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PHOTOS: Inversion Loop Evolves as Additional Track is Installed for Jurassic Park “Velocicoaster” at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

June 15, 2020

The engineers at Jurassic Park have spared no expense on the unannounced “Velocicoaster” attraction taking shape at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. With work continuing overnight, every day brings a new piece of track installed, giving guests and coaster enthusiasts alike a better idea of just how intense the ride layout will be. Today, we’re heading … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update on TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom (2/24/20)

February 24, 2020

by Chris Green

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Construction at the site for the TRON Lightcycle Run rollercoaster inside of the Magic Kingdom continues to move forward. Today, we stopped by the site to check out the latest progress on the ride. As you approach the site on the PeopleMover, the large track of the ride rises from the ground and into the … Read more

PHOTOS: Final Piece of Exterior Roller Coaster Track Installed on TRON Lightcycle Run at the Magic Kingdom

November 4, 2019

by Jessica Figueroa

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As programming progresses on TRON Lightcycle Run at the Magic Kingdom, another link in the code is completed. The final piece of roller coaster track has been installed within the attraction’s outdoor canopy area, signaling a major milestone in construction. We saw the initial exterior track pieces go up in phases last week. Now, the … Read more

Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Closed Due to Unexpected Maintenance

June 17, 2019

by Jesse DeRosa

Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has closed unexpectedly for an unscheduled maintenance. The reason for the closure has not been announced, and at the moment there is no sign as to when the ride will be operational again. The ride’s closure has not affected any of the other attractions or offerings in DinoLand U.S.A., … Read more

PHOTOS: Leaked Concept Art and Model Reveal Budget-Cut Plans for New York-Themed Marvel Land and Spider-Man Roller Coaster at Disneyland Paris

May 7, 2019May 7, 2019

by Tom Corless

By now, you’ve heard about what fans are calling the Spider-Man version of Toy Story Midway Mania coming to Disney Parks, but some leaked concept art and model pictures of the original plans for the Disneyland Paris project point to something grander that almost happened. The art above shows a portion of Walt Disney Studios … Read more

PHOTOS: A Closer Look at TRON Lightcycle Power Run Roller Coaster Construction at The Magic Kingdom

May 7, 2019

by Henry Taylor

Just the other day, we showed you the first pictures of the coaster track supports that have been installed for the upcoming Tron roller coaster at Magic Kingdom. Yesterday, we took a trip out to the site to get a better view. A bit has changed since our last update. Standing on top of the … Read more

Crush’s Coaster Set To Reopen, Return To Extra Magic Time at Disneyland Paris

January 30, 2019

by jim

Crush's Coaster Disneyland Paris Finding Nemo

According to the Disneyland Paris Resort February 2019 Extra Magic Time guide, Crush’s Coaster is set to reopen at Walt Disney Studios Park on February 9th. With the reopening of Crush’s Coaster at Walt Disney Studios Park, the last date for the Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop during Extra Magic Time will be February 8th, making … Read more

PHOTOS: Tomorrowland Speedway Now Closed To Accommodate TRON Roller Coaster Construction at the Magic Kingdom

January 2, 2019January 2, 2019

by Tom Corless

The Tomorrowland Speedway closed today to make room for the necessary construction of the TRON roller coaster at the Magic Kingdom. The roadways will be wide open for a few months. Barricades are being erected to keep cast and guests away from the construction site. The Tomorrowland Speedway will be closed now through May 18th, … Read more