While Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is undergoing refurbishment, portions of the ride are not available to see. However, the flying saucer, which was previously covered, is now visible from the PeopleMover.

Flying Saucer Visible from the PeopleMover

Normally, the tarp obscures enough so as not to reveal too much of the work being done to the attraction, but it’s possible the lights had been turned on—giving guests on the PeopleMover the ability to see the flying saucer.

Pictured above is what it looks like from the ride itself.

It appears the ring with targets may have been painted a different color, or has been entirely replaced. It does look like it might have a different shape when looking at the two versions side by side. Watch our video below:

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is scheduled to reopen this spring with new and updated scenes, a new character, new ride vehicles, handheld blasters, and interactive targets.

Check out our last look at Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin and watch our POV video below.

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin opened in October 1998. Though inspired by the opening sequence of Toy Story 2, the film wouldn’t be released until November 1999.

Versions of the Buzz Lightyear shooting attraction have existed at all six Disney castle parks in the world. Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters at Hong Kong Disneyland closed in 2017 to become Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle! The Tokyo Disneyland version closed in 2024 to be replaced by a Wreck-It Ralph attraction.

The technological updates to the Magic Kingdom ride and the Wreck-It Ralph ride are expected to be similar to Hong Kong Disneyland’s Ant-Man and The Wasp reimagining. Watch our full POV video of that attraction below.

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