Yesterday was a BIG news day for Disney World! We learned that both “The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure” and Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After will be opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 27th, 2025. Disney also announced a new FREE Dining Plan Offer.

Plus, we found out about new discounts and new character experiences coming to Disney World. But that is not all! We also learned about some BIG changes coming to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin and we are sharing some of our readers’ thoughts about these changes.

Disney has announced that the popular Magic Kingdom attraction will be getting a new show scene, updated ride vehicles, and gameplay enhancements. However, that means that in August, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will be temporarily closing. These new features are expected to debut in the attraction sometime in 2026.

The new scene will feature an all-new character joining Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin: a friendly robot named “Buddy.”  The attraction will also be getting new, interactive targets that will react and light up when hit. 

Additionally, there will be new handheld blasters that can be freely moved around and will include an always-on laser. They will also have new lightning, sound, and vibration effects. PLUS, the ride will be getting new ride vehicles that will be equipped with video monitors to provide scoring information.

Our readers already have some thoughts about these announcements for Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, and we wanted to share some of them with you!

Claire wrote that she was “looking forward to this update at our beloved Magic Kingdom!” David also agreed, writing that “This is kinda cool! It’s really starting to show its age, and this will definitely freshen up the experience.” Amber and Jack were also in agreement saying it is a needed update for this attraction. 

However, Thomas voiced some concerns writing, “Is there anything open?” Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will be closing in August, and it will be joining a long list of attractions that are currently closed for refurbishment in Magic Kingdom. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closed until 2026. The Hall of Presidents is closed and expected to reopen sometime in 2025, but we don’t have a date yet. As well, Astro Orbiter is currently closed but expected to reopen in summer 2025.

Agatha also wondered “when are they actually going to do something with the old stitch ride?” It seems like they are working on refurbishing a lot of attractions, but the old stitch ride space still has not been reimagined into something else.

We are excited to see these new changes in Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, although we are not looking forward to losing another attraction in Magic Kingdom temporarily. We will be sure to keep you up to date with any new information.

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