Tomorrowland Archives - Page 7 of 39

VIDEOS: Sonny Eclipse Animatronic Leaks Fluid, Discharges Smoke Before Collapsing on His Keyboard at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café

April 16, 2023April 16, 2023

by Jonathan D

The iconic Sonny Eclipse audio-animatronic began to emanate smoke and discharge fluid last night before slumping over his keyboard entirely at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café in Magic Kingdom. Sonny Eclipse Surrenders The meltdown was witnessed in Tomorrowland around 7:29 p.m. Saturday evening. In the videos, relatively large amounts of smoke can be seen traveling from … Read more

TRON Lightcycle Run Virtual Queue Stays Open for Record 93 Minutes

April 15, 2023

by Jonathan D

The 1 p.m. Virtual Queue allotment for TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom did not fill up for a new record of 93 minutes, marking the first time park-hopping guests have ever received enough time to secure a spot. The virtual queue lasted exponentially longer than its average disappearance in a matter of mere seconds. … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Full Experience Creating a Custom Action Figure With TRON Identity Program at Magic Kingdom

April 5, 2023April 5, 2023

by Shannen Michaelsen

The TRON Identity Program, allowing guests to create a custom TRON action figure, is now open in Tomorrowland Launch Depot at Magic Kingdom. Advance reservations are required for now, but the experience was delayed by one day. Tomorrowland Launch Depot is the remodeled and renamed Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. gift shop between Space Mountain … Read more

BREAKING: Tomorrowland Launch Depot Now Open to All Guests as New TRON Gift Shop at Magic Kingdom

April 4, 2023

by Justin Topa

Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. has been transformed into Tomorrowland Launch Depot and serves as the TRON Lightcycle Run gift shop. After spending much of the day serving as a reservation-only location, the new shop outside of Tron Lightcycle Run is now open to all guests visiting Magic Kingdom. Earlier today, the Tomorrowland Launch Depot … Read more

PHOTOS: New MaDe Kiosk Phone Cases, Magnets, Ornaments, and More Added for TRON Lightcycle Run

April 4, 2023

by Lisa Stump

TRON Lightcycle Run MADE kiosk on opening day.

We found new TRON Lightcycle Run-inspired merchandise options at the MaDe kiosks in Tomorrowland Launch Depot at Magic Kingdom. TRON Lightcycle Run MaDe Kiosk Options MaDe kiosks are a way for park visitors to customize and create their own Disney merchandise. With MADE, guests are able to create customized apparel and accessories using dozens of … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Full Tour of the Remodeled (and Renamed) Tomorrowland Launch Depot TRON Gift Shop

April 4, 2023April 4, 2023

by Katie Francis

Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. has been transformed into Tomorrowland Launch Depot and serves as the TRON Lightcycle Run gift shop. It will open to all guests tomorrow, but today only guests with (canceled) Identity Disc Program reservations were allowed inside. Tomorrowland Launch Depot – Exterior It’s located between TRON and Space Mountain (it has … Read more

Full List With Prices of All TRON Lightcycle Run Merchandise Available Now at Magic Kingdom

April 4, 2023April 4, 2023

by Katie Francis

TRON Lightcycle Run has opened to guests, and while Tomorrowland Launch Depot isn’t quite ready for all guests, the merchandise is available in Star Traders instead. There are three merchandise collections available, in addition to the TRON Lightcycle Run opening day collection. Purchases are limited to two per item, per guest. Thrill of the Race … Read more

TRON Merchandise to be Available at Star Traders and Stitch’s Great Escape Pop-Up Shop Via Virtual Queue, Limited Access to Tomorrowland Launch Depot on Opening Day

April 3, 2023

by Shannen Michaelsen

With the Tomorrowland Launch Depot opening delayed, Star Traders is prepared to sell TRON Lightcycle Run merchandise on the attraction’s opening day at Magic Kingdom. Tables with extra registers have been set up in Star Traders, which is across from Tomorrowland Speedway, in preparation for an influx of customers. We received conflicting information from Cast … Read more

Photo Op Available for 65th Anniversary of Grand Canyon Diorama in Disneyland

April 2, 2023

by Shannen Michaelsen

A special photo op is available today to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Grand Canyon Diorama at Disneyland Park. Grand Canyon Diorama Photo Op We spotted a Cast Member with the photo op prop at the Tomorrowland and New Orleans Square train stations. The prop depicts the Grand Canyon Diorama in pink and green … Read more

Space Mountain Single Rider Line Re-Routed Through Exit at Disneyland

April 1, 2023

by Shannen Michaelsen

After reopening with a new procedure a few weeks ago, the Space Mountain single rider line has been re-routed through the Tomorrowland ride’s exit at Disneyland Park. Space Mountain Single Rider Line Single Rider lines allow solo guests or those willing to split from their party the chance to bypass the standby queue, electing to … Read more

TRON Lightcycle Run Closing Early Tomorrow Ahead of Grand Opening

April 1, 2023

by Shannen Michaelsen

TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom will close at 3:00 p.m. tomorrow, April 2, the last day of its soft opening. TRON Lightcycle Run Soft Opening TRON Lightcycle Run closed at 8:00 p.m. during most of its soft opening period. It then closed at 6:30 p.m. It will open at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow. TRON Lightcycle … Read more

BREAKING: Tomorrowland Launch Depot Store Opening Delayed, TRON Identity Program Reservations Being Canceled

March 31, 2023March 31, 2023

by Justin Topa

The opening of Tomorrowland Launch Depot is expected to be delayed and reservations for the new TRON Identity Program experience will be canceled as the announced opening date of TRON Lightcycle / Run approaches. According to Cast Members in Guest Services, the Tomorrowland Launch Depot store opening is expected to be delayed until April 5, … Read more

TRON Lightcycle Run Not Accommodating Late Boarding Group Arrivals for Virtual Queue, Despite Erroneous Estimated Callback

March 28, 2023

by Shannen Michaelsen

TRON Lightcycle / Run entrance sign in courtyard

TRON Lightcycle / Run soft opened at Magic Kingdom ahead of its official grand opening on April 4, 2023. Only guests who have purchased individual Lightning Lane access or snagged a virtual queue boarding group can ride the new attraction. Unfortunately, the callback time for the virtual queue can change significantly and Disney isn’t accommodating … Read more

TRON Lightcycle Run Soft Opening Hours Reduced at Magic Kingdom

March 28, 2023

by Shannen Michaelsen

TRON Lightcycle / Run is located in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.

Operating hours for TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom have been reduced today during the ride’s soft opening period. TRON Lightcycle / Run has been closing at 8:00 p.m. daily during its soft opening for the past week and a half. Today, March 28, it will close at 6:30 p.m. Hours may continue to … Read more

Carousel of Progress Breaks Down Mid-Rotation Offering Guests a Rare Glimpse of Generational Progress

March 21, 2023

by Malia Minckler

The Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom broke down while rotating from one scene to the next, offering guests a unique glimpse into the 20th Century this past weekend. When Carousel of Progress broke down, guests found themselves stuck between two scenes, offering an exceptionally unique experience. Thomas Humphreys was present for the rare occurrence … Read more

TRON Lightcycle Run Walkway Next to Tomorrowland Launch Depot Opens to All Guests

March 21, 2023

by Shannen Michaelsen

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The walkway next to the newly renamed Tomorrowland Launch Depot at Magic Kingdom has opened to all guests, meaning anyone can currently access Energy Bytes, the TRON snack stand. Only guests with a virtual queue group or individual Lightning Lane for TRON Lightcycle / Run can access the ride, which soft opened this week. Except … Read more