What is being built next to Space Mountain in Disney World?

What is being built next to Space Mountain in Disney World? TRON Lightcycle Run is a new roller coaster by Space Mountain in Magic Kingdom's Tomorrowland at Walt Disney World. This covers everything you need to know: opening date, previews, problems, and answers to common questions. (Updated April 11, 2023.)

How is Tron compared to Space Mountain?

The track length on each of its two tracks is nearly identical to the track length on TRON, but TRON launches at over twice the top speed of Space Mountain, making the newcomer a shorter ride, time-wise.

Are there two versions of Space Mountain?

Space Mountain is a space-themed indoor roller coaster attraction located at five of the six Disneyland-style Disney Parks. Although all five versions of the attraction are different in nature, all have a similar conical exterior façade that is a landmark for the respective park.

Is Disney closing spaceship Earth?

According to Walt Disney World, Spaceship Earth will close on July 19, 2023 and will reopen… one day later, on July 20, 2023.

What are the plans for Space Mountain?

In 2022, the Tokyo Disney Resort announced that it would be completely overhauling its Tomorrowland area. This massive, multi-million dollar project will take several years and means the permanent closure of Space Mountain as we know it. That's right, Space Mountain will soon be closing forever at Tokyo Disneyland.

Is Space Mountain completely dark?

Description: Space Mountain is an indoor high-speed roller coaster that takes place in complete darkness. The ride doesn't go upside down, but it has several drops and lots of sharp, quick turns.

Is Tron faster than Space Mountain?

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.

Is there a movie based on Space Mountain?

Film. Screenwriter Max Landis wrote a feature film based on the Space Mountain attraction, which was developed for a short time at Disney. The film was based in a 1950s Jetsons-esque retro-future.

Why is Disney shutting down Space Mountain?

With any attraction that has been around as long as this one has, closures are a necessary part of ensuring the ride can be enjoyed by fans for many more years to fans. Guests have noticed that Space Mountain is showings its age, so while it is sad, a closure was definitely expected by a lot of fans.

What is the newest ride at Disney World?

TRON Lightcycle / Run – New! Speed across a world with no horizons in a high-stakes race based on the Disney sci-fi film TRON: Legacy.

What Disney World rides will be closed in 2023?

What Disney ride is permanently closed?

Splash Mountain has permanently closed at Disneyland in California and Walt Disney World in Florida. While the structure and ride path will remain the same, the story will be changed to and rethemed to The Princess and the Frog Disney Animated movie based on New Orleans.

What ride is Disneyland getting rid of?

What ride will replace Splash Mountain? Tiana's Bayou Adventure will replace Splash Mountain at Disneyland and Disney World. The new ride is inspired by the animated Disney film The Princess and the Frog.

What ride is leaving Disney World?

Splash Mountain has permanently closed to transform into Tiana's Bayou Adventure, opening late 2024.