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.