The most significant new attraction that opened in Orlando in 2023 was TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Officially opened on April 4, 2023, this high-speed "semi-enclosed" steel coaster allows guests to board a train of "Lightcycles" and race through the "Grid," reaching speeds of nearly 60 miles per hour, making it one of the fastest coasters at any Disney park. Another major 2023 addition was Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana at EPCOT, an interactive walk-through trail where guests can engage with "living" water features and learn about the natural water cycle. Over at Universal Orlando Resort, the big news of 2023 was the opening of Minion Land on Illumination Avenue, which featured the brand-new attraction Villain-Con Minion Blast. Unlike traditional rides, this is an interactive "blaster" experience on a moving walkway where guests compete to become the next great supervillain. SeaWorld Orlando also debuted Pipeline: The Surf Coaster, a first-of-its-kind "standing" coaster where the seats bounce up and down to mimic the feeling of riding a wave. These openings made 2023 a massive year for Orlando's theme park landscape, offering everything from high-intensity thrills to family-friendly interactive storytelling.