News Tron coaster coming to the Magic Kingdom

[Horizons '83]

I agree totally about it being kind of a weird, niche choice after the commercial disappointment of Legacy. Maybe they're banking on the motorbike cars and the lights giving it a cool factor to draw folks in, since the IP probably won't. I haven't ridden the original ride but based on videos, it doesn't seem like a terribly strong concept, in this age of fully-immersive IP experiences a la Potter and Star Wars -- those are extreme examples but even take a single-ride example like Guardians of the Galaxy at DCA. I worry the Tron coaster will be closer to the "decorated thrill ride" side of the spectrum rather than "immersive experience". And maybe that's fine on its own, but with Test Track down the road and Space Mountain literally next door, I fear decorations alone will feel like a rehash.

Give me a queue DJ booth with Daft Punk animatronics and I'll retract this post.

Love it!

 

[Horizons '83]

I will second the soundtrack for tron legacy done by Daft Punk as being well done.
Anyone else put this on while running??!!
It is my “go to music” on days I need a little extra somethin’ somethin’

Yes, many of the tracks are on my workout playlist (specifically Tron Legacy (End Titles) and Derezzed)

 

[marni1971]

I will second the soundtrack for tron legacy done by Daft Punk as being well done.
Anyone else put this on while running??!!
It is my “go to music” on days I need a little extra somethin’ somethin’

I’ll vouch for both movies soundtracks.

The mixes for the Legacy WoC tag and the current DHS Movie Magic show are also notable.

 

[GlacierGlacier]

I know this probably won’t make much sense to a lot of people, but it’s an average at best story but an awesome movie experience imo. The concepts, visuals, nostalgia and music are the things that a geek like me lives for. It’s far from a perfect movie by any definition but I love it and can’t wait for the ride. It’s also my go to movie to demonstrate my home theatre.

It's just like Avatar. Absolutely amazing visuals and concepts, great world-building, but poor/average story.

 

[bclane]

It's just like Avatar. Absolutely amazing visuals and concepts, great world-building, but poor/average story.

Great analogy and my feelings exactly. I really enjoy Avatar...but it isn't because of the story which was average at best imo. Can you imagine how epic it would have been had they come up with a story to match the amazing visuals and world building of Pandora?

 

[SpoiledBlueMilk]

Well I for one will sorely miss the walking path between Barnstormer and Space Mountain. I do smoke so it's a nice out of the way place to do it, since I am a stickler for rules and very careful not to inconvenience the other guests. Even if I didn't smoke, that path is a nice quiet place to sit and watch the train go by. RIP walking path.

 

[GoofGoof]

Well I for one will sorely miss the walking path between Barnstormer and Space Mountain. I do smoke so it's a nice out of the way place to do it, since I am a stickler for rules and very careful not to inconvenience the other guests. Even if I didn't smoke, that path is a nice quiet place to sit and watch the train go by. RIP walking path.

Will the path be gone? I thought there would still be a way to keep it.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Will the path be gone? I thought there would still be a way to keep it.

No insider has given us the final status of that path or any other TL to SBC path that may come from the TRONification.

 

[Walt d]

Was there any doubt?

Turns out that disney has changed, there mind. There putting a avatar slow boat ride, there for the kids, and moms, and dads. That will be great...

 

[ToTBellHop]

No insider has given us the final status of that path or any other TL to SBC path that may come from the TRONification.

I should think a path will be there, but it will be wider.

 

[Captain Neo]

Great analogy and my feelings exactly. I really enjoy Avatar...but it isn't because of the story which was average at best imo. Can you imagine how epic it would have been had they come up with a story to match the amazing visuals and world building of Pandora?

Don't worry there are ten sequels coming up that will get that all sorted out

 

[msteel]

I should think a path will be there, but it will be wider.

I think the combination of the concept art and the plans filed with SFWMD show a path. Also it looks to me like the speedway track will get modified again.

 

[MisterPenguin]

I think the combination of the concept art and the plans filed with SFWMD show a path. Also it looks to me like the speedway track will get modified again.

Indeed, the insider scoop is that it will be rethemed to TRON racers. Unknown whether it will be gas or electric.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Indeed, the insider scoop is that it will be rethemed to TRON racers. Unknown whether it will be gas or electric.

Maybe they can be nuclear?

 

[MisterPenguin]

Maybe they can be nuclear?

Put sails on them.

 

[trainplane3]

Maybe they can be nuclear?

They better really enforce the "Do not bump" rule or else we'll be looking at a bunch of mini Chernobyls driving around.

 

[solidyne]

I should think a path will be there, but it will be wider.

... and way more crowded, and completely without the charm and solitude the current version offers.

 

[ToTBellHop]

... and way more crowded, and completely without the charm and solitude the current version offers.

But also without cigarette smoke.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

But also without cigarette smoke.

I'm surprised Disney hasn't banned smoking all together.

 

[Princess Leia]

I know this has been discussed before, but after being at MK a week and a half ago, the Tron coaster should have a positive effect on wait times for that side of the park (Fantasyland and Tomorrowland). While 7DMT typically has the longest wait times, I noticed that at night, Space Mountain could demand longer waits. I am so glad I had FPs for both in the morning, because the idea of waiting over an hour for either is ridiculous.

A note on Space Mountain- that was the only ride I went on during my trip that I said “That was really rough.” I know people on this site have been mentioning that for who knows how long, but I really didn’t think it was going to be that bad. I was wrong; it is. I had fun, don’t get me wrong, but I don’t think I would ride it again unless it went under a refurb.