News Tron coaster coming to the Magic Kingdom

[gerarar]

Don’t want to get off topic, but does anyone know where I can find a thread pertaining to the Tron construction?

The following pics are from forbidden site;

Apparently a tunnel of some sorts is being constructed on the track upon re-entry to showbuilding after outdoor portion:

Then one of the "bases" for the canopy is being excavated currently:

Hope this is another good enough of an update....sorry for the off-topic y'all!!

 

[wdwmagic]

VIDEO - Disney shares update on TRON Lightcycle Run coaster at the Magic Kingdom

VIDEO - Disney shares update on TRON Lightcycle Run coaster at the Magic Kingdom

See some close-ups of the track installation and a celebration of a major milestone.

www.wdwmagic.com

 

[Disney Analyst]

VIDEO - Disney shares update on TRON Lightcycle Run coaster at the Magic Kingdom

VIDEO - Disney shares update on TRON Lightcycle Run coaster at the Magic Kingdom

See some close-ups of the track installation and a celebration of a major milestone.

www.wdwmagic.com

Is that the first concept art we’ve seen with a tunnel in place for the train?

 

[Captain Barbossa]

Is that the first concept art we’ve seen with a tunnel in place for the train?

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Nope. That piece of concept art was unveiled at the D23 Expo back in August.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Nope. That piece of concept art was unveiled at the D23 Expo back in August.

it had train tunnel included? I thought we were all speculating how they’d do the train haha. Seems clear.

 

[Captain Barbossa]

it had train tunnel included? I thought we were all speculating how they’d do the train haha. Seems clear.

Yep, it did. Like I said, this piece was released at the Expo. And we still kinda are speculating about the WDWRR lol.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Yep, it did. Like I said, this piece was released at the Expo. And we still kinda are speculating about the WDWRR lol.

I don't think the image is clear at all. It's possible that is just the end of a tunnel that allows Bob Iger to get to the ride-opening ceremony from Burbank without having to mingle with commoners.

 

[Captain Barbossa]

I don't think the image is clear at all. It's possible that is just the end of a tunnel that allows Bob Iger to get to the ride-opening ceremony from Burbank without having to mingle with commoners.

I assume Chapek will be using it too, or does he have to get permission from daddy first?

 

[Zipadeelady]

Has there been info on the length/time of the ride? It's hard to tell but it doesn't seem like a very long track even though in the video it mentions 3000 feet of track.

 

[trainplane3]

Has there been info on the length/time of the ride? It's hard to tell but it doesn't seem like a very long track even though in the video it mentions 3000 feet of track.

It's a copy of Shanghai's:

 

[MrPromey]

If it's anything like the original Shanghai ride, it should be just under 2 mins. They have received complaints from guests, regarding it being so short. Hopefully, we get something longer, but they also have a track-length of 3,169 ft.

And we'll have the complaints - after people wait 1-3 hours for a less than two minute ride for the next 4-6 years, too.*



*Hopefully not but the most recent mountain addition comes to mind, here.

 

[ToTBellHop]

And we'll have the complaints - after people wait 1-3 hours for a less than two minute ride for the next 4-6 years, too.*



*Hopefully not but the most recent mountain addition comes to mind, here.

Somehow people have accepted RnRC all these years. Launch to break run is about 68-seconds. Makes SDD’s 100-seconds feel luxurious.

Launched coasters are usually brief.

 

[BromBones]

Somehow people have accepted RnRC all these years. Launch to break run is about 68-seconds. Makes SDD’s 100-seconds feel luxurious.

Launched coasters are usually brief.

I don't think a ride that short is worth the wait, but people will still wait.

 

[Surfin' Tuna]

I don't think a ride that short is worth the wait, but people will still wait.

I think these short rides are absurd, but I will be right there for any preview they offer. I have a feeling most people who decry the ride will be there with me. Plus once I'm inside, I can't see how it ruined the sightlines that used to matter.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I don't think a ride that short is worth the wait, but people will still wait.

Oh it’s definitely short. I do wonder—with the ride system and speed, perhaps it would get uncomfortable if it was much longer? Never ridden.

 

[BromBones]

I think these short rides are absurd, but I will be right there for any preview they offer. I have a feeling most people who decry the ride will be there with me. Plus once I'm inside, I can't see how it ruined the sightlines that used to matter.

I most likely will try it, but I know I will wait for at least a year or so after it opens because the lines will be far too long.
A short ride won't be AS disappointing if the wait is not long. I did the same thing for the Pandora rides....but even after the not as long (but still long) wait for the Nav'i River Journey........it was still disappointing.

 

[MrPromey]

Somehow people have accepted RnRC all these years. Launch to break run is about 68-seconds. Makes SDD’s 100-seconds feel luxurious.

Launched coasters are usually brief.

Because it isn't new, was opened at a time when it wasn't one of the only new things to come along in a decade, and for much of it's earlier life, had reasonable wait times thanks to things like slow seasons and a different fastpass strategy.*

Today, people who don't want to wait and have ridden it in years past just keep walking. When they show up to do the big new thing and expectations are high and the wait is long, it's a different story.


*I'm pretty sure I recall it opening without fastpass, and the original merge point being a bit awkward, actually

 

[Disney Analyst]

Because it isn't new, was opened at a time when it wasn't one of the only new things to come along in a decade, and for much of it's earlier life, had reasonable wait times thanks to things like slow seasons and a different fastpass strategy.*

Today, people who don't want to wait and have ridden it in years past just keep walking. When they show up to do the big new thing and expectations are high and the wait is long, it's a different story.


*I'm pretty sure I recall it opening without fastpass, and the original merge point being a bit awkward, actually

I mean. By the time it opens there will be tons of new attractions open.

 

[Walt d]

So underwhelmed, My expectations were low and Disney dug right under them.

Im ready” im a user...

 

[_caleb]

Back on topic for this THREAD ABOUT WDW TRON, will TRON have area background music? If so, I’m curious how it will phase in on approach to the ride and not compete with the TL background loop. Being wedged in like that, seems like sound “leaks” would be difficult to contain.