Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin Offers Limited Opening
You will not want to miss this first look inside the newly reimagined Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin. What is your favorite change?
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin Opening
Big changes were announced for Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin. Along with the addition of a new character, Buddy, the ride vehicles will receive a huge overhaul with video monitors and handheld blasters.
These new vehicles will feature handheld blasters and video monitors with real-time scoring (unlimited high scores!). Disney Imagineers have added magic to the tunnel that Guests pass through.
Disney announced that Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin will reopen on April 8, 2026. We have good news regarding a possible early opening.
First Look at Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Earlier this week, select Walt Disney World Cast Members received an "Incoming Transmission". Eligible Cast members can sign up for a "playtest" to experience this attraction before it officially reopens to Guests.
At first, Eligible Cast Members could sign up for a special preview beginning March 21st for Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin.
Today, March 19, 2026, Disney Cast Members were allowed aboard Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin.
The best part we have a front row seat to enjoy all of the changes:
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin Soft Opening
The attraction looks AMAZING, and the blasters look much easier to reach the goal of Galactic Hero. We love that each blaster fires either red or green, so you can track your own progress through the attraction.
Cast Member "playtests" are now underway at Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin.
With Cast Member "playtests" well underway we have our fingers crossed that this attraction may open earlier than April 8th.
Walt Disney World has opened many attractions and dining locations early as a soft opening for Guests, most recently for EPCOT's Frozen Ever After. This is great news for Guests visiting early April.
What do you think of this new look? Share your thoughts with us and share this news with your Disney pals.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Donna loved Disney from an early age. As a child, her family would joke that she lived in "Donna Land." As an adult, she enjoys planning and creating magical vacations for her family. She always brings a little faith, trust, and a little bit of Pixie Dust!
