PHOTOS: Canopy Prep Continues on TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom

Shannen Ace

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PHOTOS: Canopy Prep Continues on TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom

Exterior construction of TRON Lightcycle / Run is currently focused on preparing for the canopy to be installed. Metal rods are being placed on top of the white framework.

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The show building was closed during today’s construction.

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A couple of crew members were working atop the bare structure next to the coaster.

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Most other crew members were working on the canopy framework.

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The protective tarp has been removed from some of the coaster tracks.

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This other small structure has mostly been encased in concrete, though some rebar sticks out of the top.

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Construction has also been ongoing on the ground, where a tunnel is being constructed for the Walt Disney World Railroad.

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Smaller steel elements are installed amongst the framework pieces.

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Steel supports for the canopy do not yet cover the entire framework.

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On the PeopleMover, we got a better look at some crew members standing on the blue safety netting as they worked.

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Concrete construction materials are staged on site.

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The curved concrete walls are likely where the Walt Disney World Railroad trains will travel.

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