Racing through the air at 60mph, we take a sharp right at Cinderella’s pink castle and hurtle into the dystopian digital world of TRON. Our neon blue lightcycle throws us around a looping track straight out of a dark future, before plunging into an incredible rush of twists and drops. One of Disney’s fastest ever rides, TRON Lightcycle Run is an all-consuming thrill, as we surge ahead, accelerating past opponents to cross through a total of eight energy gates.
While The Magic Kingdom at Disney World Resort Florida still has all the beguiling charm of the swashbuckling Pirates Of The Caribbean and the spooky-but-not-so-scary Haunted Mansion, the addition of TRON brings grown-ups (and children over 4ft) a whole new dimension of excitement. This is definitely one of the highlights of my big trip to Orlando , where fun and thrills are at the forefront. After coming back down to earth, I head back to the castle to watch the evening fireworks show.
Anyone who doesn’t shed a tear or get goosebumps over at least one Disney ballad is seriously hiding their emotions. Little-known Canary Island has hiking trails, diving spots and beautiful sand beaches The iconic Cinderella Castle ( Image: Abigail Nilsson, Photographer) Especially after a day racking up your steps while traversing the parks. For those in need of a heartier meal than Disney’s Refillable Popcorn Bucket (£10), there are lots of gourmet options back at the Swan and Dolphin Resort.
I head to Shula’s Steak House �.
