News Tron coaster coming to the Magic Kingdom

[Patcheslee]

there may be cost savings. But, I'd say the conversion lose a lot of interest by fans. The sounds and smells of a traditional locomotive is unmistakable. The only thing missing on WDWRR is genuine coal burning like they are at Dollywood. But, you've got to cut them some slack; WDWRR was never coal driven.

Guess you could make it into a nuclear powered time machine. But, that's the wrong park!

Not to mention the RR tour that was available before gives them more income. I doubt I'd be interested in an electric motor.

 

[ToTBellHop]

WDWRR has a great capacity (375 per train, 20 minute loops, 3 train operation on a busy day) and is very popular.

Part of its issue, though, is it’s not 375 loading at each stop. If it’s around 150 per stop (I went a bit above 125 since some guests won’t do the full loop) and a train comes every 7 1/2 min or so, that’s 1000 guests per hour, per stop. It’s not nothing, but it’s not huge.

They need the capacity regardless. And it won’t have Lightning Lane!

 

[EricsBiscuit]

Part of its issue, though, is it’s not 375 loading at each stop. If it’s around 150 per stop (I went a bit above 125 since some guests won’t do the full loop) and a train comes every 7 1/2 min or so, that’s 1000 guests per hour, per stop. It’s not nothing, but it’s not huge.

They need the capacity regardless. And it won’t have Lightning Lane!

Have you been to Main Street Station around noon on a summer day?

 

[solidyne]

I think they meant from this point in time. The park has been "fine" for nearly 3 years without the train, so they don't suddenly feel the urge to get it back online ASAP.

Think of all of the things one can substitute for the word "train" above...

 

[yensidtlaw1969]

Think of all of the things one can substitute for the word "train" above...

Hence my use of quotes around "fine" . . . didn't want to give the impression I agreed with the assessment.

As far as I'm concerned, the train is an essential element of the park that anyone with pride would insist on returning to service quickly.

And there are many things that could substitute for "train" in this case as well.

 

[Tuvalu]

Tunnel enclosed 5/13/22.

 

[SplashZander]

I hope the underbelly landscaping of Tron turns out well.

While Shanghai’s Tron is gorgeous, the landscaping and ground interaction stood out as a weak point.

The train and pathway to Storybook lead me to believe Magic Kingdom’s will have a more scenic underbelly, but we’d just have to wait and see.

 

[SilentWindODoom]

I always love the Disney defense tactic of responding to criticism of contemporary Disney decision making by contending that WDW has always been badly designed and full of stupid decisions. REAL Disney fans know the parks always stunk.

As in all things, balance is necessary. There is something between the straw man you describe and "In the good ol' days the parks were always perfectly themed, no backstage area has ever been visible from on or off property even with a telescoping lens, and economics never affected blue sky creativity."

Think of all of the things one can substitute for the word "train" above...

You could also at the same time replace "3 years" with "approaching 30 years".

 

[solidyne]

Hence my use of quotes around "fine" . . . didn't want to give the impression I agreed with the assessment.

As far as I'm concerned, the train is an essential element of the park that anyone with pride would insist on returning to service quickly.

And there are many things that could substitute for "train" in this case as well.

I was agreeing! I understood the "fine" sarcasm and was applying it to their treatment of sooo many other things that are merely "fine" and therefore ignored.

What you said was right on, and it is sad that so many things could substitute for "train" in your statement, and it'd still be true.

 

[DCBaker]

 

[larryz]

As in all things, balance is necessary. There is something between the straw man you describe and "In the good ol' days the parks were always perfectly themed, no backstage area has ever been visible from on or off property even with a telescoping lens, and economics never affected blue sky creativity."



You could also at the same time replace "3 years" with "approaching 30 years".

When did they move the Rocket Rods to WDW?

 

[Gran Fiesta]

Even with removing the towers, that walkway is still tiny compared to the traffic it will receive.

 

[fgmnt]

It’s perplexing that this building continues to stand. It’s ugly as sin, has no place in the land now, and can’t possibly be a huge moneymaker. all i can figure is that deconstructing that building and keeping space mountain open are not possible to do at the same time.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

It’s perplexing that this building continues to stand. It’s ugly as sin, has no place in the land now, and can’t possibly be a huge moneymaker. all i can figure is that deconstructing that building and keeping space mountain open are not possible to do at the same time.

It's cheaper to leave it up vs tearing it down, and it's retail space so it generates at least enough money to justify staffing it.

But I agree it still needs to go.

 

[ChrisFL]

Possibly the entrance will be to the left and exit will be back in the gift shop building?

 

[lazyboy97o]

Possibly the entrance will be to the left and exit will be back in the gift shop building?

The attraction entrance is to the south. You’d have to get people to cross over. This is just an example of how this project was plopped down.

 

[cranbiz]

I believe they sent the trains out to get a traditional refurb, no?

Genuinely, there is value in the company making it a third rail electric train while making it look like a steam engine for show, but this company will not do it.

The Roy O Disney is currently at Strasburg being refurbed. Walter E Disney came back a big ago and the Lilly Belle was done a few years ago.

 

[gerarar]

Trees and shrubs at the back of the gift shop have been cleared, along with lots of the facade.
Also looks like the rear-wall has been taken out, perhaps new sets of doors for a new entry/exit to gift shop?

Also something's happening deep inside the tunnel....just look at that ladder!!

Source and more pics:

 

[kalel8145]

Trees and shrubs at the back of the gift shop have been cleared, along with lots of the facade.
Also looks like the rear-wall has been taken out, perhaps new sets of doors for a new entry/exit to gift shop?

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Also something's happening deep inside the tunnel....just look at that ladder!!
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Source and more pics:

Look at that beautiful tunnel. Can't wait to ride through it.

 

[Armerius]

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