Walt Disney Imagineering Ride Team Enters Next Phase For TRON Lightcycle / Run | Walt Disney World

Our Walt Disney Imagineering project team will soon celebrate a significant milestone on the construction of the TRON Lightcycle / Run attraction, as guests at Magic Kingdom Park will be getting their first glimpses of ride vehicles on the track!
Check out this new video for a behind-the-scenes look from Executive Ride Engineer, Jerold Kaplan, as the team prepares for this important milestone.
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[@nathie]

Got to ride it at Disneyland Shanghai its super sick! You definitely don't want to miss the fun on this one.

[@Emplordxiii]

More so because Magic Kingdom’s will be longer, bigger, and a different ride layout.

[@craigjungwirth8659]

Eight-plus years after Shanghai opening …

[@daa589]

Maybe in 2055 we'll know

[@isick357]

Fancy seeing you here! Didn’t know you were a Tron fan haha.

[@mattybice09]

@@Emplordxiii exact same ride layout.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Looks brilliant. Loved riding this in Shanghai back in 2017 and looking forward to experiencing it at WDW!

[@spencervisits1550]

Hey Shawn 👋

[@AwesomestParks]

are you looking forward for Cosmic Rewind as well?

[@MarvelFan-uv8vm]

Awesome! Same here to experience it too!

[@lesbrewer3105]

I did wonder if you knew about this new ride and will look forward seeing your amazing coverage when get to ride this.

[@corygoldfarb4661]

are there any big drops or loops?

[@SamareckRage]

I love behind the scenes looks at Disney attractions and seeing how much imagineers care about their work!

[@AwesomestParks]

I have to give Disney credit, the roller coasters they are adding to Orlando's theme parks knock the old ones right out of the ballpark, i cant wait to ride this & Cosmic Rewind

[@MajesticWaffle]

I wouldn’t say they knock them out of the park. The creativity on some of Disneys older coasters like Everest, Space Mountain and Rock n Roller Coaster are still top tier and set the standard

[@TheJediKenneth]

@@ghostmedic86 The newer the coaster makes the old ones that much more charming.

[@nate18joseph]

Glad they’re finally trying to keep up with Universal’s thrill rides.

[@AwesomestParks]

@@nate18joseph yo Universal don't have much thrill rides compared to Busch Gardens, YES universal got the BEST coasters but not as many as Busch Gardens Tampa, id say BGT has the most thrill rides in all of Florida theme parks

[@nate18joseph]

@@AwesomestParks yes Busch Gardens has more coasters but some of them don’t even compare to Universal coasters. Plus Busch gardens are all old. They’ve only maybe opened 1 new one in the last 5 years. I do like that SeaWorld is trying to keep up by adding new thrill rides as well.

[@BrentDodge]

I can't wait! I ride the Peoplemover once a week and watch the construction with anticipation

[@samuelalden1984]

By the time this thing opens, you're going to have to ride the people mover over a million times.

[@kiwikiwi2483]

@@samuelalden1984 Not sure if you can ride the people mover a million times in one year lol

[@tamaraj6909]

You are sooo lucky you get to ride Peoplemover once a week! I haven’t been there since 2019. Hopefully when we finally return, Tron will be open!

[@elvingarcia3010]

@@tamaraj6909 In 2023

[@Belangerz]

Glad to see it closer to completion. The railroad has been down for so long.

[@parkds]

Was lucky enough to ride this at night in 2017 at Shanghai. Hadn’t seen any videos before riding so was completely blown away. The attraction is amazing from the moment you step into the building. Truly like being in TRON! One of my absolute favorite ride experiences.

[@prest0ncali]

Can’t wait for this to open in 2034!

[@gevelmarrero]

I am missing this part of the project. It was such in great experience to had lead the architectural team on this project. So many great team members that work hard to get it across the finish line. I was so lucky to have been working side by side with all of them.

[@ILovefood92]

Wow

[@rmannayr2129]

I CAN'T WAIT FOR TRON!!!!!!!!!!

[@_chococat_]

I can't wait for all the Tron merch

[@HonestOtter]

Wow, this seems closer than I was expecting. Excited for this to be finished!

[@knightslade2007]

My sister told me how amazing this was in Shanghai Disney. Tron legacy is one of my favorite movies and I just can't wait to ride this.

[@DavidWilliams-zr5ew]

I have stage 4 brain cancer, my last wish is to hang in there until this ride opens!!!!!

[@user-sg2kh9fn7s]

I am so sorry You will be prayed For healing .

[@ThemePark_Pulse]

Looks absolutely stunning! The Disneyland Shanghai version was awesome, I can’t wait to see this at Walt Disney World. It’s going to be epic!

[@Zoom0415]

Now that the rides open, i love it. Thank you Disney imagineers😊

[@johnmichaels6464]

Great job guys. Looking forward to riding it after years of your hard work and dedication!!

[@amandagraham7978]

I want to see footage of the test dummies flying around on the coaster 😆

[@eric_in_florida]

They don't look too energetic lol

[@amandagraham7978]

@@eric_in_florida you would think for being some of the first to ride they would be a bit more excited lol

[@ttank1768]

Fingers crossed for September 2022.

[@Mrazgoodaz]

Hopefully we see a 2022 release, if not it will be a 51st Anniversary, not the 50th.

[@Anime_theatre_lover]

They are still doing the 50th anniversary and it’s past October 1st

[@gissneric]

Can y'all please open the WDW Railroad already. I want to see the train running again.

[@DavidThomas-vj3eu]

Workers who make this happen is magical.

[@MeganMoves]

Thanks for the update! Can’t wait to experience this ride, its been neat to watch it come together 🤩

[@DayTripTravelers]

THE SANDBAG MANNIQUINS LOOK HILARIOUS lol

[@again5162]

The ride vehicles look awesome, the unique curves of steel rail is easy on the eye

[@Chaogod1233]

I never been more anticipated for a ride in a long time..

[@VTPassionFencing]

The best time ever! It just gives me a nice feeling everytime I go to Shanghai disney! Speciallly Tron

[@coolhandmelo]

About time!!! Can’t wait!

[@Wulfcry]

I'm stoked for that ride to come.

[@YuckTradingCo]

Seeing this behind Space Mountain will be a true sight to behold!

[@WartyWarthogHogger]

The gift shop sales is what will make or break a Tron 3 ever seeing the light of day.

[@jcarey1983]

Roller coaster tech looks like a lot of fun!!

[@united0018]

Yesss, the view from the speedway is amazing!

[@kamengamer5372]

As someone who loves tron legacy this makes me happy and excited for the ride

[@gstevens6948]

Those trains look sick! 🔥🔥

[@lukeemery7066]

Very exciting, can't wait to get on this attraction!

[@matthewhahn1132]

I can’t wait to try it

[@ianmasinda1996]

Glad to hear the good news!

[@TravellingMagical]

Cannot wait for this coaster!

[@Jelly_Raptor]

I have a trip planned for the first week of March 2023. As in one whole year from now. I hope it's ready by then!

[@naiyahp]

This looks like a ton of fun. 😊😊😊😊😊

[@DisneyRecipeReel]

Yay! I hope they finish before I'm too old for roller coasters. I wonder how old that would be. I have no idea.

[@AwesomestParks]

Your never too old for anything at Disney!

[@SophiaAngel-xi2br]

There’s no age limit for Disney!!

[@emilylewis5373]

At this stage it should be ago for fall opening or into Christmas season opening.

[@chooseyourpoison5105]

My grandma rode the Battlestar Galactica roller coaster with me at Universal Studios in Singapore, and she's 89!

[@michaelsteiner5265]

@@SophiaAngel-xi2br 👏💯

[@mighty_01]

This is the Future!

[@magicaladventuresyt]

So excited for TRON to open!!!

[@AuRoBoss]

Disney fell off

[@casey339]

I've been watching progress with great anticipation! 😄

[@enzmondo]

This thing stalled the railroad for over 3 years now.

[@mroceanside3692]

A beautiful Copy/Paste !

[@RichLux713]

I’m shook

[@ACoupleOfParkHoppers]

AHHH this is so far along! Can’t wait!!

[@leonardofuentes2427]

I’m going to magic kingdom again in July hopefully it’s opens by then 😅 fingers crossed 🤞🏽

[@AlexDMC]

These lucky people have their dream jobs!

[@chravenadventures7083]

Wow! This looks great. We got a great view of construction on the PeopleMover during our trip.

[@djdsf]

Y'all have been taking your sweet time with this one huh? Hurry up

[@ronanv11]

I’m definitely going to come back next year or over the next years once tron is open

[@luciafp1142]

I really hope you finish this ride by summer. I'm traveling from Australia and would love ride it. Thank you for all your hard work 💖 °●°

[@skycreeper0173]

Looks awesome so far.

[@pj6366]

Finally! It took em long enough.

[@theanonymoustechie]

FINALLY!!!!

[@TheJediKenneth]

I’m looking forward to this. Another cool Cerntral Florida coaster. I still like the old faithfuls a lot too. It’s like riding the VelociCoaster at Univerdal Orkando. It’s so intense and thrilling. I really had so much fun on it . Then, the next day One visit Disney׳s Magic Kingdom and ride Thunder Mountain and Space Mountain. You get off those with a big grin on my face as well.

[@Anime_theatre_lover]

It probably won’t be as intense as Velocicoaster

[@Meatball2022]

Can’t wait for this!

[@notatoxicgamingchannel7969]

I’m so stoked

[@ndragonzgaming1]

Hope to ride this when we get there!!

[@davidng2336]

It’s been a long way coming. Can’t sit to see the next phase!

[@UndergroundLyrics]

beyond excited i know this will be my favorite

[@karencarroll7329]

Wow!!! 🤩 This ride is Super Cool❣️❣️❣️

[@JoyceeV.]

Wow I can’t wait honestly

[@tylirb]

This is gonna be so good

[@ViniciusLamegoo]

I remember been a kid in Brazil watching this roller coaster and being so upset that was on Shanghai disney and not in orlando. And now being able to visit disney orlando as I moved to the US and watching this coming to life is so AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@MrMountainMan]

Looks super cool!

[@palesgensler3099]

I hope Disneyland also gets this ride. It looks so fun.

[@rmannayr2129]

HOPING FOR A LATE 2022 OPENING!

[@ACfairgrounds]

Can't wait

[@jessekiefer0206]

I can not wait!!!

[@easternsupr8780]

Can’t wait to see when you have to tear it down.

[@joebinienda5283]

Just renewed our annual passholders. Can't wait to ride this ride and guardians of the galaxy.

[@Jason10179]

Man I wish they build one at Disneyland CA

[@dashalpha]

as much as I love Star Wars, this ride is what is going to make me need to visit DW again (and I haven't even been to DL or DW since the new Star Wars stuff opened either)

[@nicolasdangelica3547]

i can't wait

[@mrcz4204]

Any ideas on completion date? Coming in Feb 23... after seeing the beauty of the Shanghai Tron ride I’m desperate to experience this!!👍

[@moneybankgray]

This is cool

[@ThisHomeschoolingAdventure]

Looking forward to this!

[@SCUBA_5teve]

Sweeeeet. Cannot wait for this.

[@mikemoore7297]

Can't wait! Been postponing my Disney World trip tell this opens!

[@thomasramsay]

2026 thats a long time.

[@sealy1]

Don’t.

[@thomasramsay]

@@sealy1 Why should he not?

[@sealy1]

@@thomasramsay it’s gonna be a while… it’s already been four years.

[@AlbertoFrisiero]

If they are fast it will open this Year

[@MikeRheannasAdventures]

Thanks for sharing

[@adriangarcia543]

I think it good idea for Disney cruise ship stage show alice in wonderland or jungle book

[@highlanderwins3328]

Someone get those test dummies some coffee, they're all asleep!

[@JoshuaOrro-MustangPrinceOR-YTB]

This should be added to Disneyland’s Tomorrowland

[@gdy2shus]

I'll be able to travel to Shanghai before Florida completes this project 😅

[@bigboy8998]

About time lol

[@samfarkas7304]

This is amazing! When will TRON open?

[@xmondoofficial119]

I’m going for 3 days at the end of July, I really hope this is open by then!

[@HigherQualityUploads]

Can't wait to ride it when it opens in 2050!

[@naiyahp]

I like how no one controls any of the rides. 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@TheRealMB]

I can't wait!! Imagine the Lightning Lane Cost! Feel free to tell the Genie to take ALL my money to avoid the lines. 😂

[@tamaraj6909]

This is one ride I’d be willing to pay for

[@shrek9393]

i cant wait for shorter lines with this opening!

[@Kydynei]

Will have that accessible seat that they have in Shanghai?

[@marlinfan1995]

Now make Tron 3 and Tron Uprising season 2!!

[@CrazyManhog]

I wish it was long as Hagrids Ride but it think it will still be fun

[@pogbruh1289]

Nice

[@Douglas-1994]

OPENING DATE PLEASE!! CMON ALREADY!!

[@TheNextOuting]

100% we'll be out to Florida to ride this when it opens! Our China trip was cancelled due to Covid...