News Tron coaster coming to the Magic Kingdom

[James Alucobond]

It’s not just the weather you have to worry about, there’s also the bees!

 

[UNCgolf]

But I have to note that every attraction you mentioned there was a slow-moving dark ride, so Guardians would have absolutely stood out amid that lineup. To argue that something considered state-of-the-art in 2022 wouldn't been have a top ride 30 years earlier is....interesting. That sounds like nostalgia talking.

It's not nostalgia -- it's that people like different kinds of rides, as I mentioned originally. It wouldn't have been a top ride for me then, just like isn't a top ride for me right now (and I think those closed EPCOT attractions were better than nearly everything that exists at WDW now).

Guardians relies heavily on physical thrill, despite the story coaster intention. If physical thrill isn't especially interesting to you, it just doesn't offer very much.

That doesn't mean it's a bad attraction, because again, people like different things. Some people absolutely love Guardians, and I prefer it to something like, say, Velocicoaster. But I don't think it's as good as even Big Thunder Railroad when discussing coasters that intend to do something beyond physical thrill.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

It’s not just the weather you have to worry about, there’s also the bees!

 

[DonniePeverley]

Where is the actual source it cost 300 million ?

 

[corran horn]

Pic from today showing the train transition...

 

[J4546]

im surprised they arent walling off that side of the elevated walkway when approaching the bathroom/lockers/idontknow building so guests cant see the pond/backstage area. I think they are walling it off between the 2 buildings though.

 

[James Alucobond]

im surprised they arent walling off that side of the elevated walkway when approaching the bathroom/lockers/idontknow building so guests cant see the pond/backstage area. I think they are walling it off between the 2 buildings though.

Yes, the wall to the right on the elevated walkway has already been poured. I guess they’re counting on whatever they put in the planters to the side of the tunnel entrances obscuring the view somewhat? Still wish they’d construct some tall, aqueduct-like structure to at least partially hide backstage both from the area you’re mentioning and from within Storybook Circus, especially near Fantasyland Station and the Barnstormer queue.

 

[Dan Deesnee]

Anyone think they made a mistake branding this as Tron? I believe this was announced when they were still planning the Tron sequel, which they aren't anymore.

I'm surprised they didn't do a cheap alter and make it Buzz Light-year. Slap some decals and vinyls around. Change the projections content.

 

[J4546]

Imo, tron is classic disney and I love it being in the park. I hope they tronify the speedway soon

 

[doctornick]

Anyone think they made a mistake branding this as Tron? I believe this was announced when they were still planning the Tron sequel, which they aren't anymore.

That was true when they built the original in China, but by the time they announced/planned the ride in MK, the additional sequel was long cancelled (though I guess you could argue it's more in "development hell" and still being kicked around).

 

[James Alucobond]

TRON is probably a better match for the direction they want(ed?) to take Tomorrowland's design in as well. It's why I think those bogus theories about Space Mountain being re-themed to Lightyear are completely baseless. They seem to be moving back toward a sleek futurism and away from the more cartoonish raygun gothic.

 

[wdwmagic]

More TRON photos from today

TRON Lightcycle Run construction - August 10 2022

TRON Lightcycle Run construction - August 10 2022

www.wdwmagic.com

 

[James Alucobond]

Looks like they might actually be leveling things off and prepping for landscaping beyond the outer wall of the courtyard. Would love to see the ugly green fence come down from the area just beyond the Speedway, at least.

 

[Captain Barbossa]

The exact location of where the rails in the tunnel will be placed has been marked/prepped. Rails are close to being installed.

 

[corran horn]

Anyone think they made a mistake branding this as Tron? I believe this was announced when they were still planning the Tron sequel, which they aren't anymore.

Having lived the bulk of my life in the 30 years between TRON and TRON Legacy I'm happy as hell they're doing something with the property still.

 

[Goofy213]

Imo, tron is classic disney and I love it being in the park. I hope they tronify the speedway soon

I was hoping they changed the speedway to Wreck it Ralph 2's Slaughter Race

 

[2bornot2be]

I was hoping they changed the speedway to Wreck it Ralph 2's Slaughter Race

 

[OrlandoRising]

Anyone think they made a mistake branding this as Tron? I believe this was announced when they were still planning the Tron sequel, which they aren't anymore.

I'm surprised they didn't do a cheap alter and make it Buzz Light-year. Slap some decals and vinyls around. Change the projections content.

Didn't you hear how Space Mountain is totally becoming Lightyear-themed? /s

I don't think it's a mistake because Tron just works as an aesthetic without knowing anything about the films.

 

[Dan Deesnee]

Didn't you hear how Space Mountain is totally becoming Lightyear-themed? /s

I don't think it's a mistake because Tron just works as an aesthetic without knowing anything about the films.

Oh I agree. My comments were more about the current "more IP everywhere!" attitude Disney has. And yes Tron is an IP but it can't compare to the popularity of Toy Story.

 

[IMDREW]

They’re developing a Space Mountain movie, I think that would mean the ride is safe from any other IP integration. With their goal it being its own IP.