Walt Disney World Monorail Trains to feature "Tron: Legacy" Artwork

[WDWfanatic742]

Nope, your eyes are not deceiving you…that’s a light cycle from the Tron universe on our “highway in the sky.” And today, we’re sharing a first look at the attention-grabbing art coming to the Walt Disney World Resort.

The transformed trains will be visible on the Epcot monorail line as early as this month. And if you look close, you’ll notice that the design of the futuristic motorcycle-like vehicles from the upcoming film “Tron: Legacy” also includes walls of trailing colored light.

“Tron: Legacy” is a 3D high-tech adventure set in a digital world that’s unlike anything ever captured on the big screen. The film is scheduled to hit theaters on December 17. But there will be more updates to come before then so keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for the latest.

Full article with pictures HERE

[seanyred]

I saw the pictures earlier. I love it!!! I'm a huge Tron fan and a Monorail nut. I'm just sad that they didn't release when I was there last week. But at any rate I think it gives the Monorail a great look.

And yes I admitt that it is an advertisment but I think this way is very tastefull and clever.

[Bethanymouse]

I think they look terrible. In my opinion, it throws the magic right out the door. It just looks like a huge billboard.

[WDWfanatic742]

I don't know if I like these or not. Just reminds me too much of the advertisements on public buses and the ones that are on the trains in Las Vegas.

Then again, it probably is the best wrap that they have put on the trains so far. I like how the article says that they will only be on the Epcot line to keep with the future theme as well.

As long as it doesn't become a HUGE trend and doesn't go on every train, I think I could start to like it. One has to wonder though, will these stay all the way until December when the movie comes out? Seems like a long time to me.

[Ms. Mode]

I really like the overall look of this...ok...they do have a promo for TRON, but the paint scheme makes the Monorail look fast.

[DizneyRox]

For the Epcot line, they look good. Although I kindof need to question the decision to use the light cycles on the monorail (which if memory serves me correctly, the object was to make the other cycle crash) shortly after two monorails on the same line crashed killing a cast member. Hmmmm....

Design though is better than Stitch all oer the place IMHO.

[lettripp]

I think they look very cool and fit the Epcot theme well :-) We are already excited to ride these in April!!

[MinnieMommie]

yes big advertisement but very clever. As a big Tron fan I welcome the Tron theme on the Epcot monorail. Can't wait to ride on it!

[JPL]

Not a huge fan of the design at all! I think it takes away from the futuristic look of the trains and makes the look like every other commuter train

[Stu29573]

I read all the posts before I looked at the pics and I was ready to like it, but actually I think it's a little over the top. I think small logos would have been much more classy. I just don't care for the full length wrap, I guess....Oh well!

[Polynesian Dweller]

My first reaction is that I don't think I like it. In the picture it actually looks less futuristic to me than the standard train. Maybe they will look better when we're there and can see the actual monorail. Will have to see when we get there?

[BrerGnat]

OMG...my son is going to FLIP out if these are on the monorails in a couple of weeks. He LOVES (in a crazy possessed way) motorcycles and he also loves the monorail. Talk about overload! I think it's okay looking. I actually like the colors...

[seanyred]

saw the pictures of the Tron Monorail going through Future World. They look even better with EPCOT in the background. Just wish I could see them in person.

[Lakin]

Not a huge fan of the design at all! I think it takes away from the futuristic look of the trains and makes the look like every other commuter train

I agree. I don't like the new design.

[DreamFinder2]

I think they're kinda cool...but, does anyone else think the pix look 'photo-shopped'? I hope the actual trains end up looking as nice.

[Polynesian Dweller]

I think they're kinda cool...but, does anyone else think the pix look 'photo-shopped'? I hope the actual trains end up looking as nice.

The Daily Disney site has a video of the Tron monorails going through Epcot. I really didn't like what I saw of the real trains in operation. Somehow they just don't look like the monorails and seem less futuristic to me when seen in motion. Search for thedailydisney and find it.

[DizneyFreak2002]

I dunno.... A podcast released a video of the monorails... I rather like it...

[Amy_617]

I LOVE these!!! I know it is just temp, and it is an advertisement....but they look SOOOO much better then the plain white monorails with the color strips down the side!! YAY!! I can't wait to ride these and May and get some pics!!

[Kaps]

Nothing more than a big advertisement for them. I like the cars the way they were. They already advertise to much on the inside of the buses

[laprana]

I'm not so sure I like the Tronorail. It's kind of cool looking, but I'm partial to the classic white monorail with colored stripe. Maybe it's because I never saw the original Tron...or because the Tronorail looks like a big moving billboard.