Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
About this ride
Vehicles rotate 360 degrees, allowing riders to aim at targets on either side of the track. Scoring is based on both accuracy and which targets you hit — smaller, harder-to-reach targets score exponentially more points. The vehicle joystick gives control over rotation. The black-light theming and colorful environments are charming and kid-friendly.
Best time to ride
Midday or early afternoon. Lines rarely exceed 40 minutes and the ride's fast throughput means the queue moves well.
Insider tips
- Aim for the small targets on the robots, not the large obvious ones — small targets score massive bonus points.
- Spin your vehicle to face backward when approaching a high-value target cluster.
- The Z targets (Emperor Zurg's chest symbol) are worth major bonus points.
- Riding multiple times to improve your rank is genuinely fun for competitive families.
Good for
Mateo's Take
“Great family ride, solid competition starter. Not a must-do on a one-day trip, but if you have kids obsessed with scores, they'll want to ride three times.”
— Mateo, Lead Disney Parks Specialist
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