TRON Lightcycle Run Archives

PHOTOS: Construction Continues on Massive Illuminated Canopy for TRON Lightcycle Run, Plus a Look at Ongoing Tomorrowland Refurbishments at the Magic Kingdom

November 9, 2020

Refurbishment of Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom continues slowly but surely. With the PeopleMover closed through at least January 9, work is moving forward on the support beneath the track, as well as some of the supports for the attraction’s roof. Three of the supports previously surrounded by scrims have now been uncovered, including this one … Read more

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November 3, 2020

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Illuminated Canopy Installation Continues for TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom

November 3, 2020

Greetings, Programs! We caught a new piece of the illuminated canopy being installed at TRON Lightcycle / Run in the Magic Kingdom. The crane was visible lowering the piece into place from the other side of the PeopleMover. The shape of the canopy is becoming clearer as more pieces are installed. As it stands, the … Read more

PHOTOS: Final Section of Siding Being Added to TRON Lightcycle Run "Grid" Show Building at Magic Kingdom

October 29, 2020

While the illuminated canopy continues taking shape at TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom, siding for the attraction’s show building is being completed. Multiple high reach vehicles are parked around the canopy pieces already installed in their temporary supports. Workers were preparing another canopy piece for installation. They were attaching the piece to one … Read more

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

October 27, 2020

Though the project is rumored to be delayed, work is still ongoing on the illuminated canopy above TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom. We checked in on the ride multiple times this weekend to check on construction. Construction seems to be complete on the back of the show buildings, which are now almost completely … Read more

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October 26, 2020

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PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 10/25/20 (A Closer Look at TRON, Long Lines Persist for Madame Leota Sipper, Halloween Merchandise, and More)

October 26, 2020

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It’s the last Sunday in October, which can only mean one thing: Halloween is upon us at the Magic Kingdom! We’ve got our usual updates from the park, including the progress of TRON Lightcycle Run and the entrance booths, but also some spooky merchandise appearing around the park. Let’s get into the spirit and head … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Disneyland Park Reopening Guidelines, TRON Lightcycle Run Possibly Delayed, Holiday Park Reservations Fully Booked, Baby White Rhino Born, Refurbs, and More

October 25, 2020

Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from October 19 to October 25, 2020. Walt Disney World Florida “strike teams” are checking theme parks … Read more

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

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October 21, 2020

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PHOTOS: Another Canopy Piece Installed, Protective Cover Added to Track on TRON Lightcycle Run at the Magic Kingdom

October 21, 2020

More of the illuminated canopy structure has been installed on the TRON Lightcycle / Run track at Magic Kingdom. Though rumors indicate the project is severely delayed, progress continues solely on the canopy. While some of the track has had a white tarp on it, protective orange tarps have been added where the canopy will … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/19/20): TRON Coaster Won't Open for 50th Anniversary, Disneyland Reopening Guidelines to be Announced Tomorrow, Galaxy's Edge Layoffs, and More

October 19, 2020

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PHOTOS: More Canopy Pieces Poised for Installation As Show Building Nears Completion at TRON Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom

October 17, 2020

Are you ready to enter The Grid? We still have a long ways to go before construction is complete on TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom, but there’s plenty to see at the site of the coaster. As we previously reported, scaffolding is gone from the back of the show buildings. Some paneling remains … Read more

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October 16, 2020

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PHOTOS: Latest Look at TRON Lightcycle Run Canopy Structure Construction and Grid Enclosure at the Magic Kingdom

October 16, 2020

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Construction over at TRON Lightcycle / Run continues to move along in the Magic Kingdom. And with changes coming nearly every day, it’s always worth getting a look at the latest progress! From the buildings visible from the Walt Disney World monorail, we can see that the scaffolding has come down completely from the furthest … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Continues on Canopy Support Structure at TRON Lightcycle Run in the Magic Kingdom

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020

There’s always something to see at the construction site of TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom. Construction continues on the roller coaster’s canopy, which is being installed one piece at a time. Some scaffolding has been removed from the right-hand building visible from the Monorail. The show buildings are almost completely covered in blue … Read more