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Walt Disney World Railroad “In Residence” at Magic Kingdom’s Train Station

Posted on by Sarah Sands
This week we heard the last of the familiar train whistles for a while as the Walt Disney Railroad temporarily suspended operations while construction on the new Tron attraction nears the railroad tracks in Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Find out how you can get up close to the train while it is not running, and see photos of how Tron construction is impacting other Magic Kingdom attractions here.
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Tron Attraction Construction Causes Some Ride Disruptions

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Construction on the new Tron coaster attraction in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, adjacent to Tomorrowland's Space Mountain, is well underway. Its progress is causing the temporary disruption of the operation of several existing attractions. Both the Walt Disney World Railroad and the Tomorrowland Speedway will close temporarily during the work. The Tron attraction is set to debut in time for Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary in 2021.
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A Look Back at WonderCon 2018

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
After a year off at the Los Angeles Convention Center, WonderCon returned to the Anaheim Convention Center. The extensive and lengthy construction projects the Anaheim Convention Center has been undergoing for awhile appear to be finally completed, with the main difference being a new North Hall accessible on both ground and second story levels. The … Continue reading "A Look Back at WonderCon 2018"
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New Tron Attraction Coming to Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Tron — the highest-rated attraction at Shanghai Disneyland — is coming to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida! The new Tron attraction will sit in an entirely new area right next to the Space Mountain attraction at Magic Kingdom Park. Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, made the announcement during the Walt … Continue reading "New Tron Attraction Coming to Magic Kingdom"
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Iron Man 3 Monorail Debuts

Posted on by AllEars
In keeping with its recent trend of "wrapping" the monorail to promote new Marvel features, Walt Disney World debuted its Iron Man 3 monorail last week. You can find the Iron Man 3 monorail running the express beam bypassing the Magic Kingdom and going through the Contemporary Resort. Iron Man 3 debuts in theaters on May 3, 2013.
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San Diego Comic-Con 2012: Now With Even More People, Part 2.

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
So another panel I attended was on TRON: Uprising–the new animated series based on the popular Tron universe. Taking place temporally between the original TRON film and the recent TRON: Legacy, the show promises to fill in the events that led up to the changed situation Sam finds on the Grid, and the metamorphosis of … Continue reading "San Diego Comic-Con 2012: Now With Even More People, Part 2."
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COOLWATERS PRODUCTIONS LLC BRINGS THE STARS OF TRON, TRON: LEGACY, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, STAR WARS AND MARVEL TO THE DISNEY D23 EXPO

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Exclusive autograph sessions and meet and greets with celebrities including Bruce Boxleitner and Billy Dee Williams at the ultimate Disney fan event! ANAHEIM, Calif. – June 22, 2011 – Celebrity management company Coolwaters Productions LLC is bringing a cavalcade of talent to the D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, August 19 – 21, at … Continue reading "COOLWATERS PRODUCTIONS LLC BRINGS THE STARS OF TRON, TRON: LEGACY, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, STAR WARS AND MARVEL TO THE DISNEY D23 EXPO"
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TRON Legacy

Posted on by Scott Thomas
TRON Legacy monorail going past the Imagination Pavilion.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/250s, f/6.3, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 28mm focal length TRON: Legacy opens today in the United States as the long anticipated sequel to Disney’s 1982 TRON. Earlier this year, the TRON Monorail started running between the Magic Kingdom and Epcot to promote the film. The monorail … Continue reading "TRON Legacy"
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Tron, Everybody!

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
So Tron Fever is currently running amok over at California Adventure, with the nighttime event ElecTRONica, and the new Tron tag on World of Color. I was recently able to take a look at both and brought back some photos and video from the Grid for y’all. On October 28th, the Disney Blog held an … Continue reading "Tron, Everybody!"
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D23 Magazine 2010 Winter Issue

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WINTER ISSUE OF DISNEY TWENTY-THREE GETS INSIDE THE GAME GRID FOR AN EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK AT TRON: LEGACY Disney’s Official Fan Magazine Arrives with Stunning Collectible Cover, an In-Depth Exploration of the New Hawaiian Disney Resort Architecture, Features on Holidays with Walt and His Family, Walt’s Final Appearance on Screen and More BURBANK, Calif. – … Continue reading "D23 Magazine 2010 Winter Issue"
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