Overview

• Guests rode the attraction on October 18 during an unannounced soft opening despite Disney’s calendar showing it closed until October 25.
• The ride had been down since August 25 for a routine refurbishment focused on maintenance rather than show changes.
• Reporters observed no changes to scenes or narration, with smoother animatronics noted and on-ride photo capture still inconsistent.
• Exterior work included restoring a long-broken lighting effect on one entrance sign and repainting and panel replacement around the base, with refreshed elements in Project Tomorrow.
• Disney has not revived the previously announced large-scale reimagining, while the new 21+ GEO-82 Lounge behind the building is open with reservations required.