What will happen to Test Track...

[jmclester]

I would unsubscribe to this thread but I can't figure out how. Very un-Disney-ish.

Ok I figured it out. See you folks on another thread. Or on Test Track whichever comes first. I'll be the one smiling!

 

[maryfree]

maybe they can will remake HORIZONS in its spot....(you can wish cant you)...haha

 

[mitros]

maybe they can will remake HORIZONS in its spot....(you can wish cant you)...haha

.............yea, if only.

 

[KYMickey]

Your definition of "domestic" is correct. HOwever, you are missing one vital bit of information. Even though those cars are built in the USA, the money that is made from selling them goes OVERSEAS. The only part of that money that stays in the USA is the measly amount they pay the plant workers and the salesmen. the rest of that money goes to the foreign countries. And even though yes Ford, GM, and Dodge have plants in other countries, that MONEY comes back to the USA to help OUR economy. So before you go and get on your high horse about how good foreign cars are, think of how you are NOT helping the USA when you buy one.

You may have the points IF the U.S. auto industry was making money. However they aren't, all they're doing is costing every American taxpayer money so they can keep operating at a loss which in my opinion isn't a very good deal. I don't know where you get off saying the measly amount they pay their employees, their employees take home about the same as as those who work for U.S. companies. Their hourly rate the lower but their paychecks aren't stripped of the union dues which are squandered away and they don't have to worry about getting laid off every year.

I spend my money where I get the best value for it and these days it certainly isn't in "domestic" automobiles. End of discussion.

 

[daleswife]

You may have the points IF the U.S. auto industry was making money. However they aren't, all they're doing is costing every American taxpayer money so they can keep operating at a loss which in my opinion isn't a very good deal. I don't know where you get off saying the measly amount they pay their employees, their employees take home about the same as as those who work for U.S. companies. Their hourly rate the lower but their paychecks aren't stripped of the union dues which are squandered away and they don't have to worry about getting laid off every year.

I spend my money where I get the best value for it and these days it certainly isn't in "domestic" automobiles. End of discussion.

Ok lets look at WHY the US auto industry isnt making money....PEOPLE ARE BUYING FOREIGN CARS!!! And the amount of Money they make is minimal compared to what US car companies pay.

 

[pixiedustaholic]

 

[WizardLarz]

Take a deep breath everyone! GM does not pay the employees that run the ride nor do they have anything to do with the maintaining the ride! They just paid Disney money to put their logo onthe out side and have GM pictures and other things throughout the ride! Like all the new sports stadiums,PNC Park and the like!

 

[daleswife]

I didnt even get to ride TT last august!!!

 

[Geubux]

It would be EASY to change sponsership of Test Track
1) Change name out front
2) Remove all GM signage/logos inside
3) Install (insert auto company name here) signage outside
4) Install (insert auto company name here) doo dads throughout the ride
5) Install more hidden mickeys
6) Change decals on vehicles
7) Fork over about $20 million
8) See government about loan/ offer front of line pass to president's kids if money comes through

 

[ThunderMTexpert]

My husband & I were talking about this when we were there this past December. I told him that I was willing to put money on the fact that it would change into a themed-ride, featuring CARS!! The Disney-Pixar movie would be a perfect change! Once the sponser ends, switching the ride to something more recognizable might be an awesome idea!! Anyone else concur? LOL!! I personally, love Test-Track!

 

[disrailfan]

It would be EASY to change sponsership of Test Track
1) Change name out front
2) Remove all GM signage/logos inside
3) Install (insert auto company name here) signage outside
4) Install (insert auto company name here) doo dads throughout the ride
5) Install more hidden mickeys
6) Change decals on vehicles
7) Fork over about $20 million
8) See government about loan/ offer front of line pass to president's kids if money comes through

Hey maybe since Fiat is getting a stake in the company I work for (Chrysler LLC). Maybe they will want a place to put their products and ours in front of the general public at Epcot.

 

[daleswife]

My husband & I were talking about this when we were there this past December. I told him that I was willing to put money on the fact that it would change into a themed-ride, featuring CARS!! The Disney-Pixar movie would be a perfect change! Once the sponser ends, switching the ride to something more recognizable might be an awesome idea!! Anyone else concur? LOL!! I personally, love Test-Track!

that is an even better idea than the ins companies taking it over. They dont have a ride for Cars so it would be a good way to fit them in....Great Idea ThunderMtexpert!!!

 

[ThunderMTexpert]

that is an even better idea than the ins companies taking it over. They dont have a ride for Cars so it would be a good way to fit them in....Great Idea ThunderMtexpert!!!

THANKS! I feel so special!

 

[ajenkins]

Long Live Test Track!!!

 

[djlexus]

i spoke to a cm today and he told me that there are alot of structural problems with the building. So there going to tear it down and build a cars ride. It will be very similar to the cars ride at disneyland.

 

[KYMickey]

i spoke to a cm today and he told me that there are alot of structural problems with the building. So there going to tear it down and build a cars ride. It will be very similar to the cars ride at disneyland.

By any chance was that CM a bus driver?

 

[ThunderMTexpert]

tear the whole thing down & start from scratch?! no way!

 

[djlexus]

actually you were close it was a monorail conductor haha.

 

[M-I-C-K-E-Y]

If GM paid Disney their sponsorship monies up front, then no problems, unless of course Disney was expecting or counting on a new 10 year influx of revenue in their budget. However, if the sponsorship was on an annual basis, and the funds went specifically to the attraction, then - yes - there's problems ahead...

 

[Corky Morris]

Ok lets look at WHY the US auto industry isnt making money....PEOPLE ARE BUYING FOREIGN CARS!!! And the amount of Money they make is minimal compared to what US car companies pay.

There are very few (if any now) car makers that make any money. GM is pretty much a pension fund!

The bottom line is choice. I worked in the US for a couple of years & am a British national. I have German & Japanese cars. Why? Quality, price, customer service. British car makers have some decent products, but they are more expensive, have less gas mileage & servicing costs are greater. Why should I buy a car if it does not fulfill my needs or criteria?

I like some US cars. BUT my car at home does 50mpg. My fathers Jeep Patriot does 43 (ish) mpg You cant buy that car in your own country - How does that make any sense?

Japanese car makers make cars for different markets. Diesel for Europe, gas/hybrid for the US. And small petrol cars for the local markets. US car makers never bought into it until recently. Jeeps, Dodge & Chrysler has only just started to make an impact - 20 years to late!

The 300c is a great looking car. You can buy it here with a 3L diesel that does almost 40 to the gallon & is pretty quick through the gears. You cant buy it in the US!

Hopefully you are getting my point? If the car makers had the right product - people would buy it!

As for TT - I have always love that ride & it is my eldest 2 boys favourite. I dont car if its called Cars, GM, Ford or Honda - Just keep it running.