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Disney Reveals Toy Slinky Behind New Buzz Lightyear Blaster Sound

An official clip confirms a slinky underpins the layered blaster audio.

Overview

  • Walt Disney Imagineering posted a short behind-the-scenes video on Instagram that shows how the new blaster sounds were built for Magic Kingdom’s Space Ranger Spin.
  • In the clip, sound editor Miguel says a struck toy slinky is one of five audio layers used to create the blaster’s “pew pew.”
  • He explains the team tweaks the slinky in software and stacks other elements to make both the trigger sound and a brighter hit tone for target strikes.
  • The attraction reopened earlier this month with handheld blasters and new ride vehicles that display live scores.
  • The update also added an uncapped scoring system and a Buddy training scene, giving riders clearer feedback and more reasons to replay.