TRON Lightcycle Run announced to officially open April 4 2023 at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom

Jan 10, 2023 in "Tron Lightcycle Run rollercoaster"

TRON Lightcycle Run opening date poster
Posted: Tuesday January 10, 2023 12:04pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

After a series of social media teasers and internet guessing games, Disney has finally announced the official opening date for TRON Lightcycle Run at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.

Walt Disney World's TRON Lightcycle Run will officially open April 4, 2023.

Cast Members will be the first to ride during previews, followed by Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members, and other select groups, including D23 and Club 33.

Posting on Instagram. Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle said, "Exciting news today! We just announced the April openings for Happily Ever After, EPCOT Forever and TRON Lightcycle / Run. Our Cast Members will be the first to preview the coaster, with guest groups to follow. TRON Lightcycle / Run is so much fun and I’m excited for people to experience it!"

The story of TRON Lightcycle / Run picks up after “TRON: Legacy” where Kevin’s son, Sam Flynn, has opened a second gateway into a digital realm called the Grid. The first of these portals he created is found at Shanghai Disneyland with the original TRON Lightcycle Power Run.

When you enter the queue at Magic Kingdom, you’ll feel as if you’re digitized and transported to the Grid for a special Lightcycle race. It’s your Team Blue against the Grid’s menacing Programs, Team Orange. Your goal is to be the first to race through eight Energy Gates and secure victory. The attraction will be one of the fastest coasters at any Disney theme park in the world.

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etc98Sep 16, 2024

Ahh, but you are behind them? /s

James AlucobondSep 15, 2024

Not that I have a problem with jogging in general, but I never find that I’m very far in line behind the people who jogged. 🤷🏻‍♂️

MisterPenguinSep 15, 2024

It's refreshing to know Disney guests can still run and jog!!

TalkToEthanSep 15, 2024

Cool…..it’s refreshing to know it’s still going on

SpenspumaSep 15, 2024

Done it 2 days in a row now and indeed it was a stampede...people running, jogging...saw one woman drop her phone and cause a dawned pile up as she stopped to pick it up.

Coaster LoverSep 09, 2024

Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... MASS HYSTERIA!

gerararSep 09, 2024

The VQ system (finally) ends today for Tron! Standby line starts tomorrow September 9, 2024. Scatterplot of every single VQ data point collected for the past 538 days, which includes soft opening and everyday since the ride opened on April 4, 2023. Here's my final update for it and wrap-up post:

Epcot81FanSep 09, 2024

And If I was 6’10” and a had a good jump shot I’d be in the NBA.

TrainsOfDisneySep 09, 2024

It’s literally show up an hour early?

Mark DunneSep 08, 2024

I agree, that sun will be burning down on people, also its not the quickest loading for me, with only say 8-10 people in the show room, be interesting how long that line goes. if the line looks long for us, it'll be ILL's all round.

co10064Sep 07, 2024

Yes! It’s an excellent ride experience. Definitely a must-do E-ticket. If it was longer and had a properly themed (or better hidden) show-building, it would be among the best additions on property.

Br0ckfordSep 07, 2024

If they add it early entry resort guest might be less likely to buy a lighten lane single pass thingy or whatever it's called now. 😉 💰

TalkToEthanSep 07, 2024

QuietmouseSep 07, 2024

I haven’t ridden tron yet. I heard it’s short but is it good?