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“With set pieces, staging, attractions and experiences,
Toy Story Land represents the best of Walt Disney Imagineering’s collaboration with our storytelling partners at Pixar Animation Studios,” said Bob Chapek, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products. “This new land will place guests inside the wondrous world of Woody, Buzz and their pals – and invite everyone to experience the joy of being a toy.” “I’m thrilled we’re adding Toy Story Land to Walt Disney
An international icon
When ‘Toy Story’ debuted in 1995. the animated feature launched Disney-Pixar and introduced a lively new cast of characters whose stories have captivated fans of Disney Parks around the world. Just this year alone, Shanghai Disneyland opened its own version of Toy Story Land, while woody, Buzz, Jessie, and their pals are part of a reimagined Pixar Pier unveiled this summer at Disney California Adventure. The first Toy Story parade launched at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (then Disney- MGM Studios) in 1995, and the inspiration grew from there. Toy Story characters are now part of the fabric of Disney Parks from attractions to food and beverage to live entertainment and much more. Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, with its exclusive attractions and other experiences, is the newest example of how Toy Story has brought it themes of friendship and fun to Disney Fans worldwide.
World’s incredible portfolio of storytelling experiences, noted Catherine Powell, president at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Western Region. “Enhancing Pixar’s presence in our parks with this delightful new land will enchant our guests, bringing them joy and excitement. It is a pleasure to welcome these beloved characters into their new home.” “Toy Story Land is the result of an amazing
progression,” commented George A. Kalogridis, President, Walt Disney World Resort. “What began in the imagination and took shape at Pixar Animation Studios is now brought to life as an actual place where you can step into this iconic story. I am very proud of all the Cast Members, Imagineers and our Pixar partners who played a role in the creation of this incredible new land. Our guests are going to love it.” “The Toy Story films and characters hold a special place in our guests’ hearts,” added Phil Holmes, Vice President, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, “as we’ve seen with the continued popularity of Toy Story Mania! and nearby character greetings with Buzz Lightyear and Woody. Toy Story Land gives our guests a chance to become part of the story in a whole new way. From welcoming our guests to the new land to bringing fun to every moment of their visits, our Cast Members are ready to make Toy Story Land a place where families create cherished memories.”
Slinky Dog Dash From his Dash & Dodge Mega Coaster Kit, Andy (with help from Mack Rides) has assembled his roller coaster for maximum family fun. But instead of just using the roller coaster vehicle that came with the kit, Andy has put his Slinky Dog on the track. The result is a family-friendly thrill
ride around the backyard that includes two LSM launches during more than a minute and a half active ride time. The first half of the ride is many swirls, turns and dips, and after the second launch come a drop and camelback humps – as if you were playing with a Slinky Dog toy. Tracks and supports in bright colors of red, orange, yellow and blue were snapped together according to Andy’s hand-drawn plans. Rex the dinosaur and Jessie helped by stringing lights above Andy’s stacked Jenga game pieces. To complete his creation, Andy picked everyone’s favorite floppy-eared dachshund with a stretching coil body – Slinky Dog – and dropped it onto the coaster track. Slinky Dog Dash is inspired by the delightful pooch
spinoff of Slinky, the classic 1940s American toy. Riders, including children, delight as Slinky Dog bends and twists his coils around curves, over hills and down drops in the Slinky- est coaster ever. In each 18-passenger coaster train, riders zip around and above Toy Story Land, catching great vistas of all the new land has to offer. In a first for a Disney coaster, Slinky Dog Dash features a second launch at its midpoint as riders experience cool sound effects and spinning lights, darting through a series of rings on their way to the attraction’s finale featuring Wheezy, the squeaky penguin from the Toy Story films.
Alien Swirling Saucers Guests should brace themselves for out-of-this-world thrills, because the Aliens have powered up their flying saucers. In what appears to be a cross between the classic Tea Cups and Whip rides, it is reminiscent of Mater's Junkyard Jamboree from California Adventure's Cars Land with the same ride action, different vehicles. Alien Swirling Saucers immerses guests in the playful world of Andy’s imagination.
Slinky Dog Dash, by Mack Rides
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