What is the best time to ride Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters?

At Disneyland, Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 12 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.

How long is the wait for Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters?

The standby wait for Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters runs about 17 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 50 minutes at its busiest.

Does Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters break down a lot?

Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters is currently graded Mostly reliable for reliability. Running about 97 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 41 minutes.

Is there a height requirement for Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters?

No. Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.

Does Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters have Lightning Lane?

Yes. Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.

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Disneyland · Tomorrowland Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters Gentle · Any height

Disneyland · Tomorrowland

Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

At Disneyland Resort's Disneyland, Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters is a ride worth planning around. This guide shows the current wait, typical wait, best time to ride, ride length, drop and intensity, Lightning Lane, and whether it is worth rope dropping.

Updated July 25, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.

Right now 5 min

Typical wait 17 min

Peak seen 50 min

Quietest hour 8 AM

Quick facts

Land: Tomorrowland
Height: Any height
Lightning Lane: Yes
Opened: 2005
Ride length: About 5 minutes
Thrill: Gentle

Best Time to Ride Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters

Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (8 AM); the wait usually peaks around 12 PM.

5 8AM

8 9AM

18 10AM

23 11AM

25 12PM

24 1PM

23 2PM

22 3PM

21 4PM

19 5PM

19 6PM

19 7PM

14 8PM

8 9PM

9 10PM

6 11PM

Pro tip: ride Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters in the first hour after rope drop or in the last hour before Disneyland closes. If you would rather not wait at all, Lightning Lane lets you skip the standby line.

Is Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters Reliable?

Mostly reliable Running about 97 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 41 minutes.

Should You Rope Drop Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters?

The shortest waits for Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters are right at rope drop and in the final hour before Disneyland closes, so arriving for park open is usually worth it. If the line is already long, ride later in the evening or use Lightning Lane.

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Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters FAQ

What is the best time to ride Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters?: At Disneyland, Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 12 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters?: The standby wait for Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters runs about 17 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 50 minutes at its busiest.
Does Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters break down a lot?: Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters is currently graded Mostly reliable for reliability. Running about 97 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 41 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters?: No. Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.
Does Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters have Lightning Lane?: Yes. Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.

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