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Disney’s latest family-friendly thrill ride TRON Lightcycle / Run officially opens to the public Tuesday following months of anticipation as well as several sneak peeks.
Before you hop on your lightcycle and blast off, here are 9 things you should know first.
- Guests will enter The Grid and board their Lightcycle and race through a high-speed adventure.
- Disney said TRON Lightcycle / Run will be one of the fastest coasters at any Disney theme park in the world.
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- Riders must be at least 48 inches tall to ride.
- TRON Lightcycle / Run is located in the Tomorrowland section of Magic Kingdom, near Space Mountain.
- Similar to other hotly anticipated recently Disney attractions such as Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, TRON Lightcycle / Run will utilize a virtual queue. Guests can also purchase Individual Lightning Lane for the attraction. There will be no standby queue.
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- Merchandise will also be available, including a customizable TRON-inspired action figure. Click here for details.
- The film is heavily based on the 2010 sequel “TRON: Legacy” and to a lesser extent the original 1982 film “TRON.” Both have inspired video games, comic books, TV shows, toys and now, a theme park attraction.
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- If entering The Grid makes you work up an appetite, there are new food options available themed to TRON. Click here for details.
- Take the experience home with you. TRON Lightcycle / Run has an on-ride photo available.
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