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The newest addition to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom will debut this spring.
TRON Lightcycle/Run is set to open on April 4, 2023. rollercoaster, The original TRON Lightcycle Power Run at Disneyland Shanghai will be near Space Mountain in Tomorrowland.
“Prepare to enter the grid. It’s almost your turn. Ready? TRON Lightcycle/Run opens 04/04/23 at Magic Kingdom Park,” the Disney Parks Blog tweeted .
Hours before the official announcement, the Disney Parks Blog tweeted a video showing TRON lightcycle spelling out the number four twice.
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Leading up to the big announcement, Disney has been tweeting cryptic videos hinting at the coaster’s expected opening date.
The first video on Monday was “Need a Clue?” Shown a video game scoreboard with the title. Which is a reference to Jeff Bridges’ character Clue in the movies. Scores on the board appeared to mark important dates for Disney and the TRON franchise.
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Steel motorcycles are seen on Disney’s newest rollercoaster TRON: Lightcycle/Run, debuting on April 4, 2023. (Walt Disney World)
According to the Disney Parks Blog, the story of TRON Lightcycle/Run begins after ‘TRON: Legacy’ where Kevin’s son, Sam Flynn, opens a second gateway to a digital realm known as the Grid.
Once guests enter the queue line, Disney says they will feel as if they have been digitized and transported to the grid for a special LightCycle run. To ride the coaster, each person will buckle into their own lightcycle, similar to a motorcycle, for a high-speed run through the semi-enclosed structure.
WDW The website describes the ride as:
“Get on your very own LightCycle and go on a high-speed adventure, racing against the most dangerous programs on the grid. As you try to overcome 8 energy gates and ensure your team’s victory Try to overcome your fiercest opponents – so you can survive. Run another day.”
The attraction will be one of the fastest roller coasters at any Disney theme park in the world.
According to the blog, cast members will be the first to enter the grid during special previews, followed by preview opportunities for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members.
Introducing TRON Lightcycle/Run, Walt Disney World’s newest rollercoaster. (Disney Parks Blog)
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The ride was announced during Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts’ presentation at the 2017 D23 Expo. Initially, former Disney CEO Bob Chapek said the plan was to open the attraction in time for WDW’s 50th anniversary celebration, which ends in March 2023.
