Disney Pushes In-App Notification for TRON Lightcycle Run Virtual Queue Removal

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Posted: Friday September 6, 2024 12:44pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has taken steps to further inform guests of upcoming changes to the TRON Lightcycle Run attraction at Magic Kingdom.

As of September 9, 2024, the virtual queue system, which has been in place since the attraction's launch, will be discontinued. In its place, guests can join the standby line or purchase access via Lightning Lane's Single Pass experience.

This significant change is being communicated to park-goers through a pop-up notification in the My Disney Experience app starting today. The notification, which features an image of the illuminated TRON canopy, informs guests of the new process to "Enter the Grid" as members of Team Blue.

Since its debut, TRON Lightcycle Run has been one of the most popular attractions at Magic Kingdom. Inspired by the iconic TRON film series, the ride allows guests to board lightcycles and race through a digital landscape in a high-speed, adrenaline-pumping experience. Until now, access to this attraction has been limited to a virtual queue system and an Individual Lightning Lane purchase, which required advance planning and quick fingers on the My Disney Experience app.

The virtual queue system, first introduced for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney's Hollywood Studios, was implemented at TRON Lightcycle Run to manage the high demand and to ensure a smoother flow of guests through the attraction. Guests had to join the virtual queue at set times throughout the day, with spots often filling up in seconds. This system allowed Disney to control crowd levels and reduce wait times, but it also left some guests disappointed if they couldn't secure a boarding group.

Be sure to check back with WDWMAGIC on September 9 for our in-depth coverage of the new TRON Lightcycle Run standby line as it officially begins operation.

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MisterPenguin19 days ago

Freshee6119 days ago

Rode it last Thursday night and the wait was about an hour.

MisterPenguin22 days ago

815679

KevinYee24 days ago

My money is on a Guardians ride system.

SplashJacket24 days ago

Long waits this Thursday afternoon around 5:00. 7DMT is at 70.

MisterPenguin24 days ago

.\PAUSE EOL

BlindChow24 days ago

How on Earth did they miss putting "END OF LINE" on this sign?? It's a direct quote from the movie! :facepalm:

DonniePeverley25 days ago

It's a great attraction ... alebit with everything Disney has produced in the past decade about a minute too short.

MisterPenguin25 days ago

SingleRider25 days ago

Wouldn’t be surprised if they do it after fireworks or near closing time for day guests on a party night.

Linkperez25 days ago

I'm a little late to this, but *cough cough* Peter Pan

MisterPenguin25 days ago

Starship82426 days ago

Yeah, having Big thunder and space down along with Tiana's being pretty unreliable would be bad.