TRON Lightcycle Run

[GAcoaster]

Maybe 35 years after they were released they'll build attractions based on those Pixar movies.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Tron WAS planned for Epcot...

 

[Nick]

It's still very funny to me that something like Tron gets a ride but there is a slew of Pixar and Disney animated films that have been slept on

Someone help it make sense

They were designing the attraction around the time the new film was coming out. They thought it was going to be a huge hit. It did okay, but barely broke even, even if it did make $400M WW. Once they settled upon the moterbike coaster for the attraction it was a TRON became the no-brainer pick to theme it to, especially with how futuristic the new style of lightcycles looked and how popular the Daft Punk score was for the ride as well. Sometimes a film stumbles into getting a ride because it's perfect for the concept.
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Not much of a post-show, just a Green lightcycle on display with some other stuff, including a graphic that includes the project name, 'MK2', which only makes us think back to what MK1 was - the fallen Main Street Theater.

FIRST LOOK: TRON Lightcyle Run "Team Green" Enterprise Post-Show Experience Now Open

Take a first look at the Team Green post-show experience for TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom sponsored by Enterprise

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[shiekra38]

They were designing the attraction around the time the new film was coming out. They thought it was going to be a huge hit. It did okay, but barely broke even, even if it did make $400M WW. Once they settled upon the moterbike coaster for the attraction it was a TRON became the no-brainer pick to theme it to, especially with how futuristic the new style of lightcycles looked and how popular the Daft Punk score was for the ride as well. Sometimes a film stumbles into getting a ride because it's perfect for the concept.
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Not much of a post-show, just a Green lightcycle on display with some other stuff, including a graphic that includes the project name, 'MK2', which only makes us think back to what MK1 was - the fallen Main Street Theater.

FIRST LOOK: TRON Lightcyle Run "Team Green" Enterprise Post-Show Experience Now Open

Take a first look at the Team Green post-show experience for TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom sponsored by Enterprise

blogmickey.com

Two years later Disney would get Star Wars...and we could've gotten a Speederbike coaster instead

 

[belloq87]

Not much of a post-show, just a Green lightcycle on display with some other stuff, including a graphic that includes the project name, 'MK2', which only makes us think back to what MK1 was - the fallen Main Street Theater.

FIRST LOOK: TRON Lightcyle Run "Team Green" Enterprise Post-Show Experience Now Open

Take a first look at the Team Green post-show experience for TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom sponsored by Enterprise

blogmickey.com

Weird.

Disney must have been contractually obligated to provide a certain amount of space to Enterprise... though it's not even really promoting Enterprise's services, so perhaps not? It's just hard to believe Disney wouldn't have preferred to use that square footage for a new shop instead of forcing everyone into the former Light & Power Company store, which is presumably where the TRON merch will be sold. With Space Mountain exiting there, it will probably be pretty crowded.

 

[Nick]

Weird.

Disney must have been contractually obligated to provide a certain amount of space to Enterprise... though it's not even really promoting Enterprise's services, so perhaps not? It's just hard to believe Disney wouldn't have preferred to use that square footage for a new shop instead of forcing everyone into the former Light & Power Company store, which is presumably where the TRON merch will be sold. With Space Mountain exiting there, it will probably be pretty crowded.

Was probably contractual. Shanghai has a sponsor and a similar type of sponsored thing, although not the same. Their sponsor is Chevrolet anyway. This sponsorship deal seems more recent and encompasses multiple attractions as Enterprise also recently started sponsoring the Peoplemover, which is probably why we got a new narration.

 

[belloq87]

I'm sure these will be overpriced, but I like the sound of them!

TRON Lightcycle Run Snack Kiosk Named "Energy Bytes", First Look at Menu

Disney World has announced that the TRON Lightcycle Run snack stand will be named Energy Bytes and shared a look at the menu

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[UniversalRBLX]

I find the menu fascinating as they haven't really tried to be too creative with the offerings at MK.

Just waiting for the day they turn Tomorrowland Terrace into a bar.

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

I've ridden a couple of times now

Can everyone just ride this now?

 

[SkiBum]

Can everyone just ride this now?

I think that it is just cast members, D23 members, and annual passholders currently. DVC was able to preview 3/4, 3/5, and 3/6.

 

[belloq87]

I find the menu fascinating as they haven't really tried to be too creative with the offerings at MK.

That's what I like about it. MK's savory snack options could use some more variety.

Just waiting for the day they turn Tomorrowland Terrace into a bar.

I'll just take anything that operates year-round in that space.

 

[belloq87]

Original Tron Actor to Ride TRON Lightcycle Run During Special Preview Event

The actor who portrayed Tron during the 1982 film, Bruce Boxleitner, has shared that he will be visiting Magic Kingdom soon

blogmickey.com

Nice that they're bringing in Tron himself to help publicize this thing. Bridges would have been an even bigger "get," but it's cool that Boxleitner will be showing up.

 

[Jerroddragon]

FIRST LOOK – TRON Lightcycle / Run Merchandise Digitizes into Magic Kingdom Park

Users who venture into the Grid need to be prepared with the proper gear. Here's a first look at TRON Lightcycle / Run merch that will be available only at Magic Kingdom Park starting 4/4!

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I love the Jacket, the merch makes me want Tron in some form here at Disneyland

 

[belloq87]

FIRST LOOK – TRON Lightcycle / Run Merchandise Digitizes into Magic Kingdom Park

Users who venture into the Grid need to be prepared with the proper gear. Here's a first look at TRON Lightcycle / Run merch that will be available only at Magic Kingdom Park starting 4/4!

disneyparks.disney.go.com

I love the Jacket, the merch makes me want Tron in some form here at Disneyland

I will be spending some money on some of that retro-inspired merchandise.

Disney really should create a handheld version of the TRON arcade game to sell, as well.

 

[SkiBum]

Original Tron Actor to Ride TRON Lightcycle Run During Special Preview Event

The actor who portrayed Tron during the 1982 film, Bruce Boxleitner, has shared that he will be visiting Magic Kingdom soon

blogmickey.com

Nice that they're bringing in Tron himself to help publicize this thing. Bridges would have been an even bigger "get," but it's cool that Boxleitner will be showing up.

Bridges wasn't TRON. Bruce was. Respect the Scarecrow.

 

[belloq87]

I said he was Tron!

 

[Nick]

Really dig the look here.

 

[Magic-Man]

 

[GAcoaster]

So basically buy a Lightning Lane to get an early ride-- I'm sure the virtual queue will be VERY limited.

 

[Magic-Man]

So basically buy a Lightning Lane to get an early ride-- I'm sure the virtual queue will be VERY limited.

I booked a reservation for Tuesday and I'm already not looking forward to the stress. On the brightside, at least I'll be able to get Spring rolls to drown my sorrows with if I don't get on.