TRON Construction Update News

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/20/23 (Lightning Lane Signage Finally Added to Ariel’s Grotto, TRON Lightcycle Run Construction Update, Splash Mountain’s Final Days, & More)

January 25, 2023

Good morning and Happy Friday! Join us around Magic Kingdom as we check in on TRON Lightcycle Run, visit Splash Mountain during its final days, and more. We hopped aboard the Resort Monorail this morning to take a closer look at the ongoing construction of Disney’s Vacation Club Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Slowly … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/9/23 (New Fruit and Veggie Munchling Plushes Arrive, Disney 100 Platinum Ear Hat and Ear Headband, TRON Lightcycle Run Adds More Signage, & More)

January 14, 2023

It’s Magic Kingdom Monday! Follow along on our stroll through Magic Kingdom. We smell new Munchlings, see overpriced Disney 100 Platinum ear hats and ear headbands, and spot the new signage at TRON Lightcycle Run. Let’s jump into it! Magic Kingdom Not a cloud in the sky on this beautiful January morning. We’re taking in … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/4/23 (TRON Lightcycle Run Construction Update, runDisney Marathon Weekend Merchandise, Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue Washboard Magnet, & More)

January 7, 2023

Royal Greetings, and welcome to Magic Kingdom! Join us around Magic Kingdom finding runDisney Marathon Weekend merchandise, checking in on TRON Lightcycle Run, and more. Let’s get going! It looks like it’s going to be a busy day at Magic Kingdom. At first it seemed like the 50th Anniversary Grand Finale Loungefly was flying off … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & EPCOT 12/23/22 (Walt Disney World Railroad Reopens After 4 Years, The American Adventure Reopens with Minimal Changes, & More)

December 25, 2022

Happy Holidays! We’re celebrating with a few Christmas miracles all in one day. Join us on the Walt Disney World Railroad for the first time in four years and at the newly reopened The American Adventure at EPCOT. Let’s get going. When we walked into Magic Kingdom, we were delighted to see the Walter E. … Read more

Signage Suggests Imminent Return of EPCOT Trams, TRON Lightcycle Run Testing with Dummies, 2023 Merchandise Arriving, and More: Daily Recap (12/10/22)

December 10, 2022

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Saturday, December 10, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 11/27/22 (New Ahsoka Tano Ear Headband, Kermit Loungefly Backpack, TRON Lightcycle Run Testing, & More)

November 29, 2022

Seasons greetings! The holidays are in full swing at Walt Disney World. We’re out and about at Magic Kingdom, and excited for you to follow along in today’s photo report. We’ll be finding new Loungeflys, new ear headbands, and more. Let’s get going. A quick wave to all our friends! Inside the Emporium, we found … Read more

New Themed Elements Added to TRON Lightcycle Run Entrance, Construction Continues on Tomorrowland Light & Power Co.

November 11, 2022

Before Hurricane Nicole hit Florida, we took a ride on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover in Magic Kingdom to see progress on the construction of TRON Lightcycle / Run. While the weather worsened ahead of the hurricane, very few crew members were on site. We saw a few on the elevated walkway preparing to leave. … Read more

Tropical Storm Watch In Effect for Walt Disney World, Florida Cast Member Union Plans To Protest, Cast Members Receive Access to PhotoPass Lenses, and More: Daily Recap (11/7/22)

November 8, 2022November 7, 2022

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, November 7, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Protective Wrap Installed Around TRON Lightcycle Run Pathways in the Magic Kingdom

November 3, 2022November 3, 2022

Every day seems to bring something new to the site of TRON Lightcycle / Run in the Magic Kingdom, so let’s see what’s been going on over the last two days! Coming across to the site on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, we can see the path furthest to the left is being flattened, likely … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 10/24/2022 (TRON Lightcycle Run Construction Update, New ‘Zootopia’ Tumbler, & More)

October 28, 2022

Hey, Howdy, Hey! We’re out for a morning walk at Magic Kingdom. Follow along as we find new merchandise, check in on TRON Lightcycle / Run construction, and more. Let’s get going. It feels like it’s going to be busy today. Center Street is still, partially, under construction. Walls are up and temporary ramps have … Read more

Pavement Work Continues for TRON Lightcycle Run at the Magic Kingdom

October 24, 2022

TRON Lightcycle / Run continues to “download” at the Magic Kingdom, with more attention being put on the pavement leading to the attraction entrance. A crew of construction workers could be seen lining the pathway that will connect the attraction to the rest of Tomorrowland. From the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, we could see little … Read more

Exterior Theming & Lit Ride Vehicle Testing Continue at TRON Lightcycle Run in the Magic Kingdom

October 12, 2022

We’re still a ways away from spring 2023, but that only means that things are speeding up at the site of TRON Lightcycle / Run in the Magic Kingdom! From the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, we could see construction workers on the tracks of the Walt Disney World Railroad, where preparations are still underway for … Read more

TRON Lightcycle Run Roller Coaster Trains Testing With Sound Effects at Magic Kingdom

September 9, 2022

TRON Lightcycle / Run roller coaster trains have been testing more and more frequently at Magic Kingdom. Today, we saw the trains being launched at approximately 30-second intervals. Every seventh train was accompanied by sound effects. You can hear the audio in our Twitter video below. The sound effects are subtle and just add some … Read more

Sparkling Pavement Added Near TRON Lightcycle Run at the Magic Kingdom

September 6, 2022

It seems that TRON Lightcycle / Run is finally nearing the finish line at the Magic Kingdom. Testing is already underway for coaster trains and the Upload Conduit, but a new element is being added to the future attraction. From the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, we can see that the site is full of activity. … Read more

Pathways Continue to Develop Around TRON Lightcycle Run in the Magic Kingdom

August 20, 2022

Greetings, programs! TRON Lightcycle / Run continues to “download” at the Magic Kingdom, and every passing day brings something new to the site. Let’s see what’s new! From the “highway in the sky” of the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, we spotted a team of construction workers working on a pathway waiting to be paved. It’s … Read more

Concrete Pump Arrives at TRON Lightcycle Run Construction Site in Magic Kingdom

July 29, 2022

A concrete pump has moved into the TRON Lightcycle / Run and Walt Disney World Railroad construction site. The Walt Disney World Railroad has been closed since late 2018 due to construction of the new coaster. The railroad will eventually go through a tunnel beneath the coaster. Crews have been working on a walkway that … Read more