News Tron coaster coming to the Magic Kingdom

[marni1971]

Space and the Speedway are probably two of the top 3 rides (with BTMRR) in the MK for my DDs. They love being able to drive the cars. I agree they need a refurb but hope we can time a visit to not have them down.

You’ll be fine this year. And maybe next.

 

[bhg469]

Some of us ancient fossils actually like the smell from the Speedway. And I truly don't understand all the hate for the Speedway in general. Remember - Not all rides are meant for adults. Some old dead guy built a park around that philosophy...

Space needs to have the complete refurb that was originally planned 10+ years ago but was scrapped. (Let that sink in for a bit...) Love for Space Mountain is not nostalgic, unless you consider a smooth ride to be nostalgia these days.

IMO, most of the hate comes from the really bad break in theme. Noise and smell just amplify the absurdity of lawnmower engine powered cars in the "future". A retheme would be great, but use electric cars with some brushless motors.

 

[HauntedPirate]

IMO, most of the hate comes from the really bad break in theme. Noise and smell just amplify the absurdity of lawnmower engine powered cars in the "future". A retheme would be great, but use electric cars with some brushless motors.

If the current cars were to go away, electric cars would be the way to go. There's an indoor go-kart track at Smaaaash! at the Mall of America that has them, and they seem to have a good amount of "giddee-yup". I think there may be some logistical issues to address with them, though. For example, I'm not sure how well they'd handle rain.

 

[marni1971]

If the current cars were to go away, electric cars would be the way to go. There's an indoor go-kart track at Smaaaash! at the Mall of America that has them, and they seem to have a good amount of "giddee-yup". I think there may be some logistical issues to address with them, though. For example, I'm not sure how well they'd handle rain.

Paris went hybrid and HKDL was electric and seemed fine.

 

[TiggerDad]

Paris went hybrid and HKDL was electric and seemed fine.

My DDs didn't notice the difference with DLP being hybrid. They loved them too.

 

[cjkeating]

My DDs didn't notice the difference with DLP being hybrid. They loved them too.

It's a bit unnerving when the engine cuts out and your car is just driving silently along.

 

[TiggerDad]

It's a bit unnerving when the engine cuts out and your car is just driving silently along.

My parents have a Prius. I find it unnerving that you can't hear their car when it is moving.

 

[EricsBiscuit]

My DDs didn't notice the difference with DLP being hybrid. They loved them too.

What is DDS? Dad, dear, son?

 

[The_Jobu]

What is DDS? Dad, dear, son?

Doctor of Dental Surgery

 

[EricsBiscuit]

Doctor of Dental Surgery

So some people bring their dentists to Disney? I am changing careers!

 

[bhg469]

If the current cars were to go away, electric cars would be the way to go. There's an indoor go-kart track at Smaaaash! at the Mall of America that has them, and they seem to have a good amount of "giddee-yup". I think there may be some logistical issues to address with them, though. For example, I'm not sure how well they'd handle rain.

Electric motors are exceptionally torquey. That makes them really great go karts

 

[discomouse131]

Buzz needs a serious overhaul or move it to Studios in Toy Story Land and replace it with a new attraction

Perfect opportunity for a new updated "IF YOU HAD WINGS"

 

[HauntedPirate]

DDs = Disney Daughters. (Yes, DDs... I know, I'm trying to keep it clean and family-friendly here! )

 

[TiggerDad]

DDs = Disney Daughters. (Yes, DDs... I know, I'm trying to keep it clean and family-friendly here! )

Correct. The "They" in the second sentence is the tip-off that it is a plural noun.

 

[smile]

DDs = Disney Daughters. (Yes, DDs... I know, I'm trying to keep it clean and family-friendly here! )

that's what it means?!

 

[MisterPenguin]

I thought the first 'D' stood for "Dear" or "Darling".

 

[smile]

I thought the first 'D' stood for "Dear" or "Darling".

well that makes some sense...
for a sec, thought katiebuggery was alot more rampant here than i had assumed.

 

[ᗩLᘿᑕ ✨ ᗩζᗩᗰ]

Forgive me if I overlooked (only skimmed through previous Tomorrowland threads) it but was the budget for Tomorrowland's overhaul ever mentioned?

 

[ToTBellHop]

I thought the first 'D' stood for "Dear" or "Darling".

Dear, as far as I’m aware.

 

[EricsBiscuit]

I'm confused