TRON Lightcycle Run Archives

2023 Walt Disney World Marathon to Feature Retro Theme, Main Street Electrical Parade Wishables Coming, Disney’s False Claims Surrounding Tenaya Stone Spa Inspiration Revealed, and More: Daily Recap (4/8/22)

April 7, 2022

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‘Lightyear’-Themed Update Rumored for Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, Disney Wish Passes Sailing Test, ‘Toy Story’ Actress Estelle Harris Passes Away, and More: Daily Recap (4/3/22)

May 25, 2023April 3, 2022

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Canopy Now Almost Completely Covers TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom

April 2, 2022April 1, 2022

Construction continues on the long-awaited TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom, which sits next to Space Mountain and behind Tomorrowland Speedway. Crew members have been installing white strips of canopy over the exterior portion of the coaster for the past several weeks. On the ground, concrete walls jut out from the raised walkway. Wood … Read more

Walt Disney World Railroad Tunnel Expands Beneath TRON Lightcycle Run, ’Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue’ Returning to Pioneer Hall, & More: Magic Kingdom Photo Report 3/29/2022

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022

Royal Greetings and welcome to Magic Kingdom! Today’s selection of balloons on Main Street, U.S.A. 50th Anniversary Coach x Disney collection is still available at Uptown Jewelers. You can also find more of this pricey collection at the Coach store in Disney Springs. We headed over to Tomorrowland, and hopped on the PeopleMover for our … Read more

Florida Gov. Fires Back at Disney Over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill, ‘Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue’ Returning June 23, Walt Disney World Railroad Tunnel Takes Shape, and More: Daily Recap (3/29/22)

March 29, 2022

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Walt Disney World Railroad Tunnel Expands Beneath TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom

April 3, 2022March 29, 2022

The Walter E. Disney locomotive has been testing new track of the Walt Disney World Railroad at Magic Kingdom, but the attraction is not yet able to open due to the construction of TRON Lightcycle / Run. However, the tunnel for the train beneath the new coaster is coming together. On the Tomorrowland side of … Read more

More Canopy Installed Above TRON Lightcycle Run, Walls Surround Walt Disney World Railroad Tunnel at Magic Kingdom

March 24, 2022March 23, 2022

While the lightcycle vehicles are being push-pull tested, construction around the TRON Lightcycle / Run track continues. It looks like more than half of the canopy has now been installed on the framework above the coaster. The canopy is made up of long white strips pulled taut and secured on the framework. The portion of … Read more

Final Stitch’s Great Escape Signage Removed, Trying Beignet-Based Dishes at Scat Cat’s Club, Disney’s Contemporary Resort Front Desk Refurbishment Begins, and More: Daily Recap (3/19/22)

March 19, 2022

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Ride Vehicles Spotted on the Track for Push-Pull Testing at TRON Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom

March 17, 2022March 17, 2022

We learned earlier this month that TRON Lightcycle / Run vehicles would begin push-pull testing at Magic Kingdom. We saw the first train on the track this morning. One vehicle is made up of multiple lightcycles. They’re black, with white wheels that will light up. The train we saw was beneath the canopy, near the … Read more

One Full Canopy Section Nears Completion, Crew Prepares to Pour Concrete at TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom

March 17, 2022March 16, 2022

We have yet to see any trains being push-pull tested at TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom, but there’s still construction to see around the new Tomorrowland coaster. We can see some of the attraction from Storybook Circus. A large portion of the canopy framework has now been covered with canopy pieces. More paneling … Read more

TRON Lightcycle Run Vehicles Begin Push-Pull Testing at Magic Kingdom

March 10, 2022

Walt Disney Imagineers are beginning push-pull testing of the TRON Lightcycle / Run vehicles at Magic Kingdom. This testing means sections of the lightcycle trains will be slowly dragged through the entire track of the coaster. Once Imagineers know the track is ready, the trains will begin launch tests at incremental speeds, working up to … Read more

Tarp Removed From TRON Lightcycle Run Entrance at Magic Kingdom

March 8, 2022

Several areas of the TRON Lightcycle / Run exterior are being worked on at Magic Kingdom right now. We’ve been checking on the coaster almost daily to keep an eye on any changes for the past few years. Most of the hump in the canopy framework nearest Tomorrowland Speedway is now covered in white canopy … Read more

Work Continues on Walkway Leading to TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom

February 28, 2022

The exterior portion of TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom continues to be covered as strips of canopy are installed on a framework. From Storybook Circus, we saw crew members securing the latest white canopy strip. These giant pieces stretch across the framework between white poles, replacing the temporary blue netting that keeps workers … Read more

New Main Street Electrical Parade Float, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Opening Date, Flower & Garden Festival Menus, and More: Daily Recap (2/22/22)

February 22, 2022

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Work Continues on TRON Lightcycle Run Canopy in Magic Kingdom

February 23, 2022February 21, 2022

Installation of canopy pieces continues above the TRON Lightcycle / Run coaster in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. When completed, the canopy will cover the entire exterior portion of the coaster, with lights that race alongside the lightcycle ride vehicles. A few days ago, we saw a strip of canopy installed on the framework’s highest point. … Read more

Canopy Installed on Highest Point of TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom

February 18, 2022

Crews continue to install canopy pieces on the framework above TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom. This morning, we saw new pieces on the edge of the framework and at the highest point. We could see the edge piece from Storybook Circus. It’s cut to fit the unique curves of the framework. Crew members … Read more