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VIDEO: Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Behind The Scenes Look at Final TRON Lightcycle / Run Track Installation at the Magic Kingdom

November 29, 2019November 25, 2019

Earlier this month, Walt Disney Imagineers and Magic Kingdom cast members celebrated a milestone in the construction of the TRON Lightcycle / Run attraction when the final piece of the attraction’s ride track was lowered into place. TRON Lightcycle / Run is a coaster-style attraction that will allow riders to board a train of two-wheeled Lightcycles … Read more

PHOTOS: Rebar Added to Launch on TRON Lightcycle Run in the Magic Kingdom

November 29, 2019November 22, 2019

It’s been a while since we last checked in on the construction of the Magic Kingdom’s newest coaster. With all the excitement of the final piece of the track dying down, we thought we’d pop on over to see what else we could spot. First thing’s first, we spotted some workers up in a crane … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 11/13/19 (Jim Shore Christmas Figures, Tostones at Tortuga Tavern, Purple Wall Damage, and More)

November 13, 2019November 13, 2019

Welcome to the Magic Kingdom. Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy. Let’s take a trip right down the middle of Main Street USA, and see what this magical world has for us today. Over at the Emporium, we spotted this beautiful nod to the Purple Wall. This Minnie Mouse … Read more

PHOTOS: Final Piece of Exterior Roller Coaster Track Installed on TRON Lightcycle Run at the Magic Kingdom

November 4, 2019

As programming progresses on TRON Lightcycle Run at the Magic Kingdom, another link in the code is completed. The final piece of roller coaster track has been installed within the attraction’s outdoor canopy area, signaling a major milestone in construction. We saw the initial exterior track pieces go up in phases last week. Now, the … Read more

PHOTOS: TRON Lightcycle Run Exterior Roller Coaster Track Installation Nears Completion at the Magic Kingdom

November 2, 2019

TRON Lightcycle Run has made an abundant of progress this week. With most of the focus lately being on the outdoor track, let’s dive in to see what progress was made since our last update. From this angle, it looks like the outdoor curve that occurs after the launch had finally been built to meet … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 10/25/19 (Work on Main Street, A Proposal, New iPhone 11 Cases, and More)

October 25, 2019

Rise and shine, because it’s time to go to the Magic Kingdom! Clang! Clang! Clang! Went the trolley… or monorail, in this case. The resort monorail to be exact. And look what we spotted while riding: For those who don’t know, this is the in-progress walkway that will soon connect the Grand Floridian to the … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Construction Shows Expanded Track on TRON Lightcycle Run at the Magic Kingdom

October 20, 2019

While visiting the Magic Kingdom today, we thought we would pop over and see if there was any progress on our favorite construction site. Even with the less than stellar weather, we were lucky to still spot some updates in between raindrops. Over at Storybook Circus, you can get a pretty close view of the … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction on TRON Lightcycle Run Expands to Attraction Exterior at the Magic Kingdom

October 17, 2019

Welcome back to the Magic Kingdom, and future home of TRON Lightcycle Run. As soon as we arrived at the park this morning, we were greeted by a brand new sign on the construction walls at the entrance. This is probably a sign that we should stop in a check in on the latest progress. … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Update on TRON Lightcycle Run Construction at the Magic Kingdom

September 28, 2019

Tron Construction Magic Kingdom progress

Tron Construction at the Magic Kingdom is progressing nicely as the last internal beams are placed. Now, focus has moved to the entrance queue. There is a new focus on completing the infrastructure of the sweeping queue. From the base, to the supports, to the electrical work: The enormous queue and its related areas are … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/28/19 (Summer Comes to a Close, New Loungefly Mini Bags, Walt Disney World Railroad, PeopleMover Updates, ETC.)

September 28, 2019

Summer may be gone, but temperatures remain warm and things are beginning to cool ever so slightly here at the Magic Kingdom. It was still plenty warm enough for Guests to enjoy a nice wet and refreshing ride on Frontierland’s Splash Mountain. Over in Liberty Square, construction continues on the new Liberty Square Market seating … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/21/19 (Main Entrance, Peoplemover Construction, TRON Lightcycle Run, ETC.)

September 21, 2019

As the 50th anniversary in 2021 approaches, Walt Disney World continues its work of improving every corner of the Magic Kingdom. You can visit our last update for comparison. For now, here is the latest Magic Kingdom construction update. In Tomorrowland, work continues in returning The People Mover back to its original 1970’s look and … Read more

PHOTOS: A Closer Look at Ride Vehicle and Cast Member Costumes for TRON Lightcycle Run at the Magic Kingdom

August 23, 2019

Welcome to WDWNT’s coverage of D23 Expo 2019! We are on the show floor and here to show you all of the details, concept art, and more that’s on display. Today, we’re taking a closer look at the ride vehicles for TRON Lightcycle/Run, as well as Cast Member costumes and concept art for the attraction. … Read more

BREAKING: New Concept Art, Official Name Revealed for TRON Lightcycle Run Roller Coaster at the Magic Kingdom

August 23, 2019August 22, 2019

At tonight’s D23 Expo 2019 media preview, guests were treated to a floor full of concept art, Cast Member costumes, and attraction insights. As far as the TRON Roller Coaster that’s been under construction at the Magic Kingdom, we now know its official name: TRON Lightcycle Run, which is slightly different from its Shanghai counterpart. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 8/9/19 (Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary Fun, Construction Updates, and More!)

August 10, 2019August 10, 2019

It’s a beautiful (albeit muggy) morning at the Magic Kingdom today. There were a few fun things planned for today, as it’s the 50th anniversary of the original Haunted Mansion attraction in Disneyland. Let’s take a look! Our version of the Haunted Mansion actually turns 48 in October, but that won’t stop us from celebrating … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/6/ 19 (Designer Dolls, Construction and Tomorrowland Updates)

July 6, 2019

It’s a beautiful day at the Magic Kingdom! Come with me and we’ll se what’s new. Main Street, U.S.A. A great way to start your day in the park is to take a ride on one of the Main Street Vehicles. I opted for the fire engine today, it’s one of my favorites. You get … Read more

PHOTOS: TRON Roller Coaster Construction Continues with Additional Track Installed

June 16, 2019

It might be a a while before we’ll get to take a ride on the TRON roller coaster at the Magic Kingdom, but we’re still in awe of watching it rise up. Even from the Contemporary Resort, we could spot new track that had been installed since our last update. That’s certainly an impressive sight … Read more