WDW Magic Kingdom | Tron Lightcycle Power Run | Vekoma Motorbike Coaster | 2023

[bratcurry]

Why does this thread keep the 2022 opening in the title when it's obvious I'm gonna miss this one in November

 

[spicy]

Have Disney actually said anything about when it is opening?

Must hold the record for the longest construction time ever for a clone surely.

 

[Inverting_Thrills]

Testing has been continuing with test dummies, however riders have started to ride the coaster.

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One poor guy looks like he was dragged on
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didn't know it was that far along! Does anyone have any guesses on when it will open?

 

[cookie]

didn't know it was that far along! Does anyone have any guesses on when it will open?

If it’s opening at all this year we’ll likely hear about it at D23 in September. Otherwise I assume early 2023.

 

[BobaFett]

During the Disney D23 Stream, it was just announced that it will open in Spring 2023. Bummer, as I will be visiting for the first time this November and was still hoping it would be open til then.

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

Tron is officially scheduled to open in Spring 2023 as per today's D23 Parks Panel;

https://twitter.com/x/status/1569030550060425218

 

[Nitefly]

Painful.

 

[Pokemaniac]

*sigh*

I remember how we in 2019 thought it was a bit of a joke that the coaster wouldn't be open before 2021. Oh well, time to edit the thread title for the third time.

 

[cookie]

*sigh*

I remember how we in 2019 thought it was a bit of a joke that the coaster wouldn't be open before 2021. Oh well, time to edit the thread title for the third time.

I mean, I feel like if it wasn't for D23 scheduling and the need to close the Speedway and the railroad back in late 2018, it probably wouldn't have been announced as early as it was. The other D23 '17 announcements started construction much earlier than this one did.

 

[Lukas D]

It's more about when Disney wants to open this up than when they can. I assume Disney World will be packed throughout the holiday season anyway. So why bother with it when marketing effects promise to be more substantial in the more low-season spring?

 

[Niles]

Work continues ready for that 2023 opening

New signs have been added to the entrance of the ride:


These signs can be seen on the Shanghai Tron:


More work on the paths has taken place:



And lights have been added to the tunnel where the railroad will go, track has yet to be added:


See more pictures here: Source

 

[Niles]

More work has been done to the walkways as well as more trees being put in around the area.



Gravel and track has also gone in the tunnel for the railroad.


And testing continues.


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[AidanCKY]

Pleasing to see the railroad completed, and got to love how much plants and trees Disney will plant for these new rides.
Hopefully they can hide the show building a bit with them...

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

It's becoming very green;

 

[sneakycoasters]

Glad to see they're filling those planters! Hopefully hide as muchof the backstage and the train as possible.

 

[Niles]

Here is a look inside the queue and loading station of the ride.

Spoiler

https://twitter.com/x/status/1602535641358733313

https://twitter.com/x/status/1602120350548254720

The train has also been spotted going through the new tracks so hopefully it will be back up and running soon.


And some more pictures of the site.




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[AidanCKY]

Yesterday Disney posted a video showing the train riding through the area, with a new spiel recorded that includes Tron music/narration.
Hinting that the railroad might open sooner than we thought, will give some exciting new views of Tron!

Disney Parks on Instagram: "All aboard! 🚂✨ #Disney #DisneyParks #Train #SteamTrain #MagicKingdom"

Disney Parks shared a post on Instagram: "All aboard! 🚂✨ #Disney #DisneyParks #Train #SteamTrain #MagicKingdom". Follow their account to see 5030 posts.

www.instagram.com

 

[CanobieFan]

The railroad has already reopened.

 

[Lori Marie Loud]

The railroad has already reopened.

Wait, it has?


HALLELUJAH!

 

[CanobieFan]

Yeah, it did cast previews Thursday and opened for everyone Friday.