News Tron coaster coming to the Magic Kingdom

[Kman101]

No, but that’s a poor analogy. Unlike HM and PM, Tron and Space Mountain share very little in common in theme. Except maybe the color blue.

Exactly. But the experts have spoken and it’s “wrong”

 

[Kman101]

I think TRON fits perfectly in Tomorrowland. It's def going to change the whole esthetic of Tomorrowland but it's going to end up looking so LIT.

The look of it can't go anywhere but up. I just lol at some of the reasons people use to dislike something (I tend to agree when logic is applied, not emotions, which is ironic because I'm emotional, lol). Some people will never seem to like anything they do (and again, it's interesting what gets accepted and what doesn't). It's a shame some will never be satisified or happy with anything new. I'm not OK with change for the sake of it, as some of the changes have been, but people act as if these places are museums that can't be touched at all. Like the Coco overlay. Heaven forbid they do anything to the interior of Mexico. I imagine they know they'd need more queue space. It's not exactly a wonderful layout as it is. But nope, can't touch it. LOL.

 

[Prince Thomas]

The look of it can't go anywhere but up. I just lol at some of the reasons people use to dislike something (I tend to agree when logic is applied, not emotions, which is ironic because I'm emotional, lol). Some people will never seem to like anything they do (and again, it's interesting what gets accepted and what doesn't). It's a shame some will never be satisified or happy with anything new. I'm not OK with change for the sake of it, as some of the changes have been, but people act as if these places are museums that can't be touched at all. Like the Coco overlay. Heaven forbid they do anything to the interior of Mexico. I imagine they know they'd need more queue space. It's not exactly a wonderful layout as it is. But nope, can't touch it. LOL.

U cant go by me tho. They changed that scene in POTC and i went to pieces! LOL

 

[Kman101]

U cant go by me tho. They changed that scene in POTC and i went to pieces! LOL

I wasn't happy about it either. But it's not just being against change that some seem to be against. It's because the new scene just isn't as good.

 

[Kman101]

A properly funded and fixed Space Mountain would be better.

No reason there can't be both. One shouldn't have to do with the other.

 

[marni1971]

No reason there can't be both. One shouldn't have to do with the other.

Absolutely.

 

[Kman101]

Absolutely.

But sadly .... I know how they operate. I feel like SM is going to get axed and we just haven't been told yet ...

EDIT: And if it were a case of a SM overhaul OR TRON. I'd pick the SM overhaul anyday.

 

[smile]

at least tron is 'originally' a disney ip - it's presence in mk makes more sense than anywhere else...
especially if/when paired with a lightcycle overlay

it'll also feel far more appreciated when the eventual something is done with it's neighbor

 

[Kman101]

at least tron is 'originally' a disney ip - it's presence in mk makes more sense than anywhere else...
especially if/when paired with a lightcycle overlay

it'll also feel far more appreciated when the eventual something is done with it's neighbor

Really sad that we should have had a full redo of SM 9 years ago and now it's desperately in need. They need to learn how to spend money at the time instead of cutting and having to go back years later and spend even more money.

 

[Goob]

It would be the straw that broke the camels back, for me, if Space Mountain gets removed.

 

[Prince Thomas]

It would be the straw that broke the camels back, for me, if Space Mountain gets removed.

Am I the only one who thinks SM will NEVER be removed?

 

[larryz]

Bothers me... messes with my feng shui

Feng shui is not a personal philosophy... I am hereby offended on behalf of the entire Chinese culture.

You can repent by sending me a case of fortune cookies.

 

[larryz]

My theory is that once Tron Coaster opens, Space Mountain will actually close for a refurbishment as Tron takes up the thrill popularity on that side of the park.

It's a theory. Not a fact.

If they close SM after Tron opens, there will be SIX HOUR LINES to ride Tron. That's my prediction.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Not that it should impact this project, but Vekoma has been acquired by Sansei Technologies, the Japanese firm that acquired S&S a few years ago.
http://www.inparkmagazine.com/vekoma-acquisition/

 

[Professortango1]

Tron and Space Mountain are completely different though. For some reason it seems that coasters are all lumped into one group while dark rides don't face the same scrutiny.

Show scenes make darkrides seem different. Snow White's Scary Adventures is very similar to Pinocchio's daring Journey, the difference is the show scenes and story presented. With Tron/Space Mountain, its more ambiance than show scenes and the ambiance is dark, some blue tones, stark, and voids. I'd also argue that Rockin' Rollercoaster is similar to both, just a bit more colorful and not as alien. Not all coasters are lumped together. If they built the one-time pitched outdoor Ewok Coaster in Tomorrowland when it was to have SWL added to it, I feel that the outdoor terrain coaster would be different enough from the indoor voids of space coaster Space Mountain. Tron and Space Mountain are very similar moods and looks and ride experiences. Tron's just got updated effects similar to Ghost Galaxy/Hyperspace Mountain and a different way of sitting on the coaster.

 

[Professortango1]

No, but that’s a poor analogy. Unlike HM and PM, Tron and Space Mountain share very little in common in theme. Except maybe the color blue.

A fast-paced coaster ride through the voids of [space/the Grid] enhanced with projection effects.

 

[EricsBiscuit]

A properly funded and fixed Space Mountain would be better.

But do you honestly think they would have spent the money on SM if they weren't building Tron?

 

[EricsBiscuit]

Depends who you ask.

Exactly

 

[EricsBiscuit]

There was a plan to fix SM and go all out with the speedway "Light Runners".

Which is great. I would love a SM overhaul. I am just happy Tron has been greenlit. I also think even if Tron weren't greenlit they probably wouldn't do a full overhaul of SM anyway.

 

[marni1971]

Like I’ve said, different strokes for different folks.