Disney Confirms Permanent PeopleMover Change as Quiet Tomorrowland Refresh Advances
Disney is quietly modernizing the land through permanent tweaks rather than announcing a full reimagining.
Overview
- Disney confirmed the PeopleMover’s old entrance turnstile was removed for good after months off-site, streamlining loading for the continuous‑move ride.
- Cool Ship near Space Mountain was demolished and replaced by a new AstroFizz kiosk with a cleaner, more contemporary look.
- Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin has been closed since August for substantial upgrades, with Disney indicating a spring reopening and offering few details.
- Reporters characterize the pattern as a piece‑by‑piece update that forgoes a formal reimagining, with no concept art, master plan, or timeline released.
- Observers note crowd impacts from Buzz’s closure, including heavier demand on Space Mountain and tighter walkways that alter guest circulation.