The original signage at Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin has been removed at Magic Kingdom, making way for a new marquee ahead of the attraction's spring 2026 reopening.
Construction walls now surround the entrance area as work gets underway on the exterior updates.
The removal follows a recent permit filing by Walt Disney Imagineering for new signage at the Tomorrowland attraction. Design Communications, a frequent WDI contractor that works on marquees and exterior signage throughout Walt Disney World, is listed as the vendor on the Notice of Commencement.
With the old signage now gone and construction walls in place, installation of the new marquee appears ready to begin.
Major Refurbishment Nearing Completion
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin closed in August 2025 for a significant update. The ride will reopen in spring 2026 with new scenes, redesigned vehicles, upgraded blasters, and more responsive gameplay tech.
The opening sequence has been completely reworked, introducing Buddy, a new support robot created by Walt Disney Imagineering and Pixar. The hyperspace tunnel scene features new projection technology showing Buzz Lightyear and Emperor Zurg for the first time during the ride.
Ride vehicles now have Star Command styling and onboard screens displaying real-time scoring. Handheld blasters replace the original fixed versions, offering better aim with vibration, sound effects, and an always-on laser to help track your shots.
Interactive targets throughout the attraction now react and light up when hit, giving clearer feedback during gameplay.
Disney has not announced a specific reopening date beyond spring 2026.
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