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[trainplane3]

Off topic, but I've heard people (friends included) humblebrag about how much money they spent drinking around the world.

Teacups : 5 year old :: Overpriced Slushies : Adult

Oh for sure. I kept questioning them like "Hey, you went through that $45 gift card really fast. Maybe you should slow down?"
"No way, I have a good job and can pay for it. I'll refill the card at my next stop"...later... "Why yes I want to put $80 on it!"
They totaled it up somewhere but I forget how much. I felt kinda sick hearing the total.
But then again...I do the same with my Lego and various PC part purchases...so... guilty there.

I quickly realized why Disney loves these festivals so much. Literally no more effort then sticking some glorified food carts in the middle of the walk ways, charging $1 or 2 more then most normal places, and just sitting back as the cash flies in.

 

[IMDREW]

Thanks. We watched it. Slinky with lights and projections. I like the lighting effects, so at least there's that.

Calling Tron “Slinky with lights and projections” is a real understatement. It surely tells me you never rode Tron yourself cause it’s leagues better than Slinky! The difference in seating position alone makes Tron so much more exciting.

 

[Bocabear]

my only real critique of the Tron ride would be the very short length of the experience, and the over-use of trim breaks...seems like as soon as you get moving, they are slowing you back down... and perhaps the exit from the show building back to the station could have a been used to create a better end for the ride..instead of just a very long plain tunnel... but I am being very picky...It is a great ride... We went on it 4 times! no lines at all there evening we were there...

 

[Dunston]

We went on it 4 times! no lines at all there evening we were there...

Good luck doing that here in Orlando.
How bad do we think lines will be for this sucker when it opens? Seven Dwarfs was ridiculous, and that wasn't even a thrilling coaster. This will stretch to the hub for the entire 50th celebration.

 

[Horizons '83]

Good luck doing that here in Orlando.
How bad do we think lines will be for this sucker when it opens? Seven Dwarfs was ridiculous, and that wasn't even a thrilling coaster. This will stretch to the hub for the entire 50th celebration.

Like any other new attraction, there will be aggressive lines and will stretch Tomorrowland to its limit. The only silver lining I cold find would be that maybe Frontierland will benefit from this but who knows.

 

[Bocabear]

Good luck doing that here in Orlando.
How bad do we think lines will be for this sucker when it opens? Seven Dwarfs was ridiculous, and that wasn't even a thrilling coaster. This will stretch to the hub for the entire 50th celebration.

and the lines for Seven Dwarfs is still crazy long years later... The park clearly needs more attractions... The lines for Tron will reach Pandora levels... for a longer period of time... With the dual loading station the lines do move pretty fast.

 

[KikoKea]

Calling Tron “Slinky with lights and projections” is a real understatement. It surely tells me you never rode Tron yourself cause it’s leagues better than Slinky! The difference in seating position alone makes Tron so much more exciting.

You're right, obviously I haven't since I was asking. Hope to visit SDL in a couple of years- it's in our plans. If Tron proves to be amazing, I will be very happy. A better coaster is something DH and I have thought WDW needed for a long time. Fast is nice, smooth is enjoyable, but I love the drops and scream through the loops. Does Tron have drops and loops? It is hard to get a feel from video. At any rate, the lighting and design looks amazing and it should really add to TL.

 

[Bocabear]

You're right, obviously I haven't since I was asking. Hope to visit SDL in a couple of years- it's in our plans. If Tron proves to be amazing, I will be very happy. A better coaster is something DH and I have thought WDW needed for a long time. Fast is nice, smooth is enjoyable, but I love the drops and scream through the loops. Does Tron have drops and loops? It is hard to get a feel from video. At any rate, the lighting and design looks amazing and it should really add to TL.

It has a very fast launch...there are some drops on the interior sections, not big ones, and no loops. Think RnRC with no loops and an outdoor section... though a big part of the experience is the ride vehicles themselves... (calf crushers)

 

[Texas84]

I'll say it. I loved Hyperspace Mountain.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

if they had taken the TRON budget and put it into a new attraction for stitch / monsters inc. buildings, and perhaps even buzz as well.... and then redo the speedway into something much cooler we could be looking at a really cool Tomorrowland for the 50th.

Any plans at all for the old stitch building? Even rocket to the moon retro would be better than nothing.

 

[Bocabear]

I would agree with that... Tron is cool, but the money could have been spent better... Space Mountain already has the thrill aspect... I would prefer them to properly rehab Space Mountain and add effects and refresh the show scenes... I like Tron but maybe it belongs in DHS....or as they are doing now, put it in EPCOT as part of a huge new Computer pavilion replacing Wonders Of Life...then you have built a complete narrative that supports the storyline instead of random theme park ride

 

[parker4fm]

my only real critique of the Tron ride would be the very short length of the experience, and the over-use of trim breaks...seems like as soon as you get moving, they are slowing you back down... and perhaps the exit from the show building back to the station could have a been used to create a better end for the ride..instead of just a very long plain tunnel... but I am being very picky...It is a great ride... We went on it 4 times! no lines at all there evening we were there...

I’m hoping they extend the track a bit, given the high demand at WDW.

 

[Monorail_Red_77]

Here’s some pics of the new paint from back on May 1st. Some close up and others a wider view to take it all in.

 

[Monorail_Red_77]

Here a few more shots from around Tomorrowland. Back on May 1st.

 

[Monorail_Red_77]

Here’s a few pics of the completed track on Speedway.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Thanks for the photos. I was there last week and noticed the new paint as well... it just seems like MK is doing so little for its 50th. I’m happy for new paint, and I guess a nod to the past is nice but idk.... if what we get for the 50th is a TRON coaster, some white paint, Main Street store facades and a move it shake it mc50th streeet party its gonna be slightly depressing.

 

[trainplane3]

Thanks for the photos. I was there last week and noticed the new paint as well... it just seems like MK is doing so little for its 50th. I’m happy for new paint, and I guess a nod to the past is nice but idk.... if what we get for the 50th is a TRON coaster, some white paint, Main Street store facades and a move it shake it mc50th streeet party its gonna be slightly depressing.

The good thing is the 50th is still 2 years away. The bad thing is it takes WDW 2 years to do anything noteworthy.

If nothing special is announced at this D23 or even rumored by trusted users on here, then I'll start to worry.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Maybe they could at least bring back diamond Horseshoe for the 50th? But that’s a different land.

I’m hoping for something new in the stitch building, and something new for laugh floor. The latter is probably not going to happen but I can dream.

 

[Darth Snips]

The good thing is the 50th is still 2 years away. The bad thing is it takes WDW 2 years to do anything noteworthy.

If nothing special is announced at this D23 or even rumored by trusted users on here, then I'll start to worry.

What's the latest on a "real" refurbishment for the Speedway (i.e. "Tron Racers" or similar)? I know that's been mentioned by our insiders before, but I agree with you. We're quickly running out of time for any kind of major overhaul, especially for an attraction that has just reopened from a major construction project.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

it seems that anything ambitious at all would require the speedway to close now to have it be ready for TRON. I suppose it’s possible that the speedway runs this summer and fall, and then goes down again for some updates.