The original Toy Story is one of our favorite Disney Pixar movies of all time. When we learned that Walt Disney World Resort was opening a Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios based on all of the Toy Story Movies, we were so excited. Although there is also a Toy Story Land in Disneyland Paris (at the Walt Disney Studios Park), this one in Orlando is a bit different, with different attractions.
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Review of Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World
Once you walk through Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you are immediately transported into Andy’s Backyard. Everything is larger than life, so you’ll feel like you are the size of a toy. You’ll see beloved toys and bright colors – it’s very captivating, especially for kids.
Location at Toy Story Land Disney World
Toy Story Land is located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park – between Pixar Place and Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge. Toy Story Mania, a ride that opened in Hollywood Studios years before Toy Story Land, is at the front of the new land, with new experiences added.
With all of the exciting updates at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, it’s definitely a park where you’ll want to spend at least most of a day. If Toy Story Land is your priority, you’ll want to head there early. It gets busy as these are some of the favorite attractions at the theme park, and wait times can be long..
Rides at Disney Toy Story Land
The highlight of Toy Story Land is the three attractions located there. These Toy Story Land Rides are all kid-friendly and fun.
Slinky Dog Dash
Slinky Dog Dash is arguably the most popular of the three attractions. This rollercoaster, which is modeled after a Mega Coaster Play Kit, is relatively mild. Among the Disney World roller coasters, it is probably closest to the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in terms of thrills (but not style of coaster).
Slinky Dog Dash offers Genie+, although they are typically all booked up very early. During my first ride on it, I arrived early at the park and went right to the queue. The standby line was about 60 minutes long and was worth it.
Along the queue, you’ll find lots of fun toy touches, including giant pencils and sketches. The ride vehicle accommodates two in a row, and there is no single-rider line.
The ride is so fun, and kids are likely to love the bright colors. Riders must be at least 38 inches tall. Check your kids before you go on vacation so there is no disappointment.
Toy Story Mania
Although this ride opened quite a few years before Toy Story Land, it fits right in. A new entrance connects it directly to the land. While it isn’t one of the new attractions, it’s still very popular.
In Toy Story Mania, you’ll ride in a vehicle visiting virtual midway carnival-themed 4D games. You’ll compete against yourself as well as those in your ride vehicle.
Regardless of how many times I’ve ridden Toy Story Mania, I can’t get enough. It’s so much fun, and I’m always trying to improve my score.
Toy Story Mania offers Genie+ as well as a standby line. Once you reach the front of the line, you’ll receive your 3D glasses and board the vehicle.
Alien Swirling Saucers
Like Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree at Disney’s California Adventure, the Alien Swirl Saucers ride spins around across the ride platform. This ride is based on the little green aliens from Toy Story, and the ride vehicles are “flying saucers”.
It’s a cute, fun ride. For me, however, it ranks third of the three Toy Story Land attractions because the other two are such fun.
This ride also offers Genie+, and has a minimum height requirement of 32 inches.
The Food at Toy Story Land
If you are hungry while you are exploring the area, you’ll find a quick-service restaurant in the middle of the land. Woody’s Lunch Box offers entrees, snacks, drinks, and desserts.
Menu items include grilled cheese, a chocolate hazelnut tart, potato barrels, and Babybel cheese. Woody’s Lunch Box is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and also has limited seating available.
Mobile ordering on the My Disney Experience app is also available at Woody’s Lunch Box. When it’s busy, using your app for mobile ordering can be a great way to save time. Just place your mobile order on the app, go to the mobile ordering window, and pick up your order.
A newer restaurant, Roundup Rodeo BBQ, recently opened in 2023. This is a table service restaurant, (not a counter-service restaurant), and it’s a good idea to make reservations in advance.
Roundup Rodeo BBQ has a set price, and you’ll be able to choose between either a traditional house-smoked platter or a plant-based platter for the table.
Characters at Toy Story Land
As you’d expect, you’ll find some of your favorite Toy Story characters at Toy Story Land.
The Green Army Men can be seen marching around the land, greeting guests. They also perform with drums.
Woody, Jessie, the Buzz Lightyear also meet guests throughout the day. You can find the schedule on the app.
You’ll find Toy Story Land at the back of Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park, behind Pixar Place.
While both lands are colorful and bright, they have different attractions. Although there is a Slinky Dog ride at Disneyland Paris, it’s not a coaster.
Like any section of the Walt Disney World theme parks, you’ll need valid park admission to visit Toy Story Land and will have to have a park reservation. If you plan to visit more than one theme park per day, you’ll need to have the park hopper option on your ticket.
There is not currently a character meal featuring Toy Story characters.
Disney Early Morning Magic is a separately ticketed event where guests purchase tickets to get exclusive access to attractions before the park opens. In the past, this event was offered for Toy Story Land. However, at the time of writing, there are no current dates offered.
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