Disneyland Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters Begins Long Term Refurbishment

Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters Enters Extended Refurbishment

Attention, recruits! It looks like our favorite Space Ranger is taking a temporary leave from the front lines. Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters at Disneyland Park has officially powered down for a scheduled refurbishment.

If you were planning on heading to Tomorrowland to defeat the Evil Emperor Zurg this month, you’ll want to adjust your flight path.

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The attraction officially closed its doors on Monday, April 13. While Walt Disney World recently celebrated the grand reopening of its own version of the ride—Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin—it’s now time for the West Coast version to get a little bit of TLC.

Currently, the Disneyland operating calendar shows no hours for the attraction through at least May 25. Since Disney typically releases park hours about six weeks in advance, we don’t have a confirmed reopening date just yet, but it’s clear the Space Rangers will be off-duty for at least the next several weeks.

While Disney hasn’t officially detailed the extent of the work, recent permits give us a “mission brief” on what’s happening inside Building #8101. The refurbishment includes a tenant improvement project focused on the unload area, where crews will be modifying a half-wall to accommodate a brand-new gate.

In addition to the layout changes, the “Space Ranger Corps” is also getting some technical upgrades. The permits call for:

• Mechanical Work: Installation of new fans in the Electronic Equipment Room (EER).
• Electrical Upgrades: General electrical work throughout the attraction to keep systems running smoothly.

While the Florida version of the ride recently enjoyed a more intensive update (including new ride vehicles and refreshed scenes), the work at Disneyland seems focused on operational efficiency and general maintenance. These updates to the unload area and cooling systems should ensure a smoother experience for guests and better climate control for the ride’s technical brains.

Even though Buzz is away, there is still plenty of action to find in Tomorrowland! You can still test your mettle on Space Mountain, find your way through the galaxy on Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, or catch a glimpse of the ongoing construction in the area.

If you’re a die-hard fan of the attraction, this is a great time to brush up on your high-score strategies so you can return as a Galactic Hero once the blasters are back online!

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