Canopy Installation Begins at TRON Lightcycle Run

Installation of the light canopy has begun at TRON Lightycle Run. Yesterday (September 15th), Imagineer Zach Riddley posted a photo of the first piece of canopy being installed.

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I’m excited to share these images of the very first canopy piece being installed at TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom this morning! This is one of nearly 40 pieces that will create a dramatic “curved wave” canopy, known as the Upload Conduit, which will flow organically over Guests as they race underneath on their Lightcycles. I’m proud of all the work our Imagineers have put into this @WaltDisneyWorld attraction so far, and the exciting work ahead to bring the Grid to life in Tomorrowland! Continue to follow us here for more progress. #Imagineering #MagicKingdom

A post shared by Zach Riddley (@thezachriddley) on Sep 15, 2020 at 10:40am PDT

Today, the Disney Parks Blog posted a video (originally shared by Zach Riddley) of the installation process.

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It’s been fun to see everyone’s reactions to the photos I shared yesterday of the first piece of canopy being installed at TRON Lightcycle / Run at @waltdisneyworld. Each section is strategically preassembled before installation, including alignment of the steel, welding, grinding, some painting and electrical work. It’s an intricate process and something we’ll get to see rise before our eyes over the coming weeks and months. Check out this video showing more of the install from the @disneyparksblog.

A post shared by Zach Riddley (@thezachriddley) on Sep 16, 2020 at 8:33am PDT