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Is Tron too intense?

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.



TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom is generally considered a "medium-high" thrill ride, but for most Disney guests, it is not "too intense." Its most exhilarating feature is the high-speed launch, which reaches nearly 60 mph in seconds, followed by a large outdoor "swoop" under a glowing canopy. However, unlike "Rock 'n' Roller Coaster," TRON has no inversions (you never go upside down), and the drops are relatively shallow compared to major thrill-focused theme parks. The ride is remarkably smooth, which helps prevent the "head-banging" or dizziness associated with older coasters. Many riders find it less intense than "Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind" because it lacks the spinning ride vehicles that can trigger motion sickness. The most "intense" part for some is actually the unique motorcycle-style seating, which requires you to lean forward and can feel restrictive or physically uncomfortable for certain body types. At just about 60 seconds long, the ride is over very quickly, making it a great "gateway" coaster for those who are nervous about bigger thrills but want a high-tech, immersive experience.

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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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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.

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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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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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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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Each coaster reaches a maximum speed of nearly 60 mph (97 km/h), taking riders on a series of twists and turns through a layout resembling the video-game grid depicted in the film series.

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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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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Let's face it, these ride vehicles aren't great if you're wearing a skirt or a dress. There isn't any graceful way to board. So, you might want to plan your outfit if you're going to ride TRON. The roller coaster goes very fast and there won't be a safe or good way for you to hold down your dress or skirt, if needed.

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These Individual Lightning Lane spots typically sell out quickly, so be ready to rev your engine! Here's the good news: You can experience TRON Lightcycle / Run twice in one day by securing a Virtual Queue and purchasing an Individual Lightning Lane.

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There are lockers ? but keep your phone with you: Here's why "All items must be placed either in a locker before you board your Lightcycle, or in a small compartment located on the attraction vehicle that can hold items such as cellphones, glasses or wallets," according to Disney Parks Blog.

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Urbonas (left) and Euthanasia Coaster at HUMAN+ display at the Science Gallery in Dublin. The Euthanasia Coaster would kill its passengers through prolonged cerebral hypoxia, or insufficient supply of oxygen to the brain.

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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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