News Tron coaster coming to the Magic Kingdom

[KrazyKat]

Thanks to bioreconstruct! Exterior building going up around the track.

 

[GlacierGlacier]

Thanks to bioreconstruct! Exterior building going up around the track.
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Time for WDW's Big Blue Box #2

 

[doctornick]

I still think they missed a big opportunity by not making this double tracked and have two racing light cycle vehicles (difference colors like one yellow and one blue). Would have been a cool effect while riding and while seeing them outside, while also doubling capacity.

 

[DCLcruiser]

I still think they missed a big opportunity by not making this double tracked and have two racing light cycle vehicles (difference colors like one yellow and one blue). Would have been a cool effect while riding and while seeing them outside, while also doubling capacity.

Just like the movie...

 

[ChrisFL]

It's absolutely rougher. But so is Matterhorn. They're the same. It makes sense. I'm kind of surprised by those who don't think it is. 10 years ago it was rough. It still is. Doesn't mean it's not fun but I feel like I'm about to fly out of the car or get decapitated.

I think the difference with Matterhorn is that you can see the turns coming (though I haven't ridden it at night) and can prep yourself for the roughness a bit better. I also expect a mountain themed coaster to be rough.....I don't expect a space journey to be rough if that makes sense.

 

[rle4lunch]

Just like the movie...

The could've raced off the line against one another, each breaking to the left or right into 90 degree helix after a bit, then coming back around for a head to head pass (on different tracks of course) before going into a corkscrew. THAT, would be awesome.

 

[tparris]

Here is an article from Blog Mickey. They also point out some new track that’s been installed going into load/unload.

Construction Begins on Tron Roller Coaster Show Building

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blogmickey.com

 

[Movielover]

.I don't expect a space journey to be rough if that makes sense.

It does, unless you are using the Mexicano Aeronáutica y Spacio Administración...

 

[EricsBiscuit]

From yesterday.

 

[Rteetz]

 

[Rteetz]

 

[azox]

Based on Bioreconstructs photos it looks like many of the footings for the canopy are quickly going in place. Likewise most of the outer portion of the track also has most of the concrete in place. It will be very interesting to watch them build the canopy.

 

[azox]

After looking at this drawing I am still wondering how are they going to route the train through the Tron attraction. Does anyone have an idea of where they are going to run the tracks through the many concrete footings they put down?

Based on Bioreconstructs photos it looks like many of the footings for the canopy are quickly going in place. Likewise most of the outer portion of the track also has most of the concrete in place. It will be very interesting to watch them build the canopy.


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[danlb_2000]

After looking at this drawing I am still wondering how are they going to route the train through the Tron attraction. Does anyone have an idea of where they are going to run the tracks through the many concrete footings they put down?

I am not somewhere where I can draw this out right now, but I would guess a smooth curve connecting the two ends of the track. Remember the footings are larger then the support post that will be connected to them so there is more room between them then it might appear.

 

[Captain Barbossa]

I find it interesting that despite all of the destruction of Tomorrowland Crossing, part of the walkway/crossing that was built and used as the temporary exit for Space Mountain last summer is still intact.

 

[optjay]

So, load/unload is to the left. what is the route to walk there? Inside, outside?

 

[GlacierGlacier]

So, load/unload is to the left. what is the route to walk there? Inside, outside?

The queue goes inside the building, along the south edge, until it wraps around to the load/unload part.

I think.

 

[danlb_2000]

I am guessing the track will go something like this...

 

[azox]

I am guessing the track will go something like this...

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Thanks for the drawing. It all seems so close together if you look around when the coaster is in the outside section of this 360 degree POV. I wonder if they will start working on the train work before the canopy is built.

 

[Buried20KLeague]

Based on Bioreconstructs photos it looks like many of the footings for the canopy are quickly going in place. Likewise most of the outer portion of the track also has most of the concrete in place. It will be very interesting to watch them build the canopy.


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Quickly.