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Sep 11, 2020 in "Tomorrowland"

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Posted: Friday September 11, 2020 9:46am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The work on the new-look for Tomorrowland which began back in 2016 is continuing, with several significant changes over the past few weeks.

Tomorrowland refurbishment - September 3 2020

First, the scaffolding on the right-hand side as you enter the land is now down, giving us a look at the renovated plain white PeopleMover supports.

Tomorrowland refurbishment - September 3 2020

At the former Stitch's Great Escape entrance, all signage has now been removed.

Tomorrowland refurbishment - September 3 2020

Elsewhere, the supports are in various stages of renovation - some stripped to the steel, others down nearing completion.

Tomorrowland refurbishment - September 3 2020

Click the gallery for more of a look around the entirety of Tomorrowland.

Tomorrowland refurbishment - September 3 2020

The refurbishments are expected to be completed in time for opening of TRON Lightcycle Run in 2021.

Tomorrowland refurbishment - September 3 2020

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Bocabear4 minutes ago

Wreck It Ralph as the "bridge" from Fantasyland....And No, Wreck It Ralph doesn't fit in Tomorrowland either.... and actually neither does Monsters Inc, Stitch, Buzz Lightyear, or even Tron as none of these take place in the future....Aesthetically there is an argument for Tron....and maybe Buzz....

Brer Panther1 hour ago

...so, Buzz doesn't fit in Tomorrowland but Wreck-It Ralph does? I'm a little confused...

bmr15912 hours ago

We can’t offend our big spenders.

SplashJacket2 hours ago

I legitimately just don’t know what they could put in that space. It’s too small to do much beyond the existing theaters. I don’t even know what I would want there. They should bring something back, absolutely, but I’m not sure what without it being crap like stitch. Bring back Alien Encounter

aladdin20073 hours ago

They need to get something in stitch. They keep mouthing thunder expansion bla bla but operate what you have already, its ridiculous. Same goes for tomorrowland terrace, but no everyone has to be uncomfortably packed into a couple of eating areas because the bean counters dont want to spend on operating anything. They are clueless that they are even running a theme park.

SplashJacket3 hours ago

They could get really fancy with the Speedway. Make it into the Grid Cinematic Universe™️. Give it two sides like a Matterhorn with a Fantasyland side (Sugar Rush) and a Tomorrowland side (Tron). Could actually work really well and minimize the clash with Tomorrowland.

Bocabear3 hours ago

The Speedway should have been redone when they built Tron and re-emerged as part of the Game Grid....That was the HUGE miss. They could have really done a lot with that...but now I think it has been too long and they seem to be done with anything TRON in Tomorrowland...so we have the Tron sticking out like a sore thumb in the 1970s futuristic Tomorrowland. It really of all the "lands" in Disney theme parks is about the worst right now.

SplashJacket3 hours ago

Play 🤣

Bocabear3 hours ago

That whole corridor with Starlight Ray's and the Speedway could be a whole thematic shift between Fantasyland and The Game Grid...Starlight Ray's could get a complete refresh to a Disney Gaming theme, They could create a new attraction for the old Alien Encounter based on Hero's Duty... It could be very cute and be better than a whole lot of nothing and decay.

James Alucobond3 hours ago

I still think TRON's a better direction for the Speedway just to pull that theming farther into the land and potentially frame out the coaster a bit better. I don't think the transition between lands is ever going to be ideal simply because of Cosmic Ray's and Cheshire awkwardly facing each other.

SplashJacket3 hours ago

Wreck it Ralph next to Tron… The grid… arcades… 👀 I think think an outdoor sugar rush with its bright colors and flashiness might clash heavily with Tomorrowland/Tron that could make it tacky, that said, they could merchandise the hell out of the food/treats.

SplashJacket3 hours ago

Yeah that would work well too. I know it’ll never happen, but I’ve always hoped for cosmic rays to be returns to a “battle bot diner” where it has actually good food. U.S. Asian fusion would be awesome, and then throw in the Baymax spinner or a larger BH6 dark ride over the speedway and perhaps some water. Wreck it Ralph, along with Wall-E are on my longtime wish lists for Tomorrowland, and buzz is in a sad state so I would definitely appreciate the replacement. It’s long overstayed its welcome.

Bocabear3 hours ago

I have been saying that for years! It would look amazing and be the perfect bridge between the two lands....but they would have to do some heavy theming and set pieces... Candy Mountain, King's castle etc.... ANd expand the route...take back some of what was taken away...

MisterPenguin3 hours ago

OR... they go ahead with the Sugar Rush retheme of Speedway. With electric vehicles. It'd create a nice transition from Tommorowland theming to Fantasyland theming.