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“This attraction has been so well received at the park in Shanghai,” Fox
continues. “Adding a roller coaster, right here in the Tomorrowland, bringing the new thrills to our guests, is the right thing to do. We know it will quickly become one of the most beloved attractions here in the park.” With its 48 in (122 cm) height requirement, Tron is the fastest coaster at a
Disney park. The attraction’s unique ride vehicles, Lightcycles, immediately set the tone for the excitement. Fox explains: “The Lightcycles give us more freedom to move than a
traditional roller coaster. Each guest boards the individual Lightcycle, literally leaning into the excitement as they prepare to race through the Grid. It is the ultimate race, good versus evil, Team Orange versus Team Blue.” The Lightcycles are similar to traditional motorcycles, and guests are
seated individually – no sidecar seating. Once aboard the ride vehicle, they lead forward ready to takeoff and engage the safety bars. Guests must pull the handlebars toward their torso, allowing the Lightcycle to lock them into position. This simultaneously engages safety features across their calves and a ‘backpack’ – pad – across their lower back. Once the leg bar is locked in place, the race can begin. Tron Lightcycle / Run offers a unique and accessible ride option for guests,
too. The last car of each train of Lightcycles features a more traditional two-seater style car. Guests who may lack the physical strength to sit on the Lightcycle, or have a tough time stepping on it, may choose to ride in the back row. Guests in wheelchairs may transfer into the seats and be a part of Team Blue. The seats feature a traditional lap bar and seatbelt. Fans who prefer coaster riding from the back row will also want to experience the seats. It provides incredible views of the entire train as it zips and zags through the building.
Shopping bags and Mickey ears don’t play well in the Grid. To keep
the style of the Lightcycle riders sleek and unencumbered, more than 700 lockers are inside the high-tech queue building. Similar to the system used at Universal Orlando for the Velocicoaster, guests place all bags and loose items in a double-sided locker, experience Tron, and retrieve everything once they return from the computerised world. Lockers are opened using a MagicBand, MagicBand+ or ticket media, including temporary cards handed out by cast members. For those that may forget they are still holding their sunglasses or cell phone, there is a handy little compartment on the front hood of each Lightcycle to store small items temporarily and safely. More than 3,800 pieces of steel were used to create the attraction. With
a ride track that is more than 3,000 feet long, the custom soundtrack from composer Joseph Trapanese and video game imagination in full swing, the park is opening Tron with its virtual queue. Guests with valid park admission and Magic Kingdom reservations can request to join the virtual queue through the My Disney Experience app on the day of their visit. A second option is to purchase an individual Lightning Lane entry, also through the app. Along with its speed and epic race, Tron Lightcycle / Run inspired Disney to
add a new shop and dining experiences. Guests can gear up for the grid with new Tron-themed apparel, collectible pins, remote control cars and light-up accessories – souvenirs representing the futuristic style from the Tron movies and the ride itself. Energy Bytes’ fun play on words also helps guests power up before racing
through the Grid. The new quick-service kiosk borrowed a few treats from the Shanghai Disneyland Tron gateway for its menu. The sweet and savoury, regionally inspired bites include Digital Dumplings, Strawberry IceOform, Watermelon Refresher and Chocolate Doughnut Holes with Mocha Sauce.
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