News Tron coaster coming to the Magic Kingdom

[tommyhawkins]

My bad, I guess it’s more like 2000 not 2400. Curse whoever was peddling 2400!


Dagnabbit!


Barnacles!

I have no idea what "barnacles" means, i havent seen Spongebob in a while and dont have time to read back over loads of a forum, to see what youre all arguing about.

But I was very very clear about both on twitter and my podcast about how 2400/hr is peak point and not operational, there was several sets of data to confirm this was possible including me being there at the ride on May 7th and 9th, observing 30 second dispatches. So no one was "peddling" anything.

 

[JoeCamel]

They just need the next week to finish those walls. Perhaps, two. After that, apart for the slab on the plaza which might take time depending weather, there are no more structural work to be done on this project… only paint, grass, railing along the path, perhaps tiles, and finish the canopy.. of course still a lot, but no more concrete needed anywhere.. unless I miss something.

It took 3 months to put a railing on the castle walkway once....

 

[danlb_2000]

I think people mistakenly believe that the pace of construction is driving when this will open, but it's likely the other way around, Disney knows when they want to open it and that is driving he pace of construction.

 

[DCBaker]

Progress...

 

[larryz]

My family used to take trips to the swamps in August; definitely cemented my decision to never live full time in Central Florida.

 

[Captain Barbossa]

I think people mistakenly believe that the pace of construction is driving when this will open, but it's likely the other way around, Disney knows when they want to open it and that is driving he pace of construction.

Finally, someone with some sense. Not many of you around these days lol.

 

[FigmentFan82]

Progress...

The lights and exhaust look kinda janky

 

[gorillaball]

Sorry, but you lost me right there.
Sounds a little fishy..

Wait, you don't believe the 5 year plans for Disney World attraction builds are sitting out in the open of the Polynesian cast member break room? What a skeptic.

 

[Captain Barbossa]

Wait, you don't believe the 5 year plans for Disney World attraction builds are sitting out in the open of the Polynesian cast member break room? What a skeptic.

They were left in my room by mousekeeping the last time I stayed at the All-Stars.

 

[Andrew M]

Progress...

Very interesting that the rail is already bent and welded, looks like they're going to mount directly into the concrete instead of fill the bed with gravel & lay it down on composite ties.

 

[Captain Barbossa]

looks like they're going to mount directly into the concrete instead of fill the bed with gravel & lay it down on composite ties.

That’s how the Pirates and Splash tunnels are, along with Main Street and Frontierland Station.

 

[FigmentFan82]

can't wait for the conductor to blast horn in that tunnel and deafen the whole lot on board

 

[Andrew M]

That’s how the Pirates and Splash tunnels are, along with Main Street and Frontierland Station.

Ha, you know it's been so long since I've been on the RR I completely forgot.

 

[Captain Barbossa]

Ha, you know it's been so long since I've been on the RR I completely forgot.

I get that. I had to look back at videos and double check lol.

 

[Aurorafan]

Progress...

Does anyone else think those tracks look too far apart? Or is it just the photo making it look that way?

 

[Captain Barbossa]

Does anyone else think those tracks look too far apart? Or is it just the photo making it look that way?

The rails are not in their permanent position. They just have them sitting there at the moment.

 

[Tha Realest]

What I want to know how the sand folks got early access to ride?
Some sort of inclusion initiative by TWDC?

Now we know why Anakin hates sand. He’s a Disney vlogger, and they always get first crack at experiencing new attractions.

 

[G00fyDad]

The lights and exhaust look kinda janky

Will you be able to see the exhaust from riding the train? Serious question.

 

[James Alucobond]

Will you be able to see the exhaust from riding the train? Serious question.

No, and the lights would likely only ever be on in cases of emergency anyway, I'd wager.

 

[bpiper]

Anyone know what the poundage of those rails are? Any idea if they are reusing the old rail or went with new?