Moving through a galactic space battle in Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin appeals to riders of all ages—even infants can ride with their parents.With designations ranging from the entry level 'Space Cadet' all the way up to the chart-topping 'Galactic Hero,' there is a rank for every rider and fan of the animated film 'Toy Story.' Basic ride facts. The ride first opened in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom in 1998. This is a dark ride/game where you join Buzz Lightyear in taking down the evil Emperor Zerg. It’s a lot like a more rudimentary version of Toy Story Mania! And not quite as engaging or fun. The targets and background effects could use some updating.
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Rankings On Buzz Lightyear Rider
It is scheduled to re-open on Saturday, June 26, 2021.
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This attraction is based on the space-ranger character of Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story. The marginal story line has you and Buzz Lightyear trying to save the universe from the evil Emperor Zurg. The indoor ride is interactive to the extent that you can spin your car and shoot simulated 'laser cannons' at Zurg and his minions.
Rankings On Buzz Lightyear Ride
Praise for Buzz Lightyear is almost universal. This comment from a Massachusetts couple is typical:
Buzz Lightyear was the surprise hit of our trip! My husband and I enjoyed competing for the best score so much that we went on this ride several times during our stay. Definitely a must.
Rankings On Buzz Lightyear Rides
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Rankings On Buzz Lightyear Ride 2020
- Note that the FASTPASS program is currently suspended at Disneyland.
Each car is equipped with two laser cannons and a scorekeeping display. Each score-keeping display is independent, so you can compete with your riding partner. A joystick allows you to spin the car to line up the various targets. Each time you pull the trigger, you’ll release a red laser beam that you can see hitting or missing the target. Most folks’ first ride is occupied with learning how to use the equipment (fire off individual shots as opposed to keeping the trigger depressed) and figuring out how the targets work. The next ride (as with certain potato chips, one is not enough), you’ll surprise yourself by how much better you do. Unofficial Guide readers are unanimous in their praise of Buzz Lightyear. Some guests, in fact, spend several hours on the attraction, riding again and again. See Buzz Lightyear early in the morning after riding Peter Pan’s Flight, Matterhorn Bobsleds, and Star Tours. Buzz Lightyear’s FastPasses are dispensed from the two kiosks at the far end of Star Tours’ distribution area.
Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters Wait Times
This chart shows you roughly how long you'll wait for Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters when you visit on a day with a given Disneyland Crowd Level. The blue bars represent the average 'peak' wait time (that is, how long the line will be at its busiest). The bottom and top black lines represent the range of peak wait times to expect (for you fellow nerds out there: it's the 5th percentile and 95th percentile of peak wait times). Please note that these are estimates, and for a better forecast for your travel dates, see Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters Wait Times.
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