News Tron coaster coming to the Magic Kingdom

[Movielover]

I'm thinking "change the tires" was humor/metaphor or idiomatic expression.

It's genuinely hard to tell with that poster.

Actually depending on the coaster manufacturer and type of materials used the wheels of coaster cars have to be monitored and changed constantly. You should see the storage space that B&M coaster have to store new wheels.

This article explains it pretty well!

https://www.coaster101.com/2011/10/24/coasters-101-wheel-design/

 

[GlacierGlacier]

Actually depending on the coaster manufacturer and type of materials used the wheels of coaster cars have to be monitored and changed constantly. You should see the storage space that B&M coaster have to store new wheels.

This article explains it pretty well!

https://www.coaster101.com/2011/10/24/coasters-101-wheel-design/

Very informative. I do not know much about coasters mechanically, so more information is always appreciated.

 

[yensid67]

I'm not into TRON, never seen it! But from the looks of the track I AM NOT IMPRESSED! Doesn't look as exciting as Everest, SM or BTMR> The track looks like it lacks a decent first drop! Maybe because I never seen TRON and maybe this is going to be a coaster that is more curvy than hilly!?

 

[Capsin4]

I'm not into TRON, never seen it! But from the looks of the track I AM NOT IMPRESSED! Doesn't look as exciting as Everest, SM or BTMR> The track looks like it lacks a decent first drop! Maybe because I never seen TRON and maybe this is going to be a coaster that is more curvy than hilly!?

I think the aesthetics of the ride contribute a lot to it as do the vehicles. The track isn’t hilly because it’s a launch coaster. It doesn’t need potential energy to generate Gs.

It’s a different level than BTMR.

 

[Monorail_Red_77]

I think the aesthetics of the ride contribute a lot to it as do the vehicles. The track isn’t hilly because it’s a launch coaster. It doesn’t need potential energy to generate Gs.

It’s a different level than BTMR.

Yes correct. You cannot compare this to Big Thunder, Everest, Space Mtn, any of those. You have to compare it to launch coaster like Rock n Roll or Guardians once it is built. These three will all be launch coasters, though a big difference will be guardians where it will launch you backwards, or so I hear. Basically you have to imagine a traditional steel coaster, minus any launch hills.

 

[Kman101]

Yeah, it's not just TRON being built which is the hope of getting Space Mt. fixed, but TRON and GotG and SDD all together easing the pain of SpMt being down two years for a complete refurb.

I hope.

*I Hope* (And I don't think they think the way we do)

Everyone thought Everest would go down after Pandora opened for some reason and that didn't happen ...

 

[Kman101]

I do think Space Mountain is much rougher than it was earlier in its life and it was supposed to get a full track replacement, but they got cheap.

It also feels very rough and dated compared to the other Space Mountains that use the DL layout.

It's absolutely rougher. But so is Matterhorn. They're the same. It makes sense. I'm kind of surprised by those who don't think it is. 10 years ago it was rough. It still is. Doesn't mean it's not fun but I feel like I'm about to fly out of the car or get decapitated.

 

[KrazyKat]

Thanks to bioreconstruct! Exterior building going up around the track.

 

[GlacierGlacier]

Thanks to bioreconstruct! Exterior building going up around the track.
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Time for WDW's Big Blue Box #2

 

[doctornick]

I still think they missed a big opportunity by not making this double tracked and have two racing light cycle vehicles (difference colors like one yellow and one blue). Would have been a cool effect while riding and while seeing them outside, while also doubling capacity.

 

[DCLcruiser]

I still think they missed a big opportunity by not making this double tracked and have two racing light cycle vehicles (difference colors like one yellow and one blue). Would have been a cool effect while riding and while seeing them outside, while also doubling capacity.

Just like the movie...

 

[ChrisFL]

It's absolutely rougher. But so is Matterhorn. They're the same. It makes sense. I'm kind of surprised by those who don't think it is. 10 years ago it was rough. It still is. Doesn't mean it's not fun but I feel like I'm about to fly out of the car or get decapitated.

I think the difference with Matterhorn is that you can see the turns coming (though I haven't ridden it at night) and can prep yourself for the roughness a bit better. I also expect a mountain themed coaster to be rough.....I don't expect a space journey to be rough if that makes sense.

 

[rle4lunch]

Just like the movie...

The could've raced off the line against one another, each breaking to the left or right into 90 degree helix after a bit, then coming back around for a head to head pass (on different tracks of course) before going into a corkscrew. THAT, would be awesome.

 

[tparris]

Here is an article from Blog Mickey. They also point out some new track that’s been installed going into load/unload.

Construction Begins on Tron Roller Coaster Show Building

Walt Disney World news, photos, and reviews! We provide you with daily news from the Walt Disney World theme parks and beyond

blogmickey.com

 

[Movielover]

.I don't expect a space journey to be rough if that makes sense.

It does, unless you are using the Mexicano Aeronáutica y Spacio Administración...

 

[EricsBiscuit]

From yesterday.

 

[Rteetz]

 

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[azox]

Based on Bioreconstructs photos it looks like many of the footings for the canopy are quickly going in place. Likewise most of the outer portion of the track also has most of the concrete in place. It will be very interesting to watch them build the canopy.

 

[azox]

After looking at this drawing I am still wondering how are they going to route the train through the Tron attraction. Does anyone have an idea of where they are going to run the tracks through the many concrete footings they put down?

Based on Bioreconstructs photos it looks like many of the footings for the canopy are quickly going in place. Likewise most of the outer portion of the track also has most of the concrete in place. It will be very interesting to watch them build the canopy.


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