Walt Disney World's new Tron Lightcycle Run roller coaster immediately separates itself from the vacation destination's other thrill rides with a pulse-pounding launch that propels users, er, guests nearly 60 miles per hour. But we're getting ahead of ourselves, literally, as the ambitious attraction makes quite an impression long before you board your lightcycle and white-knuckle your way through the grid.
The coaster, a clone of Shanghai Disneyland's Tron Lightcycle Power Run, first grabs your attention from afar. Located near Space Mountain in the Magic Kingdom's Tomorrowland area, it features a towering, curvy canopy that covers the outdoor portion of the coaster's 3000-plus feet track. The wave-inspired covering is a stunning addition to the land's futuristic skyline, one you'll definitely want to seek out when the sun sets. After dark, the canopy comes to life with vibrant, shifting illumination effects, while the slick ride vehicles whizzing just beneath it sport equally eye-popping details.
