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Disney Temporarily Alters PeopleMover as Buzz Lightyear Overhaul Silences Narration

The company confirmed the change following the closure of Space Ranger Spin for a full refurbishment that leaves the pass-through quiet.

Overview

  • Disney says the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover experience is temporarily shifting in Magic Kingdom.
  • The narration that normally highlights Buzz Lightyear’s attraction has been removed, so riders now pass that area in silence.
  • Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin closed in August 2025 for a full overhaul and is expected to reopen next year.
  • On-site reports show plastic sheeting at the entrance, interior scaffolding, and work lights as refurbishment continues.
  • Planned updates include redesigned ride vehicles, more accurate handheld blasters, reactive targets, and a new robot character named Buddy, alongside broader Tomorrowland changes such as a new Walt Disney Audio‑Animatronic in Carousel of Progress.