News Tron coaster coming to the Magic Kingdom

[DCLcruiser]

I can't wait to see this at night.

 

[StantonZ]

I can't wait to see this at night.

If it's anything like what I saw in Shanghai (and it should be), then it will be spectacular; you can see it all the way across the water from the DL hotel (and the ride is at the back of the park). I'm not sure folks realize the canopy changes colors as well. I would go so far as to say: this may be one of the best additions to the MK (night-time) skyline in decades.

 

[UNCgolf]

If it's anything like what I saw in Shanghai (and it should be), then it will be spectacular; you can see it all the way across the water from the DL hotel (and the ride is at the back of the park). I'm not sure folks realize the canopy changes colors as well. I would go so far as to say: this may be one of the best additions to the MK (night-time) skyline in decades.

It probably won't be like it is at Shanghai because of the location. The canopy is hidden even from a significant part of Tomorrowland itself.

People may be able to see a portion of the top of it from the MK resorts, though -- not really sure.

 

[Bocabear]

If it's anything like what I saw in Shanghai (and it should be), then it will be spectacular; you can see it all the way across the water from the DL hotel (and the ride is at the back of the park). I'm not sure folks realize the canopy changes colors as well. I would go so far as to say: this may be one of the best additions to the MK (night-time) skyline in decades.

well except for the giant box next to it...lol The unfortunate thing about the ride is that it is ridiculously and unsatisfyingly short... much like 7 Dwarfs... It just gets going and it is over.

 

[bhg469]

well except for the giant box next to it...lol The unfortunate thing about the ride is that it is ridiculously and unsatisfyingly short... much like 7 Dwarfs... It just gets going and it is over.

Exactly why im not at all excited for this.. Disney already opened their superior ride at Epcot, this seems like a step backwards.

 

[StantonZ]

It probably won't be like it is at Shanghai because of the location. The canopy is hidden even from a significant part of Tomorrowland itself.

People may be able to see a portion of the top of it from the MK resorts, though -- not really sure.

You can't appreciate it until you have seen it; the light thrown-off by this thing is tremendous.
Only a few short weeks before we see it in all it's glory.

 

[lazyboy97o]

It’s kind of cute how every so often someone comes in acting as if they’re the only to have ever experienced the attraction.

 

[UNCgolf]

You can't appreciate it until you have seen it; the light thrown-off by this thing is tremendous.
Only a few short weeks before we see it in all it's glory.

That's not the point?

In Shanghai, the whole area is designed for you to be able to see the canopy. It's not like that at the Magic Kingdom. It doesn't matter how much light it puts out if it's blocked from view by other buildings (other than potentially seeing some kind of glow in the sky).

 

[JusticeDisney]

Exactly why im not at all excited for this.. Disney already opened their superior ride at Epcot, this seems like a step backwards.

 

[J4546]

looking good! cant wait this will be such a good addition to MK imo

 

[lazyboy97o]

That's not the point?

In Shanghai, the whole area is designed for you to be able to see the canopy. It's not like that at the Magic Kingdom. It doesn't matter how much light it puts out if it's blocked from view by other buildings (other than potentially seeing some kind of glow in the sky).

I wouldn’t be surprised if you can see the light from a number of places but I’d describe it more as light pollution than a feature.

 

[DCLcruiser]

Wait, wait, first we want sight-lines to be undisturbed, and now we are upset that Tron's canopy is only seen from Tomorrowland, Monorail and the Contemporary (all, in my mind, futuristic)?

 

[James Alucobond]

There’s a difference between sightlines toward the decorative entryway of an attraction (in this case, one designed to be seen throughout an entire land) and the disruption of existing scenic sightlines with unsightly backstage warehouses.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Wait, wait, first we want sight-lines to be undisturbed, and now we are upset that Tron's canopy is only seen from Tomorrowland, Monorail and the Contemporary (all, in my mind, futuristic)?

Nope, that’s not it.

 

[JohnD]

Wait, wait, first we want sight-lines to be undisturbed, and now we are upset that Tron's canopy is only seen from Tomorrowland, Monorail and the Contemporary (all, in my mind, futuristic)?

 

[tdr32]

I was in Magic Kingdom earlier this month and saw the canopy lit up. We were walking from the castle to main street. It was a nice sight to see. The view was obstructed.

 

[ToTBellHop]

In 2019, we were there Dec 4-8. Rise opened December 5, making it impossible for us to ride. This year, we will be there November 13-19 and based on updates, I have a feeling Tron will not open until at least the first week of December (Similar date of Rise opening) - also making it impossible to ride. Sigh. Reallllly hoping for an Oct 1st opening so we have a slight chance of doing this one!

I can't wait to see this at night.

It should really shine at night.

 

[larryz]

I don't see the draw.

You're not the guest Walt was thinking of, then.

 

[Unbanshee]

It should really shine at night.

Here's a good look at it

A Look at the Basic Nighttime Lighting Package for TRON Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom

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[raymusiccity]

Yes but you need to remember that Ratatouille was ready to open while attendance was reduced on purpose and foreigners couldn’t visit USA anyway… no point opening a ride when there were so many restrictions and you would miss out on all that potential… it was like wasting a new ride for nothing.

USA only opened in November 2021 to foreigners.. just a month after Ratatouille.

Now quicker they open something quicker they (re)attract visitors.

It would still be interesting to see a side by side set of time-line photos of Shanghai vs. Magic Kingdom construction progress. It's probably similar to time lapse photos of a loading dock in Japan, vs. a loading dock in the USA! We all know of the Covid delays, but, we can still compare apples to apples.