#TRON Lightcycle Power Run

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Commission done for Issac of a FredRobin vacation at Disney World 🏰!

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On the way back from NZ, we had a stopover in Shanghai. So, of course, we went to Shanghai Disneyland to go on the TRON Lightcycle Power Run. I loved it! The kid in me had been waiting 42 years to go on a Tron ride. The feeling of gripping the lightcycle handles and hurtling around the track at high speed is something you have to experience! I loved the setup, with the digitizing laser at the start when you queue. Everything is so well thought out to give you an experience even while you're waiting to get on the ride. Very, very cool.

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✦ TRON Lightcycle Power Run queue at Shanghai Disneyland [x]

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Since my original post is huge, here's a picture-only version of my TRON: Lightcycle / Run character comparison post.

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Sources:

The DisneyParks Blog Introducing Team Green

BlogMickey.com’s First Look at Team Green

BlogMickey.com’s Twitter TRON Lightcycle / Run Queue Twitter post 1

BlogMickey.com’s Twitter TRON Lightcycle / Run Queue Twitter post 2

xbox.com’s TRON: Evolution page

xbox.com’s TRON RUN/r page

BlogMickey.com’s TRON Lightcycle / Run at D23 2022 article

Fortnite update page

TR2N font

TRON: Evolution PC

TRON RUN/r PC

Fortnite Bitstream character

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OVERRATED: Disney World Rides

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Favorite Disney Parks Attraction Showdown: Round 1 - Group A2

Videos and propaganda under the cut!

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind: WDW Epcot

Propaganda:

"Genuinely the best theme park ride I’ve ever been on. It’s insanely cool, not too short, and really smooth"

"I only got to ride it once (which I mean... I just really don't like that they don't even give the option of riding it a second time in one day, but whatever) but uh yeah! It was so good!!!! Would ride again (if they would actually let you!!!) out of 10"

Tron Lightcycle Power Run: WDW Magic Kingdom, Shanghai Disneyland 

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TRON Lightcycle Run from GMUNK on Vimeo.

There’s a power, an elegance, and an electric intensity to the  TRON Legacy franchise. The narrative of the TRON world itself integrates the tactile human experience with another realm where data, design, stunning architecture, and mood combine for a thrilling ride through a digital plane.   There’s a personal connection Munky has to the franchise. He spent a year designing the holographic world of the film, contributed to high-level concepts for the video game, and now the key visual and live-action campaign for the Lightcycle Run attraction at Magic Kingdom.

What was exciting for him is to be there along the whole collaborative and evolutionary arc of the TRON world. A new favorite agency Disney Yellow Shoes wrote a very cool script focused on typography and pacing, and brought Munkowitz into the fold to apply his aesthetic to the entire package. This point in the journey, particularly, really got him excited because it was truly the most cathartic and fully fleshed out manifestation of the story at immense scale and physicality; the characters, the environment, and the concept in an immersive experience that culminated in a total thrill ride.

To see the ride at scale and to strategize how to capture it was a fresh challenge. Combining that with the primary focus of telling the human story behind the experience, achieved through the same lens and focus on the stylistic flair of the existing franchise was an absolute treat to work on.

Credit List

Yellow Shoes Creative Group

Creative Director: Monse Valera Art Directors: Connor King, Jesus Diaz Writer: Frankie Ainsworth Producer: Wes Lagattolla Production Editor: Dan Avola Account Managers: Bridget Fitzgibbons, Ashley Lollar Project Managers: Meghan Brown, Megan Reilly Brand Planning: Jessica Rudis, Emily Zimmer Yellow Shoes Leadership: Helen Pak, Sally Conner, Amy Foster, Jim Real, Toby Myers, Brian Mountain, Cory Stone

Production

Director: GMUNK Production Company: JOJX Director Of Photography: Karina Silva Line Producer: Jason Haymond 1st AD: Bernie Casser Second Unit Camera: Scott Jones

Lifestyle Photography: Ben Christensen Additional Photography: Kent Phillips, Steven Diaz, Abigail Nielson

Park Production Support: Wup Fleming, Boxhouse Productions Park Operations: Gus Castellanos, Taylor Langlas

Post Production

Editorial: Union Lead Editor: Jim Haygood Assistant Editors: Brian Leong, Daniel Luna Producer: Joe Ross

Post-Production: JAMM Visual Executive Producer: Asher Edwards Senior Producer: Ashley Greyson Motion Designers: Toros Kose, Peter Hergert Flame Lead: Alex Snookes Flame Artist: Patrick Munoz CG Artist: Patrick Manning Colorist: Adam Scott Color Assist: Carver Moore Production Coordinator: Jon Lazar

Music: Da House Composer: Lucas Mayer

Sound Design & Mix: Skywalker Sound Lead Sound Design & Mixer: Tim Nielson Sound Editor: Andre Zweers Mix Technician: Kristina Morss

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Tour Thượng Hải

Thượng Hải là điểm đến nổi bật trong các tour Trung Quốc, thu hút du khách bởi những tòa nhà chọc trời bên dòng sông Hoàng Phố, những con phố nhộn nhịp nhưng vẫn giữ được nét cổ kính. Không chỉ là trung tâm kinh tế quan trọng, mà Thượng Hải còn thu hút du khách bởi kiến trúc ấn tượng và nền văn hóa đa dạng. Cùng SaigonTimes Travel đi tour du lịch Thượng Hải khám phá những địa điểm, văn hoá và ẩm thực nơi đây khi du khách có kế hoạch đi tour du lịch Thượng Hải, để có những trải nghiệm khó quên nơi đây.

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Tổng quan về Thượng Hải

Với dân số hơn 24 triệu người, Thượng Hải là thành phố đông dân nhất Trung Quốc và cũng là một trong những đô thị đông dân nhất thế giới. Đây là trung tâm tài chính toàn cầu với nhiều tòa nhà chọc trời hiện đại, nổi bật như Tháp Thượng Hải, Tháp Đông Phương Minh Châu và trung tâm tài chính Lục Gia Chủy.

Thượng Hải đẹp lung linh về đêm (ảnh sưu tầm)

Thượng Hải - Bắc Kinh: Khoảng cách khoảng 1.200 km về phía nam.

Nếu đi bằng tàu cao tốc (tàu CRH), hành trình kéo dài 4,5 - 6 giờ với tốc độ tối đa lên tới 350 km/h. Nếu đi máy bay, thời gian bay chỉ khoảng 2 giờ, chưa tính thời gian làm thủ tục tại sân bay. Nếu đi xe khách hoặc ô tô riêng, thời gian di chuyển có thể mất khoảng 12 - 15 giờ tùy vào điều kiện giao thông.

Thượng Hải - Hàng Châu: Khoảng 180 km về phía tây nam. 

Đây là một trong những tuyến đường phổ biến nhất vì Hàng Châu là một điểm du lịch nổi tiếng. Tàu cao tốc mất 45 phút - 1 giờ, trong khi đi ô tô mất 2 - 3 giờ. Ngoài ra, có cả tuyến xe khách với giá rẻ hơn nhưng thời gian di chuyển có thể lâu hơn.

Thượng Hải - Quảng Châu: Khoảng cách khoảng 1.200 km về phía tây nam.

Đi tàu cao tốc (tàu G), thời gian di chuyển khoảng 7 - 8 giờ. Nếu đi máy bay, chuyến bay mất khoảng 2,5 giờ, nhưng tổng thời gian bao gồm di chuyển đến sân bay, làm thủ tục và chờ lên máy bay có thể kéo dài hơn. Di chuyển bằng xe khách hoặc ô tô riêng có thể mất khoảng 15 - 18 giờ, tùy theo tuyến đường và tình trạng giao thông.

Thời điểm lý tưởng để du lịch Thượng Hải

Bến Thượng Hải (ảnh sưu tầm)

Thời điểm lý tưởng để du lịch Thượng Hải là vào mùa xuân (tháng 3 - tháng 5) và mùa thu (tháng 9 - tháng 11). Đây là hai khoảng thời gian có thời tiết dễ chịu, không quá nóng hay quá lạnh, rất thích hợp để du khách tham quan và khám phá thành phố.

Mùa xuân (tháng 3 - tháng 5): Có thời tiết ấm áp, hoa nở rộ ở các công viên và khu vườn trong thành phố như Vườn Dự Viên và Công viên Thế kỷ. Đây cũng là thời điểm có ít mưa, thuận lợi cho việc đi dạo, tham quan các địa điểm du lịch ngoài trời.

Mùa thu (tháng 9 - tháng 11): Trời trong xanh, mát mẻ, có độ ẩm thấp, rất thích hợp để khám phá những công trình kiến trúc nổi bật như Bến Thượng Hải, Tháp Đông Phương Minh Châu hay dạo chơi trên đường Nam Kinh. Đây cũng là mùa có nhiều lễ hội và sự kiện văn hóa đặc sắc.

Các địa điểm du lịch nổi tiếng không thể bỏ qua ở Thượng Hải

Disneyland Thượng Hải

Disneyland Thượng Hải (ảnh sưu tầm)

Disneyland Thượng Hải là công viên chủ đề Disney đầu tiên ở Trung Quốc đại lục và lớn nhất châu Á. Nơi đây kết hợp phong cách truyền thống của Disney với nét văn hóa Trung Hoa, mang đến trải nghiệm độc đáo với nhiều khu vực chủ đề như Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, Treasure Cove, Adventure Isle, Toy Story Land, cùng các trò chơi hấp dẫn như tàu lượn siêu tốc TRON Lightcycle Power Run và lâu đài Enchanted Storybook Castle – lâu đài Disney lớn nhất thế giới.

Thông tin khác về địa điểm này:

Địa chỉ: Chuansha New Town, Quận Phố Đông, Thượng Hải, Trung Quốc.

Giờ mở cửa: 8:30 - 21:30 (có thể thay đổi theo mùa).

Giá vé:

Ngày thường: 475 RMB (~1,6 triệu VNĐ).

Cuối tuần & ngày lễ: 799 RMB (~2,8 triệu VNĐ).

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Bến Thượng Hải

Bến Thượng Hải về đêm (ảnh sưu tầm)

Bến Thượng Hải là biểu tượng lịch sử và văn hóa của Thượng Hải, nằm dọc theo bờ Tây sông Hoàng Phố. Nơi đây nổi tiếng với những tòa nhà mang kiến trúc châu Âu cổ kính, từng là trung tâm tài chính và thương mại của Thượng Hải vào đầu thế kỷ 20. Đối diện Bến Thượng Hải là khu tài chính Lục Gia Chủy với các tòa nhà chọc trời hiện đại, tạo nên sự giao thoa giữa quá khứ và hiện tại.

Địa chỉ: Zhongshan East 1st Road, Quận Hoàng Phố, Thượng Hải, Trung Quốc.

Quảng trường Nhân Dân

Bảo tàng Thượng Hải là một bảo tàng công cộng của thành phố về nghệ thuật cổ đại Trung Quốc, nằm trên Quảng trường Nhân dân (ảnh sưu tầm)

Quảng trường Nhân Dân là trung tâm chính trị, văn hóa và giao thông quan trọng của Thượng Hải. Đây từng là một trường đua ngựa trong thời kỳ thuộc địa, sau đó được chuyển đổi thành quảng trường công cộng rộng lớn với nhiều không gian xanh. Nơi đây cũng là địa điểm tập trung nhiều công trình quan trọng như Bảo tàng Thượng Hải, Nhà hát lớn Thượng Hải, Trung tâm Triển lãm Quy hoạch Đô thị Thượng Hải. Đặc biệt, vào cuối tuần, quảng trường còn có "Chợ mai mối", nơi cha mẹ tụ họp để tìm đối tượng kết hôn cho con cái.

Địa chỉ: Quận Hoàng Phố, Thượng Hải, Trung Quốc.

Dự Viên

Dự viên là một khu vườn Trung Hoa rộng lớn nằm bên cạnh miếu Thành hoàng tại Phố cổ Thượng Hải (ảnh sưu tầm)

Dự Viên là khu vườn cổ nổi tiếng bậc nhất Thượng Hải, được xây dựng vào thời nhà Minh (thế kỷ 16). Đây là một kiệt tác kiến trúc vườn truyền thống Trung Hoa, với hồ nước, cầu đá, lầu các và những khu vườn cây xanh mát. Dự Viên còn có Tường Rồng đặc trưng, cùng những tiểu cảnh hài hòa mang đậm nét nghệ thuật phong thủy phương Đông. Bên cạnh đó, chợ Thành Hoàng Miếu ngay cạnh Dự Viên là nơi du khách có thể thưởng thức ẩm thực đường phố và mua sắm quà lưu niệm.

Thông tin khác về địa điểm này:

Địa chỉ: 218 Anren Street, Quận Hoàng Phố, Thượng Hải, Trung Quốc.

Giờ mở cửa: Từ 9:00 sáng đến 4:30 chiều, vườn đóng cửa vào thứ Hai hàng tuần, trừ các ngày lễ quốc gia.

Giá vé:

40 RMB (~140.000 VNĐ) vào mùa cao điểm.

30 RMB (~105.000 VNĐ) vào mùa thấp điểm.

Chùa Tĩnh An

Chùa Tĩnh An là một ngôi chùa Phật giáo Tangmi bí truyền trên đường Tây Nam Kinh ở Thượng Hải (ảnh sưu tầm)

Chùa Tĩnh An là một trong những ngôi chùa Phật giáo lâu đời và linh thiêng nhất ở Thượng Hải, với lịch sử hơn 1.700 năm. Ngôi chùa nổi bật với kiến trúc gỗ tinh xảo, những pho tượng Phật dát vàng lộng lẫy và không gian thanh tịnh giữa lòng thành phố nhộn nhịp. Điểm đặc biệt của chùa là tượng Phật Thích Ca bằng ngọc lớn nhất Trung Quốc và chuông đồng nặng 3,5 tấn. Đây là nơi thu hút nhiều người dân và du khách đến cầu bình an, may mắn.

Thông tin khác về địa điểm này:

Địa chỉ: 1686 Nanjing West Road, Quận Tĩnh An, Thượng Hải, Trung Quốc.

Giờ mở cửa: 07:30 - 17:00 (từ thứ Hai đến Chủ Nhật).

Giá vé:

50 RMB (~175.000 VNĐ) vào ngày thường.

100 RMB (~350.000 VNĐ) vào các ngày lễ Phật giáo lớn.

Tháp Hòn ngọc Phương Đông

Tòa tháp tọa lạc bên bờ sông Hoàng Phố đối diện với Bến Thượng Hải. (ảnh sưu tầm)

Tháp Hòn Ngọc Phương Đông là biểu tượng hiện đại của Thượng Hải, nằm bên bờ sông Hoàng Phố tại khu tài chính Lục Gia Chủy. Được xây dựng vào năm 1994, tòa tháp cao 468 mét, từng là công trình cao nhất Trung Quốc trong nhiều năm. Điểm nhấn của tháp là các quả cầu lớn nhỏ xếp chồng lên nhau, tạo nên vẻ ngoài độc đáo. Bên trong tháp có đài quan sát bằng kính trong suốt, giúp du khách chiêm ngưỡng toàn cảnh thành phố từ trên cao. Ngoài ra, nơi đây còn có nhà hàng xoay, bảo tàng lịch sử Thượng Hải và khu trò chơi giải trí.

Thông tin khác về địa điểm này:

Địa chỉ: 1 Century Avenue, Quận Phố Đông, Thượng Hải, Trung Quốc.

Giờ mở cửa: Từ 8:30 sáng đến 10:00 tối hàng ngày.

Giá vé:

160 RMB (~560.000 VNĐ) – Vé cơ bản (đài quan sát tầng thấp).

220 RMB (~770.000 VNĐ) – Vé đầy đủ (bao gồm tầng kính trong suốt + bảo tàng).

300 RMB (~1 triệu VNĐ) – Vé VIP (bao gồm bữa ăn tại nhà hàng xoay).

Đặc sản Thượng Hải

Tiểu Long Bao (Xiao Long Bao)

Ở Thượng Hải, chúng được gọi là tiểu long màn thầu (ảnh sưu tầm)

Bánh Hành (Cong You Bing)

Bánh hành là loại bánh chiên có lớp vỏ giòn rụm và nhân hành thơm lừng tuy đơn giản nhưng dễ gây nghiện (ảnh sưu tầm)

Cua Lông Thượng Hải (Da Zha Xie)

Cua Lông Thượng Hải là một trong những đặc sản nổi tiếng nhất của Thượng Hải, đặc biệt phổ biến vào mùa thu. Loại cua này có kích thước nhỏ, lớp vỏ màu cam rực rỡ sau khi hấp chín và đặc biệt là phần lông tơ trên càng, nên nó có tên gọi là “Cua Lông”.

Cua Lông Thượng Hải từ hồ Dương Trừng có đến 90% độ béo và 10% thịt (ảnh sưu tầm)

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TRON Lightcycle Power Run…

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TRON Lightcycle / Run Switches to Standby Queue

Hold onto your light cycles, Disney fans! The Grid is about to get a whole lot more accessible. Starting September 9, 2024, TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom is ditching its virtual queue system and embracing the traditional standby line. This electrifying change marks a new era for one of Walt Disney World's most thrilling attractions, and it's time to power up your park strategies! As a fellow Disney enthusiast and travel writer, I'm here to guide you through this game-changing update. We'll explore what this means for your Magic Kingdom visit, how to optimize your TRON experience, and what to expect when you enter the world of TRON. So, grab your identity disc, and let's dive into the digital frontier!

The End of an Era: Farewell to Virtual Queue

For over a year, TRON Lightcycle / Run has been operating with a virtual queue system, requiring guests to secure their spot through the My Disney Experience app. This system, while efficient in managing crowds, often left spontaneous park-goers feeling left out. But fear not, Programs! The era of virtual queues for TRON is coming to an end.

Welcome to the New Grid: Standby Queue 101

Starting September 9, you'll be able to experience TRON Lightcycle / Run just like most other attractions at Walt Disney World - by simply getting in line. This change brings both excitement and new challenges for park visitors. Let's break down what this means for your Magic Kingdom strategy.

What to Expect

- Fluctuating Wait Times: On the first day of standby operations, wait times peaked at 105 minutes shortly after park opening. Expect similar patterns, especially during peak seasons. - No Early Entry (For Now): Surprisingly, TRON will not be part of the Early Entry program initially. This could change in the future, so stay tuned! - Lightning Lane Still Available: For those looking to skip the line, the Lightning Lane Single Pass option remains available.

Strategizing Your TRON Experience

Early Morning Rush

With TRON now operating on a standby basis, the rope drop strategy at Magic Kingdom is getting a major overhaul. Here's what you need to know: - Be Prepared for the Sprint: Expect a significant portion of early arrivals to make a beeline for TRON. - Consider Other Attractions: With many guests rushing to TRON, this could be an excellent opportunity to experience other popular rides with shorter waits.

Midday Maneuvers

As the day progresses, keep these tips in mind: - Monitor Wait Times: Keep an eye on the My Disney Experience app for real-time wait time updates. - Lunch Time Lull: Sometimes, attraction wait times dip during typical lunch hours. This could be your chance to sneak in a ride with a shorter wait.

Evening Strategies

TRON Lightcycle / Run is a whole different experience at night, and many guests know this. Here's how to approach it: - Night Ride Rush: Expect longer waits in the evening as people aim for that nighttime TRON experience. - Extended Evening Hours: If you're staying at a Disney Deluxe Resort, take advantage of Extended Evening Hours when offered.

The TRON Experience: What Makes It Unique

TRON Lightcycle / Run isn't just another roller coaster. It's a full-body, immersive experience that sets it apart from other attractions: - Unique Ride Vehicle: The bike-style vehicle puts riders in a forward-leaning position, enhancing the feeling of speed and excitement. - Digital Landscape: As you race through the Grid, you'll be surrounded by stunning visual effects that bring the world of TRON to life. - Speed and Thrills: This is one of the fastest coasters at any Disney park, reaching speeds that will leave you breathless.

Accessibility and Comfort Considerations

While TRON Lightcycle / Run is an incredible experience, it's important to note that the unique ride vehicle may not be comfortable for all body types: - Size Restrictions: Some larger guests have reported difficulties fitting into the ride vehicles. - Alternative Seating: There are a limited number of traditional bench seats available for those who can't use the standard vehicles. - Test Vehicle: Take advantage of the test vehicle outside the attraction to ensure a comfortable fit before waiting in line.

Maximizing Your TRON Experience

To make the most of your TRON adventure, consider these tips: - Arrive Early: If TRON is your top priority, consider arriving at park opening to minimize wait times. - Use Single Rider: If available, the single rider line can often have shorter waits. - Night Ride: Try to experience TRON both during the day and at night for two completely different experiences. - Utilize Lightning Lane: If time is of the essence, consider purchasing a Lightning Lane pass for TRON.

The Future of TRON and Magic Kingdom

The introduction of a standby queue for TRON Lightcycle / Run is more than just a change in operations - it's a shift in the overall Magic Kingdom experience. This change will likely impact crowd flow throughout the park, potentially altering wait times for other attractions and changing how guests plan their day. As we move forward, it will be interesting to see how this change affects the overall guest experience at Magic Kingdom. Will TRON consistently have the longest wait times in the park? How will it impact other popular attractions like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train or Space Mountain? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain - the world of tomorrow at Magic Kingdom just got a lot more exciting!

Tron Lightcycle Queue FAQ's

Q: When does TRON Lightcycle / Run switch to standby queue? A: TRON Lightcycle / Run will switch to a standby queue on September 9, 2024. Q: Will TRON Lightcycle / Run be available during Early Entry? A: As of now, TRON Lightcycle / Run will not be part of the Early Entry program. However, this could change in the future. Q: Is Lightning Lane still available for TRON Lightcycle / Run? A: Yes, the Lightning Lane Single Pass option will still be available for guests who wish to skip the standby line. Q: What are the expected wait times for TRON Lightcycle / Run? A: Wait times can vary greatly, but on the first day of standby operations, they peaked at 105 minutes shortly after park opening. Expect similar patterns, especially during peak seasons. Q: Are there any size restrictions for TRON Lightcycle / Run? A: Yes, some larger guests have reported difficulties fitting into the standard ride vehicles. There are a limited number of traditional bench seats available for those who can't use the standard vehicles. Q: Is TRON Lightcycle / Run suitable for all guests? A: While TRON is an exciting attraction, its unique ride vehicle and high-speed nature may not be suitable for all guests. It's recommended to check the height requirements and other safety information before riding.

Final Words

The switch to a standby queue for TRON Lightcycle / Run marks an exciting new chapter for Magic Kingdom. It opens up new possibilities for spontaneous park-goers and challenges us to rethink our park strategies. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned Disney pro, this change offers a fresh opportunity to experience one of Walt Disney World's most thrilling attractions. Remember, the key to a successful Disney day is flexibility and planning. Keep an eye on those wait times, be prepared to adjust your schedule, and most importantly, enjoy the ride! The Grid is waiting for you, User. Are you ready to take on TRON Lightcycle / Run? Read the full article

[magicalshipment]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Disney Parks - WDW Tron Lightcycle Run "Powering Up..." Opening Day Shirt.

[just-a-turtleduck]

has anyone had sex on tron lightcycle power run yet?

[craigpetersennz]

Tron loot! Here are some cool items that I picked up from Shanghai Disneyland. A T-shirt and three very cool die-cast vehicles.

All the vehicles light up - the Light Runner has a white light and the Light Jet has a blue light (not really sure why it was blue instead of white).

The Lightcycle can change to four different colours - a red colour (presumably for Rinzler?), yellow for Clu, blue (for Sam, I guess?) and green for Gibson fans.

I think it would have been nice if white and orange light options were included in the Lightcycle, but this is such a small thing. Perhaps they were trying to tie the Lightcycle colours to the Teams in the ride? But, then, they had Team Orange and no Team Green, so I don't know.

Lots of detail on the vehicles and the light-up feature is a really nice touch! 🤩🥏

[evecolourshock]

I had Thoughts (hi OP by the way, your art is amazing and I hope you don't mind?)

Beck doesn't trust the User.

Granted, according to Tron trust even for Users should be earned rather than given, but this one is even more confusing than most and Beck doesn't like it.

The first time he'd met User_SamFlynn, Beck had felt distrust and terror seize his circuits like no one else had managed to elicit. User_SamFlynn was a creation of User_KevinFlynn, just like CLU, and this one had all the powers the tyrant had coveted. If this User chose to crush the Grid under his thumb, he could do so in nanos.

Beck had stood tall that meeting, face carved from stone like his mentor had taught him and seething. Every analysis he ran screamed that this was a threat and needed to be eliminated - the only reason he had stuck to glaring instead of fighting was Tron's steady hand on his shoulder. He honestly doesn't remember much of what had been discussed, too busy fighting his own combat processes honed over countless cycles (fighying the urge to derez - too many deletions on his hands but that had been the cost of survival), just barbed words and the User storming off in a huff, trailed by an apologetic ISO_Quorra.

It had taken half a millicycle for Beck's hands to stop shaking afterwards.

So many are singing the User's praises, how he's fixing the Grid, restoring faith in Users at large - rumours of bringing in other Users, so they could help too - and undoing Clu's corruption.

Beck's waiting for the executioner's disc to show. Steeling himself for it to come bearing the face of a friend.

Because Quorra had outed him as the Renegade to the User, with no care for how he felt about an identity he'd still kept secret this long being exposed like that. Because yes Tron was back, but he'd been restored by the User, and Tron had been fine (if injured) before CLU had triggered his hack and set the twisted shell on the unsuspecting Argon populace and had only barely managed to avoid exposing or derezzing Beck by virtue of Beck not being there.

Because Paige had nearly derezzed him for being who and what he is, and while her derezolution at his hands had been an accident he'd never really recovered from having to strike someone he'd been close to.

Because Beck's tired of betrayals, and this time would let the disc hit because he's done with adding to the voxels on his hands.

User_SamFlynn hasn't done anything yet though. Beck hasn't even seen him after that tense first meeting, the User going out of his way to avoid Tron's successor.

It sets Beck on edge.

Quorra tried to mediate, like she hadn't taken all of Beck's hard work at a secret identity and set it on fire. He'd snapped at her about some things not being hers to tell, and the contrite look he'd received had been little comfort compared to the looming fear of how short his future would be. A thousand cycles of subterfuge and missed shifts and hidden scars, countless near-misses and even more missions, torn apart with five words. No, he would not be forgiving Quorra, and he would not be trusting User_SamFlynn any time soon.

After all, the Renegade still has a lot of work to do.

Which, of course, means that the one time he's actually able to get mostly through a shift without interruptions or Mara breathing down his neck is the one shift the User comes stumbling in on. Because that's the way Beck's luck works. He prays to the Grid for strength.

"Uh, I can come back later-?" User_SamFlynn starts, but not only is he unsure he's slurring. Beck turns, runs a clinical eye over the User. Helmet broken, not retracted. Eyes slightly glassy, swaying on his feet, abrasions on one side leaking User life liquid (he can afford to lose a little, Beck knows from Tron, but it's better not to). Gridsuit armour worn away.

A crash, then. Falling off a lightcycle somehow.

"No." Beck crosses the room in three strides, shoulders set broad - too much like the Renegade for this setting, but comforting enough to feel safer than his normal slouch. "With me, now."

User_SamFlynn makes as if to protest, but the raised eyebrow Beck's had used on him many a time forces the User to acquiesce.

The abrasions are easy enough, as the Gridsuit protected the User from the worst of the sliding damage. But the User is definitely concussed, and unfortunately Beck's the only one around right now who knows how to deal with a concussion, having had plenty of his own. Rest, but no sleep. Lots of questions. Motion and observation checks. Time consuming, and boring, and Beck doesn't really want to be around the User for the several millicycles it'll take him to recover enough to get out and go see a User specialist.

But. There's no one else. Tron's busy enough with his own problems, Quorra isn't on the Grid in the first place, and Beck doesn't know how to contact anyone else with enough experience to deal with a concussed User. So. His problem, this cycle.

In the beginning he keeps interaction to a minimum. Does the checks, sits in pointed silence, makes sure the User doesn't make an ilk-advised getaway. He has cuffs, and is not afraid to use them if he needs to.

User_SamFlynn fidgets. It's somehow more annoying than him talking. "Ask." Beck instructs, poring over the User's baton. For anyone else, it would be a write-off, but Beck's more stubborn than the damage.

"Why do you hate me?" The User asks, sounding small and injured - no grandstanding left in him, thanks to the blow.

"I don't." Beck answers truthfully, flicking out Bodhi's parts scanner and using it for its intended function of accessing tricky repairs. Instead of, well. Locks. Escaping cuffs. Bomb defusion. Sabotage. Any and all of the above and then some.

"You do!" The User insists. "You hate me. Why?"

"I don't hate you, I don't trust you. There's a difference."

"But-!" The User cuts himself off. Beck glances up to gauge if he needs to escalate anything, but the User is clearly trying to phrase what he means instead of struggling. "Fine. What can I do to earn that trust, then? Tron trusts me, is that not good enough?"

"You had your fingers in Tron's code, so no. It's not good enough. You could have made him trust you." Beck fires back, a little more ruthlessly than he intends, and the User deflates. Beck sighs, fight immediately snuffing out again. "Just- just delete me yourself instead of making my friend do the work for you. That's all I ask."

"I don't want you dead!" User_SamFlynn squawks.

"And?" Beck shrugs. "You're not the first to say that to me and then try to sink a disc in my back. There's only been one who didn't do it on purpose."

User_SamFlynn looks at him in horror. Beck grins sharply, and it hurts - he lets the glamour drop so he can take some strain off his scars. "You know who and what I am. Not by my choice, but you know." User_SamFlynn looks even more devastated. "Too many have done too much, and I don't care what happens to me any more. However. If you hurt Tron, if you take away his ability to choose for himself what he wants to do, what orders he wants to follow? There is nowhere you will be able to hide from me. He's been hurt and used enough already."

User_SamFlynn nods once, resolve breaking through the fog of his injuries. "I won't. And if anything like that happens, I want you to stop me. Before he gets really hurt."

Beck hums. "With pleasure."

The glamour flows back on easily. The silence returns, a bit more peaceful than it was.

Beck neither trusts, nor particularly likes the User. But now he feels like they can come to an understanding.

The girls are trying to explode each other with their minds 💥

[mewtwowarrior]

Sources:

BlogMickey.com's Twitter TRON Lightcycle / Run Queue Twitter post 1

BlogMickey.com's Twitter TRON Lightcycle / Run Queue Twitter post 2

BlogMickey.com's First Look at Team Green

chaostructure-crafts's post with the page from Tron: Legacy: Reprogrammed

bitbrain's reply to chaostructure-crafts's post talking about the Lightcycle Font

The current download home of the Lightcycle Font

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Around when @trong-legacy and I were looking at the TRON Lightcycle / Run Team Green roster, BlogMickey.com posted pictures of the queue on Twitter, and I realized that the team logos for Blue, Orange, Red, and Yellow mostly matched the first letter of their team name in the Lightcycle font.

There's an alternate version of the Lightcycle font in the Tron: Legacy: Reprogrammed book, which was posted by chaostructure-crafts.

So, I took all three versions and put them together to compare them.

Team Blue is the only one that matches both versions of the font, the other teams only match the downloadable one.

Team Green is it's own deal, the other teams were made for the Shanghai version that opened in 2016, while Team Green is a sponsorship area made exclusively for Walt Disney World.

Because Team Green came along later, it doesn't match the other team symbols at all. In either version of the Lightcycle font, the G symbol looks strongly like a G, whereas the Team Green symbol does not, and doesn't match any symbol on either version of the font. This could be due to the fact that it's an Enterprise sponsorship, and the G symbol could confuse things.

I think it's really neat that most of the symbols match the established font, it's a cool little detail!

[catblackard]

The Grid. A digital frontier... I kept dreaming of a world I thought I'd never see. And then, one day - because I have the best friends - I got in...

TRON: Lightcycle Run at Walt Disney World