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SEE: 1st full-speed launch test for Magic Kingdom’s TRON Lightcycle/Run ride

Walt Disney World's new "TRON" roller coaster, coming to Magic Kingdom, is based on TRON Lightcycle Power Run at Shanghai Disneyland (Photo source: Walt Disney Company)

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Progress on an upcoming thrill ride at Walt Disney World is revving up.

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Walt Disney Imagineering last week shared a behind-the-scenes look at the first full-speed launch test for TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom.

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Watch the test in the video below:

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Guests visiting the park have reported being able to see the ride testing.

TRON Lightcycle / Run is themed around the 2010 film “TRON: Legacy” and will be located in Tomorrowland near Space Mountain. An official opening date has not been announced.

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Adam Poulisse, WFTV.com

Adam Poulisse joined WFTV in November 2019.