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How scary is Tron 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.



TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom and Shanghai Disneyland is considered a "high-thrill" coaster, but its "scare factor" is unique compared to traditional wooden or looping coasters. The scariest part for most riders is the powerful launch, which catapults you from 0 to nearly 60 mph in seconds into a neon-lit outdoor canopy. The seating position—mimicking a motorcycle where you lean forward and are secured by a back restraint—can feel more vulnerable than sitting in a standard car. However, the ride does not have any inversions (it doesn't go upside down) and has no massive vertical drops. The "fear" comes primarily from the speed, the darkness of the indoor sections, and the intense, futuristic soundtrack. It is a very short ride, lasting about 60 seconds of actual movement, which makes it less intimidating for those who are nervous about long, grueling coasters. If you can handle the launch, the rest of the ride is a smooth, exhilarating "race" through the digital frontier.

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TRON is by far the most intense coaster in the Magic Kingdom, although it doesn't have any loops or inversions.

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Overall milder than Guardians. 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.

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Thrill Level Expectant mothers should not ride. Supervise children at all times. Children under age 7 years must be accompanied by a person age 16 years or older. Persons who do not meet the minimum height requirement may not ride.

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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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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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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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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.

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TRON Lightcycle Run delivers 100-percent pure adrenaline. It's smooth like Slinky Dog, fast like Test Track. And since you're strapped into an open-air lightcycle, it's much more intimate. It puts Rock 'n Rollercoaster's catapult launch to shame.

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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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There's no magic number to weight or height when it comes to riding TRON Lightcycle Run. Rather, it's about the distribution of weight across your frame, as well as the size of your calves.

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Cosmic rewind imo is a lot more intense (but also a lot more fun). I also find Expedition Everest at AK a lot more intense than Tron, so if you've done that and were fine then you'll be fine. I went on it yesterday for the first time - it was awesome!

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With top speeds of just under 60 miles per hour, TRON Lightcycle/Run is one of the fastest rides in Walt Disney World and certainly the fastest roller coaster you will find in Magic Kingdom. For comparison, its neighbor Space Mountain reaches half that maximum speed at 27 miles per hour.

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You are seated very easily with a lap bar, and the vehicle is placed at the back of the coaster train. Overall, even though my test experience riding TRON was a little uncomfortable, I'm grateful to have had the option to use the accessibility car.

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ENTER THE GRID Surge past your fierce opponents as you attempt to cross through 8 Energy Gates and secure your team's victory. TRON Lightcycle / Run is one of the fastest coasters at any Disney theme park in the world.

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