Overview
- Walt Disney Imagineering filed a Notice of Commencement on January 5 to “install signage” at the Magic Kingdom attraction’s address, naming Design Communications Ltd. as contractor.
- Outlets interpret the filing as pointing to a marquee or other exterior sign update, though Disney has not confirmed which sign will change or released any concept art.
- The attraction has been closed since August 2025 for a major refurbishment and still lacks a specific reopening date beyond spring 2026.
- Upgrades include new ride vehicles with Star Command styling and onboard score displays, handheld blasters with always-on lasers, lights, sounds, and haptic feedback, and reactive “Z” targets.
- A new opening scene will introduce Buddy, a Star Command support-bot, as the signage step aligns with Disney’s ongoing, piece-by-piece Tomorrowland refresh and Design Communications’ recent WDW marquee projects.