Disney Confirms Permanent Attraction Upgrades at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT

Overview

• Frozen Ever After in EPCOT will receive next-generation animatronics for Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff in early 2026, replacing projection-mapped faces with fully sculpted figures and advanced motion.
• Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will close November 10–13, 2025 to replace its 3D projection with new 2D visuals, alongside queue and environmental updates intended to sharpen images and reduce motion discomfort.
• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin has been closed since August 4, 2025 and is slated to reopen in 2026 with new ride vehicles, live scoring screens, improved laser blasters, and an interactive companion character named Buddy.
• These attraction updates land during what Disney calls the largest Magic Kingdom overhaul since 1971, with Frontierland’s Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island closed and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad on track to return in 2026.
• With several high-capacity experiences unavailable, outlets report the 2025 holiday season at Magic Kingdom is likely to see longer lines and heavier crowds, especially between Christmas and New Year’s.