How fast will Tron coaster go?

Walt Disney World's latest roller coaster does not disappoint. Walt Disney World's new Tron Lightcycle Run roller coaster immediately separates itself from the vacation destination's other thrill rides with a pulse-pounding launch that propels users, er, guests nearly 60 miles per hour.



TRON Lightcycle / Run at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom (and its original counterpart in Shanghai Disneyland) reaches a top speed of 59.3 miles per hour (95.4 km/h). This makes it a virtual tie with Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind for the second-fastest attraction at Walt Disney World, with the top spot still held by Test Track at 65 mph. The ride features a high-speed launch that propels guests underneath a massive, color-shifting "Upload Conduit" canopy before entering the indoor "Grid" section. The sensation of speed is significantly enhanced by the unique "Lightcycle" ride vehicle, where guests lean forward in a motorcycle-style posture. While the ride is incredibly fast and features a linear motor launch that hits top speed in seconds, it is actually quite smooth and contains no inversions, making it a "thrilling yet accessible" coaster for many guests. The entire experience lasts about 60 seconds of high-speed action, perfectly capturing the high-energy, futuristic atmosphere of the TRON: Legacy film.

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You'll be living in the fast lane Your ride starts out with a launch from 0 to 57 mph in a matter of seconds. This makes it the third fastest roller coaster at Disney World, after Tron Lightcycle/Run and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.

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Tron is somewhere in between what you seem to be ok with or not. Lots of fun. It feels fast, but smoother than Big Thunder and Space Mountain. Tron is definitely not a family coaster.

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On the main Disney World page for Tron, it's described as having 'Big Drops'. This just seems odd to me, as everything I have read/seen about the ride describes it as fairly tame (minus the launch) with no real big drops, certainly no more than Guardians of the Galaxy which is listed as 'Small Drops'.

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind – 60 mph. TRON Light Cycle Run – 59 mph. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster – 57 mph.

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If your child loves Rock N Rollercoaster, we think they will be ok on TRON Lightcycle Run. While this one does not go upside down, the speed certainly makes up for it! We'd stick with kids ages 8 and up.

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The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror If we're talking about the scariest rides at Disney World, I had to start with The Tower of Terror. I mean, it's all in the name! From the ghostly holograms, the 'death' defying drop(s) to the sinister theming, everything is designed to scare the Mickey outta you – and it really does.

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TRON Lightcycle / Run is one of the fastest coasters at any Disney theme park in the world.

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Because the canopy covers the outside portion of the track, TRON is considered a ?covered ride? that can operate during rain. Blog Mickey reports that according to Cast Members, it can also operate when there's lightning.

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Superman: Escape from Krypton has an incredible 415-foot tall tower. It holds the distinction of being the first coaster to reach 100 mph.

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There's nothing slow about this ride. If you have a thrill seeker who enjoys speed, Tron will not be too scary for them. One thing to note: it's a relatively short ride that truly only lasts 60 seconds once in motion. So even if Tron turns out to be scary, it should be a very short experience.

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Indeed, there are a great many elements that went into creating TRON Lightycle Run that works in harmony to create a thrilling experience. That said, many of the initial reviews of the ride noted how short the actual ride experience is. From launch to final deceleration, you're looking at about 60 seconds of ride time.

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“As far as an age limit, though, if you are physically healthy and up for the thrill, there is likely no greater risk for someone who is 60 than there is for someone who is 20.” The largest concern for those who indulge in roller coasters is the after effects.

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Does the ride have upside-down loops and drops? TRON Lightcycle / Run does not go upside down, but it does have big drops. There are also twists and turns throughout the ride — after all, you're racing on a motorbike.

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You will lean much farther forward, with weight applied to your knees on TRON. If you have difficulty fitting into the seats on the Avatar ride, you may not fit on the TRON motorbikes. If you fit on Avatar, you still may not fit on TRON.

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