MK New Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Updates Coming to Walt Disney World

[HMF]

We need less screen-based attractions, not more. Hard pass on anything like this

To be fair when "If You Had Wings" opened WED/WDI had not abused the use of screens to a nauseating extent yet and wouldn't for another few decades.

 

[BlindChow]

I hope the soundtrack is untouched but I think at least some of it is going to be redone or replaced. My guess is they'll go for something more orchestral and cinematic and less cheesy.

I wouldn't be surprised if they switched to the Disneyland version's music (which is similar but perhaps has a more "cinematic" feel), as it looks like they brought a lot of the other updates from there.

I do really like the military drum cadence in the MK version's queue, though, and I'd hate to lose that.

And just in general, I think using the song "Strange Things" as the basis of the ride music was brilliant...

 

[rootbeerkid]

for what it was, and considering it was a free attraction in an era of ticketed attractions, If You Had Wings was pure magic to a kid!! I loved that ride!!

I was 17 in August 1974 and it was pure, free magic! Also, it was air conditioned!

 

[eaj626]

I wouldn't be surprised if they switched to the Disneyland version's music (which is similar but perhaps has a more "cinematic" feel), as it looks like they brought a lot of the other updates from there.

I do really like the military drum cadence in the MK version's queue, though, and I'd hate to lose that.

And just in general, I think using the song "Strange Things" as the basis of the ride music was brilliant...

I wonder if they'll reuse that music as well. I don't think they will though. My guess is they will either leave the music as is or do something with the music that is more in line with the music for Planet Rescue in Shanghai.

 

[DCBaker]

Disney has announced Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin is set to reopen on April 8, 2026.

Here's a first look inside:

 

[Casper Gutman]

I’m looking forward to this redo, but that’s quite a boring design on Buddy there.

 

[gerarar]

 

[IMDREW]

Question, I tend to mix up all different version of buzz across the parks, but wasn't there a Zurg AA in the ride? Has that been replaced with Buddy? I read in the release we'll see Zurg for the first time in the tunnel now.

 

[CaptJackSparrow]

Are we expecting AP previews?

 

[AidenRodriguez731]

Question, I tend to mix up all different version of buzz across the parks, but wasn't there a Zurg AA in the ride? Has that been replaced with Buddy? I read in the release we'll see Zurg for the first time in the tunnel now.

Buddy only replaces the disco ball scene with the green aliens iirc?

 

[Delta-7]

Is that a new voice for Zurg I’m hearing?

 

[bmr1591]

Are we expecting AP previews?

I sure hope so. My wife and I have a trip the first week of April, so we'll just miss it if not.

 

[eaj626]

This looks absolutely phenomenal. A great blend of the original elements and new audio, technology, and effects. I cannot wait for April 8.

 

[Theme Park Nerdo]

Disney has announced Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin is set to reopen on April 8, 2026.

Here's a first look inside:
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I'll be there on reopening day ^^

 

[Boston Bruins]

This looks absolutely phenomenal. A great blend of the original elements and new audio, technology, and effects. I cannot wait for April 8.

Was going to say the same. I’m a huge lifelong fan of this ride and have been super nervous for this redo. Absolutely love what I see so far. A smart update that keeps things really fresh while keeping the original ride’s spirit and bones completely intact

 

[DisneyDad55]

Are we expecting AP previews?

We’ll be there in 9-days…. I’d love a DVC or AP preview…..

 

[ToTBellHop]

It’s not a new ride. Previews for a refurbishment are uncommon. It’s opening in less than four weeks—a bit late for a scheduled preview.

Unannounced soft opening the night before? That does sometimes happen.

 

[Jambo Dad]

Was going to say the same. I’m a huge lifelong fan of this ride and have been super nervous for this redo. Absolutely love what I see so far. A smart update that keeps things really fresh while keeping the original ride’s spirit and bones completely intact

Yes it appears to be an improvement. Have to admit the old red laser system didn’t really work for me, especially when compared to the experience at Toy Story Mania.

 

[eddie104]

have been super nervous for this redo.

Granted I can understand being skeptical but nothing they announced previously alluded it to being a downgraded experience whatsoever.

Everything was “plussing” what was already there and even adding new elements.

 

[eaj626]

Granted I can understand being skeptical but nothing they announced previously alluded it to being a downgraded experience whatsoever.

Everything was “pushing” what was already there and even adding new elements.

I think based on what we had been shown originally that, objectively, it was going to be an update. Better vehicles, better blasters, a new scene, etc. But we all know that the atmosphere, mood, or feeling a ride gives you is a subjective, intangible aspect that we really value. I think his point was that they managed to upgrade everything without changing that intangible aspect. That's how I feel at least based on what we now have seen.