buzz lightyear closed in January for refurbishment?

[num1tigerfan]

I was so disapointed when I clicked on the link in the mousesavers newletter for future closings and it listed buzz lightyears ranger spin for most of January. We were there last July and DS (4) loved it. We rode several times. We planned a visit for January when it was less crowded and now his favorite ride will be closed. :sad1:

[DancingBear]

I guess they should refurbish the rides during a busier period.

[num1tigerfan]

No need to be sarcastic, I was just stating that we were disapointed, which we are entitled to be, as it is a cool ride.

[Megangel31]

We're bummed, too, as I believe it will still be closed when we visit in February.

[YoHo]

It's the risk you run when booking the offseason.

[num1tigerfan]

I think it stated that it would be closed through 2/8/06. My 4 yr old DS will be really sad. When we went last summer that was his favorite ride.

[Marimar]

Oh yes! That is why we changed our arrival date from the 4th to the 3rd...ummmmm did I just admit to that!? :rotfl2::confused3

[num1tigerfan]

Oh yes! That is why we changed our arrival date from the 4th to the 3rd...ummmmm did I just admit to that!? :rotfl2::confused3


Smart! Ride once for us! We couldn't change dates around as it is our precruise add on! Have a great time! :)

[kydisneyfans]

Anyone who has been on this ride lately has to admit that it is time for a freshening up--chipped paint on the cars, guns not working properly, and the queue looked overly dirty.

[Marimar]

Smart! Ride once for us! We couldn't change dates around as it is our precruise add on! Have a great time! :)

Sure will!

[num1tigerfan]

;) Thanks! DS will be happy that someone is shooting at the little space guys for him! :)

[Grumpy_Disney_Dad]

The rumour has it that they are making the ride cars like the Buzz in Disneyland, so that the guns are hand held instead of stationary on the cars

[Disneycrazymom]

Are they pretty acurate on the opening dates of the rehabs? We are there until Feb 5th so if they would finish early then we might get to ride on our last day! I know better than to count on them being finished early but I am hopeful!

[num1tigerfan]

Are they pretty acurate on the opening dates of the rehabs? We are there until Feb 5th so if they would finish early then we might get to ride on our last day! I know better than to count on them being finished early but I am hopeful!

Wouldn't that be a neat suprise for you if they did! I will cross my fingers for a suprise early opening for you! :wizard:

[Honeybehr1]

Back in October there were a couple of cars not working and the paint on the cars was chipped but it didnt keep up from riding it a couple of times. It was the first trip for my 2 yr old, and he loved it. My 8 yr old - its his favorite ride.

I personally would be really disappointed if it was closed when we went because it is one of the two rides that is on my MUST list.

[pedro2112]

This is great news! It was one of the rides we noticed needed a lot of work (along with Splash Mountain) when we were in the world last March. I can't wait to see it all spiffed up when we go in May!

:cool1:

[Lexxiefern]

I know we are bummed too. (more my DH and brother in law - they like to compete)

[psiprez]

I decided not to mention this in advance to the kids. If they knew now that their favorite ride will be closed, they would be having complete meltdown for the next week.

I figure it's better to wait until we are there and say "Awww, shucks. Looks like it's shut down today. What bad luck..." ;)

[mackymaddyconnorsmom]

One time when we were at Disneyworld, Haunted MAnsion closed. My kids were so disappointed. Actually so was I. We rode it so many times before it closed. We will be in the Magic Kingdom for one day in Jan. (We are going on the cruise) My kids will be disappointed again. Are any other rides going to be closed???

[bicker]

Which specific dates are you asking about macky?

[mackymaddyconnorsmom]

January 28. Its the only day we will be at the parks

[bicker]

Test Track will also be closed on January 28.

[2DDprincessesforever]

I'm not sure where everyone is getting their info but this is what I found on WDW's official web site:

Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin: Closed for Refurbishment [January 4, 2006 to January 31, 2006]
Country Bear Jamboree: Closed for Refurbishment [January 3, 2006 to January 7, 2006]
Liberty Square Riverboat: Closed for Refurbishment [January 1, 2006 to January 31, 2006]
Splash Mountain®: Closed for Refurbishment [January 23, 2006 to January 27, 2006]

Unless, of course, they dont keep updated info on their site.

Please let me know what you all think.

Thanks. :wave2:

Sorry, you are right about Test Track. I was only looking at the MK page.
Sorry!!!

[bicker]

Yup, Disney's website breaks the information up onto separate pages.

The only rides scheduled to be closed on January 28 are Test Track and Buzz.

[McJunkins]

Hey num1tigerfan,

This is my first post on here, although I have been reading these forums for quite some time.

Anyways, I just had to say that I believe they are re-vamping it to be like the DL-CA attraction, which has a hand-held laser blaster. Trust me, this is for the better. My wife an I went on Buzz Lightyear in the Fla park and we stopped shooting less than halfway through the ride cause we did not like the blaster being mounted on the car, we could hardly move the thing. At the CA park, I get a score of over 600,000 easily :-) while at the Fla park, I did not even break 200,000.

Considering how much we loved the ride in CA and now since were moving to Fla, we cant wait for this to be changed.

Just let the little one know that the ride is going to get even better. :-)

[Disneycrazymom]

Welcome McJunkins and thanks for the info!

[Tink!]

is this for disney world or disneyland?? or both??