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

[Walt d]

It could just be a phased thing. I don't think the general public has any idea about a Speedway re-theme.

Could always close again. They're not going to announce a re-theme in a blog post, they're likely saving it for next year. But just all a guess on my part. Of course she'd say "it will be the same attraction". In their own way, they aren't "wrong". It's still the same, it just may have a new theme. You can still ride around in cars on a racetrack speedway. You have to sometimes "think like them" lol

Need tron bikes, no card..

 

[Kman101]

Assuming they’re still sticking to the original plan, which isn’t as sure as it was.

lol, only with WDW do we hear this so much it feels like ...

 

[Rteetz]

 

[aladdin2007]

What is the time frame for reopening the rail road? In March when I was there they were still working on Main Street to Frontierland.

I was told the entire project is very behind,,, could be one to two years yet, according to train engineers who are not very happy with the whole thing.

 

[Captain Barbossa]

What is the time frame for reopening the rail road? In March when I was there they were still working on Main Street to Frontierland.

I was there in March as well and they were already up to the swing bridge by Big Thunder. It looks like they’re putting on the finishing touches between Main Street and Frontierland. Frontierland to Fantasyland will take a little longer.

In terms of the WDWRR reopening, they could reopen once the walkway/awning for Tron is complete, but I’ve got a suspicion that they’ll want to hold off and reopen the WDWRR as a part of the 50th.

 

[danlb_2000]

We can get a good comparison now. The loop near Barnstormer was just shortened a little bit.

 

[Nunu]

I wish they would have replaced the cars!! They give me a headache from the fumes every time!

Yep! And I wish they would have replaced the whole attraction

 

[DisneyJayL]

Nothing changed. Not even the smell of exhaust.

 

[zero creativity]

Is it even worth it anymore with the shortened track? Local go kart tracks are longer

 

[ImperfectPixie]

Is it even worth it anymore with the shortened track? Local go kart tracks are longer

And electric...and those are the outdoor ones, not even the K1 Racing ones that are indoors, electric, and with short but challenging tracks.

 

[Nunu]

Is it even worth it anymore with the shortened track? Local go kart tracks are longer

And electric...and those are the outdoor ones, not even the K1 Racing ones that are indoors, electric, and with short but challenging tracks.

I've always thought it doesn't fit Tomorrowland or even a Disney park.
More suited for a place like Fun Spot Orlando IMHO.

 

[Tim Lohr]

Hardly seems like it worth the trouble to keep the Speedway, the Mario Kart one at Universal will completely blow it away

 

[marni1971]

The attraction has a little life left in it yet.

 

[nickys]

The attraction has a little life left in it yet.

Hmmm. A comment or a hint I wonder? No wink/whistle emoji though.

 

[Pam Hates Penguins]

I wish they would have just gotten rid of it. It takes up so much real estate in the most popular park in the world. Disney could make like 3 or 4 attractions in its place. There's so many good ideas too, Wall-E, Big Hero Six, Stitch, etc, etc, etc.

Yep. It's better than replacing the whole thing with 3 or 4 than one attraction that could easily fit by Space Mountain. Tomorrowland Speedway won't be spared forever.

 

[Fox&Hound]

The attraction has a little life left in it yet.

Please let this be a hint that they are getting rid of it soon....

 

[Aries1975]

The attraction has a little life left in it yet.

I truly hope so...

I know there are issues. Particularly for those of us with long drives to Disney, the last thing we want to do is get in a pretend car. Yes, I would like emission-free cars. Yes, I would like a smoother ride. Yes, I would like more responsive steering. Yes, I would like more room for my tush and legs.

BUT...

When I ride the speedway, I see my kid's beaming face when he completes the track without touching the center rail. For a kid, the opportunity to drive, especially, with mom or dad as a passenger is awesome. The speedway, with all of its faults, is a prime example of the original idea (from some dead guy) about creating experiences that parents and their children can enjoy together.

And it is still better than another meet and greet.

 

[Pam Hates Penguins]

I truly hope so...

I know there are issues. Particularly for those of us with long drives to Disney, the last thing we want to do is get in a pretend car. Yes, I would like emission-free cars. Yes, I would like a smoother ride. Yes, I would like more responsive steering. Yes, I would like more room for my tush and legs.

BUT...

When I ride the speedway, I see my kid's beaming face when he completes the track without touching the center rail. For a kid, the opportunity to drive, especially, with mom or dad as a passenger is awesome. The speedway, with all of its faults, is a prime example of the original idea (from some dead guy) about creating experiences that parents and their children can enjoy together.

And it is still better than another meet and greet.

Right. And there are some people who don't micro-analyze these topics like us enthusiasts and just simply enjoy it.

 

[aladdin2007]

Right. And there are some people who don't micro-analyze these topics like us enthusiasts and just simply enjoy it.

very true, and I know of several families where this attraction is their absolute favorite thing to do in the Magic Kingdom. It may be old fashioned or need update/changes but its loved. Kinda like Peter Pan's Flight in that regard. Both still have an original charm or nostalgia that has been done away with most everywhere else.

 

[solidyne]

[...] When I ride the speedway, I see my kid's beaming face when he completes the track without touching the center rail. [...]

Wow, I didn't know that was possible!