Recently
a new attraction opened at Disneyland
USA. Yesterday I had the opportunity to go on
this new ride, Buzz  Lightyear's
Astro Blasters.Officially opening on May 17th,
this ride had it's soft opening on Friday. The line
had a steady 45 minute wait throughout the day so I
grabbed a fast past.
I eventually returned in the evening around eight.
There was still a 45 minute line. I entered through
a small door and immediately found myself in a quasi
toy space ship feeling hallway with a LOT of green
and white. The fast pass line joined with the regular
line just inside the doors and I soon found myself
the size of a toy and being given my mission by Buzz
Lightyear who was easily six feet tall. After
being given orders, I found myself going up a hallway
(yes, going up) to the boarding area.
 The
boarding system is very similar (almost identical)
to that of the Haunted
Mansion. There is roomfor two on each pod and
two blasters that can be picked up. There is also
a joystick so you can turn your pod to face any incoming
targets. Then you are taken through a land of toys
and eventually to Zurg's
lair where everyone is given a chance to defeat Zurg.
Throughout the whole ride your pod keeps track of
your score. This score is used at the end of the ride
to discover what rank you attain. I reached Space
Scout.
 The
exit leads you down another tunnel where one may email
their score (and it looks like picture at some point).
Then guests find themselves in the new Buzz
themed store that has every piece of Buzz
merchandise you can imagine.
On the whole, it is a great family ride, especially
for a family who likes games and likes to compete.
It was done quality and it does feel like the ride
is made of giant toys. If you like
Buzz Lightyear and Star
Command, this is definitely the ride for you.
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