Disneyland Paris in France will launch its newest attraction, Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast, this weekend (8 April).

The interactive dark ride features a number of two-seater space cruisers fitted with dual laser pistols which riders can use to shoot targets and collect points.

The ride is located in the park’s Discoveryland and is part of the park’s FastPass system, allowing guests to pre-book their place on the attraction for a specific time.

Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast is the second in a series of new additions planned for Disneyland Paris, following the announcement last year that Disney is to invest 240m euro (£168m, US$315m) in new attractions over the next three years.

As part of the investment programme, Walt Disney Studios Park will see the opening of Toon Studios in 2007 and the Tower of Terror – a white-knuckle ride in a mysterious Hollywood hotel – in 2008.

“The launch of this ride is part of the multi-year expansion of our resort offering,” said Andre Lacroix, chief executive officer of Disneyland Paris.

“Each year until 2008 we will be bringing more rides and attractions to our resort. These investments, combined with an innovative marketing and sales strategy should set the foundation for sustained and profitable growth.”