News Tron coaster coming to the Magic Kingdom

[Bairstow]

This would be a great idea. Unfortunately they pulled all of the arcade games from all of the parks sadly. It's funny how they did that, but the resorts still have games. I just don't get it.

I imagine the arcade was pulled from Tomorrowland because it wasn't making enough money to justify staffing and maintenance costs. They're of more use at the resorts because they can occupy kids on rainy days and Disney likes to spin the meager complimentary game credits included with a resort stay as a "perk." I doubt the resort arcades are making much money, but they're still an amenity they can advertise and one the occasional worn-out parent is very grateful for.

 

[solidyne]

I justThey've got plenty of 80's arcade games sitting around with the closure of Quest...

That's right!

Nice idea, but unfortunately they sold them.

Bummer.

Since I can buy any 80's arcade game off the internet and at my local home entertainment store that sells pool tables and such, I'm sure Disney could find them then.

That's right!

 

[DisneyparkFreak]

When can we expect construction to begin?

 

[*Q*]

It's not clear what time metric or demographic Chapek was using.

He could have very possibly been using a metric known as a "fib"

 

[lazyboy97o]

He could have very possibly been using a metric known as a "fib"

Of the attractions that start with 创, which is your favorite?

 

[DVCOwner]

I imagine the arcade was pulled from Tomorrowland because it wasn't making enough money to justify staffing and maintenance costs. They're of more use at the resorts because they can occupy kids on rainy days and Disney likes to spin the meager complimentary game credits included with a resort stay as a "perk." I doubt the resort arcades are making much money, but they're still an amenity they can advertise and one the occasional worn-out parent is very grateful for.

Was there not some change in Florida law that caused a change in the type of "games" that could be allowed in arcades?

 

[MisterPenguin]

Was there not some change in Florida law that caused a change in the type of "games" that could be allowed in arcades?

Yes, a gambling law which could have possibly been applied to arcade games that offered tickets. Arcade owners panicked and got rid of ticketing or arcades completely. Florida changed the law to purposely exclude arcade games, but the damage was done.

 

[powderehss]

...So is the "Tomorrowland Convention Center" where AE was going to be demolished to pave way for this coaster?
Looks like it's out of the way though and more near the Speedway though if I remember correctly.

I keep giving myself false hope thinking they'll make an Alien Encounter 2...

 

[c-one]

Surprised to see that the Tomorrowland arcade building is staying in. Wel, everything about this announcement surprised me, but that in particular. What's the long term plan for the building? Forgive me if I missed it.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Surprised to see that the Tomorrowland arcade building is staying in. Wel, everything about this announcement surprised me, but that in particular. What's the long term plan for the building? Forgive me if I missed it.

Unknown. All we know is that it appears in the artist's rendering.

 

[marni1971]

...So is the "Tomorrowland Convention Center" where AE was going to be demolished to pave way for this coaster?...

No.

 

[Javier Antonio Nisa Avila]

But, @DisneyparkFreak asks When can we expect construction to begin?. It's a key question to begins to evaulate the real consequences about speedway and other future of the other buildings around the future Tron Coaster.

 

[larryz]

And (key question) will they be closing the Speedway while they do site prep/construction for the Tronorail?

 

[Bocabear]

Well now that they announced it they can sit back and let everything languish for 2-3 years before beginning construction...they can say they are "developing" the new ride concept, and then will build a duplicate of the Shanghai ride but 25% cheaper...lol

 

[No Name]

Well now that they announced it they can sit back and let everything languish for 2-3 years before beginning construction...they can say they are "developing" the new ride concept, and then will build a duplicate of the Shanghai ride but 25% cheaper...lol

Wait, I might have missed something, but how will this be cheaper?
Or do you just mean it will cost less because they have fewer design costs and Chinese overlords to deal with?

 

[meyeet]

Wait, I might have missed something, but how will this be cheaper?
Or do you just mean it will cost less because they have fewer design costs and Chinese overlords to deal with?

I think it was a joke about how long the process from announcement to first ride will be drawn out.

 

[Bocabear]

It was, and I am sure they will leave off some of the wow factor whe they build the Orlando version...because people will be happy with anythng...

 

[Javier Antonio Nisa Avila]

The costs do not think they are cheaper although they have already developed attraction in shanghai. The tour of the attraction will not only not be the same, but must be adapted to the public that visits MK in Disney World. I bet it will be a more aggressive and fast, as well as long.

 

[Kman101]

It was, and I am sure they will leave off some of the wow factor whe they build the Orlando version...because people will be happy with anythng...

Ignoring that we've been told it's identical down to the outdoor dome? Don't get into Ford territory. Lol

 

[Thanks phoenicians]

I really hope they go through with the speedway being converted into a Tron/general futuristic theme that's been hinted at. Since it's right next to the coaster I think that would fit really well. Leaving it as is would be a mess.