News Tron coaster coming to the Magic Kingdom

[marni1971]

And they have done stuff like that before. Ratatouille sat completed for months before opening to Guests

Rat had issues.

Anyway, how long has this taken? Oh.

 

[Gran Fiesta]

It is planned to open this year.

I’m assuming they will try to have it open sometime in November for the holiday parties?

 

[ToTBellHop]

I’m assuming they will try to have it open sometime in November for the holiday parties?

I’m unaware of the holiday parties having any impact. The holiday crowds certainly have an impact. Guests should certainly be riding in December. I haven’t heard a preview schedule yet.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Business is business.
Marketing is marketing.
Whatever the product.

You don’t go to business school and ask for a theme park speciality.

It defy logic to launch something when most of the potential public wouldn’t have access to it.

Anyway.. Tron is ready to go.
As soon as they finished, they will open it.. they won’t keep it close for long..

Business isn’t just business. That’s why there are ways to learn about the unique nature of fixed amusements. Not many business don’t generate direct revenue from their primary product the way amusement parks do in the post-Six Flags world.

 

[jerseygirl29]

In 2019, we were there Dec 4-8. Rise opened December 5, making it impossible for us to ride. This year, we will be there November 13-19 and based on updates, I have a feeling Tron will not open until at least the first week of December (Similar date of Rise opening) - also making it impossible to ride. Sigh. Reallllly hoping for an Oct 1st opening so we have a slight chance of doing this one!

 

[marni1971]

In 2019, we were there Dec 4-8. Rise opened December 5, making it impossible for us to ride. This year, we will be there November 13-19 and based on updates, I have a feeling Tron will not open until at least the first week of December (Similar date of Rise opening) - also making it impossible to ride. Sigh. Reallllly hoping for an Oct 1st opening so we have a slight chance of doing this one!

You might get softs depending how much it’s slipped.

 

[UNCgolf]

Business is business.
Marketing is marketing.
Whatever the product.

You don’t go to business school and ask for a theme park speciality.

It defy logic to launch something when most of the potential public wouldn’t have access to it.

Anyway.. Tron is ready to go.
As soon as they finished, they will open it.. they won’t keep it close for long..

It's not -- and this is one of the problems with business school.

There's a reason some corporations actively look for people who don't have an MBA, because business school is teaching a homogenized curriculum that wants people to treat all businesses as identical, and they're not. It's caused some serious business failures.

A theme park ride isn't the same as launching a product.

 

[Ayla]

Business is business.
Marketing is marketing.
Whatever the product.

You don’t go to business school and ask for a theme park speciality.

It defy logic to launch something when most of the potential public wouldn’t have access to it.

Anyway.. Tron is ready to go.
As soon as they finished, they will open it.. they won’t keep it close for long..

You're giving foreign visitors WAY too much credit for their impact on operations. Disney didn't hold off opening because people from other countries couldn't visit.

 

[No Name]

You're giving foreign visitors WAY too much credit for their impact on operations. Disney didn't hold off opening because people from other countries couldn't visit.

You’re also giving foreigners way too much weight in their comment. Park capacity as a whole was heavily reduced which meant there was little to no attendance boost to be had from opening the ride earlier.

 

[wdwmagic]

Latest TRON photos

TRON Lightcycle Run construction - August 25 2022

TRON Lightcycle Run construction - August 25 2022

www.wdwmagic.com

 

[dreday3]

Latest TRON photos

TRON Lightcycle Run construction - August 25 2022

TRON Lightcycle Run construction - August 25 2022

www.wdwmagic.com

The view is going to be so awesome from the Speedway, especially at night! I finally rode Speedway last year for the first time since 1983 - loved it! Went on it 3 times.

I'm sure Tron will be a lot of fun, but I'm actually more excited for the views of the lighting package at night.

 

[Dan Deesnee]

I just want the train to be running in late October for our trip...

 

[Walt d]

This is the bright side - the only actual addition announced at D23, I believe?

Im a user, not a program!

 

[optjay]

honestly could care less about Tron opening at all. The fact that the Walt Disney World Railroad is still being impacted by this giant mistake of an attraction is sacrilegious.



OPEN the railroad already!!!

 

[G00fyDad]

honestly could care less about Tron opening at all. The fact that the Walt Disney World Railroad is still being impacted by this giant mistake of an attraction is sacrilegious.



OPEN the railroad already!!!

They COULD open it right now but I am pretty sure they'd only get a single run from the old girl.

 

[DCLcruiser]

honestly could care less about Tron opening at all. The fact that the Walt Disney World Railroad is still being impacted by this giant mistake of an attraction is sacrilegious.



OPEN the railroad already!!!

Who rides the railroad? Is there some exciting moment along the way? I don't see the draw.

 

[the_rich]

Who rides the railroad? Is there some exciting moment along the way? I don't see the draw.

It's not exciting, but I always take a ride around the park once a trip. Same with people mover. Just a nice little break.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Who rides the railroad? Is there some exciting moment along the way? I don't see the draw.

It’s a train. Enough said.

 

[DCLcruiser]

It’s a train. Enough said.

I don't see the draw.

 

[JusticeDisney]

Can’t remember being this excited for a new ride! This one looks like it’s going to be a ton of fun!