Overview
- An official Notice of Commencement names Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, lists Jon Richards Company as contractor, and carries an April 2, 2027 expiration.
- The permit describes only “general construction,” providing no specifics on scope or creative changes.
- On-site reports show entrance reconstruction with a large excavation, fresh wooden framing, cinder blocks staged for support, visible wiring and metal supports, and new door paneling.
- Disney still targets a spring 2026 reopening featuring handheld blasters with always-on lasers and vibration feedback, reactive targets, redesigned vehicles with onboard scoring displays, and the new Buddy support-bot scene.
- Outlets note most Disney permits default to one year and say the extended window likely covers infrastructure or phased work after reopening, though no timeline change has been announced.