ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World is a few weeks away from introducing its Tron Lightcycle/Run attraction to the Magic Kingdom lineup. Folks who have previewed the ride are discussing its merits, including ride time, visual appeal and its unusual seating that puts passengers in a prone position and presents physical challenges for some people.
Disney has placed replica seats ahead of the queue, where potential riders can test their comfort levels for the vehicle. The attraction, which debuted at Shanghai Disneyland in 2016, is designed to put visitors in a motorcycle-racing position, leaning forward with feet curled behind their torsos. As the lightcycle’s handlebars are moved into place, a seat back also slides forward, and metal pins on each side fold out to secure legs.
For riders who are uncomfortable with that or cannot physically fit, some Tron trains are outfitted with a more traditional bench seat in the back, Disney says.
