There are a few rides that we’re pretty excited are coming to Disney World.
TRON: Lightcycle Power Run is Coming to Disney World
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure debuted in EPCOT on October 1st, and we’re looking forward to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT and TRON Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom. The TRON coaster has been pretty high-profile construction in the park — it’s hard to miss when you look at Tomorrowland! So what’s the deal with this highly-anticipated but rarely discussed coaster?
What is TRON Lightcycle Run?
Well, first what is TRON Lightcycle Run? This upcoming rollercoaster is an indoor/outdoor hybrid coaster coming to Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom. It’s based on the TRON movies and has a very futuristic vibe.
TRON Lightcycle Run Vehicle
Disney has shared that the attraction will allow riders to “experience the energy, lights, and excitement of TRON’s high-tech universe” in a “thrilling race through the digital frontier.” It’s another iteration of a ride that already exists at Shanghai Disney Resort.
Tron Costumes
The ride vehicles will be a train of two-wheeled Lightcycles that you’ll sit on like a motorcycle — similar to the way the ride vehicles on Flight of Passage work. The coaster will reach speeds of up to 59 miles per hour and the ride experience will change from day to night depending on the lighting (it will light up REALLY cool once it gets dark!).
Click here to see the attraction from above!
When will it open?
Here’s the big question: WHEN will TRON Lightcycle Run open? The attraction was originally slated to open in time for the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World on October 1st. That came and went and TRON is still very much under construction. Now though, the opening remains unknown.
Construction of TRON: Lightcycle Run
With the closure of the Disney World parks for several months and the construction halt that came as a result of the global health crisis, TRON Lightcycle Run was likely met with delays and may not open in 2021. Disney has yet to announce an updated timeline.
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What’s the latest with construction?
We may not know an opening timeline but we CAN check in on the latest with construction! We’ve been keeping a close eye on the progress of this attraction which can be seen from several areas of Magic Kingdom and neighboring hotels — most clearly perhaps from the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover.
Look closely…
Thus far, the outer shell of the ride building has been constructed, though we’re not sure about progress on the inside. The MOST visible project is the outdoor canopy. This MASSIVE lighted canopy surrounds the outdoor portion of the ride track and will create a VERY unique ride lighting effect on the coaster.
TRON Lightcycle Run construction
We’ve noticed the recent removal of construction supports from the framing of the canopy and the start of blue wrappings being added to the structure.
To see more of the latest construction, click here!
It doesn’t outwardly appear that there’s TOO too much left to do on TRON, but looks can be deceiving. Now we just await an opening announcement from Disney! We’ll be keeping a VERY close eye on construction and be looking for more news about TRON Lightcycle Run, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates!
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Hey guys, I’m a big fan of the blogs and YouTube videos, but, politely, this isn’t the first time you’ve teased us with big news about Tron, and there is no news. My daughter and I love the videos because AJ is so positive, upbeat and such an energetic person. I’ve been a huge fan of Disney for years and no one covers all things Disney as well as you guys. I’ve even pre-ordered the 2022 dfbguide. But some of these links/stories are getting dangerously close to clickbait and I would hate to see that happen.
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we really enjoyed the dinner show at the polinisian hotel, will it be available in 2022?
They tested the coaster already with a vehicle. I think the only thing left is the aesthetics: the outside areas, story telling, how we get to the attraction, and train track under the coaster. I’m predicting that it will open in January or February after all the Christmas decorations are packed up and put away. The Magic Kingdom will be in the doldrums of the off season. WDW will use it to bring the crowds back just before spring break.
I continue to take a business viewpoint on this in that leadership wants to spread out the openings of the Guardians coaster and Tron. These attractions by themselves will drive visits and they would rather see two trips rather than one. Opening these two attractions close together on the 2022 calendar is like releasing all the Marvel movies for a year during the same month.
I would guess that Tron would become a new “fancy ride” and either 7 Dwarfs or Space Mountain would be demoted. That is, if Disney is planning to keep with the theme of only 2 “fancy rides” per park.
Ia huge guest inconvenience. Disney is developing a reputation of not being on time when it comes to new attractions or refirbs. They are killing the enthusiasm for this attraction, not to mention the prolonged loss of service for the WDW Railroad. This is terrible, with no end in sight. I was as MK last week and the opening for Tron is a long time off. Outside construction is not even near completion. Bad Show Disney… Bad Show new CEO Bob C. You are developing a bad reputation with guests.
I think many people are thinking: “forget the TRON ride, when’s the train reopening?”. Not much of a roller coaster guy anymore, sadly.
TRON, is kinda like the road system.Seems it will never be completed in my lifetime.
Yeah, Dan, I’m one of those people. I’ll never ride Tron so don’t have any interest in it other than to get the damn thing built because It’s been forever since the RR closed down. I want the WDRR back! : (
Since it’s taking years for the Tron ride, I think it’s time to start running an alternative back and forth train route. I’m no engineer but is that so difficult for Disney? I don’t think they realize what a disappointment not having it for so long is.
I am happy that DFB provides updates but frankly I am so tired of the roller coaster variety of ride. I agree with “Dan says”, just don’t do that kind of ride anymore, which leaves my category of guest out of having much of anything. Just returned from our trip and I was appalled but not surprised at how furious many that we spoke to are furious with Disney. The 50th product is almost nonexistent, the prices are almost heart stopping including food and guest service is spotty at best. We won’t be going back for a long time if ever, which was a statement repeated quite often. So, so sad. I think the only ones who really have the advantage are Florida residents. Oh well I have my 50 years of real memories.
Ron, so far no word on the Spirit of Aloha experience at Polynesian Village Resort. We will report if/when Disney releases info!
Steve, thank you for the feedback.
If Disney hadn’t sent every construction crew home for 3 months last summer while the parks were closed, they could have already gotten the bulk of all the projects finished.
The saying is , it all started with a mouse.. But I think in Walt’s mind it all started with a Railroad ….and to have the WDR Down for this long is absolutely pitiful because of some ip coaster !!……Going on 3 years now!
I totally agree with the comment above about a back and forth excursion, track repairs have been made to the rest of the grand circle, So why not BoB ? Are you saving that much Money BoB on not Bringing the trains and crew back ? Really BoB ?! If Walt came back and saw what’s going on, you’d be working at Universal!
beautiful gorgeous, where did you get your information (“they tested the ride already”) because it’s 110% untrue. They are not even close to doing that yet.