What ride did Tron replace?

Magic Kingdom will now be the second Disney theme park in the world to feature this ride, which is an expansion, not a replacement of any previous attraction, of Tomorrowland — built right next to “Space Mountain” and “Tomorrowland Speedway.”



TRON Lightcycle / Run at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom did not technically replace an existing ride, but rather expanded the footprint of Tomorrowland. It was built on a previously unused plot of land located north of Space Mountain and the Tomorrowland Speedway. While there were early rumors and speculation that it might replace the Speedway, Disney ultimately chose to keep the classic car attraction, though the Speedway's track was slightly rerouted and modified to accommodate the massive canopy structure of the Tron coaster. In contrast, at Shanghai Disneyland, the Tron attraction was an original "opening day" feature. The 2026 experience in Orlando is a "twin" to the Shanghai version, featuring high-speed launches and a dramatic illuminated canopy. By placing it next to Space Mountain, Disney created a high-energy "thrill corridor" in Tomorrowland without the need to demolish beloved, albeit older, attractions like the Speedway or the PeopleMover.

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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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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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We would classify it as less intense than Expedition Everest or the inversions on Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, but more intense than the more “family” coasters like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Slinky Dog Dash.

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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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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: Ares is the third installment in Disney's Tron franchise. And despite having been planned since Tron: Legacy came out, it remains in pre-production. But there have been hopes of getting the film out of development hell. Though the film is moving at a snail's pace, it is moving.

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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.

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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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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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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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Many rides have stood the test of time such as Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion, but other rides such as Mr. Toad's Wild Ride and The Great Movie Ride have been retired.

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