Disney Analyst
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The WDWRR has always been lame when compared to the DLRR.
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News Tomorrowland Speedway and Walt Disney World Railroad to be impacted by TRON construction at the Magic Kingdom
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TrainsOfDisney
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Just like all comparisons between coasts they both have some pro’s and con’s. The electric starters and exposed signaling conduit are a con, but the WDW locomotives are larger and are a nicer “matching fleet” - plus the run through the swamp feels like an actual train ride for a few minutes vs. a theme park ride.
There are naturally many pros to the Disneyland railroad as well.
MerlinTheGoat
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The train was being test run again this afternoon. I hope it's a sign it will reopen soon. I wonder if they'll open it back up while Tron is still a construction zone though. Also hope it continues to operate it throughout Splash Mountain's closure.
Animaniac93-98
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This is true of the Riverboat too as it goes around the North end of Tom Sawyer Island.
Ayla
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It usually operated when Splash was closed for annual refurb with the windows covered in the tunnel.
MerlinTheGoat
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I know, but the construction required for this overhaul is going to be a lot more extensive than a standard refurb. It's not just the windowed tunnel, but the potential construction impact surrounding the bridge/station past that.
ToTBellHop
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It is planned to run with Splash closed. They will cover the windows. There may be a time when the Frontierland Station closes and the train just passes through, however.
They should just keep pouring concrete from the top of the ramp and just let it flow down filling in all the nooks and crannies. And, boom, yer done!
tparris
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They should also install a Slip ’n Slide while they’re at it so they can easily prevent guests who haven’t purchased Genie+ from entering the queue!
JoeCamel
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Ghost town, they knock off early on Friday?
_caleb
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Um, I think you mean cement.
tparris
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That’s what he meant, but the word wasn’t quite cemented in his head yet.
Bocabear
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If they are going to keep the speedway, why not give it some dynamic visuals and set dressing. Sound effects like they used to have, Electric cars to get rid of the noise and exhaust fumes... Make it a real true epic Disney attraction... California and even Hong Kong did this way better before they tore Hong Kong's out.
tparris
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I agree. I personally love the Christmas decorations they’ve been putting up at the Speedway for the last couple of years, and I really wish it could have similar set dressing throughout the year.
My Speedway hopes are to demolish it for a Strage World darkride.
Bocabear
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The Hong Kong Disneyland speedway had small set pieces and they did some very unusual landscaping to make it feel more futuristic and other-worldly...now that WDW's speedway has been reduced to it's smallest footprint, it would be great to see them at least make it a "jewel Box" attraction and set-dress and detail it to be a must-see even for those that have outgrown it... If they are taking up that much real estate, it should be much nicer than it is...
Bocabear
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Why not both? A Strange World (or other) dark ride at base level with a Futuristic Speedway Attraction on the roof (closer to park level)...the speedway currently sits in a pit...