Disney’s refurbished Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin has begun a soft opening at Magic Kingdom ahead of its scheduled April 8 debut. Guests can now experience the updated ride, featuring handheld blasters that can be aimed freely. The attraction may face intermittent closures as final adjustments continue.
The newly refurbished Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin soft opened at Magic Kingdom this week, earlier than the official April 8 reopening date. Disney allowed guests to ride during what was initially planned as media events and Cast Member previews. A new marquee now graces the entrance, as shown in a first look posted by DisneyParks on March 30, 2026, calling all Space Rangers to enjoy it. Wait times reached around 30 minutes during early visits, though the ride experienced intermittent downtime in initial previews as technicians work out kinks. Disney advises checking the My Disney Experience app daily, as operations may vary during this soft opening phase. A key upgrade replaces the original fixed blasters, which required spinning the ride vehicle to aim, with new handheld versions that riders can point in any direction. Riders during previews reported enjoying the change, describing the experience as a blast.
