News Tron coaster coming to the Magic Kingdom

[James Alucobond]

It seems like it would be relatively fast, cheap, and easy to TRON-ify the Speedway. Have any insiders indicated that this is even being considered?

I believe @marni1971 said it was originally to be re-themed as Light Racers. Vehicle concept art was posted here. No longer in the cards.

 

[marni1971]

I believe @marni1971 said it was originally to be re-themed as Light Racers. Vehicle concept art was posted here. No longer in the cards.

Have some more blurry art.

 

[J4546]

Should be, a relatively simple upgrade just making them electric would go a long way imo. Aestheticly they are almost cool enough looking to keep em with the same bodies even. I can't imagine it would be that expensive to do

 

[_caleb]

Have some more blurry art.

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Is anyone actually in charge of thinking about the overall design of Tomorrowland? I remember a while back you started this thread about someone taking some initiative to consider some cohesive theming. But these days, it seems like everything is piecemeal.

 

[TQQQ]

I wish they'd get rid of the Tomorrowland Speedway completely and put a new ride there.......decent amount of space to do something worthwhile

 

[MagicHappens1971]

I wish they'd get rid of the Tomorrowland Speedway completely and put a new ride there.......decent amount of space to do something worthwhile

I think the placement of Tron really hinders their ability to do much with that space now. Any type of show building would pretty much be visible from Dumbo, Tron, Mad Tea Party, etc. The only option would be either more flat rides or something like Mine Train (not at that scale) but something where the show building is completely hidden by the facade on all sides

 

[TheEPCOTHistorian]

I think the placement of Tron really hinders their ability to do much with that space now.

I'm pretty sure the plan had always been to tie the Speedway into TRON. I remember Steve and Martin mentioning it numerous times while speaking about the original concept for the Tomorrowland overhaul that has since been cancelled. Now it's been left in a discordant mess, much like the aesthetic of the rest of the unfinished land.

 

[MagicHappens1971]

I'm pretty sure the plan had always been to tie the Speedway into TRON. I remember Steve and Martin mentioning it numerous times while speaking about the original concept for the Tomorrowland overhaul that has since been cancelled. Now it's been left in a discordant mess, much like the aesthetic of the rest of the unfinished land.

I also remember those plans but now that they’ve been cancelled/shelved, it kinda highlights the fact that the placement of Tron was a poor decision.

 

[TheEPCOTHistorian]

I also remember those plans but now that they’ve been cancelled/shelved, it kinda highlights the fact that the placement of Tron was a poor decision.

That's just the ultimate "would've, could've, should've" that EPCOT Center really got to feel. Kind of sad when you consider the fact that it was all supposed to be completed together then it slowly got trimmed down bit by bit.

Oh well, eventually something will happen.

 

[Disstevefan1]

In my opinion adding attractions to the Magic Kingdom is always the right decision.

People may argue that it will only make the park more crowded.

I say the new attraction will be there long after the hype is over and can absorb guests in the most visited park in the world.

 

[wdwmagic]

I wish they'd get rid of the Tomorrowland Speedway completely and put a new ride there.......decent amount of space to do something worthwhile

But kids love it, and it could be great with a serious upgrade, and fit right in with TRON.

 

[James Alucobond]

But kids love it, and it could be great with a serious upgrade, and fit right in with TRON.

(Sorry ... I actually agree with you. )

 

[JoeCamel]

I think the placement of Tron really hinders their ability to do much with that space now. Any type of show building would pretty much be visible from Dumbo, Tron, Mad Tea Party, etc. The only option would be either more flat rides or something like Mine Train (not at that scale) but something where the show building is completely hidden by the facade on all sides

They could build something that looks like the ball in front of Mission Space or a themed building to fit in. Make it pretty from all visible points like real Epcot did once upon a time. It doesn't have to look like a show building with a façade.

 

[DonniePeverley]

I have road this a few times, during the day the astethics are no where near as spectacular as at night (IMO). It is aesthetically beautiful at night! But the coaster itself is very meh in my opinion. I do like the novelty of the lightcycle trains but the attraction is really short. I also don't really pickup on any story once you leave the preshow, which by the way, the reveal is really cool. Having been on it, I don't feel compelled to ever wait in line for this attraction after it opens unless for some strange reason its less than a 30 minute wait.

that's a tad deflating

 

[Patcheslee]

But kids love it, and it could be great with a serious upgrade, and fit right in with TRON.

Mines 14 and doesn't want to do them because she doesn't want to bump someone. She takes that a bit too seriously lol. If upgraded they could add a stop proximity sensor maybe.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Mines 14 and doesn't want to do them because she doesn't want to bump someone. She takes that a bit too seriously lol. If upgraded they could add a stop proximity sensor maybe.

I’m sure they’d go electric and remove speed control.

Collisions are the only reason I ride the speedway…

 

[TQQQ]

(Sorry ... I actually agree with you. )

Who cares about the kids?

 

[MisterPenguin]

I’m sure they’d go electric and remove speed control.

Collisions are the only reason I ride the speedway…

I ride it for the carbon monoxide high.

 

[Dr.GrantSeeker]

In my opinion adding attractions to the Magic Kingdom is always the right decision.

People may argue that it will only make the park more crowded.

I say the new attraction will be there long after the hype is over and can absorb guests in the most visited park in the world.

Do we know what the capacity of this attraction is? I would bet someone does assuming it is identical to the capacity of its twin sister over in SHDL.

 

[TheEPCOTHistorian]

Do we know what the capacity of this attraction is? I would bet someone does assuming it is identical to the capacity of its twin sister over in SHDL.

I would say it's actually a tad bit lower due to dispatch delays and the normal seats in the rear.