{"id":195744,"date":"2026-03-18T01:43:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T01:43:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/195744\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T01:43:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T01:43:09","slug":"cast-member-playtests-for-refurbished-buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin-begin-this-weekend-at-walt-disney-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/195744\/","title":{"rendered":"Cast Member Playtests for Refurbished Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Begin This Weekend at Walt Disney World"},"content":{"rendered":"

Walt Disney World Cast Members are being invited to playtest the refurbished Buzz Lightyear\u2019s Space Ranger Spin this weekend and next week at Magic Kingdom.<\/p>\n

Buzz Lightyear\u2019s Space Ranger Spin Cast Playtest<\/p>\n

A screenshot shared with WDWNT from the Disney Cast Life portal reveals that the Cast Member playtests are taking place from March 21 through March 27.<\/p>\n

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INCOMING TRANSMISSION: Buzz Lightyear\u2019s Space Ranger Spin is back and power-packed with more fun at Magic Kingdom. Star Command\u2019s top minds have introduced a series of enhancements \u2014 including handheld blasters for greater freedom of movement, all-new interactive targets, scores that go lightyears\u2026 [screenshot ends here]<\/p>\n

Buzz Lightyear\u2019s Space Ranger Spin closed<\/a> last August for a major technological overhaul by Imagineering. The revamped ride will reopen on Wednesday, April 8, 2026<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Buzz Lightyear\u2019s Space Ranger Spin Refurbishment\"Interior\"Interior<\/a><\/p>\n

The updated technology on the Magic Kingdom version is expected to be similar to Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle!<\/a> and Buzz Lightyear Planet Rescue at Shanghai Disneyland.<\/p>\n

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The ride has all-new vehicles<\/a>, replacing the original 1970s If You Had Wings vehicles, with displays showcasing the revamped scoring system. The\u00a0climactic battle scene<\/a>\u00a0is also updated to add Buzz, and the new on-ride photo now includes scores<\/a> for bragging rights. Disney teased\u00a0Toy Story 5\u00a0Easter eggs<\/a>\u00a0and more surprises in the ride.<\/p>\n

\"Construction\"Construction<\/a><\/p>\n

The exterior is also going through an update<\/a>, including a new sign<\/a> that pays homage to If You Had Wings.<\/p>\n

Got any scores you need to settle on Space Ranger Spin soon? Let us know on social media.<\/p>\n

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