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It’s official! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom is reopening on May 3rd!
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Ahead of that reopening, Disney has shared a lot of updates and details about what will be changing on the ride, including a new track, a new scene, a new exterior, and more. Well, now, Disney is sharing a new behind-the-scenes video featuring some of the Imagineers who helped make all these new updates to the Wildest Ride in the Wilderness.
It’s officially time to go to infinity and beyond, because Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin has finally reopened at Magic Kingdom!
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin soft opening
After Cast Member previews and a surprise soft opening, this popular Tomorrowland ride is welcoming Space Cadets once again. We stopped by Magic Kingdom to check out the crowds and wait times, and we certainly weren’t the only ones!
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Journey Into Imagination with Figment Lightning Lane
This park tends to get a little controversial when it comes to Lightning Lanes, with some people saying you need them to have a successful day and others disagreeing vehemently. We’ve tested the system in this park countless times, and we’re here to tell you the TRUTH.
A popular ride is FINALLY reopening in Magic Kingdom! After months of waiting, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is reopening very soon.
Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin
In less than 24 hours, you can fight your way through the galaxy to defeat the Evil Emperor Zurg because the ride officially reopens tomorrow! Ahead of this big change, we’re breaking down everything you need to know and maybe a hint or two at how to become a galactic hero.
UPDATED June 8, 2026
2026 is a year of major change at Walt Disney World, as massive years-long construction projects continue to reshape the future of the resort. However, that doesn’t mean nothing new is coming in 2026.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opens in 2026!
While some of the larger projects won’t be finished and open to guests until calendar turns 2027 — and beyond — there are major changes CONFIRMED to be coming to Disney World THIS YEAR!
There’s so much construction happening at Magic Kingdom right now. When we went to check out the testing on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, a sneak peek of a brand-new land caught our eye!
‘Cars’ land!
The all-new Cars-themed land, Piston Peak, is under construction right in front of Big Thunder Mountain. We could see some of the progress during the Big Thunder Mountain test drives!
Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando!
Test Track
Disney World wait times have a reputation for being, well, unpredictable. Sure, we can look at past data to get an estimate of the crowd levels in Disney World, but you never know what may happen from year to year.
It’s finally happened! Although Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin isn’t scheduled to reopen in Magic Kingdom until April 8th, the ride has soft opened, which means you may get to ride it earlier than that.
We love Buddy!
The ride closed in August 2025 to get a series of updates that change the ride experience, as well as make it even more interactive for those who ride it. Disney even added a brand new character to the ride, Buddy, who shows you how to use the new ride vehicles and blasters to get the highest score possible. Even reaching Galactic Hero has changed, and if that’s your goal, we’re going to tell you all about it.
It’s tempting to want to do EVERYTHING on your Disney World vacation…but your trip might actually be better if you DON’T ride some attractions.
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
From classic attractions to exciting new additions, you might be thinking, “Yup, I want to do them all,” as you plan your upcoming Disney World vacation. But, as shocking as it might sound, SKIPPING some rides might actually be the best thing you can do to get the most out of your trip. Here are 5 rides you may want to intentionally leave off your 2026 Disney World itinerary!
It’s HAPPENING! The newly refurbished Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin has soft opened at Magic Kingdom.
It’s OPEN!
We got the chance to check out this new ride as part of a media event and Cast Member previews, but now it looks like Disney has decided to open the ride a bit earlier than the official April 8th reopening date! Here’s everything we know about this soft opening.
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