News Tron coaster coming to the Magic Kingdom

[DCBaker]

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[gerarar]

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Surprised there's workers on site today, given the holiday.

 

[JoeCamel]

Surprised there's workers on site today, given the holiday.

It's just the one guy because the train is testing right?
I'd like to know what his special qualifications are for that position. He has the red hankie so must be an engineer? Conductor at least....

 

[ChrisFL]

Noticing the top canopy is already looking a bit messy after the recent rain etc. Hopefully they have a good and frequent cleaning program for it

 

[Captain Barbossa]

It's just the one guy because the train is testing right?
I'd like to know what his special qualifications are for that position. He has the red hankie so must be an engineer? Conductor at least....

Yes, he’s with railroad operations

 

[SilentWindODoom]

There is a downside though: as he passes, productivity declines as CMs do this:
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"IGER'S COMING!!!"

I think of the canopy as an interpretation of the greater grid, there are skies and even oceans all depicted in geometric shapes and lights:

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Makes sense. It's been 40 years so the graphics have advanced significantly.

 

[Patcheslee]

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A bit disappointed to see potential seating covered.

 

[JoeCamel]

A bit disappointed to see potential seating covered.

An interesting choice to use precast blocks rather than form and pour the top. I doubt they wanted a road block of people in the middle there, hopefully the side planters will retain the seating

 

[Patcheslee]

An interesting choice to use precast blocks rather than form and pour the top. I doubt they wanted a road block of people in the middle there, hopefully the side planters will retain the seating

I can only guess it sort of ties into the block edging on the canopy.

 

[Captain Barbossa]

From DFB today

 

[Clamman73]

Still waiting to see a pic of the locomotive stack just at the end of the tunnel to see how close it is.

 

[Captain Barbossa]

Still waiting to see a pic of the locomotive stack just at the end of the tunnel to see how close it is.

Particularly Walter’s. He’s got the tallest.

 

[Skibum1970]

Noticing the top canopy is already looking a bit messy after the recent rain etc. Hopefully they have a good and frequent cleaning program for it

Given how Space Mountain looks sometimes, I wouldn't count on it.

 

[fgmnt]

Regarding Space:

They definitely should add those speed ramps back in. Loved seeing the windows as you went by on the speed ramps.

The ride itself needs speakers imbedded in the seats, as well as possibly another retracking. Add in those Disneyland special effects as well.

Another? I believe WDW Space Mountain has yet to have a complete retracking, that was canceled back around a decade ago. That ride is past its sell-by date.

 

[Bocabear]

It's funny that this coaster is almost 50 years old and has not had any substantial re-tracking or improvements...It was de-furbished when they removed the home of future living to give us RYCA 1 Dream of a new world...which was basically creating maintenance free dioramas that were not nearly as engaging as what was originally there and completely left out the upper show scenes for the TTA. I still think this version of Space Mountain is the best of the iterations, and was so much more than a rollercoaster... Why can they not bring it back to it's full and complete glory...a bit of science fiction, a bit of futuristic forecasting, a bit of education about space. It was beautifully done and integrated and all with a catchy fun soundtrack that still sounds better than anything they have come up with since...

 

[FigmentFan82]

i hope Iger greenlights an electric overhaul of the speedway. walking over to the tron entrance will be a lot better experience without gas fumes filling your nose

 

[ToTBellHop]

For once, I think the unscrupulous is correct. Looks like they landed at March previews, early April opening.

 

[wdwmagic]

For once, I think the unscrupulous is correct. Looks like they landed at March previews, early April opening.

That’s about right

 

[TQQQ]

For once, I think the unscrupulous is correct. Looks like they landed at March previews, early April opening.

Does this mean it will be open for the Easter crowds? Have you read that anywhere?

 

[marni1971]

Does this mean it will be open for the Easter crowds? Have you read that anywhere?

In theory yes.