Buzz Lightyear’s origin has changed and evolved over the years, but that initial explanation in 1995 was always a direct nod to the influence Star Wars had on the making of Toy Story.

Not to be overshadowed, though, and potentially timed to Toy Story’s 30th anniversary ... infusion to a mainstay attraction – Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin – at Disney World ...

Credit: Disney / Pixar For 27 years, audiences have followed Buzz Lightyear and his friends to infinity and beyond in a string of Toy Story movies ... confused about the concept, the whole family ...

The ride overlay tied to the park’s 70th anniversary celebration fulfills the digital promise of the shoot ‘em up dark ride at Disney California Adventure.

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin opened in 1998 in the one-time “If You Had Wings” building. The dark ride, which uses “Toy Story” characters including Evil Emperor Zurg, has a ...