Toy Story Land is almost open at Walt Disney World and we want to go there
Visitors to the “happiest place on Earth” are about to get a little bit happier. On Saturday, June 30, Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., is adding another realm to its multi-park, multi-land experience. That’s the day that Toy Story Land — based on the beloved Pixar franchise — opens to the public in the Hollywood Studios section of the sprawling resort. But some lucky folks are getting to visit Andy’s backyard playspace early via a June 28 media event and are sharing their stories and pictures on social media.
Just checked in for the Toy Story Land media event! Needless to say we are very excited! #WaltDisneyWorld #ToyStoryLand pic.twitter.com/TyCupzVDDE
— The DIS (@TheDIS) June 28, 2018
The 11-acre Toy Story Land offers a mixture of family-friendly rides that play with size and scale. Specifically, guests will feel as if they’re joining the ranks of the pint-size Green Army Men who are about to embark on an awfully big adventure.
Get ready to play big with the Green Army Patrol in #ToyStoryLand: https://t.co/u1BgnYZxnl pic.twitter.com/1B7pzDPiH7
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) June 28, 2018
Here are a few pictures from #ToyStoryLand. Larger than life toys are scattered throughout the land. It officially opens on June 30. pic.twitter.com/PuFvFwRM9X
— Spectrum News 13 (@MyNews13) June 28, 2018
Are you ready to play in Andy’s backyard? Woody is waitin on ya in #ToyStoryLand ! pic.twitter.com/cSuDAqjGbi
— The Disney Nerds Podcast (@TheDisneyNerds) June 28, 2018
The centerpiece attraction is the Slinky Dog Dash, a zippy roller coaster that takes its inspiration from Andy’s trusty (and stretchy) toy canine companion.
The mid-ride launch on Slinky Dog Dash #ToyStoryLand pic.twitter.com/SbAAzD2fks
— John Gregory (@johngregoryx) June 28, 2018
NEW VIDEO: Take a ride aboard #SlinkyDogDash inside @WaltDisneyWorld‘s #ToyStoryLand with our POV: https://t.co/jsgYXSbblg pic.twitter.com/RDpC3GVJHf
— Attractions Magazine (@Attractions) June 28, 2018
To infinity…and beyond!
📸A first look inside #ToyStoryLand from @ScottFaisFun: “Slinky Dog Dash” and “Alien Swirling Saucers.” More to come! pic.twitter.com/IaXHyr8qhZ
— IAAPA (@IAAPAHQ) June 28, 2018
Early-bird visitors also enjoyed the Alien Swirling Saucers, a ride based on those adorable, claw-worshiping extraterrestrials.
Can’t wait to go for a spin with these guys. Gotta watch out for The Claw though! #toystoryland #toystory #littlegreenmen #alienswirlingsaucers #disney #disneyblogger #waltdisneyworld https://t.co/8MpdUIZtB2 pic.twitter.com/Q0yC25Jivl
— AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) June 28, 2018
Had fun on Alien Swinging Saucers #ToyStoryLand #WaltDisneyWorld pic.twitter.com/gPvbRiRESB
— Deb Wills (@AllEarsDeb) June 28, 2018
Who wants to take a ride on Alien Swirling Saucers? #ToyStoryLand pic.twitter.com/soPcPjNcYg
— Theme Park Review (@ThemeParkReview) June 28, 2018
And, of course, it wouldn’t be Toy Story Land without regular sightings of the franchise’s signature heroes, Woody and Buzz Lightyear. Those two characters — along with other toys from Andy’s collection — freely wander about the place greeting their new friends.
When YOU teach Buzz Lightyear himself how to Infinity and Beyond! #ToyStoryLand pic.twitter.com/oPXzba0I1A
— Brianna Volz (@BriannaVolz) June 28, 2018
#ThrowbackThursday to teenage me making Woody cry in honor of #ToyStoryLand. I hope teens are a little less obnoxious these days. pic.twitter.com/VmhtAPJII0
— Peyton Callanan (@PeytonGCallanan) June 28, 2018
Cooling off at #ToyStoryLand Media Center by this guy here. @WaltDisneyWorld pic.twitter.com/XIuAkiyC6R
— Experience Kissimmee (@Kissimmee) June 28, 2018
How cool is this? One of the merchandise kiosks inside #toystoryland @WaltDisneyWorld is a @FisherPrice Play Family Camper. Complete with a driver! #FOX35 pic.twitter.com/u9V01MJBox
— David Martin 🇺🇸 📺 (@FOX35David) June 28, 2018
Woody’s Lunchbox is the place to get all the great eats & treats of #ToyStoryLand . I know where I’ll be eating on my HS days! pic.twitter.com/eXypA7eL6o
— The Disney Nerds Podcast (@TheDisneyNerds) June 28, 2018
If Toy Story Land is this much fun, expect Walt Disney World’s next big attraction — Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, coming in fall 2019 — to be out of this world.
Toy Story Land opens its doors on June 30 at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios.
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