Did Disney World Just Make a Change That Has EVERYONE Happy???

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.

We love to ask our readers what they think of the changes and get the opinion of true Disney Adults, and honestly, we’re struggling to find negative comments. Usually, there are plenty of comments questioning the changes, asking for more, and overall not being convinced the money was spent in the right place, but for Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, everyone might be agreeing — Disney did a good job with this.

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin

Maybe we can all agree that the ride was in need of some major refurbishments, or you’ve tried the blasters in Disneyland, which have always been held, and thought, “yeah, Disney World needs this too.” Or maybe you’ve been begging for a fresh coat of paint for years and more new targets. It also probably doesn’t hurt that you can finally see where you’re pointing, too, with each blaster in the vehicle having a different color.

Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin is BACK!

It could also be that Disney took a ride that’s known to be popular and a huge part of so many people’s childhood, and didn’t really change it! Yes, there are new blasters, targets, and even a brand-new character named Buddy, but at heart, the ride looks the same. Most scenes are the same, it’s still almost entirely in blacklight, and you can still earn Galactic Hero (and beyond!).

Point and shoot!

Disney fans are the first group of people to speak out about negative changes throughout the park, and we’ve seen this with massive changes, like Piston Peak, the Cars-themed land, which has taken over Tom Sawyer Island. Even though Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America have been closed since July 2025, we still see comments on how people wish Disney wouldn’t change the area.

Construction for Tom Sawyer Island

This makes us very hopeful for the reopening of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, which is expected this May. The Wildest Ride in the Wilderness has been closed for over a year and has gotten a completely new track, along with the addition of the Rainbow Caverns. Since the heart of the ride is staying the same, and I think we can all agree that the track was getting a little rough, maybe everyone will be glad to see this classic ride return without much negative commentary.

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