Take a Ride on the High-Speed Cyberpunk Adventure of Walt Disney World's Tron Lightcycle Run

Key Highlights :

1. Tron Lightcycle Run is a pulse-pounding roller coaster that separates itself from the vacation destination's other thrill rides with a launch that propels users, er, guests nearly 60 miles per hour.

2. The coaster, a clone of Shanghai Disneyland's Tron Lightcycle Power Run, first grabs your attention from afar.

3. Located near Space Mountain in the Magic Kingdom's Tomorrowland area, it features a towering, curvy canopy that covers the outdoor portion of the coaster's 3000-plus feet track.

4. The wave-inspired covering is a stunning addition to the land's futuristic skyline, one you'll definitely want to seek out when the sun sets.

5. After dark, the canopy comes to life with vibrant, shifting illumination effects, while the slick ride vehicles whizzing just beneath it sport equally eye-popping details.

6. Of course, regardless of what time of day you decide to get digitized into the grid, you'll still experience that same, adrenaline-spiking launch sequence, as well as all the immersive theming and story elements that precede it in the queue.

7. The coaster's story is in fact set after the events of that second film.

8. Fans of the cult-favorite sci-fi series will likely recognize the music and sound effects used throughout the attraction.

9. The tone is further set — and the tension ratcheted — by illuminated posters of previous lightcycle champions, a looping video of a female program explaining the rules and potential hazards of the game, and a voice-over reminding you of your imminent digitization.

10. The queue's coolest section by far is tied to that latter element, as guests/users gather in a small room in front of a massive screen playing various visual effects.

11. When the computer visuals — which represent the digitization process — disappear, it's revealed that the display screen is actually a transparent glass wall offering a dramatic reveal and look at the launch area below.

12. The ride is intense and thrilling, and is best experienced multiple times to get a sense of the entire experience.

     The Tron Lightcycle Run at Walt Disney World is a thrilling roller coaster that propels guests nearly 60 miles per hour and immerses them in the world of Tron. Located near Space Mountain in Tomorrowland, the 3000-plus feet track is covered by a towering, curvy canopy that comes to life after dark with vibrant, shifting illumination effects. The sleek ride vehicles also sport eye-popping details, making the attraction an impressive addition to the futuristic skyline.

     The coaster's story is set after the events of the 2010 sequel Tron: Legacy, in which guests enter the digital world via gateways opened by Kevin Flynn's son, Sam Flynn. While the attraction doesn't explicitly communicate the story, fans of the cult-favorite sci-fi series will likely recognize the music and sound effects used throughout the attraction. The pulsing beats and moody score come courtesy of Joseph Trapanese, the composer who collaborated with electronic music duo Daft Punk on the score for Tron: Legacy.

     The queue features props from the films, as well as black walls and corridors starkly contrasted with glowing blue circuity and other aesthetic details. The coolest section of the queue is a small room in front of a massive screen playing various visual effects. When the computer visuals disappear, it's revealed that the display screen is actually a transparent glass wall offering a dramatic reveal and look at the launch area below.

     The launch sequence is an adrenaline-spiking moment that propels guests forward at high speed and maintains that rush for the remainder of the ride. The ride vehicles are designed to mimic the look of the series' iconic lightcycles, with guests straddling the vehicles like a motorcycle, tightly gripping the handlebars, and leaning forward. This unique position adds to the thrilling sense of speed and the fantasy that you're actually piloting the lightcycle.

     The coaster travels through eight Energy Gates, while projections and other special effects trickery occasionally put you dangerously close to Team Orange's determined racers. There are no inversions, so you needn't worry about flipping upside down. However, plan on encountering some extreme leans that nearly put your lightcycle's sides parallel to the ground.

     We recommend riding twice, during the day and again at night, to experience the evening's canopy effects as well as give yourself an additional opportunity to catch any show elements you might have missed the first time. If you don't plan on being digitized, you can still enjoy much of the experience, as the attraction is worth checking out even if you don't ride it. Non-participants can also get incredibly close to the attraction's track. So, if you're looking for a high-speed cyberpunk adventure, take a ride on Walt Disney World's Tron Lightcycle Run.

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