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Should The "TRON Lightcycle Power Run" Replace "Tomorrowland Speedway"?

So, the TRON Lightcycle Power Run coming to Walt Disney World rumor has been in full force as of late. It's starting to really take shape now though as Chip & Co has BlogMickey reporting that their sources tell them that the popular Shanghai Disneyland semi-enclosed roller coaster will be popping up in the Magic Kingdom to replace the Tomorrowland Speedway. Word is they'll be going for the Magic Kingdom's 50th Anniversary in 2021. Tomorrowland Speedway was an original, opening with the park in 1971. At first glance, I'm like, "Hell Yeah!". I've actually been really looking forward to getting a version of this ride. I love TRON. However, when I think of the actual loss that is the Tomorrowland Speedway, I can't help but wonder if the end justifies the means? I start to not think of this one as an adult, but as a child. Much like myself, this is the first automobile a lot of children get to drive. That's a big deal to a kid. Then I think of myself as a parent. This is the first car my children got to drive with me. That's a majority of what Disney is about, family. Part of me hates to see a ride that promotes that, replaced with another ride that requires a parent pass. For those that don't know what that is, it's a pass you can get if you have kids that can't ride a ride. so both parents can ride while the other watches the kid. So, all in all, I'm excited about this addition, I just wish there was a way for cohabitation. No permits have been filed on this yet. Nor has Disney officially announced this yet. It is expected to be announced at the D23 Expo this weekend though. What do y'all think? Do the ends justify the means or not? Put itin the comments, like, & share.