Walt Disney World has just revealed that major changes are coming to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at the Magic Kingdom.
Changes Coming to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin opened at the Magic Kingdom on November 3, 1998. It replaced Delta Dreamflight.
The attraction will close in August 2025 and reopen in 2026 with the following changes. A more specific timeline will be announced at a later date.
New Scene
A new scene is coming to the beginning of the ride featuring a brand new character. Buddy the robot is a support-bot whose job is to make sure all Space Rangers are ready to go and perform final systems checks on the Star Cruiser ride vehicles. The scene will also give guests a chance for target practice — including some of the new, interactive features.
New Ride Vehicles
New ride vehicles are coming to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. The updated Star Cruisers will have a new look inspired by Star Command, as well as video monitors with real-time scoring and “other exciting features.”
New Blasters
The anchored blasters will be replaced with handheld devices that feature an always-on laser to help with aim. Each Star Cruiser will have two different colors of blasters, which will also have new light, sound, and haptic effects.
Interactive Targets
The old Z-targets are being updated to interact with the blasters, with each hit triggering lighting effects and more. Further interactivity was teased, with the announcement saying that these new targets “open the door for a few other ideas Imagineers have in mind.”
Imagineers are already playtesting the targets, blasters, and other gameplay developments.
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