Originally Posted By Skippy I know it's barely operating at this point, but has anyone run across any hidden Mickeys in the new Buzz ride? How about tributes to past occupants of that space (Circlevision, Rocket Rods)? From the photos, it looks like there's a lot of places where a Rocket Rod could be slipped into the artwork.
Originally Posted By DlandDug SPOILER ALERT! (Read not if you prefer to find things on your own.) I have seen two hidden Mickeys so far. In the first large room, as you pass through the archway, there are two "Scrabble" tiles floating in space down and to the left. The lower tile has a Mickey silhouette. In the entrance and exit queues there is a large "star chart." Find the planet "Ska Densii" in the Gamma Quadrant, and one of the continentes is a familiar silhouette. I have been looking for hidden references to the past occupants of the show building, but haven't seen anything definite. There is something in the dark up above the last door we pass through into the "photo capture" room, though.
Originally Posted By jmuboy The little green alien with the wrench in the last room (where zurg is captured). The wrench says BINFORD, the tool company from the TV show Home Improvement. A little "tip of the hat" to Tim Allen's other big Disney success story.
Originally Posted By DlandDug Found a big one! There is definitely an "homage" to CircleVision hidden in Astro Blasters. Here's an image: <a href="http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=4280268&a=31624256&p=71246561&f=0" target="_blank">http://albums.photo.epson.com/ j/ViewPhoto?u=4280268&a=31624256&p=71246561&f=0</a> (It's the sun and moon from the old Delta pre-show area. This photo was taken with flash.) I will not yet reveal just where these may be found. Enjoy the search!
Originally Posted By DlandDug I found it the first day, too. But then, I tend to look around a lot inside new attractions. It is funny how "obvious" they are, after once seen.
Originally Posted By Bluefarm Why have people search when you already revealed where it was in post 2.
Originally Posted By Kimber Hi Kids - Here's a scoop for 'ya - there was a special Media Preview Day at the resort today and during one of the amazing segments we were treated to - Chrissie Allen - Senior Show Producer, WDI, Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, Space Mountain & Disneyland: the First 50 Magical Years - told us that there is one "invisible" target in the attraction - and it's worth 100,000 points! First to find it WINS! She wasn't spilling a thing. Enjoy the hunt Kim KPetersenNFFC@aol.com
Originally Posted By Westsider The invisible target has been making the CM rumor mill rounds, and I know a couple of CM's that have padded their scores with it. But since it moves, and almost impossible to see, it's definitely not an easy thing to hit even when you know where it is. I haven't been able to hit it yet, but I'm trying every time I ride Buzz. It's a clever spot for it too, if you think about the plotline for the ride.
Originally Posted By DlandDug Hmmmmm.... Well, I will say I know where the TWO "secret" targets that that are worth 50,000 are located. (But then, doesn't EVERYBODY?) I guess I have to go back and ride ANOTHER 30 times!
Originally Posted By DlandDug You twisted my arm... You know that ZURG is the sworn enemy of the Space Rangers, right? And did you notice that he wears a "Z" emblem as a clasp to hold his cape together? That's not the target, but just below there is a small black circle, in the seam running down the center of his chest plate. (It appears both times you see Zurg in the attraction.) I have found it is best to hold your Astro Blaster high to get the best angle. The 50,000 points are awarded ONLY for a direct hit. Does that help?
Originally Posted By Roger55 Doug! How dare you reveal the secret target here on the boards. A promising recruit like you should be able to stand some arm twisting. I think this may call for some disciplinary action from "Star Command"! p.s. Wasn't I the one who told you where the secret target was??? LOL
Originally Posted By poohbear14 No wonder Doug gets such high scores! He knows where the secret targets are hidden! I'm still trying to find the triangles!
Originally Posted By DlandDug Somewhere or other someone wanted to see how the track layout for Buzz fit in the old show building. I couldn't find that thread, but this one seemed a fairly good fit. (I did NOT want to start yet ANOTHER "Buzz" topic!) Here's a plausible layout. I took a photo of the track layout and superimposed it on the 1966 blueprint of the building. <a href="http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=4280268&a=31624256&p=71431076&f=0" target="_blank">http://albums.photo.epson.com/ j/ViewPhoto?u=4280268&a=31624256&p=71431076&f=0</a> The load/unload area is at the top (load on the left). The attraction moves counter-clockwise. The "Exhibit" area is the present Little Green Men Store Command shop.
Originally Posted By DlandDug And a couple of other tidbits... I found out that the Buzz AA in the entry will cease moving if guests lean too far over the rail. A famously contentious poster here ranted on and on about the "mannequin" figure of Buzz. Wonder if he saw it after someone got too close? At the end of the attraction, many have noted that "LGM" seems to have a lot of high scores on the total board. Who is this person that can apparently ride the attraction all day? "LGM" is a default that automatically registers if a guest doesn't stop off to email their photo. (And yes, it stands for "Little Green Men.")
Originally Posted By bubsmom Ahhh....at last..The Eighth Wonder of the World was revealed...Buzz's Hidden targets!!! Hee-hee! ; )
