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TRON: Ares Overlay at Magic Kingdom Ends Jan. 19 as Original Lightcycle/Run Returns Jan. 20

The change caps a four-month film tie-in overlay marked by red-orange lighting, Master Control narration, plus a Nine Inch Nails soundtrack.

Overview

  • The final day to ride the TRON: Ares version at Magic Kingdom is January 19, 2026, with the standard TRON Lightcycle/Run resuming January 20, according to multiple theme-park reports and confirmations shared on social media.
  • Introduced in mid-September 2025, the limited run spans roughly four months from launch to its scheduled conclusion.
  • The overlay swaps the attraction’s blue glow for red-orange visuals, adds Master Control narration and a Nine Inch Nails score, and refreshes on-ride photography, while Daft Punk’s Legacy music still plays around the area.
  • Coverage notes the Ares presentation remains in operation at Shanghai Disneyland as of publication.
  • TRON: Ares is now streaming on Disney+, and outlets report strong guest enthusiasm for the overlay even as other TRON tie-ins, such as the Identity Program, have been wound down at Walt Disney World.