News Tron coaster coming to the Magic Kingdom

[CastAStone]

I estimated that MK probably needs at minimum 6K in additional attraction capacity over and above an open WDW Railroad. This is one of the reasons the elimination of the Main Street theater is a killer.

I believe TRON adds about 1300-1400, but someone else may be able to correct that.

With 14 people per train they would need to achieve ~38 second dispatches to hit 1300 people per hour. Seems tight to me but I haven’t seen the loading area/procedures

 

[RSoxNo1]

With 14 people per train they would need to achieve ~38 second dispatches to hit 1300 people per hour. Seems tight to me but I haven’t seen the loading area/procedures

It's dual load, so that will help. I said 1300-1400 from memory, but when I looked back at my notes you may be right, it's probably lower.

 

[zoso]

I know there’s probably a thread about this, or maybe it was posted here, but does anyone know when the WDWRR will reopen? Or if there’s a guess?

 

[jt04]

I know there’s probably a thread about this, or maybe it was posted here, but does anyone know when the WDWRR will reopen? Or if there’s a guess?

It doesn't appear they have made a decision because Tron is an active construction zone. I always thought they would find a way to make it Oct 1st but now have some doubts about that.

they may wait to open Tron and the railroad together due to crowds. Just a guess.

 

[ToTBellHop]

It doesn't appear they have made a decision because Tron is an active construction zone. I always thought they would find a way to make it Oct 1st but now have some doubts about that.

they may wait to open Tron and the railroad together due to crowds. Just a guess.

They’ll want the canopy done. If work is exclusively indoors, WDWRR can return. Maybe by Christmas, I’d guess.

 

[JEANYLASER]

I would like to see Walt Disney World Railroad through Tron: Lightcycle Run!

 

[DoleWhipDrea]

IMHO, it's a missed opportunity to not have either the WDRR or the PM go through a portion of TRON's show building.

I remember back when PM was open at DL and going through the TRON section. The effect was simple but it added a certain amount of thrill. With today's technology it would be that much more exciting.

 

[ChrisFL]

IMHO, it's a missed opportunity to not have either the WDRR or the PM go through a portion of TRON's show building.

I remember back when PM was open at DL and going through the TRON section. The effect was simple but it added a certain amount of thrill. With today's technology it would be that much more exciting.

As long as the Peoplemover was down and in need of repair/upgrade they might as well have expanded it at that time. Having said that I'm sure it would have been a lot more complicated than we're making it out to be. I wouldn't be surprised if somewhere it was considered, but it already goes through Space Mountain.

Perhaps an alternative would have been to add the TRON part to the back half of the Space Mountain's section where the Peoplemover area is extremely pitch black currently.

 

[owlsandcoffee]

Perhaps an alternative would have been to add the TRON part to the back half of the Space Mountain's section where the Peoplemover area is extremely pitch black currently.

That would've been (and still could be!) the best option. Have TRON represented inside of that loop. Ah well.

 

[brb1006]

I would like to see Walt Disney World Railroad through Tron: Lightcycle Run!

Keep on dreaming.

 

[danlb_2000]

They’ll want the canopy done. If work is exclusively indoors, WDWRR can return. Maybe by Christmas, I’d guess.

They also need to complete the walkway to the entrance which will also have to go over the railway.

 

[uncle jimmy]

They also need to complete the walkway to the entrance which will also have to go over the railway.

Would this mean to expect more permits to this area in the coming weeks/ months?

 

[danlb_2000]

Would this mean to expect more permits to this area in the coming weeks/ months?

No, I assume most of the necessary permits have already been issued, especially for things like the canopy and walkway which were already in progress.

 

[wdwmagic]

A look at TRON from today

TRON Lightcycle Run construction - June 7 2021

TRON Lightcycle Run construction - June 7 2021

www.wdwmagic.com

 

[DCBaker]

 

[Indy_UK]

This isn't even going to be open in a years time is it?

 

[marni1971]

This isn't even going to be open in a years time is it?

I’d be surprised if it wasn’t.

 

[wdw71fan]

Spring 22

 

[danlb_2000]

Spring 22

2022 or 2122?

 

[ToTBellHop]

I said within a year like a month ago. I presume Spring Breakers will be TikToking from The Grid.

Looks like they are reopening the opening where the track re-enters the building.