Disney Sets Spring 2026 Reopenings for Space Ranger Spin and Big Thunder Mountain With Major Upgrades

Overview

• Disney confirms Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will return in spring 2026 after closing in August 2025 for a major refurbishment.
• A new show scene introduces Buddy, a Pixar-developed support robot who expands the Star Command storyline.
• Handheld blasters replace the mounted versions, adding always-on lasers and feedback effects to improve aim and gameplay.
• Redesigned ride vehicles feature onboard video screens that display real-time scoring alongside newly reactive targets.
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is also scheduled to reopen in spring 2026 with refreshed show elements, including a reimagined Rainbow Caverns.