Tron Coaster

[JusticeDisney]

For those of you who have been lucky enough to have visited SDL, how is the Tron Coaster? I literally know nothing about it and I’m curious if it is really something special, or just an average ride, or perhaps not very good at all?

Thanks for any insight!

 

[JusticeDisney]

Anyone???

 

[DisneyAndUniversalFan]

It’s fantastic.

 

[JusticeDisney]

It’s fantastic.

How would you say it compares to Hagrid?

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

The MK version will be a replica of the SDL version..

 

[graphite1326]

The MK version will be a replica of the SDL version..

Doesn't look very thrilling to me. I will have to wait and see.

 

[Goofyque']

I think that looks amazing! Will maybe have a chance to ride it in SDL this year.

 

[EOD K9]

Looks more like turning G forces than actual drops.

 

[BoarderPhreak]

A smooth coaster that's in the dark. Looks cool - sign me up!

 

[Janir]

Isn't the Tron coaster supposed to have a VR helmet as part of it's experience?

 

[bryanfze55]

If I’m not mistaken, the actual “roller coaster” part of the ride, as in actually moving at full speed, is less than one minute...

It takes up a ton of space for a ride so short, and I can only hope Disney thinks about line of sight issues when building this... I’m not too confident.

Also, I don’t think Tron is a good representation of what Walt wanted for Disney Parks. It’s dystopian, whereas Tomorrowland is supposed to be a hopeful and optimistic vision of the future.

But I’m glad MK is getting a ride, it sorely needs it. Of course that wouldn’t be an issue if Disney hadn’t spent the last few decades replacing perfectly good rides in the Magic Kingdom instead of adding more.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Isn't the Tron coaster supposed to have a VR helmet as part of it's experience?

No.

 

[Marc Davis Fan]

This should probably be in the existing Tron thread, but I'll engage anyway:

It was okay. I didn't find it to be anything special. It was short, and the effects weren't really different from ones we've seen elsewhere (lights, screens, sound/music). Other people seemed to really like it, though. I'm glad MK is finally getting a new e-ticket after 20+ years, but WDW's flagship park deserves to receive something else more impressive and groundbreaking ASAP.

 

[DisneyAndUniversalFan]

How would you say it compares to Hagrid?

Hagrid’s is better, but Tron is still a good coaster. Hagrid’s is a better overall experience and ride.

 

[JusticeDisney]

This should probably be in the existing Tron thread, but I'll engage anyway:

It was okay. I didn't find it to be anything special. It was short, and the effects weren't really different from ones we've seen elsewhere (lights, screens, sound/music). Other people seemed to really like it, though. I'm glad MK is finally getting a new e-ticket after 20+ years, but WDW's flagship park deserves to receive something else more impressive and groundbreaking ASAP.

Appreciate the insight. Would have been even nicer without the unnecessary preamble.

 

[JusticeDisney]

Hagrid’s is better, but Tron is still a good coaster. Hagrid’s is a better overall experience and ride.

Am I correct in understanding that Tron is faster than Hagrid’s? Not that that is everything in a coaster, just something that I thought I read.

 

[DisneyAndUniversalFan]

Am I correct in understanding that Tron is faster than Hagrid’s? Not that that is everything in a coaster, just something that I thought I read.

Yes, Tron is faster. It goes up to 59-60 mph. While Hagrid’s is about 49-50 mph. Tron actually has the highest speed of any Disney coaster.

 

[celluloid]

Yes, Tron is faster. It goes up to 59-60 mph. While Hagrid’s is about 49-50 mph. Tron actually has the highest speed of any Disney coaster.

I think technically it would be a tie with Rock N Rollercoaster.
Either way, both do not sustain that speed very long, but a fun semantic.

Hagrid's obviously has the length and dynamic track win with its multiple launches, direction, manuever's and length.

The Jurassic Coaster will be an interesting comparison to Tron as their timing will be similar as well.

 

[Nunu]

Today:

 

[MisterT800]

Surprised they couldn't imagine something with light cycles using similar technology as the Flight of Passage. Imagine being placed in the arena for an interactive game. Every game is different because you are controlling the light cycle. This ride just seems like a pale comparison to Rock n Rollercoaster and Space Mountain. It doesn't move the needle for me as a must experience attraction.