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News Tron coaster coming to the Magic Kingdom

MisterPenguin

President of Animal Kingdom
Premium Member
Not really saving them money, just pushing it off to the next FY
True, but if in this fiscal year, it will cause the quarterlies to show a net loss for the whole company. That hurts the stocks.

Disney stocks are soaring because of Disney+ and the ability to show quarter by quarter, there was no operational net loss.

It's about investor confidence.

October is the beginning of the new fiscal year. Expect the money hose to open up then.
 

Mr. Moderate

Well-Known Member
I understand why Disney is delaying projects until the next FY even though I dislike the thought of it and the reason why, but can the powers that be at Disney at least finish up the outside construction enough to allow the train to resume operation? Sure I was hoping that Tron would have been done for the 50th in October and was one of the many reasons why I booked my upcoming trip last two years ago, but at this point finish up the outside construction and give the guests some form of normalcy when visiting MK. Too bad Tron wasn't a DVC project as it would have been done already and accepting guests.
 

MadTeacup

Well-Known Member
Can the powers that be at Disney at least finish up the outside construction enough to allow the train to resume operation?
Judging by the unpoured concrete decking and amount of hardscape work left to perform, we're probably WAY past the point where it could be done by October 1st - even if they resumed right this very moment. That said, with an 18 month duration, I can almost guarantee you that the train will operate "during the 50th."

Too bad Tron wasn't a DVC project as it would have been done already and accepting guests.
You mean like Reflections-A Disney Lakeside Lodge? Yeah. Tron might have been accepting guests, but all they'd get to see is a grassy field.
Hub Grass 2.0 - A Disney Parkside Meadow

I'd also like to add that I'm quite happy Reflections was cancelled.
 

DoleWhipDrea

Well-Known Member
It is a shame the RR has been closed for as long as it has. Does anyone know what path the train will be taking by TRON exactly? Will it be traveling through to show off the attraction, or just passing by?
 

TrainsOfDisney

Well-Known Member
It is a shame the RR has been closed for as long as it has. Does anyone know what path the train will be taking by TRON exactly? Will it be traveling through to show off the attraction, or just passing by?
There is supposed to be a tunnel - hopefully there will at least be a nice lighting package added to the interior of the tunnel to make it feel like you’re traveling through the tron theme.
 

montyz81

Well-Known Member
There is supposed to be a tunnel - hopefully there will at least be a nice lighting package added to the interior of the tunnel to make it feel like you’re traveling through the tron theme.
19th-century train with a 1980's game movie lighting package. This would be the pure definition of breaking theme. It would be like a Tomorrowland cast member walking through Adventureland.
 

MisterPenguin

President of Animal Kingdom
Premium Member
19th-century train with a 1980's game movie lighting package. This would be the pure definition of breaking theme. It would be like a Tomorrowland cast member walking through Adventureland.

How is that any different than the 19th Century train going through futuristic Tomorrowland already?

You mean like this?...

"There are some who say that this steam train is a little old-fashioned — but for me, it’s the only way to travel. Of course, there are those who prefer to hit the highway, and on the right, you just might spot some pint-sized drivers taking their first spin behind the wheel of a car. Gettin’ from place to place is a big deal in Tomorrowland, where you might board a PeopleMover, zip around on the Astro Orbiter, or book a flight across the galaxy at our busy Starport in Space Mountain. Tomorrowland is truly a world on the move!
Speaking of moving, seems like a whole lot of new neighbors have been migrating in from all corners of the Milky Way. There’s that rascally Experiment 626 — better known as Stitch — always up to his usual antics. Buzz Lightyear is scoutin’ for a few good Space Rangers. Even the monsters of Monstropolis have taken a shine to Tomorrowland. I hear those monsters are pretty funny (they’re sure funny-lookin’).
Yup, the future is here today at the Magic Kingdom — and the future looks like a lot of fun. But after workin’ on the railroad all the live-long day, it’s nice to come home to good old Main Street, U.S.A. Inspired by the small-town dreams of a young Walt Disney, a walk down Main Street is like steppin’ back into the early years of the 20th century. Of course, ours is a Main Street of the imagination, and we’ve got our own hometown hero: Mickey Mouse! Mickey and his friends have gathered at the Town Square Theatre, and they’re always happy to meet their fans!"
 

Movielover

Well-Known Member
You mean like this?...

"There are some who say that this steam train is a little old-fashioned — but for me, it’s the only way to travel. Of course, there are those who prefer to hit the highway, and on the right, you just might spot some pint-sized drivers taking their first spin behind the wheel of a car. Gettin’ from place to place is a big deal in Tomorrowland, where you might board a PeopleMover, zip around on the Astro Orbiter, or book a flight across the galaxy at our busy Starport in Space Mountain. Tomorrowland is truly a world on the move!
Speaking of moving, seems like a whole lot of new neighbors have been migrating in from all corners of the Milky Way. There’s that rascally Experiment 626 — better known as Stitch — always up to his usual antics. Buzz Lightyear is scoutin’ for a few good Space Rangers. Even the monsters of Monstropolis have taken a shine to Tomorrowland. I hear those monsters are pretty funny (they’re sure funny-lookin’).
Yup, the future is here today at the Magic Kingdom — and the future looks like a lot of fun. But after workin’ on the railroad all the live-long day, it’s nice to come home to good old Main Street, U.S.A. Inspired by the small-town dreams of a young Walt Disney, a walk down Main Street is like steppin’ back into the early years of the 20th century. Of course, ours is a Main Street of the imagination, and we’ve got our own hometown hero: Mickey Mouse! Mickey and his friends have gathered at the Town Square Theatre, and they’re always happy to meet their fans!"

So that just confirms the train is a sci fi time travel train? I guess it does fit in Tomorrowland, which means 80's style lighting is perfect for it!
 

MisterPenguin

President of Animal Kingdom
Premium Member
So that just confirms the train is a sci fi time travel train? I guess it does fit in Tomorrowland, which means 80's style lighting is perfect for it!

It does strike me a bit odd to have rides which seem to be more like tours of the park than existing to be actual rides in and of themselves:
  • WDWRR
  • TTA
  • Riverboat
  • Monorail pass through Epcot
Nothing says "breaking the theme" like narration pointing out other rides you can be on instead! ;)

Three of them are in one park!
 

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