How to score high on Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters!

Jessica and I were at Disneyland yesterday with our kids and had to hit up Astro Blasters. As we were standing in line we both commented on the fact that neither of us had ever scored much over about 10,000 points. What were we doing wrong? So we googled it and got the goods for you! This post will teach you how to score big. I ended up with my best score of 205,500!!! Jess got... 5,950. Maybe she has some more practicing to do ;) Try it for yourself and see how you do! Thanks to findingmickey.squarepalce.com for this post!

TIPS, TRICKS and SECRETS!

First, it's important to understand the Astro Blaster scoring system. Know the targets!

Circle Targets = 100 points
Square Targets = 1,000 points
Diamond Targets = 5,000 points
Triangle Targets = 10,000 points

TIPS:

* Don't bother with circle targets. Concentrate on diamond and triangle targets!
* Look for elusive "lighted" targets. Lighted targets boost scores!
* Know where the hidden and secret targets are (read our walk-through below)!
* If the cars stop during the ride, it's an opportunity to shoot more targets and rack up points!

Read the Astro Blasters walk-through below to learn more about the hidden and secret targets! Impress friends and family with your own high scores!

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  Emperor Zurg

  Secret Target #1: On Emperor Zurg (first room) notice the vertical line centered on his chest. Within that line is a small dark circle. Hit that target for 50,000 points! If you hit the square targets on his sides he will turn towards you.
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  Hidden Mickey

  Look for a Hidden Mickey in the first room! ºoº
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  Volcano Room

  When you enter the "volcano room" you'll see plenty of diamond targets. Aim for those!
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  Alien in a Box

  In the "volcano room" look for an Alien in a Box. Hitting the square target on the box will make the box open and alien pop up to reveal a triangle target. Sometimes the diamond target on the inside lid is "lit up" -- hit for major points!
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  Triangle Target

  In the "volcano room" you'll see Emperor Zurg on the right side. Hit the diamond target on him, and he will swing to reveal a triangle target behind him!
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  Hidden Tunnel Targets

  Next you'll enter a black tunnel. On the ceiling is a hidden diamond target.
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  Hidden Tunnel Targets

  In the black tunnel are hidden diamond targets on the right and left walls.
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  Final Showdown

  Enter the last room and engage in a final showdown with Emperor Zurg. Smile because your picture is going to be taken! *flash* Notice the triangle target on Zurg's arm. Secret Target #2: This Zurg also has a secret target on his chest. However, Zurg is further away and much harder to hit.  
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  Status Board

  Check your rank! If you reach 1 million+ the score on your car will max at 999,999. Check your score by seeing your free picture (see below).
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  Email Your Photo

  Freebie alert: Before you exit, hit up an email station to email yourself your free photo!