Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom has been closed for some seriously massive changes and upgrades, but we won’t have to wait too much longer to see them!
The popular ride has been closed since August 2025, and Disney had previously shared that it would reopen sometime in spring 2026. But now, we officially know that Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will reopen on April 8th!
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is officially reopening at Magic Kingdom on April 8th. When it reopens, the ride will have some serious upgrades. In the new version of the ride, a friendly robot named Buddy will greet you and play a key role on the Star Command team.
Buddy makes sure Space Rangers are fully prepped and ready for the mission, “enthusiastically providing encouragement, final system checks on their Star Cruisers, and a chance to hone their blaster aim.” This will allow riders to prep for some of the new interactive target features. Say WHAT?!
The current Z targets in the attraction today will be upgraded with new technology to react and light up when hit — that way, you’ll know when you’ve hit the targets!
And, to shoot these targets, you’ll use new handheld blasters! No more blasters attached to the ride vehicles. This will allow you to aim better and score even more points. The blasters will also include an “always-on laser” that comes in two different colors per vehicle, as well as new lighting, sound, and vibration effects.
Finally, the ride vehicles will be getting a facelift. The new design is inspired by the colors of Buzz Lightyear and Star Command. The vehicles will also have video monitors that provide real-time scoring updates. Sounds a lot like Toy Story Mania!
We can’t wait to check out the new version of the ride when it reopens! We’ll be on the lookout for even more updates from Magic Kingdom and beyond. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to AllEars for the latest Disney news and more!
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