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Buddy is a character who will appear in the post-2026 revamp of the Magic Kingdom version of Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin.
Background[]
Personality[]
Buddy is a supportbot who is shown to make sure Space Rangers of Star Command are fully prepared for their mission in protecting the galaxy. He is shown to provide encouragement to guests in an enthusiastic manner in helping them prepare for their mission in helping guests join Buzz Lightyear and his allies to defeat the Evil Emperor Zurg
Physical appearance[]
Buddy is a robot with a humanoid design with an oval head and a black screen consisting of two small green eyes on it. Located on his torso is a pair of red buttons with a Star Command logo on it, showing that he is affiliated with the aforementioned organization, he is also shown to have two purple hands on both sides of his torso as well as a bottom part consisting of a green and purple foot with a conveyor belt located on the bottom which he uses as feet.
Development[]
On March 26, 2025, it was announced that a new scene would be added to the Magic Kingdom version of Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, consisting of a robot character named "Buddy" who would play a key role in the attraction. The character was created by Walt Disney Imagineering in collaboration with Pixar Animation Studios as a way to add more interactive elements within the attraction. The Walt Disney World version of the Buzz Lightyear attraction will close on August 4, 2025 for the refurbishment to begin with an opening date set in 2026.[1][2]
Appearances[]
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin[]
Buddy will serve as a supporting character in the post-2026 revamp of the Magic Kingdom version of Buzz Lightyear's Space Rangers Spin. Hence his duty as a supportbot, Buddy makes sure guests are departing to help them prepare for their mission by giving them encouragement, double checking if the Star Cruisers are ready for the mission, and help them join Buzz Lightyear and the Green Squadron. The scene will depict Buddy holding interactive targets for the guests to shoot to earn points just before progressing across the attraction to defeat Zurg and save the galaxy.
Trivia[]
- The written text seen on the bottom of Buddy reads, "IY-HW3". This is a reference to Tesla's Hardware 3 (HW3), which is also known as the Full Self-Driving (FSD) computer, a major feature in the company's self-driving technology.
- However, it is more likely a nod to If You Had Wings, the attraction that originally occupied the space now occupied by Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin.
References[]
- ↑ "New Space Ranger Spin Updates Coming to Disney World". Disney Parks Blog (March 26, 2025).
- ↑ "BREAKING: Closure Date Announced for Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin Overhaul". WDW News Today (June 27, 2025).
