom in order to get the most out of their trip. The prices vary depending on the day, but on average, a 4-day park ticket costs around $530 per guest. Your family is bound to get hungry while at Disney, so you need to make sure you account for how many meals you'll need per person and the cost of each one. 'When it comes to food, it's safe to say that each guest will spend at least $60 per day in the theme park,' Alberto said. Noting that the cost can be lower if you decide to bring snacks from home, though it can also increase if you choose one of the more expensive restaurants inside the park or try character dining. 'If you go for the quick-service options, $60 per guest, per day,' said Alberto. These purchases are not necessary, though hard to resist once you are at Disney. Everything from clothing to a Magic Band can add up to $100 per guest for the entire trip based on Alberto's calculations. 'You can also decide to buy add-ons for your tickets inside the theme park, like a Lightning Lane Multi Pass. Let's say that you decide to buy a Lightning Lane Multi Pass for two of the four theme parks,' said Alberto, highlighting that it should be about $50 per guest. Alberto's math estimated that a 4-day vacation at Disney World would amount to around $1,700 per guest if you're staying at a budget hotel, but would go up to roughly $2,500 per guest if you choose a Moderate Resort like Coronado Springs. Alberto concluded that a family of four visiting Disney World in 2025 would spend 'approximately $5,000 for a 4-day vacation in a Value Resort, and around $6,000 in a Moderate Resort.' This figure tends to be in line with other budgets, like Magic Guides, which predicted last year that a 2025 week-long Walt Disney World vacation for a family of 4 would add up to about $6,785, depending on where you stayed and how you made it to the park. More From GOBankingRates These Cars May Seem Expensive, but They Rarely Need Repairs This article originally appeared on How Much Money You Really Need for a Disney Vacation In 2025
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How Much Money You Really Need for a Disney Vacation In 2025
The dream vacation for most families is a trip to Disney. That could be Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure, Disney World, Epcot, or Disney's Animal Kingdom. Whichever destination you and your family decide on, you'll have to make sure you can afford it first. In 2025, the cost to visit each of Disney's parks might be shocking to you for several reasons, both positive and negative. Read More: Find Out: Before you put on your Mickey ears, you might want to calculate how much money you really need for a Disney vacation this year. Using the scenario of a four-day stay in Orlando, in order to time to check out every major Disney World theme park, here's what you'll need to spend for your family of four to have a good time. If you live in Florida or the Southeastern part of the United States, there is a chance you can drive the whole family to Disney World on one or two tanks of gas. Flying is a different story, however. As Luiz Alberto, editor at Famvia, pointed out, 'Flight tickets are hard to calculate and will vary a lot from guest to guest. If you are traveling from within the USA, expect to pay between $150 and $200 per guest.' To save money for the fun yet to come, research if your family can find a hotel or motel where you can all share one room. Some of the most affordable Disney World Resorts cost around $150 per night, according to Alberto. 'A mid-tier Disney World hotel, like Coronado Springs, will set you back about $350 per night,' Alberto said. See Next: Per Alberto's advice, families should have at least one day for each of the different Disney World theme parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom in order to get the most out of their trip. The prices vary depending on the day, but on average, a 4-day park ticket costs around $530 per guest. Your family is bound to get hungry while at Disney, so you need to make sure you account for how many meals you'll need per person and the cost of each one. 'When it comes to food, it's safe to say that each guest will spend at least $60 per day in the theme park,' Alberto said. Noting that the cost can be lower if you decide to bring snacks from home, though it can also increase if you choose one of the more expensive restaurants inside the park or try character dining. 'If you go for the quick-service options, $60 per guest, per day,' said Alberto. These purchases are not necessary, though hard to resist once you are at Disney. Everything from clothing to a Magic Band can add up to $100 per guest for the entire trip based on Alberto's calculations. 'You can also decide to buy add-ons for your tickets inside the theme park, like a Lightning Lane Multi Pass. Let's say that you decide to buy a Lightning Lane Multi Pass for two of the four theme parks,' said Alberto, highlighting that it should be about $50 per guest. Alberto's math estimated that a 4-day vacation at Disney World would amount to around $1,700 per guest if you're staying at a budget hotel, but would go up to roughly $2,500 per guest if you choose a Moderate Resort like Coronado Springs. Alberto concluded that a family of four visiting Disney World in 2025 would spend 'approximately $5,000 for a 4-day vacation in a Value Resort, and around $6,000 in a Moderate Resort.' This figure tends to be in line with other budgets, like Magic Guides, which predicted last year that a 2025 week-long Walt Disney World vacation for a family of 4 would add up to about $6,785, depending on where you stayed and how you made it to the park. More From GOBankingRates 9 Downsizing Tips for the Middle Class To Save on Monthly Expenses This article originally appeared on How Much Money You Really Need for a Disney Vacation In 2025
