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Toy Story Mania (The “New Ride”)

admin — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 23:16:01 +0000

Type: 3D Shooter (Interactive)
Thrill Rating: 2/5
Location: California Adventure (Back, on the boardwalk)
Fastpass: No!
Smiles: No
Basics: Toy Story Mania is a first-person shooter where you get a gun and fire at a series of computer generated targets. You’ll use a variety of ammo types, even rings in conjunction with the 3-d monitors for a very fun experience. And your scores are competitive too so rack em up!
The Line: As the newest major ride the line for Toy Story can be very, very long and is entirely outside with only a small portion covered. This line features lots of switch backs with very little to do and is a great example of putting a ride in where there just isn’t enough space.

Buzz Lightyear’s Astroblaster

admin — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 23:10:14 +0000

Type: Shooter (Interactive)
Thrill Rating: 1/5
Location: Disneyland (Tomorrow Land)
Fastpass: Yes
Smiles: Yes, in the main room (and they’re free to email yourself)
Basics: This is the original shooter game where you’re helping Star Command take out Zerg. With your trusty laser gun you shoot at lighted targets of different values. It’s a slow ride but highly enjoyable and comes with a free photo that lists your score. Our top record: Just over 550,000.
The Line: Starts outside with some switchbacks on busy days and then heads inside for a short set of switch backs with Buzz Lightyear style décor and a giant Buzz talking to you about the mission.