Major Overhaul Announced for Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin - **CLOSING AUGUST 4th!**

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Imagineering Files Permit for Upcoming Buzz Lightyear Attraction Overhaul, Ride Closing in August at Magic Kingdom

The permit lists Elite A/V Systems Inc. as the contractor for “electrical work”. Elite A/V Systems Inc. has recently been used by Disney for work on the upcoming Zootopia: Better Zoogether Tree of Life show at Animal Kingdom and for work on Test Track at EPCOT. The permit has a default expiration date of one year.
As previously announced Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will close sometime in August for a significant overhaul of the attraction. The work will include updated ride vehicles with new blasters and a new scoring screen. The ride will also receive updates, including new targets to shoot at with animated effects. In addition to the ride and vehicle updates, Imagineers have announced that they will create a new show scene in the ride (concept art below).



Walt Disney World has not announced a specific closing date. Previously, Walt Disney World has announced that the ride will close sometime in August.

In fact, there is no information posted on the Walt Disney World webpage for the attraction about the upcoming closure. With the August timeline now just a couple of months away, we would typically see some sort of notice on the Walt Disney World website by now.

Walt Disney World has not returned requests for comment about the closing date.

 

[Pluto777]

Imagineering Files Permit for Upcoming Buzz Lightyear Attraction Overhaul, Ride Closing in August at Magic Kingdom

The permit lists Elite A/V Systems Inc. as the contractor for “electrical work”. Elite A/V Systems Inc. has recently been used by Disney for work on the upcoming Zootopia: Better Zoogether Tree of Life show at Animal Kingdom and for work on Test Track at EPCOT. The permit has a default expiration date of one year.
As previously announced Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will close sometime in August for a significant overhaul of the attraction. The work will include updated ride vehicles with new blasters and a new scoring screen. The ride will also receive updates, including new targets to shoot at with animated effects. In addition to the ride and vehicle updates, Imagineers have announced that they will create a new show scene in the ride (concept art below).

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Walt Disney World has not announced a specific closing date. Previously, Walt Disney World has announced that the ride will close sometime in August.

In fact, there is no information posted on the Walt Disney World webpage for the attraction about the upcoming closure. With the August timeline now just a couple of months away, we would typically see some sort of notice on the Walt Disney World website by now.

Walt Disney World has not returned requests for comment about the closing date.

You think there is any chance they will delay until after labor day to keep it open for the summer crowds?

 

[scrappinginontario]

You think there is any chance they will delay until after labor day to keep it open for the summer crowds?

Nobody really knows the closing date until it is announced by Disney. Disney has large crowds all year round so there really is not a better date to close than others. Fall is party season so many people at Disney after Labour Day too.

 

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Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin CLOSING AUGUST 4th - New Ride Vehicles & Gameplay Upgrades Coming in 2026

Walt Disney World has just announced that the Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin attraction in Tomorrowland will be closing this Summer for a significant update to the ride. The 26-year-old attraction will be closed starting August 4th, and remain closed into 2026 as updates are made to the ride. Keep reading for more details, including the official announcement from Walt Disney World!

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will be closed starting August 4th to allow for upgrades to be made to the attraction. The ride is expected to open in 2026.

A permit filed late last year got social media buzzing about a ride update, and while that permit wasn’t indicative of a larger ride overhaul, significant updates are now on the way!

The updates to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin include updated ride vehicles with new blasters and a new scoring screen. The ride will also receive updates, including new targets to shoot at with animated effects. Here’s the announcement from Walt Disney World!
Calling all Space Rangers! Exciting updates are on the horizon for Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, including a new show scene, updated ride vehicles and gameplay enhancements. Here’s what you can expect from this iconic Tomorrowland attraction next year.

Brand New Scene​

As their adventure begins, guests will now be greeted by an all-new character! This friendly robot — aptly named “Buddy”— was created by Walt Disney Imagineering and Pixar Animation Studios to play a key role on the Star Command team.
As a support-bot, Buddy makes sure departing Space Rangers are fully prepared for their mission, enthusiastically providing encouragement, final system checks on their Star Cruisers and a chance to hone their blaster aim. This will be a great time for guests to check out some of the new, interactive target features before blasting off to defeat the Evil Emperor Zurg and save the galaxy.

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[zmdisneyworld]

One of our faves -- bummed we will miss it in Dec 2025 but glad it is getting some updates.

 

[Minnie1222]

I can't believe Buzz is a 26 year old ride. In my mind it's a very new attraction. I swear we just went to the grand opening not too long ago.

 

[CarolynFH]

I can't believe Buzz is a 26 year old ride. In my mind it's a very new attraction. I swear we just went to the grand opening not too long ago.

I'm having the same trouble with RnR. I still wear the shirt I bought after my first ride, when it was 3 months old.

 

[BrightMorningStar]

I will be back in Feb 2026, chances of this being reopened? Probably zero

I have zero insider information on this one, but I would put my bets on somewhere between March and June.