MK New Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Updates Coming to Walt Disney World

[Bocabear]

My push here continues to be for something akin to Aquatopia from DisneySea. It's inherently themed from all sides (which is necessary considering it's basically surrounded), it helps offset the loss of a major water feature on the opposite side of the park, and it transitions way better from Fantasyland in Tomorrowland. You could even add a Nautilus prop into the nook behind Mad Tea Party for good measure.

I would agree with that completely...it would be beautiful and something new and fresh... also having a smaller footprint than a raceway... They could make it look very futuristic to jive with the Tomorrowland side, or more steam punk Jules Vernian in style...

 

[WorldExplorer]

The ride has already established the bright green and purple look; I would hope they would feel they don't have a choice but to continue with that.

I would say Buzz has established that color scheme himself, but Lightyear showed us he doesn't have as much pull with the creatives as you would expect. Should've been more careful with his contracts, poor guy.

 

[James Alucobond]

The ride has already established the bright green and purple look; I would hope they would feel they don't have a choice but to continue with that.

... Why? I probably agree with regard to the graphics contained to the actual signage, but given how Tomorrowland is set up, the exterior should be congruent with the land itself, not with the toy world of the ride. Just as the exterior of Peter Pan's Flight conforms to the tourney tents of its surroundings rather than Edwardian London, so too should the exterior of Buzz be largely consistent with its retrofuturistic surroundings.

 

[FigmentFan82]

Was there an estimate for re-opening for this attraction?

 

[eaj626]

Was there an estimate for re-opening for this attraction?

Spring this year. That's all that's been officially announced.

 

[jah4955]

Spring this year. That's all that's been officially announced.

"Seasons" seem to be the trend for opening "dates." It's technically Spring June 20th.

I can't recall anything official opening before the announced date except Wonders of Life (all the publicity I've seen says "Opening December 1989," but it officially opened October 19th).

 

[dmc493]

Their options are 1) stay vague and leave people guessing, or 2) provide specifics, potentially miss said date, and disappoint people and make themselves look bad. I prefer the former

 

[jah4955]

Their options are 1) stay vague and leave people guessing, or 2) provide specifics, potentially miss said date, and disappoint people and make themselves look bad. I prefer the former

Under promise. Over deliver.

 

[Fido Chuckwagon]

Under promise. Over deliver.

Disney prefers to under promise and under deliver.

 

[mitchk]

Here are some pictures from about two hours ago. The Concrete is still ripped up.

 

[gerarar]

Some pictures I took from the PeopleMover this morning (1/31):

 

[FettFan]

Here's a look at the new interactive targets:

Can’t lie; I wish they’d scrap the cheap “cardboard cutout” aesthetic and put in real animatronics in it.

 

[SplashJacket]

From 1/31.

Couldn’t get a good photo, but on the people mover the in-ride light-up targets are visible through the blackout window cover.

 

[flyerjab]

Disney World Files New, Lengthy Permit for Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World has filed a new, lengthy permit for Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom. We take a closer look

blogmickey.com

Just saw this from BlogMickey about a new extended permit for this attraction.

Quote from the post:

The permit has an expiration date of April 2, 2027, roughly 14-months from the day it was filed. This indicates that there is an extensive amount of work expected for whatever the project is. Unfortunately, the scope of work is listed as “general construction”, which is apparently just descriptive enough to satisfy the government.

 

[FigmentFan82]

I believe this, and soaring across America are still aiming for an end of May opening, correct?

 

[DCBaker]

Disney World Files New, Lengthy Permit for Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World has filed a new, lengthy permit for Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom. We take a closer look

blogmickey.com

Just saw this from BlogMickey about a new extended permit for this attraction.

Quote from the post:

The permit has an expiration date of April 2, 2027, roughly 14-months from the day it was filed. This indicates that there is an extensive amount of work expected for whatever the project is. Unfortunately, the scope of work is listed as “general construction”, which is apparently just descriptive enough to satisfy the government.

Here's the Notice of Commencement, filed on February 3:

Here are Notices of Commencement filed between February 2-4:

2/3/26

Magic Kingdom
1305 MONORAIL WY (BUZZ LIGHTYEAR) - Jon Richards Company FL, Inc. - General Construction [expires 4/2/2027]

 

[flyerjab]

Another photo from outside Buzz. Something definitely going on here.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Another photo from outside Buzz. Something definitely going on here.View attachment 906731

I’m assuming that’s the foundation for a new entry marquee?

 

[Basil of Baker Street]

Installing a vibrating contraption to shake loose money from pockets and falls in the collection bin.

 

[networkpro]

I’m assuming that’s the foundation for a new entry marquee?

Since its a roof section, it appears to me reinforcement for a "ride vehicle on a stick" sign.