Overview
- Good Morning America and Walt Disney Imagineering showcased new media in the hyperspace tunnel where Buzz Lightyear joins the battle as Emperor Zurg deploys shootable space mines for bonus points.
- A new support-bot named Buddy debuts in the opening sequence to run system checks and guide riders through target practice.
- Cordless-style handheld blasters replace the fixed guns, featuring an always-on laser, vibration, and sound feedback for more accurate aiming.
- Interactive targets now light up when hit, and redesigned Star Command vehicles add onboard screens that display real-time scores and ranks.
- A new alien figure opens an airlock to launch riders into space, Disney filed a January 5 permit for entrance signage, and the reopening remains set for spring 2026 with no specific date; reports of a physical Buzz animatronic remain unconfirmed.