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Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin: Closure Date Announced for Overhaul
Disney has announced the closing date for Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom, signaling the start of its major overhaul.
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Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is set to close on August 4, 2025, for a significant overhaul. The attraction is expected to reopen in 2026 with exciting updates, including a new show scene and character, enhanced ride vehicles, and improved gameplay.
Disney initially announced this overhaul in March, revealing details about the new character: a robot named Buddy. Buddy will assist guests with target practice before they launch into space, adding a fresh element to the adventure.
The updated ride vehicles will feature a fresh Star Command-inspired look and come equipped with video monitors displaying real-time scoring and “other exciting features.” Guests will also find new handheld blasters that boast always-on lasers for improved aim, along with lights, sounds, and haptic effects for a more immersive experience.
These exciting updates follow closely on the heels of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin receiving new projectors.
The attraction has a rich history, originally opening in Magic Kingdom in 1972 as If You Had Wings, sponsored by Eastern Air Lines. After Eastern Air Lines withdrew sponsorship in 1987, it transformed into If You Could Fly. Two years later, with Delta Air Lines as the new sponsor, it became Delta Dreamflight. Subsequent name changes saw it become Dreamflight and then Take Flight after Delta’s sponsorship ended. Throughout all these iterations, the attraction consistently explored the fascinating history of air travel.
In 1998, Take Flight closed its doors to make way for Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. Interestingly, through all these transformations, the ride track and vehicles remained the same as the original 1972 attraction. However, with the upcoming overhaul, these will finally be replaced.
While versions of the Buzz Lightyear shooting attraction have been a staple at all six Disney castle parks worldwide, some have already evolved. Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters at Hong Kong Disneyland closed in 2017 to become Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle!, and the Tokyo Disneyland version also closed its doors in 2024. The upcoming updates to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin are expected to be similar to what was implemented in Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle!
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