Tron Coaster

[incognito]

Looks like Magic Kingdom is beginning to cycle out / run the Tron coaster with no push / pull machine attached to the vehicle. Wondering if all the coaster tests are done and all is left with the ride is cosmetics?

 

[Tuvalu]

Looks like Magic Kingdom is beginning to cycle out / run the Tron coaster with no push / pull machine attached to the vehicle. Wondering if all the coaster tests are done and all is left with the ride is cosmetics?

The exterior ride area is currently a construction zone, especially with the incorporation of the train tunnel. Testing of the light canopy was happening last night but there is much left to do beyond cosmetics.

 

[maemae74]

I haven't really paid much attention but is this a inside /outside ride or just inside?

 

[Tuvalu]

I haven't really paid much attention but is this a inside /outside ride or just inside?

It is both

 

[gitchard]

Walt Disney Imagineering shares video of full-speed TRON Lightcycle Run launch testing at Magic Kingdom​

This was posted on May 12.

Looks like the video is not there anymore. There was no theming in the launch area when the video was made.

 

[lewisc]

A couple of CMs, not bus drivers, believe Tron will be turned over to operations, I don't remember the exact phrase, sometimes in early October. CM previews should start early November.

 

[Br0ckford]

Is there any hope it's open end of November? I'd love to get to ride. We won't be back till 2024 after this November trip.

 

[JoeCamel]

Is there any hope it's open end of November? I'd love to get to ride. We won't be back till 2024 after this November trip.

Maybe

 

[Br0ckford]

Maybe

 

[JoeCamel]

Yes I am

 

[Raxel7851]

We’re here this week and there’s A LOT of outside work that needs to be completed. Also the tracks aren’t laid in the tunnel yet for the RR. The outside is still a mega construction zone.

 

[larryz]

And now we know -- Spring 2023.

 

[NickMaio]

We’re here this week and there’s A LOT of outside work that needs to be completed. Also the tracks aren’t laid in the tunnel yet for the RR. The outside is still a mega construction zone.

WDW takes Eons to finish a ride or project.
I honestly don't understand why.........

I feel it's all about the dollars......cheap slow labour.

Soooooooooo slowwwwwwwwww

 

[NickMaio]

And now we know -- Spring 2023.

Really happy they provided a specific date for those who want to plan.

 

[SteveAZee]

Really happy they provided a specific date for those who want to plan.

Having been burned by planning around opening dates... proceed with caution.

 

[Jrb1979]

Don't be surprised if they announce an opening date when they see a low spot in resort stays.

 

[JoeCamel]

Don't be surprised if they announce an opening date when they see a low spot in resort stays.

I wonder if they were seeing weak booking in Spring? That is part of the delay and the fact it can be a 100th addition is just synergy?

 

[J4546]

any updated pics of concrete work?

 

[larryz]

any updated pics of concrete work?

There's a thread in Theme Park News that's for current discussions about construction progress. That's where photos are usually posted.

 

[NickMaio]

Don't be surprised if they announce an opening date when they see a low spot in resort stays.

No......
WDW would never do something like that.
Only faceless money grubby corporations do stuff like that.