Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast
Disneyland Park Paris · Discoveryland
Temporarily closed
Closed October 5, 2026 – October 15, 2026.
Overview
Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast is an interactive shooter dark ride that puts guests on a mission alongside the Space Ranger. Seated in a spinning star cruiser, riders aim laser cannons at illuminated targets spread across dramatic diorama scenes populated by Emperor Zurg's robot forces. Points are tallied on a dashboard display, and guests earn different Space Ranger rankings based on their final score. The vehicle can be spun manually to face targets in any direction, adding a tactical layer to the experience. Bright, kinetic set design and a competitive dynamic make it highly replayable for groups who want to compare scores.
ParksLog verdict
Worth a ride for competitive groups and families who enjoy score-chasing. The replay value is genuine — different targeting strategies yield wildly different results. Don't use Premier Access here; walk-on times are common outside school holidays. Best treated as a spontaneous pick when passing through Discoveryland with time to spare, not a planned stop on a tight itinerary.
About this experience
Board a spinning star cruiser and join Buzz Lightyear's mission to defeat Emperor Zurg, firing laser cannons at targets to earn points and save the universe.
Best for
- Competitive groups
- Families with children
- Toy Story fans
- Repeat visitors chasing high scores
Tips
- Spin your vehicle early in each scene to maximize your shooting angles before moving on
- Walk-on times are common outside peak school holidays — skip Premier Access and save it for headliners
Details
History
The attraction opened in 2006, replacing Le Visionarium — a CircleVision 360° travelogue film — and introduced an interactive element that had already proved popular at other Disney parks. Like Disneyland's Astro Blasters, it uses laser blasters that riders can lift and aim freely.
Fun facts
- Scores can reach into the hundreds of thousands for skilled riders who memorize the target layout
- The ride replaced Le Visionarium, a CircleVision 360° attraction, in 2006
- Target point values vary widely — the rarest high-value targets are usually small and partially obscured