Crews are making wonderful progress on the exterior of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom. The attraction has been closed since last Summer as Disney works to refresh the attraction, making a number of upgrades to the Tomorrowland ride. Recently, a new marquee was installed, and we can’t help but feel like we’ve seen it somewhere before. Here’s a look at the new Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin sign!
New Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Sign
The new sign is sleek, and it reminds us of the Space Mountain sign over at Disneyland. Here’s a comparison.
And here are some more photos of the sign. The sign looks pretty great, and it updates the aesthetic of the attraction to match what Disney is trying to do with Tomorrowland. Obviously, there is a lot of work taking place in Frontierland right now, but Tomorrowland could use some additional work to create a more cohesive theme, with parts of the 1990s look still quite obvious.
Either way, the new sign looks good, and it’s a sign that work is progressing nicely for the attraction. Currently, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is scheduled to reopen sometime this Spring. An exact reopening date has not yet been announced.
When it reopens, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will feature a number of upgrades:
- Brand New Scene – As their adventure begins, guests will now be greeted by an all-new character! 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.
- All-New Targets – 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. Â
- Brand New Ride Vehicles – Star cruisers will also receive a face lift 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.
- Handheld Blasters – 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 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.
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