Walt Disney World has announced that Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will reopen in Spring 2026 at Magic Kingdom. The attraction closed back in August for a lengthy refurbishment, and really, a reimagining of the experience. When it reopens, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will feature enhanced ride vehicles, updated blasters, improved targets, and even a new show scene. Here’s the latest!
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Reopening Spring 2026
Walt Disney World has announced a Spring 2026 reopening for Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. When it reopens, the attraction will feature an updated gameplay experience.
Across Magic Kingdom in Tomorrowland, we’re ready to take on Evil Emperor Zurg with the help of updated ride vehicles, cool new handheld blasters, and interactive targets at Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin… and guests of all ages won’t need to wait too long to try for that Galactic Hero rank, because the attraction reopens spring 2026!
As their adventure begins, guests will now be greeted by an all-new character! This friendly robot — aptly named “Buddy” — was created by Walt Disney Imagineering and Pixar Animation Studios to play a key role on the Star Command team.
As a support-bot, Buddy makes sure departing Space Rangers are fully prepared for their mission, enthusiastically providing encouragement, final system checks on their Star Cruisers, and a chance to hone their blaster aim. This will be a great time for guests to check out some of the new, interactive target features before blasting off to defeat the Evil Emperor Zurg and save the galaxy.
Star cruisers will also receive a facelift with a new design inspired by the colors of Buzz Lightyear and Star Command. Each enhanced vehicle will also now come equipped with video monitors that provide real-time scoring updates and other exciting features.
Each ride vehicle will now include handheld blasters for better aim, helping guests to score even more points. These new blasters will be perfect for our younger riders, allowing them to participate more in the experience.
And, if you’ve ever wondered where you’re aiming (don’t worry, you’re not alone), these enhanced blasters will now include an always-on laser and come in two different colors per star cruiser, in addition to new lighting, sound and vibration effects, so players know where they’re aiming throughout the mission.
The static Z targets found in the attraction today will be upgraded with new technology that will allow them to react and light up when hit. It also opens the door for a few other ideas Imagineers have in mind.
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