On June 5, 1996, just one day after its predecessor Dreamflight closed, Take Flight opened in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. The attraction retained the same layout and storyline, but removed all references to Delta Air Lines, which had ended its sponsorship at the close of 1995. The theme songs were re-recorded, and the attraction was rebranded to fit the new Tomorrowland aesthetic, presented as part of the Metro-Retro Historical Society.
Though the ride remained largely unchanged, Take Flight marked the final chapter in a series of aviation-themed attractions that had occupied the space since If You Had Wings in 1972. After a brief run, Take Flight closed on January 5, 1998.
Its successor, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, opened on November 3, 1998, transforming the space into an interactive dark ride inspired by Toy Story. The new attraction reused the Omnimover system and even repurposed some props from Dreamflight—including chickens painted green to resemble aliens
