I’d disagree.... not for us at least.
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News Tron coaster coming to the Magic Kingdom
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rle4lunch
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To be fair, we only rode it once, so I could've missed some enjoyment somewhere. The ride did get stuck as well on one scene, which didn't add to the immersion factor. The resounding feeling of our group when we got off it was 'meh'.. Felt like kind of a wasted opportunity for more practical effects. I was pretty pumped by the queue, then let down by the ride. oh well. I wouldn't feel compelled to ride it again if there was a line longer than 10-15 minutes for it.
Understood. Like I said, I did go in with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised. Funnily we also got a ride stop (and the screens froze) right after the dialogue says "everyone freeze" or words to that effect. Made us chuckle.
Perhaps I found it a nice blend of fixed simulator and screen. How I’ll feel about the same format for something faster and more furious I don’t know.
PizzaPlanet
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Tron would have been just as bad on Sunset since It'd also be right next to another indoor rollercoaster. But at least with the Tomorrowland placement it won't be next to another launch coaster. And I can't imagine looking down Sunset at ToT and seeing the Tron canopy on the right. 
I would agree that Kong was actually a nice blend of screens, but it has a huge fatal flaw based on where you sit. If you are on the end seats by the door for a row you can see the top of the screen edge especially in the final projection scene and it isn't even like you have to strain to see it. It is completely in view which destroys the effect. If you are more central in the row I think the experience is far better. As to why there wasn't just a bit more screen or it wasn't wrapped over the vehicle does amaze me.
You wouldn’t have done.And I can't imagine looking down Sunset at ToT and seeing the Tron canopy on the right.
Daveeeeed
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I agree specifically because of how well TRON is part of Tomorrowland in Shanghai. It doesn’t seem to be nearly as well intertwined for WDW, and instead, it is sort of it’s own thing.
Still, it’s going to be nice to have a new E-ticket at the MK.
PizzaPlanet
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Ok then. I remember you saying it was going where Fantasmic is and just imagined the worse. But even if it wouldn't have been visible, I don't see how that transition would have worked.
Fantasmic is completely hidden from Sunset.
Neither did I. Spat my coffee out when I first heard it. Something along the lines of "not part of sunset but off sunset"
Next Big Thing
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Sooo.... when should we expect movement again on this? They haven't even started on moving the retention pond yet, have they?
PizzaPlanet
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I understand that, and it works for that show to be isolated from the rest of the park. But having a single sci-fi themed ride weirdly disconnected from everything else makes no sense.
The latest pictures have been and will be posted in this thread.
Next Big Thing
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That is not in any way what I asked.
Think of it to have been a self contained mini land, accessible from Sunset and possibly Hollywood.
No more of a jump from Grand Av to SWL.
GlacierGlacier
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The latest information we have is from the latest photos.
Just be patient and wait until the next batch are taken to find out the answer your question.
All questions will be answered in time through those photographs.
EricsBiscuit
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I think that Tron and SM next to each other might be a good thing. It's like you take your kids on SM to show them what you grew up with and then you go on Tron together to create new memories. It's a perfect strategy from Disney.
GlacierGlacier
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It's not like Disney hasn't put similar categories of rides next to each other. Heck, old Fantasyland had similar bus-bar dark rides squished next to each other for the longest time. I think these two will be different enough.
Ehhh... that's a big stretch. That sounds more like a marketing campaign, to be honest. In other words, expect to see that in 2021 and beyond - "Tron Light Cycles - Creating MORE MAGICAL!!! MEMORIES for generations!"