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We May Have Opening Dates For Magic Kingdom’s Infamous, Long-Awaited Roller Coaster

Mickey Mouse brings the magic to life as he dances under the night sky in front of the glowing blue Tron Lightcycle Run roller coaster at Disney World, with thrilled guests racing by on the high-speed attraction.

After the construction of this ride has been delayed, caused other Magic Kingdom attractions and experiences to close, and taken years to come to fruition, TRON Lightcycle Run has become infamous.

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Fans have been waiting for this thrilling roller coaster to come to Tomorrowland since its initial announcement during 2017’s D23 conference. Five years later, fans are wondering if they’ll ever see this revolutionary ride in Walt Disney World Resort.

However, some rumors have been floating around, telling of an opening date way more specific than “Spring 2023.”

Cast Members in safety vests and helmets stand beneath the dazzling blue TRON Lightcycle / Run canopy at night, with the attraction’s vibrant lights creating an electrifying atmosphere.

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There have been unconfirmed reports and sources claiming that TRON Lightcycle Run will be holding preview runs in March 2023.

Allegedly, these previews will be open to Magic Kingdom Cast Members, members of the exclusive Club 33, Annual Passholders, and Disney Vacation Club Members. There are also rumors of this preview being marketed as a D23 event as well.

Presumably, after a month of these previews, the ride will then supposedly open to the general public in April 2023.

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Although these rumors have spurred on a new wave of excitement and hope for the opening of TRON Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom, we must report that nothing has been confirmed just yet.

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Will all of this speculation turn out to be true? Will the long-awaited roller coaster truly come to Walt Disney World Resort for previews in March 2023? Will the coaster officially open to the general public in April 2023? Only time can answer these questions for us. 

About Isabella Reimer

Isabella Reimer grew up visiting Walt Disney World and relocated to Central Florida to be even closer to The Most Magical Place on Earth. She earned her Bachelor’s from Florida State University, where she studied Creative Writing and Women’s Studies. Her biggest hobby is bonding with the ikran at Avatar Flight of Passage, and her retirement plan includes becoming the 1,000 Happy Haunt of the Haunted Mansion.