News Tron coaster coming to the Magic Kingdom

[G00fyDad]

I'm willing to bet that the railroad opens pretty soon. All they have to do is get finished laying the track. Everything else they need to do with Tron can be done while the railroad is in operation.

 

[JMcMahonEsq]

How is this even possible? And he announces it with a straight face!

How is this even a surprise? This has been the opening timeframe that they have been on track for for at least a year. They weren’t going to open the ride right after Covid. The work wasn’t far enough along with the shutdown of construction, and there was no need to rush once the parks re-opened, as you were going to get a major spike just from pent up travel demand.

Then you had the 50th anniversary opening. No reason for a major new ride to open just as the 50th opened, as that was a big enough event in and of itself.

Next your had Rat open, and the holiday after hour events. Your not going to open Tron then. The holidays don’t need a bump for attendance and you weren’t going to open open 2 new rides so close to each other. That would eat into the pop of opening of Rat.

Then about a year into the 50th and at the start of the summer 2022 season you get Guardians. A big new ride to help as first rush of the 50th is starting to wain. Again your not going to open 2 major rides at the same time and canibalize the bump you get from a new ride. So Tron can’t open first half of 2022, or even q3. Q4 of 2022 rolls around and once again your into the holiday seasons, and the return of the full Halloween and Xmas parties. No reason again that you need a big new ride home to drive attendance or sales. So that moves you into spring 2023. The 50th anniversary is coming to a close, it’s a perfect time for a big new opening to lead into the summer season, and to convince everyone that went last year, that there is something new to see now that the 50th is over.

 

[MissingDisney]

I'm willing to bet that the railroad opens pretty soon. All they have to do is get finished laying the track. Everything else they need to do with Tron can be done while the railroad is in operation.

Nah. At this point they’ll save it for the 100th celebration because they have nothing else but Tron in the hopper. You can see it now ….”just as Walt’s beloved railroad made its debut on Disneyland opening day, we celebrate the 100th anniversary with a grand reopening of the WDW Railroad….”

 

[No Name]

They announce Spring 2023, a timeframe later than most people had hoped or expected this to open, and then show a video of Josh riding it, suggesting there’s little reason this couldn’t open sooner. It feels like they tried to annoy people.

 

[KingdomofDreams]

Of course... because even though they need more ride capacity in the park and both could be ready to open, why on earth would they want to give any thought to their guests and go ahead and open them? They could absolutely open the Railroad and Tron by the holiday season at the latest. I'm with the guy above who said he's really starting to dislike Disney. They seem to be annoying me more often than not lately as well.

 

[EricsBiscuit]

Was hoping for an announcement today regarding the reopening of the WDWRR, but that’s if they’re even planning to reopen it before Tron.

I’m more optimistic on that front.

 

[Touchdown]

Just wait, get an exclusive sneak peak during MVMCP 2022*

*boarding group required to ride, spots limited and not all guests will be able to ride.

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

They've decided to keep the railroad closed until the Blue Sky Concepts beyond Big Thunder come to fruition

 

[ToTBellHop]

Delaying this long is a marketing decision. There could be a lengthy period of previews.

 

[mattpeto]

Delaying this long is a marketing decision. There could be a lengthy period of previews.

I also think Splash is now likely safe through the end of the year.

 

[MagicHappens1971]

I also think Splash is now likely safe through the end of the year.

In my opinion I think splash will close during its annual refurb and not reopen till late 2024 (summer 2025)

 

[ToTBellHop]

In my opinion I think splash will close during its annual refurb and not reopen till late 2024 (summer 2025)

Agreed. We should get one more Christmas season.

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

In my opinion I think splash will close during its annual refurb and not reopen till late 2024 (summer 2025)

More like Summer 2027 if they keep their current pace of construction.

 

[tanc]

This is a marketing ploy to hype up the parks after the 50th. There is no other reason I can think of.

This also seems to jeopardize when Splash will close. I can't imagine them closing it before tron, that's a lot of people that will be out and about otherwise.

 

[_caleb]

This is a marketing ploy to hype up the parks after the 50th. There is no other reason I can think of.

This also seems to jeopardize when Splash will close. I can't imagine them closing it before tron, that's a lot of people that will be out and about otherwise.

I do not believe WDW’s 50th anniversary factored into many guests’ vacation plans. I don’t think there will be any post-50th slump in attendance.

 

[Schweino]

Admittingly, I'm a bit sad they decided to hold Tron until next year. While I have zero expectations, is there a sliver of chance that they allow MVMCP guests to do test runs?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

How is this even possible? And he announces it with a straight face!

Not just a straight face but with a big smile on his face after bragging about how he got to ride it! .... But us peasants can wait another 6 months

 

[ᗩLᘿᑕ ֊ᗩζᗩᗰ]

Not just a straight face but with a big smile on his face after bragging about how he got to ride it! .... But us peasants can wait another 6 months

One More Time!

 

[drizgirl]

I do not believe WDW’s 50th anniversary factored into many guests’ vacation plans. I don’t think there will be any post-50th slump in attendance.

My friends are there right now. They scheduled to be there during the 50th.

 

[G00fyDad]

Admittingly, I'm a bit sad they decided to hold Tron until next year. While I have zero expectations, is there a sliver of chance that they allow MVMCP guests to do test runs?

Since it is not set to open until Spring 2023 I would not hold my breath. They'll likely still be doing piddly things to the attraction all the away to opening. Oh, and they do not allow guests to do test runs.