{"id":200067,"date":"2026-03-21T04:41:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T04:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/200067\/"},"modified":"2026-03-21T04:41:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T04:41:12","slug":"exterior-of-buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin-marked-with-painters-tape-at-magic-kingdom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/200067\/","title":{"rendered":"Exterior of Buzz Lightyear&#8217;s Space Ranger Spin Marked with Painter&#8217;s Tape at Magic Kingdom"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Final painting preparations are happening on the exterior of Buzz Lightyear\u2019s Space Ranger Spin in Walt Disney World as the ride prepares to reopen after an extensive refurbishment.<\/p>\n<p>Painter\u2019s Tape Stripes on Space Ranger Spin<a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_1381-1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_1381-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin refurbishment in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World\" class=\"wp-image-1397498\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Only a couple of days after the <a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/2026\/03\/buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin-entrance-painted-white-more-railings-installed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">entrance exterior was painted white<\/a>, arches of yellow-green painter\u2019s tape outline the glass doors into Buzz Lightyear\u2019s Space Ranger Spin.<\/p>\n<p><a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_1384-1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_1384-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin refurbishment in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World\" class=\"wp-image-1397496\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cX\u201d markings indicate what may be installation points for additional signage or elements or sections not to paint and remain the base color.<\/p>\n<p><a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_1387-1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" data-id=\"1397494\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_1387-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin refurbishment in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World\" class=\"wp-image-1397494\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The new sign was <a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/2026\/03\/buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin-updated-entrance-signs-installed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">installed at the beginning of March<\/a> and is inspired by If You Had Wings, the 1972 Tomorrowland attraction that Buzz Lightyear\u2019s Space Ranger Spin replaced.<\/p>\n<p>Buzz Lightyear\u2019s Space Ranger Spin Ride Refurbishment<br \/>\n<a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-28.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1015\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"1397529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-28.png\" alt=\"Screenshots from first look video at the refurbished Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World\" class=\"wp-image-1397529\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-29.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1014\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"1397530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-29.png\" alt=\"Screenshots from first look video at the refurbished Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World\" class=\"wp-image-1397530\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-30.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1019\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"1397532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-30.png\" alt=\"Screenshots from first look video at the refurbished Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World\" class=\"wp-image-1397532\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/2025\/08\/buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin-now-closed-major-overhaul-magic-kingdom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">Buzz Lightyear\u2019s Space Ranger Spin closed<\/a> last August for a major technology overhaul. A <a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/2026\/03\/first-look-disney-shares-first-video-of-refurbished-buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">first look video<\/a> inside the renovated Buzz Lightyear\u2019s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom revealed the new handheld blasters, interactive targets, and updated scoring system. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/2026\/01\/walt-disney-imagineering-shares-new-battle-scene-and-more-coming-to-buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">climactic battle scene<\/a>\u00a0is also updated to add Buzz. Check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/2026\/03\/disney-reveals-sneak-peek-photos-from-inside-refurbished-buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">new photos from inside the attraction<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Refurbished Space Ranger Spin Ride Previews<a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-24.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-24.png\" alt=\"Cast Members stand by a sign for playtests for the refurbished Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World\" class=\"wp-image-1397525\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/2026\/03\/cast-member-previews-begin-at-refurbished-buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">Cast Member playtests of the refurbished ride<\/a> began on March 19. We know at this time that public previews are supposed to start on March 29, though we don\u2019t know exactly who those previews are open to. The usual Annual Passholder previews have not yet been officially announced.<\/p>\n<p>Buzz Lightyear\u2019s Space Ranger Spin will officially reopen to guests on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Are you ready to set a new high score on Space Ranger Spin? Let us know on social media.<\/p>\n<p>For the latest Disney Parks news and info, follow <a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">WDW News Today<\/a> on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wdwnt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WDWNewsToday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">Facebook<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wdwnt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Final painting preparations are happening on the exterior of Buzz Lightyear\u2019s Space Ranger Spin in Walt Disney World&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":200068,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[92484,90838,90841,139,141,140,75591,30128],"class_list":["post-200067","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-orlando","tag-buzz-lightyear-space-ranger-spin","tag-buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin","tag-buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin-refurbishment","tag-orlando","tag-orlando-headlines","tag-orlando-news","tag-space-ranger-spin","tag-walt-disney-world-resort"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/200067","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=200067"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/200067\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/200068"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=200067"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=200067"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=200067"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}