News Tron coaster coming to the Magic Kingdom

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DisneyDreamerxyz

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Did this today and was pretty blown away by it, it is a shorter ride like Mine Train but worth waiting in line for at least. The new paths / open space is really great too and offers new views of the park. Also, there was an unfinished section at the bottom of the restroom building that seemed like a gift shop space, or will / could be something extra not announced yet.
 
ToTBellHop

ToTBellHop

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DisneyDreamerxyz said:
Did this today and was pretty blown away by it, it is a shorter ride like Mine Train but worth waiting in line for at least. The new paths / open space is really great too and offers new views of the park. Also, there was an unfinished section at the bottom of the restroom building that seemed like a gift shop space, or will / could be something extra not announced yet.
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That’s Sam Flynn’s new sustainable co-op wine cellar.
 
CastAStone

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5th gate? Just build a new resort Bob.
sedati said:
The only restraint system at WDW that gives me concern is the one on BTMRR. A single lap bar shared by a Pooh-sized parent and a little waif who just hit the height requirement is basically no restraint at all. Split bars have become the norm and that ride needs a retrofit.
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That’s me and my son every time we ride. There’s zero concern after the first ride about his safety. He’s not going anywhere.
 
No Name

No Name

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I’m not sure how well the colorless canopy works. This is the best photo I could find, and it looks classier but also cheaper. Like a very boujee circus plopped down.

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Compared to Shanghai:

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Not a huge deal but an interesting decision I’ve heard surprisingly little discussion about. It would’ve perfectly matched the repainted rocks at the land’s entrance. Also, it doesn’t help that MK’s has some unfortunate angles and design decisions like no themed footers(?).
 
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yensidtlaw1969

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egg said:
I’m not sure how well the colorless canopy works. This is the best photo I could find, and it looks classier but also cheaper. Like a very boujee circus plopped down.

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Compared to Shanghai (that canopy has themed footers!)

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Not a huge deal but an interesting decision I’ve heard surprisingly little discussion about. That trim would’ve perfectly matched the repainted rocks at the land’s entrance.
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I agree - I know the color was changed because of Space Mountain, but it feels more like it appeases Space Mountain than complements it. It's a little too "matchy-matchy".

Those rides are meant to have two distinct personalities, and I think that little bit of blue would have helped TRON retain its identity without clashing with Tomorrowland. The Canopy architecture doesn't particularly look like anything out of the world of TRON, and making it pure white only takes it further away from that aesthetic.
 
No Name

No Name

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I just watched a daytime POV of each and encourage you all to do the same. From that perspective I think it’s quite obvious which version works better. Excited to see for myself in person though.
 
Incomudro

Incomudro

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egg said:
I’m not sure how well the colorless canopy works. This is the best photo I could find, and it looks classier but also cheaper. Like a very boujee circus plopped down.

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Compared to Shanghai:

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Not a huge deal but an interesting decision I’ve heard surprisingly little discussion about. It would’ve perfectly matched the repainted rocks at the land’s entrance. Also, it doesn’t help that MK’s has some unfortunate angles and design decisions like no themed footers(?).
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I prefer the blue trim, and wish "ours" had it.
 
Disstevefan1

Disstevefan1

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I am watching videos of TRON and this attraction looks FANTASTIC! At night the canopy looks FANTASTIC! This attraction could show a light show like Space Ship Earth does.

I am critical of WDW when they do stuff I don’t like but when they do stuff I like I will say that too and this attraction is a winner in my book! When I first saw the TRON in China I liked what I saw but knew I would never get to ride it and when it was announced it was coming to WDW it was a dream come true for me.

Now that’s it’s open and I am seeing it on video and an feeing the same excitement like I did in the old days of WDW!

I am looking forward to riding this some day.
 
BringMeTheHoriz

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Got to ride today.

Pros: Really enjoyed the riding position much more than I thought I would. My body knew a launch was coming but wasn’t ready for being launched in that particular position. Naturally it was the most thrilling portion of the ride. Lockers were good, although the darkness in the hallways makes it difficult to see if you’ve retrieved everything after the ride.

Cons: Short ride length, amount of block brakes, repeating elements, and projections that just didn’t make sense/can’t be seen quick enough to register what’s going on. The ride building is cool when you’re rocketing through it but looks like a whitewashed blob in the daytime and is a blight in the skyline of the MK. It’s also already discolored in a multitude of places, making it hard to see it as any sort of modern futuristic setting. Finally, our group remarked that Disney just loves the blue light theme: Test Track, Space Mountain, Guardians, and now this. I know it fits the theme of this ride more so than any of the former, but at WDW it just feels overplayed and a cop out for actual theming.

Overall it’s the most thrilling ride in the park, but it’s a one trick pony. 9 times out of 10 I’m going to save myself some steps and ride the coaster on the right.
 
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J4546

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Disstevefan1 said:
I am watching videos of TRON and this attraction looks FANTASTIC! At night the canopy looks FANTASTIC! This attraction could show a light show like Space Ship Earth does.

I am critical of WDW when they do stuff I don’t like but when they do stuff I like I will say that too and this attraction is a winner in my book! When I first saw the TRON in China I liked what I saw but knew I would never get to ride it and when it was announced it was coming to WDW it was a dream come true for me.

Now that’s it’s open and I am seeing it on video and an feeing the same excitement like I did in the old days of WDW!

I am looking forward to riding this some day.
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Same. This ride is getting overwhelmingly positive reviews from people whove been on it and I cant wait to ride in winter!
 
UNCgolf

UNCgolf

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Unbanshee said:
Well, that's a huge asterisk. How many people don't like Rewind? (not counting sickness issues)
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Although I don't know specifically regarding her, it could be as simple as thinking it's fine but nothing special. That's where I'd fall -- it's certainly not a bad attraction, but it's nowhere near as good as it could/should have been (especially considering what they spent on it).
 
Turtlekrawl

Turtlekrawl

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sedati said:
The only restraint system at WDW that gives me concern is the one on BTMRR. A single lap bar shared by a Pooh-sized parent and a little waif who just hit the height requirement is basically no restraint at all. Split bars have become the norm and that ride needs a retrofit.
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I could not disagree more. The restraint as is makes the ride so much better.
 
lightningtap347

lightningtap347

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Rode today for cast preview, really disappointed.

The ride was short, forceless, and uncomfortable. It also seems like an operational nightmare. Every single train in front of me had at least one person have to leave the train due to size/dimension. They didn't even look particularly heavy. Everyone in my party noted that their ribs hurt at the end of the ride, and none of us are over 185 pounds.

This should've opened before Guardians, but even with relatively low expectations I was left unsatisfied.
 
Incomudro

Incomudro

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lightningtap347 said:
Rode today for cast preview, really disappointed.

The ride was short, forceless, and uncomfortable. It also seems like an operational nightmare. Every single train in front of me had at least one person have to leave the train due to size/dimension. They didn't even look particularly heavy. Everyone in my party noted that their ribs hurt at the end of the ride, and none of us are over 185 pounds.

This should've opened before Guardians, but even with relatively low expectations I was left unsatisfied.
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185 at what height?
 

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