Tron Archives

BREAKING: Walt Disney World Railroad, Tomorrowland Speedway Temporarily Closing to Accommodate TRON Lightcycle Coaster Construction at the Magic Kingdom

August 10, 2018

Last summer, Disney unveiled plans (well, we here at WDWNT kind of did) for the Tron roller coaster attraction being added in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom Park. Today, Disney is sharing a first look at a new Tron-themed billboard at Magic Kingdom Park that’s now visible from Storybook Circus: The new attraction will occupy an entirely … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Aerial View of TRON Lightcycle Power Run Roller Coaster Construction at the Magic Kingdom

March 13, 2018March 13, 2018

Last week, we gave you a look at the view from inside of the Magic Kingdom at the ongoing construction of the TRON Lightcycle Power Run attraction in Tomorrowland. Some of you stated that it was hard to see the work from this vantage and some even asked why we bothered to post such a … Read more

RUMOR: Tron Lightcycle Power Run Coaster Coming to Disneyland Paris

November 12, 2017

According to Looopings, Disney has requested an offer on the construction of the Tron Lightcycle Power Run coaster for Disneyland Paris from the Dutch attraction builder Vekoma. Vekoma has built the ride for Shanghai Disneyland and will do so for the upcoming Magic Kingdom version as well. It is unclear where the attraction would be built if … Read more

RUMOR: TRON Lightcycle Power Run Roller Coaster Close to Green Light for Walt Disney World, Disneyland

April 5, 2017

A few months ago, we told you that it was rumored that the popular TRON Lightcycle Power Run attraction from Shanghai Disneyland would be making its way to Walt Disney World sometime in the next 5 years. Well, it seems the project is close to approval, but it may also be heading to California… According … Read more

A "Tron" Reboot With Jared Leto Starring Is In The Works by Disney

December 8, 2017March 4, 2017

“Tron 3” may be officially dead, but now news is coming out that a complete “Tron” reboot is in the works that would star Jared Leto (“Suicide Squad”). According to The Hollywood Reporter: After cancelling a third installment in the sci-fi franchise in 2015, Disney is exploring the idea of a movie that would act … Read more

Grand Theft Auto Online Gets TRON Mode

November 9, 2016

Rockstar Games has announced and released a new Tron inspired mode for GTA Online called Deadline. Hop on a Nagasaki Shotaro, a fictional motorcycle that bears striking resemblance to a Tron light cycle, and tear up the streets of Los Santos. Deadline is a new Adversary Mode that plays a lot like snake. Strategically make your … Read more

VIDEO: Did BMW Build The Real-Life "TRON" Light Cycle We've Been Hoping For?

October 24, 2016

BMW recently revealed what they see as the future of motorcycles and when I first saw it I thought immediately that this looks a lot like the Tron lightcycle that was seen in “Tron Legacy”. It’s sleek, futuristic and has those big old tires that just scream lightcycle. The BMW Motorrad Vision NEXT 100 is … Read more

Rumored New Disney World Attractions That Could Be Announced Soon - Tom's Top 7

October 20, 2016October 20, 2016

Welcome to another edition of Tom’s Top 7, a continuing countdown of my favorite (and occasionally, least favorite) things at the Disney Parks around the globe. Why seven? STOP ASKING! Anyway, the first two times we counted down, we visited the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. I decided this week it might be time to … Read more

My User Had Me Upload These TRON Photos

June 13, 2012

The other day, Austin and I were recording the latest episode of YesterEARS on location at Disney Quest. Half way through the show, I took a break to play some old arcade games when I stumbled upon some interesting photos that fell behind one of the cabinets. Take a look… It appears that Kevin and … Read more

Tim Alcoser 6/5/12 DLR Photo Report

June 11, 2018June 6, 2012

DLNT Reporter Tim Alcoser visited the Disneyland Resort on June 5th and has some great photos to share with us as we countdown to the re-opening of California Adventure in just a few days: There is a TRON themed trailer sitting in the Downtown Disney Parking lot, featuring a preview of TRON: Uprising Brave banners up … Read more

Adam Roth’s 12/1/11 Hollywood Studios Photo Report

December 5, 2011

WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Thursday and has some newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip: First stop: The Backlot Tour… Posters for War Horse, John Carter, and The Muppets up Muppets ad inside the Backlot Tour tram Block Party Bash cones still sitting around You’ve probably already read … Read more

Get on the Grid with the Tronorail & Other New Toys at the D23 Expo

July 27, 2011

From Steven Miller on the Disney Parks Blog: A few weeks ago my fellow author Michelle Harker gave you a first look at some new items coming to the D23 Expo Dream Store on Aug. 19-21. I begged her to let me write about some of the new toys and games that will make their debut at the Expo. … Read more

Zach Larson's 7/4/11 WDW Photo Report

July 5, 2011

WDWNT Reporter Zach Larson visited three of the Walt Disney World theme parks for the 4th of July holiday, here are some newsworthy photos from his day:

World Showcase has some new mouse ear hats for each country

Happy Father's Day!

February 5, 2024June 19, 2011

Spotlight On: Vinylmation Custom Artist Heather

July 29, 2020June 4, 2011

Hope you are enjoying Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! At the last Walt Disney World trading event we meet Heather Kattelman from Fleming Island, Florida. She was displaying a couple very impressive custom 9″ Vinylmation she had created. One was Star Wars themed, the other a TRONorail. We caught up with her recently … Read more

Adam Roth's 5/4/11 WDW Photo Report

February 5, 2024May 6, 2011

WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Pop Century Resort on Wednesday, and luckily for us, he took a TON of newsworthy photos:

Sounds Dangerous has made the board, but Star Tours is still closed too