Jared Long

In celebration of Test Track 3.0 opening today, take a look back at this concept imagining how the attraction could take shape at Shanghai’s 2nd gate.

Last week I posted the final to my idea for a 2nd park at Shanghai Disney Resort. Here it is in context with the surrounding resort area.

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Final: A 2nd Gate for Shanghai Disney Resort

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Now we’ve journeyed through every stop on the World Showcase: Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas, Oceania all represented. A full circle of culture, story, and spectacle from around the world, brought to life in one unforgettable experience.

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The South Africa Pavilion blends colonial and indigenous styles, with a balloon ride over the continent and a thrilling river adventures through Blyde River Canyon—complete with wildlife and myth. Food, music, and culture round out this vivid adventure.

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Capturing the early spirit of the republic, the American pavilion is rich in colonial tradition and storybook patriotism, marked by tall steeples and cupolas that rise above the trees and catch the eye across the lagoon.

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This compact pavilion offers a rich blend of experiences: live music in a glade, character meet & greets, a waterfront bar, cultural center, both table and quick service dining, a theater film, and a ‘fun for the whole family’ Disney boat ride.

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The Wonder of China Pavilion does more as a host pavilion to The World Showcase going beyond the recognizable edifice to show a broader look at the nation’s culture rich regions and legendary mystique of its landscape.

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The India Pavilion blends rich culture and architectural craftsmanship in a lush jungle landscape. With vibrant markets, authentic cuisine, and a family-friendly flume ride, it makes a captivating addition to Shanghai’s World Showcase.

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The Russia Pavilion is charming and grand and speaks to greatness of its people. Although the plans doomed to materialize in Florida, maybe they can exist here in Shanghai Disney Resort.

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The Polynesian Outpost: This plan brings together Polynesian experiences from across the Disney Parks into one cohesive outpost, offering a richer experience than Florida’s outpost that feels more like an afterthought.

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Given the events of this week, the idea of celebrating international harmony might feel laughable. But let’s take a breath. I invite you to suspend disbelief for a moment and imagine a World Showcase shaped by the perspective of another country.

Continuing our journey through Shanghai’s Epcot Center, we now enter the World Showcase.

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The original magic of Imagination is brought back to life in this reimagining of the classic 1983’s Epcot Center pavilion while guiding dreamers to turn sparks of inspiration into the boundless creations of imagination.

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On Living With The Land, follow the soft patter of rain and set off on a gentle boat tour through greenhouses, exploring farming’s past and future. See how modern horticulturalists grow high-yield crops with cutting-edge techniques and get a taste of a hopeful, sustainable tomorrow.

On The Land’s upper entry floor, take in the grand atrium featuring a sculpture representing the Chinese calendar and four seasons. Catch Awesome Planet, a stunning film on Earth’s beauty and importance, and choose from three dining experiences.

Rising highest among the Epcot Nature pavilions, The Land’s stacked pagoda-like monument anchors the view from the gateway coming from the Epcot Center Plaza.

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At Into The Storm, they explain that to understand these extreme forces above the land, we must take the laboratory to it. We become aerial storm chaser in a feat to challenge Mother Nature.

Moving to the angled glass monuments that rise above the treetops, you’re greeted by the hiss and swirl of steam from nearby geysers—nature’s welcome to the Air Pavilion.

Here, in a vast chasm more than twice the size of its counterpart at WDW, you’re free to explore the wonders of the deep. This submerged marine research outpost houses labs, theaters, and fine dining experiences, all set within the stillness of the ocean’s depths.

To the far left, crossing bridges over the churning reef waters, we come to the Seas Pavilion. Where you’re plunged into the mysterious world of the Living Seas beneath the surface of the water.

Through the gate to the left of the central plaza, we enter the more organic side of the park: Epcot Nature. Here, each pavilion is obscured behind a tree-covered berm with glass geometric forms rising above the canopy.

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Finishing, Epcot Discovery features human achievement—from the hopeful future of Horizons to the speed of Test Track, the cosmic adventure that lies in space, and the smart design of the Home of the Future. This space inspires us to push the limits of innovation.

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The Home of the Future has automatic lighting systems, tech-integrated furnishings for seamless convenience and connectivity, and modular furniture that adapts and even reconfigures itself. Every element balances sleek design with space efficiency and environmental consciousness.

The Space Pavilion expands Epcot beyond Earth, blending classic wonder of what’s beyond our atmosphere with cosmic adventure.

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The Speed pavilion reimagines Test Track with off-road thrills, high-speed turns, and classic tests—celebrating the innovation of motion.

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Horizons anchors Epcot Discovery, a part of the park celebrating the height of human achievement and our relentless pursuit to go faster and farther. As the perfect centerpiece, Horizons reminds us that bold futures begin with bold dreams—because if we can dream it, we can do it.

Through the gate to the right of Epcot Center Plaza, the path leads to Epcot Discovery, home to the Speed, Space, and Horizons Pavilions, plus the Home of the Future.

This area serves as the crossroads to the entire park experience. From here, paths extend in every direction making it the central jumping-off point for all that Epcot has to offer.

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Park Entry: The welcome plaza offers a few inviting paths: make a beeline for Spaceship Earth entrance, pause by the fountain, or stroll beneath the towering presence of the iconic sphere. The park awaits.