Overview

• The ride at Magic Kingdom Park ceased operations on August 4, 2025, to begin its first major refurbishment in 27 years.
• Walt Disney Imagineers will replace fixed vehicle-mounted blasters with handheld models featuring always-on lasers for easier aiming.
• New ride vehicles will include onboard screens to display live scoring and real-time gameplay updates.
• A new animatronic character named Buddy will be introduced in a refreshed scene to guide riders through safety and shooting tutorials.
• Disney chose to modernize its Buzz Lightyear attraction rather than close it permanently like Tokyo and Hong Kong, with reopening slated for sometime in 2026.