Viral Video Shows EPCOT Test Track Stopping With Smoke on Banked Loop

Reporters say the footage and many guest accounts point to a recurring block-zone stall that can leave riders held at a steep angle for minutes during evacuations.

Overview

An Instagram reel posted about five weeks earlier captured a Test Track SimCar stopped on the ride’s outdoor banking loop with smoke coming from the vehicle and guests stationary at a pronounced lean.
Dozens of commenters on the reel described similar stops at that same banked section, reporting waits of around 20 minutes, neck and ankle pain, and trips where multiple breakdowns cost hours of queue time.
A former cast member told commenters that evacuations at that specific spot require two cast members, which signals there is an established protocol for handling holds in that block zone.
Major Disney coverage amplified the reel and user testimony on Monday, June 15, 2026, and no public technical explanation or operational fix from Walt Disney World has been reported.
Outlets advise guests to plan accordingly by riding early, using Lightning Lane if possible, and weighing the ride’s risk for people with neck, back, or mobility issues because a static hold on the banked loop can cause physical strain.