--- title: See Shanghai Disneyland's Tron Ride description: A first look at the new Tron-themed ride canonical: https://time.com/3958699/shanghai-disneyland-tron-ride/ author: Joseph C. 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One of its key attractions will be a re-imagined Tomorrowland that offers an original design, but more importantly, the first ever _Tron-_themed roller coaster called Tron Lightcycle Power Run.  Disney Users will be able to ride on a train of Lightcycles on a twisting track at high speeds through a massive, color-shifting canopy and see breathtaking views of Shanghai Disneyland.  Disney Just think about it. 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