News Tomorrowland Speedway and Walt Disney World Railroad to be impacted by TRON construction at the Magic Kingdom

[Kman101]

I get the complaints, and sympathize with them - but at the same time:

Is it lackluster? Yeah, have to concede that point. But for myself, like so many other things in life it’s more about the memories from when I was a child riding with Mom or Dad. For that reason alone, I’d hate to see it go.

I get the nostalgic memories At least you agree they can do better with it and they should ...

 

[DisneyGentlemanV2.0]

The lack of cohesion in colors chosen throughout the new paint schemes across the land is astounding lol.

Blue rocks
Purple wall
Peach Star Traders
Teal Speedway
Orange and red Peoplemover station

And none of these work with Tron lol

Almost like the “lack of cohesion” of the monorail colors.

...err, ummm

 

[Horizons78]

I get the nostalgic memories At least you agree they can do better with it and they should ...

Absolutely.

 

[Bocabear]

I think everyone can agree that this is the worst iteration of the ride across all the Disney theme parks...and sad that this being their flagship park doesn't get the most elaborate version...

 

[wdizneew]

Looks like they’re getting ready to reopen the speedway soon. Smell of gasoline fumes and sounds of combustion engines of the future are back!

 

[ToTBellHop]

Looks like they’re getting ready to reopen the speedway soon. Smell of gasoline fumes and sounds of combustion engines of the future are back! View attachment 369485

Why is it so filthy? It’s not fall.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

You’d think google or somebody would want to sponsor this and create an electric / driverless car of the future type deal. Maybe they could do an “invisible” track that the vehicles would follow but it would look like a driverless type car. Maybe have some buttons so kids could “control” the speed?

I’m still not totally sure why this got built so basic in the first place.... and I’m even more baffled why it’s still so basic after almost 50 years.

 

[tissandtully]

Natural Florida Wildlife Returns To Tomorrowland Speedway During Tron Construction

Natural Florida wildlife returns. Orlando, Florida — An immense amount of natural Florida wildlife has returned to Tomorrowland Speedway since it’s been closed down due to construction …

themonorailtimes.com

 

[Kman101]

I think everyone can agree that this is the worst iteration of the ride across all the Disney theme parks...and sad that this being their flagship park doesn't get the most elaborate version...

Yep.

But silly Bocabear, we're probably just being negative The kids love it!

I do think they could do better here, by a lot ... I still like the idea of an Autopia (even if it was a Jr. version) behind Test Track ... they could have really done a lot more with the "transportation" aspect ... anyway ... I digress a bit. (EDIT: Or theme it to Wreck-it-Ralph, wouldn't Ralph be an OK transition between Fantasyland and Tomorrowland? Or Cars theme at HS ... it feels a bit wasted at MK with it being so inferior to the other versions)

 

[MickeyMouse10]

Thus far it still looks like they are using the gas guzzlers for the Speedway. Tell me they are just waiting for parts or something. A Fort Wilderness golf cart looks more futuristic then them.

 

[jt04]

Thus far it still looks like they are using the gas guzzlers for the Speedway. Tell me they are just waiting for parts or something. A Fort Wilderness golf cart looks more futuristic then them.

Nostalgia wins at least through the 50th.

 

[wdizneew]

Railroad berm view from the monorail

 

[MickeyMouse10]

Nostalgia wins at least through the 50th.

Hopefully that means they'll go back to 1971's prices. I'll probably be able to actually afford it.

$3.50 for an adult and $1.00 for a child ($10.25 and $9.25 w/ ride tickets)

Cost of Disney World Tickets From 1971 - Price History

Ballpark Estimate: $10.25/Adult, $9.25/Child Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom opened on October 1, 1971. The admission price for a single day pass was $3.50 for an adult (age 18+) ticket and $1.00 for a child. This was just to get in the gates — no rides were included. The ticket price...

www.whatitcosts.com

 

[mm121]

Haven't gone through all 30 pages.

But does anyone have photos showing the track layout changes to see just how much it was shortened?

 

[danlb_2000]

Haven't gone through all 30 pages.

But does anyone have photos showing the track layout changes to see just how much it was shortened?

Haven't seen a comparison photo yet, but the change was pretty minor.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Haven't seen a comparison photo yet, but the change was pretty minor.

I call it “Speedway, two inches to the left.”

 

[EricsBiscuit]

One time when I was little I got a car with a broken steering wheel so the whole darn time I was crashing back and forth. It was absolutely hilarious.

 

[Dreamer76]

Here are some photos that were taken on yesterday morning from the People Mover- Saturday 5/4

 

[raymusiccity]

You’d think google or somebody would want to sponsor this and create an electric / driverless car of the future type deal. Maybe they could do an “invisible” track that the vehicles would follow but it would look like a driverless type car. Maybe have some buttons so kids could “control” the speed?

I’m still not totally sure why this got built so basic in the first place.... and I’m even more baffled why it’s still so basic after almost 50 years.

Maybe because all of the kids think it's a lot of fun to 'drive' a smelly, noisy car

 

[DisneyOutsider]

One time when I was little I got a car with a broken steering wheel so the whole darn time I was crashing back and forth. It was absolutely hilarious.

I'm pretty sure that's just how all of the cars handle. It's really a miserable experience for anyone who's driven an actual car before... or even a decent go-kart.