News Tron coaster coming to the Magic Kingdom

[999th Happy Haunt]

I don’t think so. I think your language in the rest of your response is rude but… I’m sure if you’d rather not sit in that seat they wouldn’t force you to. Granted that I don’t think there is one of those on every train, there will probably be a wait for it. At least initially

I don’t mean to be rude, but from what I heard is that the bike style seats are what makes the entire ride experience. I wouldn’t want for anyone to get so unlucky to go through the trouble of getting a boarding group at 7:00 in the morning (or worse, pay for ILL) only to get the inferior experience on the only ride they’re allowed that day.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Okay just watched a pretty thorough Vlog. As you exit the Tron Building itself, it does look like a Merch Shop is still being worked on:

(Screenshots taken from Kyle Pallo video)

 

[UNCgolf]

Okay just watched a pretty thorough Vlog. As you exit the Tron Building itself, it does look like a Merch Shop is still being worked on:

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(Screenshots taken from Kyle Pallo video)

I assume they will have it all finished by the actual opening date -- that all looks backstage at the moment and I can't imagine they'll still have it like that for regular guests.

 

[Disney Analyst]

I assume they will have it all finished by the actual opening date -- that all looks backstage at the moment and I can't imagine they'll still have it like that for regular guests.

I assume it will look just like that, but no curtain, and the roller gate in the up position.


I just didn't see it confirmed before this that merch was included at the end, some theory of the Light and Power Co being both SM and Tron merch.

But this looks like it'll be some sort of shop.

 

[DCBaker]

 

[RSoxNo1]

I feel like you’re purposely being obtuse. DHS needed a physical expansion, not replacements for existing attractions. If DL can get SWGE and MMRR as actual expansions, DHS should have kept an updated Backlot Tour and GMR with SWGE as an expansion into the parking lot and with MMRR off of Animation Courtyard. They completely fumbled on the DHS renovation. We see the impact now when the park is packed nuts-to-butts on a quiet September afternoon.

And I am not one to complain about Rat, TRON, or Pandora.

Backlot Tour was no longer relevant to the production side of the park. As cool as that attraction was back in the day, it devolved to the point where it was no longer relevant. GMR on the other hand was more than salvageable. I wasn't a fan of GMR for the last 5+ years of it's existence, but it's closure was the biggest mistake in the history of that park. It will now take 2+ attractions to make up for the lost capacity that would have been addressed by building M&MRR elsewhere and a decent update to GMR.

There were other things that could have happened that they omitted as well, like a 4th attraction in Toy Story Land and a 3rd attraction in Galaxy's Edge. Neither of those things would have been E-tickets but they would have added capacity. They've also failed to replace multiple stage shows which has further led to stagnation at those secondary and tertiary draws. There were times when both Little Mermaid and Frozen were the marquee things in that park.

That being said, I maintain that the park is better today than it ever was. It evolved, but that evolution isn't complete. Now it needs the Animation Courtyard to the RNRC courtyard stretch to be completely overdone. There's 10-13 acres of land there that can be used for multiple attractions.

 

[UNCgolf]

I assume it will look just like that, but no curtain, and the roller gate in the up position.


I just didn't see it confirmed before this that merch was included at the end, some theory of the Light and Power Co being both SM and Tron merch.

But this looks like it'll be some sort of shop.

I meant the interior will probably look different -- that outdoor section will probably still look pretty bad; I'm not sure what they can do to fix that.

 

[RSoxNo1]

I'll say that the outdoor architecture looks really, really good once you're under it.

Also, they're handling groups inside the same as at Guardians: odd-numbered groups go to one line, even-numbered groups to another. This is to try to fill every seat without using a single-rider line. (Because two odd numbers added together is always an even number, and two even numbers added together is always an even number, too.)

Checks your math... let me get back to you.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Checks your math... let me get back to you.

1. Definition of odd and even numbers: An integer n is defined as even if it can be written in the form n = 2k, where k is also an integer. An integer n is defined as odd if it can be written in the form n = 2k + 1, where k is an integer.
2. Proof: Let m and n be two odd numbers, so m = 2k + 1 and n = 2l + 1, where k and l are integers.
3. Adding the two odd numbers: m + n = (2k + 1) + (2l + 1) = 2k + 2l + 2 = 2(k + l + 1), where k + l + 1 is also an integer.
4. Conclusion: Since m + n can be written in the form 2(k + l + 1), it is an even integer.

Hence, adding two odd numbers always results in an even number.

 

[IMDREW]

Im surprised by all the negativity here for the ride. I loved it. It may lack theming for some, but take a look at those ride vehicles. They’re gorgeous! I don’t know many other ride vehicles that are as cool as these.

 

[Movielover]

Im surprised by all the negativity here for the ride. I loved it. It may lack theming for some, but take a look at those ride vehicles. They’re gorgeous! I don’t know many other ride vehicles that are as cool as these.

Its a fan forum so there will be negativity no matter what. I think a major complaint is with how short the ride time is, yet its also the longest Vekoma Motorbike Coaster when compared to the non-Disney versions. I get it though, I would have loved to have seen a longer version as well. I still think the ride looks great and is going to be super popular with the GP.

 

[lentesta]

1. Definition of odd and even numbers: An integer n is defined as even if it can be written in the form n = 2k, where k is also an integer. An integer n is defined as odd if it can be written in the form n = 2k + 1, where k is an integer.
2. Proof: Let m and n be two odd numbers, so m = 2k + 1 and n = 2l + 1, where k and l are integers.
3. Adding the two odd numbers: m + n = (2k + 1) + (2l + 1) = 2k + 2l + 2 = 2(k + l + 1), where k + l + 1 is also an integer.
4. Conclusion: Since m + n can be written in the form 2(k + l + 1), it is an even integer.

Hence, adding two odd numbers always results in an even number.

Elevating discourse on this forum since 2016, folks. Thanks @MisterPenguin.

 

[Brer Oswald]

No you are not wrong, especially about MMRR deserving it’s own new build. I think the backlot tour was dead since the filming aspect was killed though. After residential street was removed it became pointless. Cars road trip at WDSP shows just when you think it can’t be any worse, it does.

Expansion should’ve been a priority at that park. Certain rides were in need of replacement, but that should have happened after. It’s a shame the “All Father” Iger neglected the Florida parks for so long.

 

[drizgirl]

Im surprised by all the negativity here for the ride. I loved it. It may lack theming for some, but take a look at those ride vehicles. They’re gorgeous! I don’t know many other ride vehicles that are as cool as these.

How about the ride vehicles on Hagrid's Motorbikes? Very cool ride vehicles, great theming, and 3 times as long.

 

[Brer Oswald]

How about the ride vehicles on Hagrid's Motorbikes? Very cool ride vehicles, great theming, and 3 times as long.

Hagrid’s blew me away

 

[lewisc]

yes but is it worth it enough to wait 7 years for it


The people who ran the drop tower down the street tried modifying seats to be more plus size friendly and the result was deadly. It sucks when people can’t ride but parks should never modify safety restraints, that’s what ride engineers are for.

Some posters think more cars should the conventional seating in the last row. Your comparison with the drop tower isn't accurate or funny

Someone just rode TRON and it was 14 seconds from launch to brakes.

14 seconds!!!!!!!!!!!11

Do you think Disney could get the launch speed fast enough to meet your goal? Much shorter ride, same track.A real thrill ride.

 

[Andrew25]

Hagrid: 2.5 minutes of constant "roller coaster" fun with 6 launches
Tron: >less than 1 minute of roller coaster fun with 1 launch

Dueling Dragons was still operating when Tron was announced.

I will still enjoy the attraction for what it is, but it's kind of holding me back from truly understanding why it took so long.

 

[FigmentFan82]

This looks cool, but it should be called Tron: Legacy Lightcycle Run. This has nothing to do with the original Tron, which is sad.

Legacy is a direct sequel to Tron, so it's all Tron. Everything in film 2 is built upon what was created for film 1.

 

[ctrlaltdel]

I completely understand the frustration with the overall cost, time to build, the effect it had on the train, and opportunity cost for what is ultimately pretty short, cloned attraction. Heck, I am still a bit miffed it wasn't open for my trip just a few weeks ago (when it definitely could have been ready for the holiday season last year).

That being said, I think it's always best to realize that thoughts on attractions evolve over the years, especially when we get farther away from the discourse that builds around an attraction from announcement to opening. Right now, everyone's thoughts are inevitably and not incorrectly informed by the discussion surrounding it since the beginning (especially since it took so long to build) but that will change. We'll see if it stands the test of time.

 

[Andrew25]

I completely understand the frustration with the overall cost, time to build, the effect it had on the train, and opportunity cost for what is ultimately pretty short, cloned attraction. Heck, I am still a bit miffed it wasn't open for my trip just a few weeks ago (when it definitely could have been ready for the holiday season last year).

That being said, I think it's always best to realize that thoughts on attractions evolve over the years, especially when we get farther away from the discourse that builds around an attraction from announcement to opening. Right now, everyone's thoughts are inevitably and not incorrectly informed by the discussion surrounding it since the beginning (especially since it took so long to build) but that will change. We'll see if it stands the test of time.

It'll be interesting to see the public/media reaction to the attraction's duration. With Guardians/Hagrid being a ~2.5 minute long coaster, I'm sure there will be lots of "While Tron is fun, it pales in comparison to the other similar new additions throughout Orlando that are 2x as long."

It'll still draw crowds though since Disney does a heck of a job with marketing.