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Buzz Lightyear Ride Entrance Overhaul Accelerates at Magic Kingdom Ahead of Spring Return

Fresh exterior work now reshapes the arrival experience as Disney prepares the attraction for its next phase.

Overview

  • New photos show the pavement in front of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin torn up as crews rework the entrance approach.
  • Recent demolition removed the long-standing marquee and entrance embellishments, with construction walls pushed deeper into Rockettower Plaza.
  • A new attraction sign is expected to be installed in the coming weeks, according to on-site reporting, though Disney has not released concept art.
  • Disney continues to target a spring 2026 reopening for the ride, and no specific date has been announced.
  • When it reopens, the attraction will add handheld blasters with always-on lasers and haptics, reactive targets, redesigned vehicles with real-time scoring monitors, and a new support-bot character named Buddy.