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It’s HAPPENING! The newly refurbished Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin has soft opened at Magic Kingdom.
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It’s OPEN!
We got the chance to check out this new ride as part of a media event and Cast Member previews, but now it looks like Disney has decided to open the ride a bit earlier than the official April 8th reopening date! Here’s everything we know about this soft opening.
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin has soft opened at Magic Kingdom! The ride will officially be open for new Space Cadets on April 8th, but for now, Disney is allowing guests to experience the attraction ahead of that date. We headed to Magic Kingdom to see how things were going, and we also got a glimpse at the new marquee!
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NEW sign
Since the ride is still in a soft opening phase, it may not be fully open until April 8th, so your best bet is to check the Disney World app daily to see if it’s an option before you make a special trip to the park just for Buzz. When we stopped by, the wait was around 30 minutes, but of course, that can change at any moment — especially once people start finding out about the soft opening!
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30-minute wait
There were quite a few problems with the ride going down intermittently during the first couple of days of Cast Member previews, so keep in mind that Disney is likely still working out some of the kinks, and the ride is subject to closing at any time during the soft opening phase.
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Line for Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin soft opening
One of the biggest (and most celebrated) changes to the new version of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is the replacement of the original, fixed blasters with new ones that can be picked up and aimed in any direction. Previously, you had to fully spin your ride vehicle to aim your blaster at the targets, but now, you can pick up your blaster and point it where you want it to go. This is an extremely welcome change, and we’re not the only ones who think so.
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Soft opening preview sign
We had an absolute BLAST on this ride when we checked it out (pun intended!), and we can’t wait to hear what people think of it throughout this soft opening phase and the ride’s official opening on April 8th. We’ll be here on opening day to report on the crowds and any other details.
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It’s OPEN!
We got the chance to check out this new ride as part of a media event and Cast Member previews, but now it looks like Disney has decided to open the ride a bit earlier than the official April 8th reopening date! Here’s everything we know about this soft opening.
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin has soft opened at Magic Kingdom! The ride will officially be open for new Space Cadets on April 8th, but for now, Disney is allowing guests to experience the attraction ahead of that date. We headed to Magic Kingdom to see how things were going, and we also got a glimpse at the new marquee!
https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Magical Guides-Buzz-Lightyear-Space-Ranger-Spin-Attraction-Tomorrowland-Magic-Kingdom-Photo-Mar-30-2026-2-42-58-PM-4032-x-3024-700x467.jpg
NEW sign
Since the ride is still in a soft opening phase, it may not be fully open until April 8th, so your best bet is to check the Disney World app daily to see if it’s an option before you make a special trip to the park just for Buzz. When we stopped by, the wait was around 30 minutes, but of course, that can change at any moment — especially once people start finding out about the soft opening!
https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Magical Guides-Buzz-Lightyear-Space-Ranger-Spin-Attraction-Tomorrowland-Magic-Kingdom-Photo-Mar-30-2026-2-43-58-PM-4032-x-3024-700x494.jpg
30-minute wait
There were quite a few problems with the ride going down intermittently during the first couple of days of Cast Member previews, so keep in mind that Disney is likely still working out some of the kinks, and the ride is subject to closing at any time during the soft opening phase.
https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Magical Guides-Buzz-Lightyear-Space-Ranger-Spin-Attraction-Tomorrowland-Magic-Kingdom-Photo-Mar-30-2026-2-47-30-PM-4032-x-3024-700x525.jpg
Line for Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin soft opening
One of the biggest (and most celebrated) changes to the new version of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is the replacement of the original, fixed blasters with new ones that can be picked up and aimed in any direction. Previously, you had to fully spin your ride vehicle to aim your blaster at the targets, but now, you can pick up your blaster and point it where you want it to go. This is an extremely welcome change, and we’re not the only ones who think so.
https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Magical Guides-Buzz-Lightyear-Space-Ranger-Spin-Attraction-Tomorrowland-Magic-Kingdom-Photo-Mar-30-2026-2-41-04-PM-5712-x-4284-700x525.jpg
Soft opening preview sign
We had an absolute BLAST on this ride when we checked it out (pun intended!), and we can’t wait to hear what people think of it throughout this soft opening phase and the ride’s official opening on April 8th. We’ll be here on opening day to report on the crowds and any other details.
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