News Tron coaster coming to the Magic Kingdom

[gerarar]

Some video update I found on Twitter;

 

[Buried20KLeague]

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

I think.

Accurate.

 

[wserratore1963]

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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Cant wait for this one!

 

[Unplugged]

Is it just me, or does it seem like a wasted opportunity by not having the speedway pass under part of the canopy and track. At Disneyland, they have (had) a bunch of things all intertwined, which did get a little busy. However, this could have been really awesome, especially at night or if they did go with new lighting on the speedway cars as some rumors have eluded to.

 

[Buried20KLeague]

Is it just me, or does it seem like a wasted opportunity by not having the speedway pass under part of the canopy and track. At Disneyland, they have (had) a bunch of things all intertwined, which did get a little busy. However, this could have been really awesome, especially at night or if they did go with new lighting on the speedway cars as some rumors have eluded to.

The only way to do that would be if they changed the cars to electric. On a hot day with no breeze you’d have people passing out from the gasoline smell. It’s not enclosed, but it’s also not always well ventilated.

 

[ToTBellHop]

The only way to do that would be if they changed the cars to electric. On a hot day with no breeze you’d have people passing out from the gasoline smell. It’s not enclosed, but it’s also not always well ventilated.

I’m curious about the train exhaust, too. What exactly is it? I’m no expert but steam alone doesn’t leave dark marks. Only Voldemort or pollution can do that.

 

[voodoo321]

I'm having a hard time understanding why anybody would be excited about this project. There is nothing ambitious about it other than the money spent on it. To each their own, I guess.

 

[GlacierGlacier]

I'm having a hard time understanding why anybody would be excited about this project. There is nothing ambitious about it other than the money spent on it. To each their own, I guess.

People are getting excited because it's the first new attraction added to this park since NFL's Seven Dwarfs in 2014.

People are getting excited because it's a high-speed launch coaster with a relatively unique sitting position.

People are getting excited because it's an addition to the Tomorrowland skyline.

People are getting excited because it's an indoor coaster they can see being built track-first - something that hasn't happened in WDW since Rockin'.

It may not be an ambitious or groundbreaking build, but to a park starved with new experiences like MK is, anything and everything is exciting. And this project has some very nice construction eye-candy.

 

[Timothy_Q]

I'm having a hard time understanding why anybody would be excited about this project. There is nothing ambitious about it other than the money spent on it. To each their own, I guess.

 

[ToTBellHop]

People are getting excited because it's the first new attraction added to this park since NFL's Seven Dwarfs in 2014.

People are getting excited because it's a high-speed launch coaster with a relatively unique sitting position.

People are getting excited because it's an addition to the Tomorrowland skyline.

People are getting excited because it's an indoor coaster they can see being built track-first - something that hasn't happened in WDW since Rockin'.

It may not be an ambitious or groundbreaking build, but to a park starved with new experiences like MK is, anything and everything is exciting. And this project has some very nice construction eye-candy.

While I would have preferred a MK-exclusive E ticket for the 50th, this coaster will be fun and I have no plans to go to Shanghai.

It’s better than building a ride on TSI and permanently docking the Liberty Belle.

 

[eddie104]

I'm having a hard time understanding why anybody would be excited about this project. There is nothing ambitious about it other than the money spent on it. To each their own, I guess.

Why should we have to explain why we are excited for this new ride ? If your not that’s fine but don’t ruin other people joy because it’s not ambitious enough for you.

 

[Buried20KLeague]

I'm having a hard time understanding why anybody would be excited about this project. There is nothing ambitious about it other than the money spent on it. To each their own, I guess.

Come on. Who doesn’t want a high dollar, visual buffet they point the wrong direction, extremely short ride time coaster that will have issues with guest body size shoved in an odd spot SORT OF in Tomorrowland??

Party pooper.

 

[Buried20KLeague]

While I would have preferred a MK-exclusive E ticket for the 50th, this coaster will be fun and I have no plans to go to Shanghai.

It’s better than building a ride on TSI and permanently docking the Liberty Belle.

I think that would depend on the ride they’d put on TSI.

 

[MaximumEd]

I’m curious about the train exhaust, too. What exactly is it? I’m no expert but steam alone doesn’t leave dark marks. Only Voldemort or pollution can do that.

The steam that drives the pistons that drive the wheels is exhausted up the smokestack, which also creates draft for the firebox. These run on diesel, not coal, so what comes out of the stack is a mixture of steam and diesel slobber. Diesel slobber being a technical term, naturally.

 

[Surfin' Tuna]

It’s better than building a ride on TSI and permanently docking the Liberty Belle.

Don't sell them short. There's still plenty of time to simply close TSI and permanently dock the Liberty Bell for a special 50th cupcake party.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Don't sell them short. There's still plenty of time to simply close TSI and permanently dock the Liberty Bell for a special 50th cupcake party.

Will Woody and awkward Bullseye be there?

 

[Horizons '83]

I'm having a hard time understanding why anybody would be excited about this project. There is nothing ambitious about it other than the money spent on it. To each their own, I guess.

Serious?
1) If you are a Tron fan, you're excited about this
2) If you like an exciting coaster in a park that can use another thriller (last thriller was built in the 90's), you're excited about this
3) Nothing had to be sacrificed (except the land) in order for this to be built (looking at you GoTG), so that is exciting/refreshing
4) Anyone who has ridden this at the Shanghai Park, will be excited about this

Should I go on, or just let you stew in your negativity?

 

[Bocabear]

Serious?
1) If you are a Tron fan, you're excited about this
2) If you like an exciting coaster in a park that can use another thriller (last thriller was built in the 90's), you're excited about this
3) Nothing had to be sacrificed (except the land) in order for this to be built (looking at you GoTG), so that is exciting/refreshing
4) Anyone who has ridden this at the Shanghai Park, will be excited about this

Should I go on, or just let you stew in your negativity?

I have ridden it in Shanghai...and while it is a nice coaster, it is a bit too short, and the interior section is fraught with trim brakes...Also perhaps there was a better location for this ride (Hollywood Studios) where they could have built a mini land around it and not screw up the skyline and feel of the Magic Kingdom...It is not all plusses, but yes I am grateful we are getting something new... and it would be amazing if we would get something original...
And some of our attractions were getting some serious love (Space Mountain, Jungle Cruise, BYMRR, POTC)

 

[voodoo321]

It's just that there are so many things about this project that make no sense or just seem wrong. The things that do make sense about it just seem meh... to me. That's all. I just don't see it as being all that creative. Just my feelings.

 

[Awakening]

I have ridden it in Shanghai...and while it is a nice coaster, it is a bit too short, and the interior section is fraught with trim brakes...Also perhaps there was a better location for this ride (Hollywood Studios) where they could have built a mini land around it and not screw up the skyline and feel of the Magic Kingdom...It is not all plusses, but yes I am grateful we are getting something new... and it would be amazing if we would get something original...
And some of our attractions were getting some serious love (Space Mountain, Jungle Cruise, BYMRR, POTC)

It's premature to say it's going to "screw up the skyline and feel of the Magic Kingdom" when it hasn't even been built yet.

Also not sure how one coaster is going to ruin the entire park for you, but I feel bad for you if it does.