Overview
- Eligible Walt Disney World employees are scheduled to test the refreshed attraction March 21–27 as Imagineering finalizes adjustments.
- Disney has confirmed an April 8, 2026 public reopening at Magic Kingdom following the lengthy refurbishment.
- New gameplay tech includes handheld blasters with always-on targeting lasers and dual colors per cruiser, reactive Z targets, haptics and sound cues, and onboard monitors showing live, uncapped scores.
- A new opening scene introduces Buddy, a support-bot who preps riders and offers encouragement and practice aim before the mission.
- Show and exterior updates add a clearer Zurg space-mines sequence with Buzz appearing in the battle and a new marquee, while any guest soft openings remain unannounced and dependent on testing outcomes.