Tron Lightcycles to Replace Tomorrowland Speedway?

Typically, I am not a fan of removing an existing to replace with a new one, especially when it is one that has been there for a very long time. However, I have never cared for the speedway. Even as a kid, I can remember saying how bad the cars were. They are slow and I mean slow and almost impossible to drive without banging the rails. They are not fun even for an 8 year old. When I finally got to drive one myself as a kid, I was already driving riding lawn mowers that would blow the doors off of those cars and also drove a lot better and easier and I even had a go kart that would move pretty good and do donuts so the speedway has always been rather mundane to me. My kids always wanted to ride when they were too small to drive and wanted to drive so bad but once they got big enough and drove them a couple of times they said they didn't like them for the exact same reasons I never liked them. The speedway could go away and it would not bother me one bit.

That's funny...I was thinking "outside the track" too! That should definitely be some sort of Disney-ism?

I hope this is true! I would love to get the Tron ride

Will they serve drinks out of upside down frisbees?

My husband and kids loved the Speedway back when the kids were little. I never participated, though. The exhaust smell gave me a headache. I won't mind seeing it go, but I do see the point of those who want it to stay for sentimental reasons. The Tron concept art looks really intriguing. I'd definitely ride it. On a side note, I'm a ride person. I'll ride just about anything, so it's interesting that the only two rides I can't do are in the Magic Kingdom. The Tomorrowland Speedway, and Astro Orbiter. I can ride Rockin' Roller Coaster, Expedition Everest, and Mission Space (I think my son and I are the only people who love this ride) multiple times in a row...but...the Astro Orbiter absolutely terrifies me. Go figure...

I believe execs from GM saw Tron and told Disney they wanted something that looked along the same lines.
Adding another e-ticket to the Magic Kingdom will be a huge help to some of the lines around the park, but is it also a possibility that Space Mountain goes down for a lengthy refurb after this is up and running?

Good grief! Will Disney please leave the Classic's alone??!!!! I'm a family with little kids..and this is BY FAR their favorite ride!!! Let's be honest...Tron?!!!! Ya cuz that was a blockbuster hit :-??? If they must bring Tron over..EPCOT could use some more rides! Or ya...get rid of Stitch..cuz that's NEVER being used, whereas Speedway always has long waits and is a favorite!!! ...I have so much more I could (scream) say ...but mostly it's: PLEASE DON'T TAKE IT AWAY!!!!

SunnyLee;2504225 wrote: Let's be honest...Tron?!!!! Ya cuz that was a blockbuster hit :-??? If they must bring Tron over..EPCOT could use some more rides!

It's not a blockbuster, but it's a cult classic (talking the original, not the more recent sequel).

Let's face it, the TRON Light Cycles ride would be AMAZING. And the Tomorrowland Speedway is anything but. It's not fit for anyplace called "Tomorrowland", and it's quite the opposite of a speedway. As others have stated, it doesn't move people, it's loud, it has been outdated for decades, and it's more frustrating to drive than it is enjoyable. I'd be all for keeping it if they completely overhauled it and gave it electric vehicles with a new theme. But barring that, I would volunteer to give the first swing of the sledgehammer to start knocking it down. It is the biggest waste of space in all of DisneyWorld. Everyone hates on Stitch's Great Escape, but let's face it...the audio-animatronics are amazing, at least. There is some redeeming quality, even if it's only on a technical level. I can't make the same argument for the Speedway. And while I am a sentimental man, I don't think that keeping something just because it's a classic is a valid argument. I would gladly tear down the Country Bears and the Tiki Room as well. OK, i'd actually like to see the Tiki Room get made into a Polynesian restaurant like Walt originally envisioned. But that's not going to happen.

azcavalier;2504229 wrote: It's not a blockbuster, but it's a cult classic (talking the original, not the more recent sequel).

It is the biggest waste of space in all of DisneyWorld. Everyone hates on Stitch's Great Escape, but let's face it...the audio-animatronics are amazing, at least.

Now that would be a thread.. Biggest waste of space (speedway). But, it'd be hard pressed to beat Stitch or WOL pavilion. Its too bad the dumbo area was already put in, that would stretch out Tomorrowland.

I'd like some sort of flying theme of the Tomorrowland movie to be installed.

As far as the electric car idea, its too bad they couldn't do a Formula E theme.

I just like something that fits for everyone. To me, that is Disney. Thrills are for Six Flags, or even IOA/Universal. Thats the one thing I really dont like at Sea World, very few non thrill rides. And they need them without the killer whale show. Tron, like the new Avatar ride, has a lot of limitations, and I dont like that. Especially at the MK. Now if they threw in some Tron cars, to accommodate more people, and be more accessible, i'd be cool with that.

I would be thrilled if the Speedway got the ax. I don't get that ride. It does not fit into Tomorrowland and there is nothing unique about it. You can find a drive your own car ride at every amusement park or state fair. Plus, it takes up a huuuuge plot of land.

I've never seen Tron, but the ride looks absolutely amazing. And, as crazy as it sounds, MK could really use another E-Ticket attraction. And it's ok for MK to have an actual thrill ride.

I am so pumped about this weekend. It seems like it could be a "the empire strikes back" moment to Universal if all these rumors turn out to be true for attractions. Maybe Disney is finally about to dust off Mickey's checkbook and give us new and exciting attractions.

I will reiterate what John said at the beginning of this thread.. plans change... And these plans could have as well... There was a time not so long ago, Tron was never coming state side... Now, it looks like it is...

Again, the plans released yesterday is not how several trustworthy people heard it... Not how I heard it.. Not what was explained... Could those be the new plans? Maybe... I did say they were wrong, yes... Cause I do not trust the website nor the person who put it out there...

Anyway, let me state again what I have heard and verified through trustworthy people... Tron cycle coaster is coming.. it will be in Tomorrowland.... will have the outside portion of the coaster...Will NOT replace Speedway but go behind it... thus changing crowd patterns and site lines in that area of the park... Speedway would stay but with an overhaul, theme change... Possibly electric cars... Tron would go outside the WDWRR tracks... Space Mountain is safe.... Should be announced this weekend...

Again, these are the plans as I have heard and been told... And again, plans change, so these may have as well... or they still might... And plans for announcing it this weekend may change too... 10 projects for WDW could be announced this weekend... Depends on if Disney wants to announce them or not...

But fear not... Tron will make much more sense and will fit in with the new theme Tomorrowland is scheduled to get....

I won't get too excited about this until I hear actual confirmation from Disney or Intercot, but the possibility of this coming to WDW is amazing. The Shanghai version looks incredible and I have wanted to ride this ever since I heard Michael talk about it on the podcast. Although it would be sad to lose any original attraction, I can't say I would be devastated if the speedway was replaced. Perhaps it's just because my older twins are thrill seekers and of the age that they would soon be able to go on Tron and the fact that we can enjoy something very similar to the speedway at Hershey Park. Regardless, this is one rumor I am 100% excited about if it happens. Now, when it comes to some other rumors..... (grumble grumble).

Sounds as if the speedway will be completely done over possibly themed to Tron as well... Tron may posdibly be taking over that entire corner.. so in a way the original news was 50% correct providing these are the final plans...

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Maybe they'll put in a Tron eatery or bar..

Man, the idea of two Tron attractions while Wall-E gets none in Tomorrowland makes me a little sour, but I am excited about the Coaster, looks pretty cool either way