PHOTOS: Illuminated Canopy Framework Nearing Completion at TRON Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom

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The canopy framework at TRON Lightcycle / Run is almost complete. Once done, this will mark a major milestone for the delayed attraction. Temporary supports around the coaster track now reach up to the sealed building. Several pieces of the canopy framework are staged around the construction site, waiting for installation. The canopy will curve … Read more

PHOTOS: Walt Disney World Railroad Track Installation Chugging Along at Fantasyland Station in Magic Kingdom

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The Walt Disney World Railroad has been closed since late 2018. The extended closure is due to TRON: Lightcycle / Run construction. The railroad tracks were rerouted. Additional new track is being installed near the Fantasyland Station. The Fantasyland Station has been silent for over two years. New rails are stacked atop railroad ties along … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/16/21 (Huge Crowds and Long Waits, Pirates of the Caribbean Sign Returns, TRON Lightcycle Run Construction, and More)

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Welcome to the Magic Kingdom — seemingly The Most Crowded Place On Earth! Despite the holidays being behind us and the decorations being removed, Walt Disney World parks only seems to be getting busier, not to mention 12 hour Virtual Queue waits for Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs today. Busy days don’t scare us away, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/10/21 (PeopleMover Testing, Space Mountain Reopens, New Marvel Loungefly Bag, and More)

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Welcome to the Magic Kingdom! It’s the coldest day of the year — so far — here in Orlando, making this Kingdom feel a bit more like Arendelle than Florida. Nevertheless, the winter chill is the perfect accent for what is likely to be the end of the holiday season at Walt Disney World. On … Read more

PHOTOS: TRON Lightcycle Run Illuminated Canopy Installation Powers On at the Magic Kingdom

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While construction inside the TRON Lightcycle / Run show building has come to a halt, the framework of the ride’s illuminated canopy is almost complete. Temporary supports have been erected around the portion of track leading into the building. The track’s entrance has been closed off and some sort of support juts out from the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & EPCOT 1/6/21 (Cinderella Carriage Staying Through Valentine’s Day, New Mad Tea Party and Park Transportation Wishables, Festival of the Arts Preparations, and More)

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Hello from a lovely park hopping day at the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT! We started at Magic Kingdom, and then checked out some of the Festival of the Arts preparations underway at EPCOT. We found lots of new things, so let’s get started! On our way in to the park, we noticed the tunnel at … Read more

Delays on TRON Lightcycle Run at the Magic Kingdom Quietly Confirmed

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It’s going to be a slow download to get to The Grid in the Magic Kingdom. In a new piece from USA Today showcasing the offerings coming to Disney Parks in 2021 and beyond, it’s been confirmed that TRON Lightcycle / Run won’t open during Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary later this year. The report, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/30/20 (New Plexiglass Divider at TTC, 2021 Merchandise Begins Taking Over Emporium Window Displays, New “The Mandalorian” MaDe Shirts, and More)

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What a year 2020 has been! Even though we still have over 24 hours until 2021, we are counting down the hours now, how about you? To pass the time, we headed to the Magic Kingdom to check out what might be new there, and we’re glad we did! Let’s get started! On our way … Read more

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

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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

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/28/20 (Monorail Divider Fire Hazard, New Disney Dogs & Cats Merchandise, Holiday Face Masks on Sale, Santa Stitch, and More)

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Hello from a slightly chilly, but overall beautiful day here at the Magic Kingdom! We were ready to check out all the new things in the park, and we found a lot of things to show you, so let’s get started! On our way into the park, we noticed new semi-circular cut-outs worked into the … Read more

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

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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

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/24/20 (2021 Ear Headband Arrives, Quick Service Breakfast Options, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Supports Complete, and More)

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Happy Christmas Eve from the Magic Kingdom! It was an absolutely beautiful day here at the park, and we were excited to spend this lovely day finding all the new things here for you. Let’s get started! We started off the day with the bang by finding brand new ears to ring in the new … Read more

PHOTOS: Illuminated TRON Lightcycle Run Canopy Continues to Take Shape at the Magic Kingdom

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The epic illuminated canopy structure at TRON: Lightcycle / Run continues to grow. As was the case a few days ago, a large crew is installing the canopy. Today we saw numerous workers and construction lifts working on the upcoming Magic Kingdom attraction. A sign outside the construction site gives guests a glimpse of what … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/17/20 (Colorful New “it’s a small world” Facade Partially Revealed, Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant Reopens, Nighttime Fireworks Minnie Mouse Series, Pizza Planet Face Mask, and More)

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Hello from an extra magical day at the Magic Kingdom! Though it started out a bit grey and overcast, it turned out to be a lovely day, if not a bit chilly. We found lots of exciting things today at the park, so let’s get started! As we saw yesterday, themed scrim has been added … Read more

PHOTOS: TRON Lightcycle Run Illuminated Canopy Work Accelerates at the Magic Kingdom

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A team of construction workers was busy installing more sections of the TRON: Lightcycle / Run illuminated canopy today. The construction site was a hive of activity this morning. Workers used construction lifts to reach high areas. Some welders were atop concrete supports. Let’s take a look at the work being done on the upcoming … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/14/20 (Partial “it’s a small world” Facade Reveal, New “Mandalorian” MaDe Phone Cases, Adorable Disney Cats & Dogs Merchandise, Groot Sale, and More)

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Hello from a beautiful day here at the Magic Kingdom! We had a very busy day here finding all the latest and greatest news and merchandise for you, so let’s get started! When we arrived we got a good look at the new full scrim covering the Main Street Train Station. From the outside of … Read more