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I was one of the first riders on Disney World's new Tron coaster, and it was worth the 5-year wait

Megan duBoisMar 24, 2023, 20:53 IST

I got to ride the new Tron roller coaster at Magic Kingdom before it opened.Megan duBois

  • Tron Lightcycle / Run opens on April 4, and it's one of the fastest rides at Disney World.
  • Construction on the attraction started in 2018, and I got an early preview of the ride.
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Tron Lightcycle / Run is a new roller coaster at Magic Kingdom.

Disney announced the new coaster back in 2017, and it's finally opening in April.Megan duBois

There's a large plaza area that leads up to the attraction.

The ride greatly expanded the Tomorrowland section of Magic Kingdom.Megan duBois
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Walking under the canopy is a thrill in itself.

The roller coaster is covered by a massive canopy.Megan duBois

Just outside of the outdoor portion queue, there's a test seat for people to try out.

You can see what it's like to sit on a Lightcycle before getting in line for the ride.Megan duBois
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Once I entered the indoor portion of the queue, I actually felt like I was in the Grid from "Tron: Legacy."

There were so many cool details in the queue.Megan duBois

Before getting on the ride, everyone has to put their belongings into lockers.

The locker system reminded me of Universal Orlando.Megan duBois
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Getting into the seat was a little tricky, but the employees helped me figure it out.

All the restraints have to be in a specific position for people to ride the coaster safely.Megan duBois

There's an accessible seat on some of the trains.

If you can't or don't want to ride on the Lightcycles, there's another option.Megan duBois
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After loading, riders take off into the Grid.

There are signs showing the proper way to sit on the Lightcycles in the queue.Megan duBois

After riding, you'll grab your things out of your locker using the same MagicBand or ticket.

You can scan to remember your locker number after the ride.Megan duBois
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I was surprised by how different the experience was from day to night.

The whole ride lights up at night.Megan duBois

I would wait to ride this again, but it's definitely more worth it at night.

I loved the new Tron coaster at Magic Kingdom.Megan duBois
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