TRON Construction Update Archives

WDWNT Daily Recap (2/13/21): TRON Lightcycle / Run Canopy Supports Removed, Disney Legend Charles Boyer Passes Away, Bonjour Village Gifts Mural Painted Over, Osceola Parkway Entrance Arch Now Completed, and More

February 13, 2021

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PHOTOS: TRON Lightcycle Run Canopy Supports Being Dismantled at the Magic Kingdom

February 13, 2021February 13, 2021

It has been nearly six months since the installation of the canopy framework on TRON Lightcycle / Run started. With even more canopy work completed in January, we can report today that the temporary supports for this framework are now being dismantled. The temporary supports help to maintain the integrity of the canopy during its … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (12/30/20): TRON Lightcycle Run Sealed Up at the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT Monorail Not Returning for Park Hoppers, Zootopia Land Reaches Milestone at Shanghai Disneyland, and More

December 30, 2020

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PHOTOS: Wall Sealed Over TRON Lightcycle Run Roller Coaster Track, Indicating Halt on Interior Construction

December 30, 2020

The year may be coming to an end, but work on TRON Lightcycle / Run’s illuminated canopy is far from done. Workers were on site to help send 2020 off strong with more progress at the Magic Kingdom. It was a gray morning at the park, but the site was bustling with activity. We spotted … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (12/28/20): Monorail Divider Fire Hazard, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure Ready to Open, Southern California Stay-at-Home Order Extended, and More

December 28, 2020

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PHOTOS: Work Continues to Shape Illuminated Canopy Structure for TRON Lightcycle Run at the Magic Kingdom

December 28, 2020

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It may be Christmastime at the Magic Kingdom, but work is still moving forward on the illuminated canopy structure for TRON Lightcycle / Run. Piece by piece, the structure has come together, allowing us to see how it will compliment the coaster track. The two pieces we spotted not too long ago were still on … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (12/24/20): GoFundMe Set Up for Disneyland Cast Member Who Died of COVID-19, Disney's Polynesian Village Resort Monorail Station Dismantled, Sneak Peek of Disney Wish Cruise Ship Coming on "Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Celebration”, and More

December 24, 2020

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the parks/ every creature was queue’d up for rides that are dark./ The merch was all hung on their store racks with care,/ waiting for shoppers to find them there./ But as it is Christmas, not every guest/ can be at the parks, though they tried their … Read more

PHOTOS: More Scaffolding and Canopy Pieces Visible at TRON Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom

December 4, 2020

Despite rumors that the project is delayed and will not open in time for Magic Kingdom’s 50th anniversary, construction continues on TRON Lightcycle / Run. Several canopy pieces were visible waiting for installation when we visited the construction site. The curved white pieces next to the track create a framework for canopy, while the other … Read more

PHOTOS: “The Grid” Show Building Almost Fully Enclosed as Construction Continues on TRON Lightcycle Run in the Magic Kingdom

December 3, 2020

Construction on TRON Lightcycle / Run continues at the Magic Kingdom despite uncertainty over whether the attraction will open in time for the Magic Kingdom’s 50th Anniversary Celebration in 2021. It’s unclear what, if any, progress is being made inside of the show building. However, work continues on the external illuminated canopy at a slow … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/26/20): 4,000 More Layoffs Announced, New 2021 Merchandise Comes to Walt Disney World, Construction Updates at Disney Springs and Magic Kingdom, and More

November 26, 2020

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WDWNT Daily Recap (11/17/20): Fireworks Testing at Magic Kingdom, Voice of Brer Rabbit Comments on Princess and the Frog Retheme Coming to Splash Mountain, Tour a "Lion King" Suite at Disney's Art of Animation, Tony Baxter and Greg Hale Inducted into IAAPA Hall of Fame, and More

November 17, 2020

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PHOTOS: TRON Lightcycle Run Illuminated Canopy Taking Shape Above the Magic Kingdom

November 17, 2020

We caught another piece of TRON Lightcycle / Run’s illuminated canopy being installed at its Magic Kingdom location today. Workers were standing by to help position the canopy as it was lowered in via crane. From another angle, we can see how the canopy curves over the track. There is still plenty of canopy to … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/13/20): Fireworks Testing at the Magic Kingdom, Park Hours Extended at Walt Disney World, Live Action Lilo and Stitch, Disney Gift Card Changes, and More

November 13, 2020

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PHOTOS: TRON Lightcycle Run Construction Uploads New Illuminated Canopy Pieces at the Magic Kingdom

November 13, 2020

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Greetings from the Grid! Work on the illuminated canopy for TRON Lightcycle / Run seems to be moving along steadily at the Magic Kingdom. There’s always something new happening over on the construction site, so let’s take a look at what’s going on! From the deck of the Astro Orbiter, we can see the framework … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/29/20): Guest Arrested with Loaded Handgun at TTC, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure Sign Installed at EPCOT, Chapek Strikes Back at Warren Letter, Episode 150 of WDW News Tonight, and More!

October 29, 2020

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PHOTOS: Progress on Illuminated Canopy Structure for TRON Lightcycle Run Continues as More Pieces Are Raised Into Place at the Magic Kingdom

October 22, 2020

Even though it may be a while until guests can enter the Grid and ride TRON Lightcycle / Run at the Magic Kingdom, work continues to move ahead on the illuminated canopy structure. As we’ve been following construction every step of the way, we stopped by to see what’s new! As we passed by the … Read more