Is Tron a fast ride?

The ride speeds up to 59 miles per hour at the start, making it, along with its sister ride, TRON Lightcycle Power Run in Shanghai, the fastest at any Disney park in the world. (For reference, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Walt Disney World hits 57 miles per hour.)



TRON Lightcycle / Run at Disney's Magic Kingdom is currently the fastest coaster at any Disney park in the world, reaching a top speed of nearly 60 miles per hour. The ride is categorized as a "high-tech, high-speed thrill ride" and is famous for its exhilarating launch, which blasts riders out from the loading station and under a massive, color-shifting canopy. Unlike traditional coasters where you sit in a chair, TRON features unique motorbike-style vehicles that allow you to lean forward into the action, heightening the sensation of speed. While the top speed of 60 mph might seem modest compared to "giga-coasters" at regional parks like Six Flags, the combination of the leaning position, the pulsing electronic soundtrack by Daft Punk, and the neon-lit "Grid" environment makes it feel significantly faster and more intense. The ride is relatively short—lasting about 60 to 90 seconds—but it delivers a high-adrenaline experience that is a major departure from the slower, story-based dark rides typically found in the Magic Kingdom. Due to its popularity, you will likely need to join a virtual queue or purchase a Lightning Lane Single Pass to experience this digital race.

People Also Ask

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.

MORE DETAILS

TRON does move up and down a fair bit, but there's very little of that “stomach-drop” feeling with your feet leaving the floor. That's for two reasons. The first is that on a Lightcycle your head points down, not your feet. But the bigger reason is that almost all of TRON's rise-and-drop motion includes a turn.

MORE DETAILS

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

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

At the end of the day, if your child doesn't like thrill rides, TRON is not the one for them. However, even children who DO like thrill rides may find this one too intimidating, loud, or intense. If you don't know whether your child likes thrill rides, this is not a good starter coaster.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

If you or your kids are afraid of going upside down on roller coasters, we have some good news! What is this? TRON Lightcycle Run does not go upside down or have any inversions.

MORE DETAILS

In the end, TRON Lightcycle / Run is a wildly fun ride, and it's something we look forward to doing every single time we come to the Magic Kingdom. It's a must-do, and it indeed makes things even better that it replaced absolutely nothing.

MORE DETAILS

If so, TRON should be on your list! It's not the fastest ride in Disney World (that title goes to Test Track, which tops out at about 65 MPH), but it's pretty close. During the initial launch, TRON riders get close to hitting 60 MPH. Essentially, it's about as fast as if you were riding a motorcycle on the highway.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

The Slowest Rides at Walt Disney World
  • We still love you though.
  • The Haunted Mansion.
  • Soarin'
  • Living with the Land.
  • Na'vi River Journey.
  • Spaceship Earth.


MORE DETAILS

The ride is adjacent to Space Mountain, Disney's original high-thrill coaster, which will make comparisons inevitable. Tron is smoother and much faster – Space Mountain maxes out at a relatively tame 27 mph. But the nostalgic in me preferred the jerky, in-the-dark dips and turns of Space Mountain.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

I fit great on the test seats and had an easy time loading onto the ride itself. I did see a woman of a similar size as me for whom the test seats did not work, and I think it was because she had larger calves. The ride has a bar that drops behind your calves as a point of security.

MORE DETAILS