News Tron coaster coming to the Magic Kingdom

[wdwmagic]

All temporary supports removed from the canopy at TRON Lightcycle Run​

All temporary supports removed from the canopy at TRON Lightcycle Run

Latest look at the new rollercoaster being built at Magic Kingdom.

www.wdwmagic.com

 

[dreday3]

I know the ride won't be opening for some time, but is it possible that the canopy can be finished and lit up at night before the opening? Or would they wait and do it all together?

 

[ryguy]

I know the ride won't be opening for some time, but is it possible that the canopy can be finished and lit up at night before the opening? Or would they wait and do it all together?

Good question, I am curious about this too. One would think you would put the canopy up now before you work on the ground level.

 

[JoeCamel]

I know the ride won't be opening for some time, but is it possible that the canopy can be finished and lit up at night before the opening? Or would they wait and do it all together?

Unless they do some landscaping (they won't) I don't think they want to light it. With the way things are going I would expect the pause to be lifted and construction to continue in the near future.

 

[Stupido]

I know the ride won't be opening for some time, but is it possible that the canopy can be finished and lit up at night before the opening? Or would they wait and do it all together?

I wish, but I doubt it. I was watching a video on youtube talking about the build process, and they got some crazy close up of the canopy.. it looks hella dirty. They're going to have to either deep clean it, or repaint the entire canopy, and I doubt they'd do too much more for the canopy before they clear up all of the dirt it's sitting on. Here's to hoping though

 

[lazyboy97o]

I wish, but I doubt it. I was watching a video on youtube talking about the build process, and they got some crazy close up of the canopy.. it looks hella dirty. They're going to have to either deep clean it, or repaint the entire canopy, and I doubt they'd do too much more for the canopy before they clear up all of the dirt it's sitting on. Here's to hoping though

Cleaning everything is part of a standard construction contract.

 

[GladToBeHear]

Does anyone even like Tron?
Both movies were pretty awful. The only Tron that worked was South Park when facebook sucked Stan in and he had to fight his online self in a Tron style battle

I do. And I'm in the minority (I assume) that's looking forward to this attraction. I hate that it's so short -- and I don't necessarily agree with the placement. But since my favorite park is literally in shambles (Epcot) -- I'll take what I can get right now.

 

[dreday3]

Does anyone even like Tron?
Both movies were pretty awful. The only Tron that worked was South Park when facebook sucked Stan in and he had to fight his online self in a Tron style battle

I just saw this.

This household most definitely liked Tron. We've wanted to ride lightcycles since 1982.

 

[wishiwere@wdw]

I honestly hesitated posting this because I still don’t believe it myself but someone I have decent faith in is claiming there is going to be a full court press to get this thing done by October 1st??? Again, HUGE grain of salt and I realize they could be messing with me but I wanted to throw it out there to see if I’m the only one hearing this. Is that even possible at this point? I suspect I’ll be seeing this post in October and finding that it didn’t age well but the information seemed rather sincere.

 

[fgmnt]

I honestly hesitated posting this because I still don’t believe it myself but someone I have decent faith in is claiming there is going to be a full court press to get this thing done by October 1st??? Again, HUGE grain of salt and I realize they could be messing with me but I wanted to throw it out there to see if I’m the only one hearing this. Is that even possible at this point? I suspect I’ll be seeing this post in October and finding that it didn’t age well but the information seemed rather sincere.

If this were true, it would have been announced already a la the Rat.

 

[wdwmagic]

I wish, but I doubt it. I was watching a video on youtube talking about the build process, and they got some crazy close up of the canopy.. it looks hella dirty. They're going to have to either deep clean it, or repaint the entire canopy, and I doubt they'd do too much more for the canopy before they clear up all of the dirt it's sitting on. Here's to hoping though

pressure washing is happening

 

[hosekiller]

pressure washing is happening

Is that pressure washing or some sort of sand blasting?

 

[Squishy]

Chapek's wallet snuck into the interior

 

[IMDREW]

Work has resumed on the interior!

 

[wdwmagic]

Work has resumed on the interior!

Yes things are happening. Pic from yesterday. But as I mentioned in https://www.wdwmagic.com/attraction...d-from-the-canopy-at-tron-lightcycle-run-.htm, it was being removed, not delivered.

 

[dreday3]

Work has resumed on the interior!

Where do you see this??? Never mind!

 

[dreday3]

I honestly hesitated posting this because I still don’t believe it myself but someone I have decent faith in is claiming there is going to be a full court press to get this thing done by October 1st??? Again, HUGE grain of salt and I realize they could be messing with me but I wanted to throw it out there to see if I’m the only one hearing this. Is that even possible at this point? I suspect I’ll be seeing this post in October and finding that it didn’t age well but the information seemed rather sincere.

I won't allow my brain to even entertain this. I can't handle trying to get on Tron and Rat this October!
Heck, we haven't even been since Toy Story Land was built!

 

[marni1971]

I won't allow my brain to even entertain this. I can't handle trying to get on Tron and Rat this October!
Heck, we haven't even been since Toy Story Land was built!

It’s ok. You can give the latter a miss.

 

[dreday3]

It’s ok. You can give the latter a miss.

Good, my list of new ride must dos is already too big!

 

[doctornick]

I honestly hesitated posting this because I still don’t believe it myself but someone I have decent faith in is claiming there is going to be a full court press to get this thing done by October 1st??? Again, HUGE grain of salt and I realize they could be messing with me but I wanted to throw it out there to see if I’m the only one hearing this. Is that even possible at this point? I suspect I’ll be seeing this post in October and finding that it didn’t age well but the information seemed rather sincere.

I don't believe, but would love for it to be true.

Honestly, I'd settle for them just to complete the awning and have it running with the lights (sans the ride) and then also completing and the tunnel and opening the train. Really it's sad not to have the train running for the 50th.