We have exciting news for those planning a visit to Disneyland Resort: scrims have been removed from the area outside Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters at Disneyland Park! This update suggests significant progress on the new security screening area, which Disney Fanatic reported on 2026-10-20 will feature a completed shade structure designed to provide shelter for guests and cast members. RopeDrop's data on Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters wait times shows an average of 14 minutes over the 60 days ending 2026-10-21, making it a great target for early morning or late evening rides. Planning your Disneyland Resort trip around these developments, along with understanding wait times and crowd levels, can help ensure a smoother experience.
What Does This Mean for Your Disneyland Resort Trip?
The removal of scrims around Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters points to ongoing construction advancements, likely related to the new security checkpoint that has been in progress. While Disneyland Resort has not yet announced an official opening date for this new security checkpoint, as reported by Disney Fanatic on 2026-10-20, the visual progress is a positive sign for future guest flow. It is important to note that Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters itself is operating normally, so you can still enjoy this popular attraction. Our wait-time data shows that Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters had an average posted wait of 14 minutes over the 60 days ending 2026-10-21, with 8402 readings during that period.
Here's how you can plan your visit around Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters:
- Target Lower Wait Times: RopeDrop's wait-time data for Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters reveals that the 8 AM hour averaged approximately 5 minutes, and the 10 PM hour averaged around 8 minutes during the 60 days ending 2026-10-21. These times are meaningfully lower than the overall average wait of 14 minutes.
RopeDrop Tip: To experience Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters with a shorter wait, we recommend riding right after Disneyland Park officially opens or in the later hours of the evening before closing.
Understanding the visible progress around Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters helps us appreciate the ongoing enhancements at Disneyland Resort, even as the attraction itself remains open for guests.
Navigating Disneyland Resort Crowds and Lightning Lane
Managing crowds is a key part of any Disneyland Resort trip planning. Our crowd calendar and heatmap can help you predict busier days. For instance, today, October 21, 2026, the Disneyland Resort Lightning Lane Premier Pass is priced at $464. Over the 7 dates captured from October 21 to October 27, the lowest price observed was $319 on October 27, while the highest was $464, also on October 21.
Knowing the price range for the Lightning Lane Premier Pass, which is a resort-wide product per person per day, helps you budget for potential line-skipping options on your Disneyland Resort visit. We recommend checking our data regularly for the most up-to-date pricing.
Strategizing with our crowd data and understanding Lightning Lane options can significantly enhance your Disneyland Resort experience.
Important Attraction Status Updates
As you plan your Disneyland Resort visit, it’s also important to be aware of attractions that are not operating. Our logs show that several attractions, including Indiana Jones™ Adventure, have not been operating since 2026-09-07 and are currently under refurbishment. Similarly, Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes and Sailing Ship Columbia have not been operating per our logs since 2026-10-18. Pixar Short Film Spotlight and Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough have also not been operating in the last 90 days.
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Staying informed about which attractions are not operating can help you manage expectations and plan your park touring effectively.
Ready for Your Disneyland Resort Adventure?
The removal of scrims outside Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters at Disneyland Park signals exciting progress at the resort, enhancing the guest experience. By utilizing RopeDrop's comprehensive data on Disneyland Resort wait times and crowd levels, you can navigate the parks efficiently and make the most of your visit. Remember to check our daily updates for attraction statuses and Lightning Lane pricing as you finalize your Disneyland Resort trip planning.
We encourage you to use RopeDrop's tools and data to create your perfect Disneyland Resort itinerary. Happy planning!