Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom will reopen on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 and Disney has just released photos from inside the refurbished ride. The new photos that Disney has just released show the new targets, ride vehicles and updated scenes. The targets are now all interactive, with new lighting effects that react … Read more
The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover has been having some technical issues today, March 16. Our WDWNT reporter has confirmed it might only be operating later in the day, if at all. Peoplemover Down The queue for the beloved Tomorrowland attraction remained empty this morning, as several cast members were seen sitting near the seating area … Read more
A special Formula 1 show car inspired by Mickey Mouse is now on display in Tomorrowland at Shanghai Disneyland. The car and new racing costumes for Mickey and Minnie are part of the “Fuel the Magic” collaboration between Disney and F1. Shanghai Disneyland x Formula 1 Mickey and Minnie joined Chief Executive Officer of Formula … Read more
The new Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin on-ride photo will show riders’ mission score and rank for the first time. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin The example shared by Walt Disney World shows two riders with the Astro Aviator and Planetary Pilot ranks. It has their scores, special icons, Total Targets Hit, and Special Targets … Read more
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom will reopen next month. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Reopening Date The revamped ride will reopen on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Previously, Disney only announced it would reopen this spring. Disney shared two photos from inside the ride, including one of Buddy the robot in the new … Read more
We are receiving word from our reporter at Disneyland Resort that areas of Tomorrowland at Disneyland are being closed and evacuated. According to OC_Scanner on X, Anaheim Fire & Rescue was called to Disneyland for a hazardous materials situation. Areas Evacuated As you can see from the photo above, Cast Members were lined up outside … Read more
After nearly three years of start-and-stop painting, the futuristic rocks in Walt Disney World’s Tomorrowland have been completely repainted. Tomorrowland Rock Painting Complete The Tomorrowland rocks were previously repainted in 2016, when their original reddish-brown shade was replaced with a more modern, metallic blue-gray finish. They started the process again but stalled back in 2023. … Read more
A new entrance sign structure has been installed for Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom. The updated ride will reopen this spring. New Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Sign The new structure consists of three thin white spires with a starry sign attached to them. There’s no lettering on the sign yet but … Read more
After over a month concealed behind construction walls, Galactic Grill’s seating area and Tomorrowland Terrace are fully open to guests again. Galactic Grill Seating Area Refurbished Nothing about the space appears to have changed, except for an overall refurbishment and cleanup. All the tables and chairs that were previously set up against the construction walls … Read more
Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom was briefly running with the lights on this Wednesday morning. From the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, we saw one rocket moving and another rocket halted. Lights On Space Mountain Space Mountain has two tracks, hence why it was safe for one vehicle to operate while another was paused. We witnessed … Read more
After the TRON Identity Program experience permanently closed last month, construction walls have appeared at the Tomorrowland Launch Depot in Magic Kingdom. Tomorrowland Launch Depot Construction New Year’s Eve was the final day of the experience after having been heavily discounted for months. Pictured above is what it looked like before the experience closed. A corridor … Read more
The ground outside Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom has continued paving work compared to our last update. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Construction In our construction update last week, the two long rectangles on the ground, along with the front of the center section, were mostly filled with freshly poured concrete. These areas … Read more
The Tomorrowland rocks repainting project continues nearly three years after it started, with the rocks apparently getting a new color scheme. Crews resumed painting the faded rocks earlier this month. Tomorrowland Rocks Repainting The project began in 2023 before pausing indefinitely. It seems the work restarted because the Magic Kingdom moat was drained to accommodate … Read more
The budget for the new Space Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland has increased, making it the most expensive attraction Walt Disney Imagineering has ever built. Space Mountain Budget The original budget for the new Space Mountain and Tomorrowland plaza was ¥56 billion. A few years ago, this was approximately equal to $437 million. With today’s exchange … Read more
During our morning trip to Magic Kingdom, we saw freshly poured concrete outside Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. In our last construction update, crews had poured concrete in a new foundation near the main entrance. Now they’ve paved over two sections of sidewalk that were previously torn up. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Construction Just … Read more
After appearing on cruise ships, at both domestic parks, Paris and Tokyo, the BDX droids are set to make an appearance at Shanghai Disneyland for a limited time. BDX Droids At Shanghai The droids will appear inside the park’s Tomorrowland February 17-22, February 25 – March 1, March 4-8, and March 11-17. It appears they … Read more
