TRON Lightcycle / Run Archives

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Animal Kingdom 1/22/21 (Bonjour Village Gifts Refurbishment Begins, New Open Edition “Up” Pins, Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail Partially Closed, and More)

January 24, 2021

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Hello from a perfect park day! We had beautiful weather today, which was especially nice since it’s been a bit chilly recently. Encouraged by the warmer temperature, we decided to check out the Magic Kingdom and then park hop to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to check out what might be new in each park. We found … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/21/21 (Plexiglass Added To Haunted Mansion Queue, Rivers of America Refilling Begins, Disney Dogs And Cats Dress Shop Dresses Arrive, and More)

January 23, 2021

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Hello from a beautiful day at the Magic Kingdom! We came to check out what new things we could find here, and we’re glad we did, because we found lots of things to show you! Let’s get started! When we entered the park, we noticed that the “Sharing The Magic” statue had not yet been … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (1/22/21): Disneyland Exec Talks Eventual AP Replacement, Details of ‘Festival of the Lion King’ Return, Rise of the Resistance Boarding Groups, Sneak Peek at ‘Eternals’ Costumes, and More

January 22, 2021

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 Friday, January 22, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: More Canopy Framework Installed at TRON Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom

January 22, 2021

Since we checked in yesterday, some more of the TRON Lightcycle / Run illuminated canopy framework has been installed. The new coaster towers over Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom. Most of the canopy framework is complete and visible throughout Tomorrowland and Storybook Circus. Workers in high reaches have been securing sections of the canopy in the … Read more

PHOTOS: Workers Preparing To Finish Illuminated Canopy Framework at TRON Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom

January 21, 2021

With the illuminated canopy framework almost complete on TRON Lightcycle / Run in the Magic Kingdom, plenty of workers were at the attraction today. There were several high reaches in raised positions throughout the construction site. Multiple workers were visible around the more completed section of framework, likely securing pieces. Though the coaster looks like … Read more

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

January 18, 2021

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

January 17, 2021

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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)

January 17, 2021

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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)

January 12, 2021January 11, 2021

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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

January 11, 2021

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)

January 7, 2021

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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

January 5, 2021

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)

December 31, 2020

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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

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

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)

December 29, 2020

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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

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