Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin Closing Update
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom will be closing for big updates. Check out the closing timeline and full list of updates.
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Located in the heart of Tomorrowland, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin gives you the chance to defeat the Evil Emperor Zurg. In December 2024, we shared the news that a permit was filed "to install projectors" for this attraction by the Maddox Electric Company.
Work was completed after park hours to bring updated digital projectors to the final tunnel near the end of this attraction. As exciting as this update was, many Disney fans wanted even more updates.
Disney is set to bring big changes to this attraction First, there will be a new show scene that will introduce characters to a new character, "Buddy." This new character created by Walt Disney Imagineering and Pixar Animation Studios will help to play a key role on the star command team.
Updates for Buzz Lightyear
Along with the addition of a new character, the ride vehicles will receive a huge overhaul with video monitors and handheld blasters. What we are most excited for is that the once static Z targets throughout the attraction will also be upgraded with new technology that will allow them to react and light up when they are hit.
Walt Disney World just filed a permit for "electrical work" on Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin with Elite A/V Systems Inc. listed as the contractor.
As with most Walt Disney World permits, the expiration date is set for one year. The real question for many Disney fans is "How long will this attraction be closed?"
Buzz Lightyear Closing
When Disney first announced updates coming to Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, they stated that it would temporarily close in August 2025. Due to the full overhaul of this refurbishment, the attraction will reopen next year.
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin will reopen in 2026.
At this time, the Walt Disney World calendar extends until August 4, 2025. Operational hours are still listed for Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin on these dates. Keep checking back for updates on this closing.
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