“We tried to keep the soul of the original attraction, but level it up” — Disney World transforms Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin into a real-time ride system powered by Unreal Engine

Disney World's Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin attraction has been significantly upgraded with new technology, including blasters with haptic feedback and dynamic targets that change scoring in real time. The ride system is now powered by Epic Games' Unreal Engine, with each vehicle running local deployments to generate score content and enhance interactivity. This refurbishment aims to modernize the classic dark ride, making it feel more like a real-time game while preserving the original attraction's core elements.

• Entities
• Company: Disney
• Topic: Interactive Dark Ride
• Topic: Theme Park Attractions
• Topic: Unreal Engine
• Company: Epic Games
• Company: Pixar Animation Studios
• Game: Toy Story