Cast Members Report Issues With Fitting in TRON Lightcycle Run Vehicles at Magic Kingdom

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Many Cast Members attending today’s TRON Lightcycle / Run preview at Magic Kingdom have reported issues with fitting into the ride vehicles. The vehicles are exactly the same as the ones used for TRON Lightcycle Power Run at Shanghai Disneyland, made for riders that are generally smaller than a large number of guests in the … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: First Look at TRON Lightcycle / Run During Cast Previews at Magic Kingdom

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Cast Members are the first to ride TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom this weekend as previews of the new roller coaster begin. Some Cast Members have shared their photos from the experience with WDWNT. Guests will reach TRON Lightcycle / Run by walking past Space Mountain into a new courtyard. The coaster takes … Read more

PHOTOS: TRON Lightcycle Run Canopy Fully Powered On at Magic Kingdom

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Disney has shared new photos of the TRON Lightcycle / Run canopy, a.k.a. the Upload Conduit, fully powered on for the first time in Magic Kingdom. The photos are by Steven Miller, Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility for Walt Disney World Resort. Miller wrote on Disney Parks Blog. The Upload Conduit will serve as … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/20/23 (Lightning Lane Signage Finally Added to Ariel’s Grotto, TRON Lightcycle Run Construction Update, Splash Mountain’s Final Days, & More)

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Good morning and Happy Friday! Join us around Magic Kingdom as we check in on TRON Lightcycle Run, visit Splash Mountain during its final days, and more. We hopped aboard the Resort Monorail this morning to take a closer look at the ongoing construction of Disney’s Vacation Club Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Slowly … Read more

PHOTOS: Test Seat Backdrop Installed Near TRON Lightcycle Run Entrance at Magic Kingdom

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A backdrop for the test seats of TRON Lightcycle / Run has been installed near the new coaster’s entrance at Magic Kingdom. The backdrop is visible under the white canopy. The graphic is similar to the one that was used on these display lightcycles previously available outside Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. The same backdrop … Read more

Joachim Rønning In Talks to Direct ‘Tron: Ares’ Starring Jared Leto

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There has been movement on “Tron: Ares,” a sequel to the previous TRON films that has been in the works for years. According to Deadline, Joachim Rønning is in negotiations with Disney to direct the film. Production may start as early as August 2023 in Vancouver. Rønning previously directed Disney’s “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” and … Read more

Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. Gutted, Likely to Become TRON Lightcycle Run Gift Shop

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The interior of Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. at Magic Kingdom has been completely gutted, likely to become a TRON Lightcycle / Run gift shop. The store, which has been the Space Mountain shop, closed last summer, and the Space Mountain exit was rerouted. We haven’t been able to see inside the store much as … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/3/23 (Haunted Mansion Model Set, 100 Years of Wonder Pandora Charm Set, Roofing and Sides Removed During Cake Bake Shop Renovations, & More)

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Good morning from a sunny Magic Kingdom! We have some ground to cover today so let’s get started. We made the first stop of the day inside the Emporium, where we found a cool and spooky Haunted Mansion model kit. We found the Cinderella Castle and Space Mountain model kits last month. While the Celebration … Read more

Construction Walls Are Finally Down At Tomorrowland Light and Power Co.

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The construction walls are finally down at Tomorrowland Light and Power Co.! As previously reported, Disney stated that Tomorrowland Light and Power Co., which has been closed since August of 2022, would reopen on December 11, 2022. December 11 came and went, with no reopening. However, now we can see that the construction walls are … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/31/22 (Low New Year’s Eve Crowds, 50th Anniversary Mickey Mouse Funko POP Haunted Mansion Figurine, 100th Anniversary Eras Journals, & More)

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Happy New Year’s Eve from Magic Kingdom! We’re facing some low crowds this morning (we’re not complaining) so let’s get started before they start coming in! It’s a super foggy day, why is it always foggy on New Year’s Eve? The castle was barely visible in the early morning skyline. Over at Uptown Jewelers, we … Read more

PHOTOS: Exit Signs Added to TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom, Tomorrowland Light & Power Gutted Inside

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We’re officially in the same year as the opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom, although an exact date has not been announced. Construction is starting to wrap up as testing of the attraction amps up. The new roller-coaster is right behind the Tomorrowland Speedway, which briefly closed to be rerouted earlier in … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/30/22 (50th Anniversary Finale Spirit Jersey, ‘Fantasy In The Sky’ Fireworks Return, New Year’s Eve 2023 Prep, & More)

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Good morning from Magic Kingdom! New Year’s Eve preparations are underway, so let’s start making our way around the park! It’s a beautiful day to be at the park! Inside the Emporium there is a new Aristocats garnish pick and holder set. The holder for the picks is the piano that Scat Cat plays all … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/19/22 (Triple-B Burger Debuts at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe, New 50th Anniversary Joffrey’s Cups, Long Lines, & More)

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Good morning from Magic Kingdom! It’s a super chilly morning so let’s make our way around the park to warm up! We made our way down Main Street, U.S.A. to check out what was new at the Emporium to get out of the cold for a few. There is a new plaid JOY dish towel … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/9/22 (Genie+ Lightning Lane Modifications Debut, 16 Foot Te Fiti Now Visible at Journey of Water, & More)

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Good morning from a very busy Magic Kingdom! We’ve got a lot ground to cover today including a ride aboard the EPCOT Monorail to see the newest installation over at Journey of Water, so let’s get started! We started our day aboard the EPCOT Monorail to get a good look at the new 16 foot … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/7/22 (2023 Walt Disney World Ornaments, Skip the Straw Being Implemented at Resorts, & More)

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Good morning from Magic Kingdom! We’re hanging out around the park today making the rounds so let’s get started! Our first stop was at the Emporium for some shopping. Black Panther fans will like this new Ironheart figurine as part of the Marvel Legends Series for $39.99. There is a new Joy holiday foaming soap … Read more

Signage Suggests Imminent Return of EPCOT Trams, TRON Lightcycle Run Testing with Dummies, 2023 Merchandise Arriving, and More: Daily Recap (12/10/22)

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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 Saturday, December 10, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more