Toy Story Land is Open - To Infinity and Beyond

Toy Story Land is Open – To Infinity and Beyond

After months of anticipation, guests can now enjoy everything Toy Story Land has to offer – on a daily basis! They can step into the land and explore the fun that Woody, Jessie and many other “Toy Story” friends are having in Andy’s backyard. Guests can glide along with Slinky aboard Slinky Dog Dash, a family coaster Andy built from his Mega Coaster Play Kit that whisks guests high above and around a scattering of Andy’s favorite toys – including Wheezy and Rex. Families can take a spin on Alien Swirling Saucers, play their way through Toy Story Mania!, or stop to enjoy tasty snacks – like Raspberry Lunchbox Tarts and S’mores French Toast Sandwiches – at Woody’s Lunch Box. Just walking through the land, guests can marvel at the land’s collection of toys, enjoy awe-inspiring drum sequences by the Green Army Drum Corps, or play “Sarge Says” with Sarge and his Green Army Patrol. And of course, Woody, Buzz and Jessie will greet guests throughout Toy Story Land on a daily basis.

Toy Story Land is the largest expansion yet in the history of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, an achievement that required the creative talents of a skilled project team made up of Imagineers, cast members and Pixar partners that together took this project “to infinity and beyond!”

Toy Story Land was officially dedicated on Friday, June 29, in a special star-studded and toy-filled celebration. Bob Chapek, Chairman, Disney Parks Experiences and Consumer Products, led the ceremony and shared his excitement for a land he calls unforgettable.

“With this new land, we’re taking what we do best – creating magical experiences – and combining them with the heart, the humor, and the adventure of ‘Toy Story.’” Bob said. “We’ve created an unbelievable place where you will magically transform to the size of a toy, and experience new adventures for the whole family. With new attractions, including the one-of-a-kind Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers, you’re in store for an experience that you will never forget.”

Actor Tim Allen, who has voiced Buzz Lightyear since the first “Toy Story” film debuted in 1995, also made a special appearance and thanked Disney for bringing such a meaningful film and its characters to life at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

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My enthusiasm for all things Disney all started when my parents took our family to WDW for a vacation. My first trip was at age 13. Since that first time, I have made a trip to WDW almost every year from age 13. As far as I knew there was only one place to vacation! My fascination with WDW began on that first trip. I wanted to know how things at WDW operated and what made it so magical. I wanted to know details like how many people worked there and the length of the monorail track. It is that fascination that fueled my interest in WDW. Each year that my family vacationed at WDW, I learned more about WDW as they built more parks and added more attractions. I am not the average fan; I want to know all the details and I love researching the facts of WDW. I research facts through the Internet, books and DVDs. To me, the best part is to conduct research trip at WDW. After college, my father was transferred to Orlando and I moved with my parents. Seeking employment, I applied for a job at WDW. I passed the first rounds of interviews and was proud to join the Disney family as a security cast member! The job was great. It included Disney-specific training and security training before assuming four duties: driving a security vehicle, standing a post, working in a resort or walking a park or other area. Sometimes I even had special duties like working the Epcot Christmas Processional. I would escort the celebrity guests from backstage to onstage. Interestingly, every cast member is given a WDW fact book monthly to aid in answering guest questions. The pocket book contained great Disney facts that added more fuel for my thirst of Disney facts. Well, all-good things must come to end so we moved back to NJ. In the summer of 2010 I moved back to Florida I am now living in Orlando less then 15 minutes from WDW and living the dream and have fun along the way. Favorite Park – Magic Kingdom Favorite Character – Mickey Mouse Favorite restaurant – California Grill Favorite attraction – Toy Story Mania Favorite resort – Bay Lake Tower / Contempoary First time at a disney park – 1976 & have been every year since Who was on your first disney trip – My entire family Favorite disney memory – My first trip and my first trip with my kids How far do you live from disney now – 15 minutes When is your next Disney trip? – every weekend Favorite Disney Movie – Jungle Book & Toy Story

Toy Story Land is Open – To Infinity and Beyond