Toy Story Land To Come To Life At Disney’s Hollywood Studios

First, I think the Toy Story area is a good idea. No reason to really remake Carsland in WDW.

Second, Toy Story area will already have a D Ticket ride (the lines say E Ticket) with Toy Story Mania. So, adding the two C or D ticket rides there that are family friendly will help with that park with things to do for families.

And if they can make the area immersive enough that you really think you have shrunk down to the size of a toy, it will be a hit.

I am really glad to see them invest into new things in the park - regardless of what the themes are (I like both the themes, which is a plus).

I was wondering though. It seems like the Honey I Shrunk the Kids play area will fit the new theme exactly. Are they keeping that? I have probably spent all of 15 min. in this area in my multiple trips to Disney World, so I would not be upset if it left, but I am trying to get a better feel for where the new land will be located.

Thanks.

Park Hopper;2467037 wrote: I am really glad to see them invest into new things in the park - regardless of what the themes are (I like both the themes, which is a plus).

I was wondering though. It seems like the Honey I Shrunk the Kids play area will fit the new theme exactly. Are they keeping that? I have probably spent all of 15 min. in this area in my multiple trips to Disney World, so I would not be upset if it left, but I am trying to get a better feel for where the new land will be located.

Thanks.

I don't see how they can keep it. It, like Muppets, is in the wrong location. In all likelihood, Toy Story Land will be on the West side of the Park, and Star Wars land on the East (since that's where TSMM and Star Tours are currently). The HISTK play area is on the East side of the park, and Muppets is smack dab in the middle of the likely location for Star Wars land. Keeping either of these in their present location and forms would just be bad show.

Steve

I hate to be negative, but I have to admit that I am very disappointed. I had read that they were putting Cars Land at the Studios and I was so looking forward to that. This just doesn't sound that great by comparison. WDW is huge and takes a full vacation. We did not feel the same about Disneyland and probably will never go there again unless we are in the area for another reason.

Would they move Pizza Planet?

Are there any more details on the Alien Saucers? Is it a clone of another ride or a new ride? We are happy with this news of Toy Story land, especially since we now have a little one. And frankly, we were pretty thrilled to see SlinkyDog get a COASTER! My Dh's username is SlinkyDog and we've always felt he was an underrated character. I know he has a kiddie ride in another park, but am I correct that this is a new ride?

I for one am ecstatic about this. The area looks super cute! While I'm happy that Star Wars Land is going on both coasts (just to balance out the inevitable huge crowds), I'm very happy they aren't just replicating Carsland in Florida. I like having unique resort experiences.

PirateLover;2467083 wrote: Are there any more details on the Alien Saucers? Is it a clone of another ride or a new ride? We are happy with this news of Toy Story land, especially since we now have a little one. And frankly, we were pretty thrilled to see SlinkyDog get a COASTER! My Dh's username is SlinkyDog and we've always felt he was an underrated character. I know he has a kiddie ride in another park, but am I correct that this is a new ride?

We discussed this last night while recording the podcast, Maryanne. I think we finally decided it sounded a lot like Mater's Junkyard Jamboree in Carsland. Or the teacups. Who knows! :rotfl:

As for Slinky, I think the concept is new, but I could be wrong. I'm not super familiar with what they put in Hong Kong.

Carsland does not belong in Florida (thematically). I'm VERY happy it will stay a DL exclusive.

I wonder if Buzz Lightyear Ranger Spin will move to Toy Story Land. It would kinda fit there and then If You Had Wings could come back.

Melanie;2467085 wrote: We discussed this last night while recording the podcast, Maryanne. I think we finally decided it sounded a lot like Mater's Junkyard Jamboree in Carsland. Or the teacups. Who knows! :rotfl:

My husband was also thinking it sounded like the Mater ride. Makes sense.

When we were originally talking about Toy Story Playland, we had said a ride similar to Maters was coming, but it would be Toy Story themed... The original consensus/discussion was Jesse or Woody's Round Up... so I wouldn't doubt if the alien ride was Mater's with a different theme... And I'm glad they went with the alien theme over Woody or Jessie...

Oh and Slinky Dog coaster looks fun... Much more fun than 7D, and longer it appears... As long as things don't start getting cut LOL...

The Mater ride is awesome. My kids LOVE it (and so do I).

Looking at the artwork at the beginning of this thread, it looks like the saucers ride is a clone of the teacups, which does disappoint me. But I can see the appeal. I'm just glad it's not another Dumbo/Flying Carpet/Astro Orbiter/Triceratops Spin clone, which was my fear.

At first I was disappointed with this. I think that the theming will be fantastic, but the attractions don't do a lot for me. However, as someone else mentioned, Star Wars is getting an E ticket attraction, and with RnRC and ToT still there, along with the GMR, there will be a lot to do in this park for everyone. And that's a good thing.

Looking forward to five years in the future!

Personally I'm not overly enthused or excited about this announcement. I'm not sure a new land that only has 2 new attractions in it is all that thrilling. And the attractions they've announced - just from the brief descriptions - don't really scream out "original, innovative, exciting". We're basically getting a longer, re-themed version of Barnstormer and a re-themed version of Mad Tea Cups by the sound of it. I would love to be proved wrong (and see additional attractions planned before they break ground), but we'll have to wait and see.