Meet Buzz Lightyear at Disney World
Are you hoping to meet Buzz Lightyear during your Walt Disney World vacation? Formerly, the space ranger from Disney’s Toy Story franchise met daily at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. But as of this update, he only meets at Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Below, we’ll preview his former meet-and-greet in Tomorrowland near Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. Then we’ll look at where to find him at Hollywood Studios.
Buzz Lightyear met in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom for more years than I can remember. However, in late 2023, we noticed Chip and Dale meeting in this same location wearing space cadet outfits.
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After checking in a few times, we saw that his character listing had been removed from the My Disney Experience app. A cast member at Chip and Dale’s meet told us if Buzz did make an appearance at Magic Kingdom, it would be to surprise and delight. So it sounds like he got the ax, similar to Mary Poppin’s meet-and-greet at Epcot.
Here are a few photos from his former Tomorrowland meet-and-greet. As you can see from the photos, he held exceptionally long lines at this location next to his ride.
Buzz Lightyear did not sign autographs at this location, but he did have a stamp. He had a table on the edge of the meet-and-greet where he would stamp his signature. Here’s a look at the stamp.
Meet Buzz Lightyear at Hollywood Studios
Buzz Lightyear meets in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios daily. He meets on the left-hand side of the walkway, near the land’s main entrance. Buzz does not sign or stamp autographs at this location. This meet-and-greet is exceptionally popular and tends to have long waits throughout the day.
Since this is an outdoor meet-and-greet, it typically wraps up before 5:00 p.m. As always, we recommend checking the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit for the exact times. Buzz will also disappear in the event of inclement weather. So if meeting him is important to you, the earlier in the day, the better, especially during the summer months.
Unfortunately, Buzz Lightyear does not participate in character dining at Disney World. However, a Toy Story-themed restaurant is available across the walkway from his meet-and-greet. (Roundup Rodeo Barbeque Review)
Buzz makes appearances in the Boo To You Parade at Mickey’s Halloween Party. Additionally, he’s been known to appear in the Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.
Fans of Buzz Lightyear might want to ride his attraction at Magic Kingdom, Space Ranger Spin. Additionally, his alien friends have an attraction called Alien Swirling Saucers at Toy Story Land.
Related: Toy Story Land Review
For other character meets at Magic Kingdom, you might enjoy the following:
- Meet Disney Princesses at Princess Fairytale Hall
- Meet Mickey at Town Square Theater
- Meet Aladdin and Jasmine at Magic Kingdom
- Meet Peter Pan at Magic Kingdom
- Meet Disney Pals at Pete’s Silly Sideshow
Or preview our entire list of character meet-and-greets at Disney World.
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