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There are a lot of ways to become memorable in Magic Kingdom. You can rope drop TRON. You can cry during Happily Ever After. You can spend $19 on a popcorn bucket and pretend that was always the plan.
Laugh Floor
Or…you can become That Guy at Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor.
Wow, wow, wow! It’s been a BUSY week for Disney World!
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
There are new lands on the horizon, and we’ve been experiencing a string of closures that (honestly) made us shed some tears. This week, we’ve luckily had some BIG changes that we have been waiting on for what feels like forever.
Space Rangers, this is Star Command. You are clear for takeoff.
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
One of our beloved and nostalgic attractions in Magic Kingdom is officially back open, which means we need to start our hand stretches and target shooting to be the first in our family to hit Galactic Hero.
A popular ride is FINALLY reopening in Magic Kingdom! After months of waiting, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is reopening very soon.
Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin
In less than 24 hours, you can fight your way through the galaxy to defeat the Evil Emperor Zurg because the ride officially reopens tomorrow! Ahead of this big change, we’re breaking down everything you need to know and maybe a hint or two at how to become a galactic hero.
It’s finally happened! Although Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin isn’t scheduled to reopen in Magic Kingdom until April 8th, the ride has soft opened, which means you may get to ride it earlier than that.
We love Buddy!
The ride closed in August 2025 to get a series of updates that change the ride experience, as well as make it even more interactive for those who ride it. Disney even added a brand new character to the ride, Buddy, who shows you how to use the new ride vehicles and blasters to get the highest score possible. Even reaching Galactic Hero has changed, and if that’s your goal, we’re going to tell you all about it.
If you’re on vacation in Disney World right now, you’re not the only one!
Cinderella Castle
It’s Spring Break season, baby! The week leading up to Easter and the week following Easter are some of the most crowded days of Spring Break season, and the people have definitely shown up in Magic Kingdom in full force. Let’s take a look!
We’re getting closer to the official opening of the NEW version of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom — we’ve only got until April 8th to go!
Let’s ride Buzz Lightyear!
Cast Member previews are currently happening, so while people have been on the ride, pictures and videos of the inside have been officially cleared to share online. Guests alike have been seeing all the details inside and seeing if the ride being closed for months has been worth it. Much to our surprise, we think we might have found something that most Disney fans agree with.
It’s official! Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom has CHANGED…a LOT.
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Now, we all know the ride has been closed since August,2025, and during its closure, it got a TON of new updates, including new ride vehicles, new scenes, new interactive targets, new blasters, and MORE. Well, we’ve had a chance to ride it a few times, and as we rode it, we began noticing that there were some things hidden in the ride that we might have easily missed. So we’re sharing all these Easter eggs with you so you can keep an eye out for them.
Tomorrowland has a funny way of making the future look a little…retro.
One minute, you’re battling Emperor Zurg like the galaxy depends on it. Next, you’re wrestling with a ride vehicle blaster that feels like it survived the Y2K scare, three presidential administrations, and at least one serious battery issue.
Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin
And that is exactly why Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is getting a long refurbishment in Magic Kingdom.
Magic Kingdom is BUSY right now, y’all. Not only is Disney busy building a Cars expansion in Frontierland and a new Villains land behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (which is getting a big update), but Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Tomorrowland has also been getting a MASSIVE upgrade.
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Disney recently revealed that Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin would reopen on April 8th, but ahead of that, there will be early previews of the newly updated ride. Well, Disney has confirmed the first round of previews will begin VERY SOON for Cast Members.
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