Travisma 1,317 Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 https://www.inquisitr.com/4834248/massive-land-cleared-for-tron-other-changes-beginning-in-tomorrowland-at-walt-disney-world-photos/ Other Changes Beginning In Tomorrowland At Walt Disney World Construction is now underway on a Tomorrowland that is going to be much different. Last year at the D23 Expo, Disney revealed that Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom would not only receive a brand new thrill ride but an entirely new look and it has now begun. By the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World in 2021, Disney hopes to have the majority of their projects done and that includes the Tron Lightcycle roller coaster. It looks like they are on a good pace to accomplish that as a massive amount of land has been clear Tomorrowland is actually set to undergo a series of changes which have actually started within the last couple of weeks. The Carousel of Progress has received another paint job to take away the bright rainbow colors and turn it into the matching white and blue scheme which is set to take over the land. One of the biggest changes is that the new Tron Lightcycle attraction is going to be built in a “new space” next to Space Mountain. This attraction will not only bring forth new excitement for guests but it is going to completely change the skyline and dynamics of Tomorrowland. Right now, the biggest thing happening is the massive amount of land being cleared between Tomorrowland and Storybook Circus. As you can see in the images below, from outside of Magic Kingdom, both Space Mountain and some of the tents in Storybook are now visible as most of the trees have been cleared out. There is no set opening date for the Tron Lightcycle, but again, Disney hopes to have it open by WDW’s 50th anniversary in 2021. Work is clearly underway and it’s going to be fun watching it develop over the next few years. Tomorrowland will receive a number of other changes as well and WDWInforeported that some are coming to the famous “Purple Wall.” Disney has started painting it to give it a bit of a better shine and it will soon have a new “enhanced section” which is sure to please guests who love taking pics with the walls of Walt Disney World. According to WDWNT, there will be a couple of subtractions coming along with the other changes and additions. The rolling robot known as ICAN will perform only through April 7, 2018, and the Toy Story-themed merchandise cart near Wedway will close on April 8, 2018. Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom was always meant to be the world of the future brought to guests before it became a reality. Now, those who visit Walt Disney World will begin seeing things in a whole new light as construction and changes are set to take place all throughout the land. Land has been cleared and painting is taking place all around with the hope that the new Tron Lightcycle roller coaster will be ready to go by 2021. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 Does this mean we will loose the nice quiet walkway from the Storybook area to Tomorrow land? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 1 minute ago, dblr....Rennie said: Does this mean we will loose the nice quiet walkway from the Storybook area to Tomorrow land? I suspect that is already gone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 It's pretty much right where the land that was cleared runs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shaffecv 12 Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 28 minutes ago, dblr....Rennie said: Does this mean we will loose the nice quiet walkway from the Storybook area to Tomorrow land? If you the smokers trail from the train station to Space Mountain. I don't think so for now. Right now the construction looks to be on the outside of the railroad tracks toward the Cotemporary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 I posted this a year or so ago when speculating about how much land there is available in Tomorrowland for new rides. I am guessing that the area being cleared in what is circled in yellow, to the east of the train tracks. As shaffecv posted above, that's outside of the tracks, whereas the pathway is just to the west of the tracks. It's possible that the path is gone, but with the way Disney uses construction walls, they could certainly accommodate leaving the path in place at least for a while if they wanted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dieseldave 5 Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 If you the smokers trail from the train station to Space Mountain. I don't think so for now. Right now the construction looks to be on the outside of the railroad tracks toward the Cotemporary. The trail is still open as of this past Friday. The trees right next to the train tracks have been left in place. You can still see the construction through the trees that have been left. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 On 3/21/2018 at 11:08 AM, dieseldave said: The trail is still open as of this past Friday. The trees right next to the train tracks have been left in place. You can still see the construction through the trees that have been left. And I can confirm that as of yesterday, March 22 the pathway along the train tracks is still open. There are no construction walls. Nothing has changed inside of the tracks, and there is enough vegetation left to screen the cleared area from within the park. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted March 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 I really like that trail, except for the smoking area along there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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