TRON Construction Update Archives

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney Springs 7/23/2022 (Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction Loungefly Backpack, Disney x BaubleBar Jasmine Inspired Minnie Ear Headband, & More)

July 28, 2022

Royal Greetings! We’re adventuring through the lands of Magic Kingdom today, and happy to have you join us. The Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction “it’s a small world” Loungefly backpack has finally arrived. We originally found the matching Minnie ears, pin, and plush over a month ago. Jack is back! This must mean that Mickey’s … Read more

Track Rails Installed in Walt Disney World Railroad Tunnel Beneath TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom

July 23, 2022

The first train track rails have been installed in the Walt Disney World Railroad tunnel beneath TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom. The railroad has been closed since late 2018 to make way for the construction of the new coaster in Tomorrowland. The coaster’s track and exterior canopy have been completed. The coaster is … Read more

Metal Frame Added to Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. Corner, Lower Walkway Foundation Visible at TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom

July 20, 2022

Construction crews have been working hard on TRON Lightcycle / Run and Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. in Magic Kingdom. Let’s see how things have changed since our last update. Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. A new metal framework has been installed at one corner of Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. The shop will be … Read more

Dedication Plaque Added to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, We Tried Everything on the Menu From Stark Factory, TRON Lightcycle Run Construction Update, and More: Daily Recap (7/17/22)

July 17, 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 Sunday, July 17, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Pieces Added to Entrance Canopy of TRON Lightycle Run, Progress Continues for Walt Disney World Railroad Tunnel at Magic Kingdom

July 17, 2022

Construction continues on TRON Lightcycle / Run, a new roller-coaster coming soon to Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom. We saw several crew members onsite today. Several concrete walls are on the ground, leading out from the main walkway. A second walkway will be constructed beneath the first. Crew members were working on another wall that stretches … Read more

More Elements Added to Entrance of TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom

July 7, 2022

TRON Lightcycle / Run may have been added to the new PeopleMover narration at Magic Kingdom, but the coaster remains under construction. The exterior portion of the coaster is covered by a white canopy. One walkway will lead under the coaster to its entrance. Another walkway will lead to Storybook Circus. Concrete walls line the … Read more

More Themed Elements Added to TRON Lightcycle Run Entrance in Magic Kingdom

June 30, 2022

There are three interconnected construction projects ongoing in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom right now: TRON Lightcycle / Run, Walt Disney World Railroad, and Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. The exterior portion of the new TRON-inspired roller coaster is clearly visible from the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover. Crews have installed white paneling along most of the … Read more

Woman Arrested for Slapping Her Husband Over 'Stress of Disney World Vacation,' Insiders Continue to Tell Press How Little Faith They Have in CEO Bob Chapek, and More: Daily Recap (6/26/22)

June 26, 2022

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT & Magic Kingdom 6/25/2022 (Moana Journey of Water Construction, Electrical Parade Purses, & More)

June 26, 2022June 26, 2022

Hiya, Pals! We’re kicking off the weekend with a day spent around the Seven Seas Lagoon. Follow along for construction updates, new and restocked merchandise, and a bit of Disney Magic. Let’s get started. We’re taking a round trip ride on Monorail Blue to check in on the construction in World Celebration. The numerous mounds … Read more

Crews Continue Working on TRON Lightcycle Run Walkways, Tomorrowland Light & Power Co., and Walt Disney World Railroad at Magic Kingdom

June 18, 2022

Crews are working hard on several areas of TRON Lightcycle / Run in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom, in addition to the canopy lighting testing which has been occurring recently. There will be two walkways under the exterior portion of the coaster: one leading to the ride’s entrance, the other leading to Storybook Circus. The main … Read more

Construction Continues on TRON Lightcycle Run Walkways and Walt Disney World Railroad Tunnel at Magic Kingdom

May 24, 2022

The Walt Disney World Railroad at Magic Kingdom has been closed for over three years while construction continues on TRON Lightcycle / Run, a new coaster in Tomorrowland. The railroad will go under the coaster thanks to a new tunnel. Crews finished installing the white canopy covering the exterior of TRON Lightcycle / Run last … Read more

Construction Continues on Locker Building Next to TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom

May 21, 2022

We’re seeing more progress on the building next to TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom that we believe to be for lockers. The building is mostly covered in the same grey and blue paneling as the coaster’s show building. The walkway leads to the lockers building, and over the Walt Disney World Railroad tunnel. … Read more

Walkway Paving Continues, Walt Disney World Railroad Tunnel Grows at TRON Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom

May 20, 2022

Though there is still no opening date for TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom, work continues at a steady pace on the exterior of the attraction while ride vehicles are tested. The short sections of concrete wall leading out from beneath the elevated walkway have mostly been connected to create one long wall. This … Read more

DeSantis Wants State to Control Reedy Creek, New Jersey Brothers Kicked Out of EPCOT and Flee Across Crescent Lake Resorts, Cosmic Rewind Causing Motion Sickness, & More: Daily Recap (5/16/22)

May 16, 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, May 16, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

More Railroad Tunnel Roof Installed, Construction Continues on Walkways of TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom

May 16, 2022

While testing continues on the TRON Lightcycle / Run track, the Walt Disney World Railroad tunnel continues to be constructed beneath the attraction. More curved roofing has been installed over the tunnel on the Space Mountain side. The tunnel goes beneath the walkway leading to the entrance of TRON Lightcycle / Run. The Walt Disney … Read more

Second Tower Removed From Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. Amidst TRON Lightcycle Run Construction at Magic Kingdom

May 2, 2022

While construction continues on TRON Lightcycle / Run, construction has also begun on the side of Tomorrowland Light & Power Co., which guests will walk past to reach the attraction. Let’s take a look at progress on both the coaster and the store at Magic Kingdom. The canopy was completely installed a week ago. White … Read more