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.

Before the ride closed, you could become a Galactic Hero by reaching a score of 999,999 points. Well, that’s changed, and you now need to hit 1 million points to become a Galactic Hero (and you can also score OVER that if you’re REALLY good).

Scores

The good news is that it’s easier than ever to actually hit targets that will help you reach your goal, and we’re going to tell you how. First, you can now remove the blaster from the vehicle, so you can hold it steady. Our best tip is to hold the blaster with both hands: use one hand for shooting and the other to steady it. You’ll also just want to keep your finger on the trigger and hold it down constantly as you move it around to hit targets.

It’s SO much easier to shoot

Now, before, you couldn’t even tell if or when you were hitting targets because they didn’t react. Well, now, those targets will change color when you hit them, so you’ll know you’ve succeeded and can move on to the next target. Pro tip: aim for the black dot in the center of each target. This is why having a steady grip on the blaster is so important.

Point and shoot!

You’ll also want to look for targets that are flashing white — those are worth more points. Make sure you prioritize those over other targets.

But also keep an eye out for clusters of flashing rainbow targets. If you see those, shoot at them! They unlock a 10-second bonus mode, and you can rack up a ton of points in those ten seconds to get to 1 million even faster. You’ll need a keen eye.

Get those points!

We also noticed that this new version of the ride is more about shooting as many targets as you can, as well, so you’ll want to hit the high-priority targets and then focus on every other target in each scene to get those points, too. Also, the flashing targets change, so you never know where they’re going to turn up.

Point and shoot!

Becoming a Galactic Hero still requires some skill and practice, so don’t fret if you don’t get there on your first ride-through. You can always ride the attraction again and again, and you’re sure to get better each time.

We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney World news, so stay tuned to DFB for more.

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