Get Ready To Ride On The Grid: Tron Lightcycle / Run Set To Launch At Disney World Soon (VIDEO)

The Grid is almost open. TRON Lightcycle / Run, the long-awaited roller coaster coming to Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland, will officially open on April 4, 2023, and cast members are already getting a first look ahead of the big day.

A Shanghai Favorite Comes to Florida

TRON Lightcycle / Run is based on TRON Lightcycle Power Run, which debuted as an opening-day attraction at Shanghai Disneyland in 2016 and quickly became one of the most talked-about coasters in any Disney park. The Magic Kingdom version was first announced back in 2017 and was originally meant to open in time for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration, but the pandemic pushed the timeline back.

Inspired by the TRON films, the ride puts guests on Team Blue as they race against Team Orange through the digital world of the Grid. The goal is to be the first to pass through a series of Energy Gates and claim victory.

What Makes the Ride Different

Instead of a traditional coaster seat, riders climb onto lightcycle-style vehicles and lean forward as if they’re riding a motorcycle. The coaster launches out of the station and races up to nearly 60 miles per hour, making it one of the fastest roller coasters in any Disney park.

Part of the track runs outdoors beneath a glowing, color-changing canopy that lights up Tomorrowland at night, before the trains dive into a show building filled with lighting and projection effects. The canopy has already become one of the most striking new sights at Magic Kingdom.

How to Ride When It Opens

Disney has confirmed that TRON Lightcycle / Run will use a virtual queue through the My Disney Experience app, along with paid Individual Lightning Lane access. There will be no traditional standby line at launch, so guests will want to plan ahead. Disney is expected to share more details about virtual queue timing closer to opening day.

Riders should also be aware that loose items aren’t allowed on the ride, so lockers will be part of the experience. With previews underway and opening day just weeks away, TRON Lightcycle / Run is shaping up to be the biggest new attraction at Magic Kingdom in years.

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