TRON Lightcycle Run is a new roller coaster by Space Mountain in Magic Kingdom's Tomorrowland at Walt Disney World. This covers everything you need to know: opening date, previews, problems, and answers to common questions.

What is the newest ride at Disney World?

When did Disney Tron ride come out?

The first incarnation, Tron Lightcycle Power Run, opened at Shanghai Disneyland on June 16, 2016. A nearly identical installation, Tron Lightcycle / Run, opened at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World on April 4, 2023. Both are in the Tomorrowland themed areas at each park.

What did Tron replace at Disney World?

Magic Kingdom will now be the second Disney theme park in the world to feature this ride, which is an expansion, not a replacement of any previous attraction, of Tomorrowland — built right next to “Space Mountain” and “Tomorrowland Speedway.”

Is Tron more intense than Space Mountain?

Here's How it Compares to Other Disney Coasters

Lightcycle is definitely more intense than Magic Kingdom's other relatively recent addition, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and about on par with the classic Space Mountain — though it's an infinitely smoother ride than that teeth-rattling track.

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Does the Tron ride have big drops?

For those looking to ride, there's a minimum height requirement of 48 inches. There are some big drops, but no inversions, so it's still pretty family-friendly.

Is Tron scarier than Rock N' roller coaster?

We would classify it as less intense than Expedition Everest or the inversions on Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, but more intense than the more “family” coasters like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Slinky Dog Dash.

What is the fastest ride in Disney World?

What kind of ride is Tron at Disney World?

Overview of TRON Lightcycle Run at Disney World

First announced in 2017, TRON Lightcycle Run is a thrilling semi-indoor coaster at Magic Kingdom. Based on the "TRON" franchise and 2010 Disney film, "TRON: Legacy," prepare to enter The Grid, a digital world with programmers and users (that's us).

How fast is the Disney World Tron ride?

The roller coaster infuses next-level technology and speeds near 60 mph to guests on “Lightcycles” resembling those in the TRON science-fiction film franchise.

Will everyone ride Tron at Disney World?

TRON's minimum height will be 48″, and all Disney World rides that have a height restriction offer Rider Switch. You'll be able to use it no matter whether you're riding with the Virtual Queue or Individual Lightning Lane.

Did Disney create Tron?

Tron (stylized as TRON) is an American science fiction media franchise created by Steven Lisberger and Bonnie MacBird. It began with the eponymous 1982 film produced by Walt Disney Pictures.

How does Tron compare to Space Mountain?

The track length on each of its two tracks is nearly identical to the track length on TRON, but TRON launches at over twice the top speed of Space Mountain, making the newcomer a shorter ride, time-wise.

What will be new at Disney World in 2024?

What is the new Disney ride in 2024?

Tiana's Bayou Adventure — Opening June 28th, 2024!

Tiana's Bayou Adventure will open in both Disneyland park and Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in 2024!

What ride is leaving Disney World?

Magic Kingdom ride closures: Country Bear Jamboree; no more Splash Mountain. Do not expect to ride Splash Mountain when you visit the park this year. The ride was permanently closed to make way for Tiana's Bayou Adventure in January 2023. Country Bear Jamboree, in Magic Kingdom, is temporarily closed for refurbishment.

Is Tron the fastest ride at Disney World?

TRON Lightcycle Run is the newest roller coaster to make the thriller attraction line-up at Disney World. It has speeds reaching nearly 60 mph making it the fastest ride in Magic Kingdom and the fastest roller coaster at Disney.

What is the story behind the Tron ride?

The story behind TRON Lightcycle / Run takes place after the events of TRON: Legacy. The attraction picks up where moviegoers last saw Sam Flynn, son of computer genius Kevin Flynn, and Quorra, the Isomorphic Algorithm he rescued and brought back with him to the real world.

Does Magic Kingdom have a Tron ride?

TRON Lightcycle / Run Presented by Enterprise is one of the fastest coasters in any of the Disney theme parks in the world, and I am sure you are going to love going on this thrilling adventure. TRON Lightcycle / Run Presented by Enterprise is located at Magic Kingdom Park in the Tomorrowland section.

Is Tron faster than Guardians?

The Magic Kingdom's newest roller coaster, Tron Lightcycle/Run, is a high-speed thriller, the fastest in any Disney park. Fastest, yes – but not the best. That honor belongs to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, which debuted last year at Epcot, a high-energy romp with a killer soundtrack.

What is Disney's most intense ride?

Fastest Thrill: Test Track. Epcot

This high-velocity ride can reach speeds of 65 mph.

Is Tron roller coaster scary?

But don't worry — there aren't any inversions in TRON Lightcycle / Run, and it's a very smooth track! It's definitely on the “more intense” side of coasters in Disney World, but it's not the most frightening, generally speaking.

Does Tron make your stomach drop?

TRON does move up and down a fair bit, but there's very little of that “stomach-drop” feeling with your feet leaving the floor. That's for two reasons. The first is that on a Lightcycle your head points down, not your feet. But the bigger reason is that almost all of TRON's rise-and-drop motion includes a turn.

Is Tron ride ok for a 6 year old?

You must be so excited! To race on TRON Lifecycle / Run, competitors must be 48" tall. Only racers ages 6 or younger must be accompanied by someone at least 12 or older. As long as your children (ages 7 and 11) meet the height requirement, you can all ride without needing adult supervision.

How intense is Tron the ride?

Even though there are no loops or inversions, the ride is the most intense coaster in the Magic Kingdom, lasting about 60 seconds.