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Toy Story Land

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Toy Story Land is land in [[Disney's Hollywood Studios]]
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Toy Story Land is land in [[Disney's Hollywood Studios]]
==History==
Toy Story Land was initially announced on August 15, 2015 at the D23 Expo as a new land coming to [[Disney's Hollywood Studios]] <Ref name= "wdwmagic">https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/toy-story-land/news/15aug2015-toy-story-land-announced-for-disneys-hollywood-studios.htm</ref>. At this time, Disney stated:
Using toys like building blocks, plastic buckets and shovels, and game board pieces, Andy has designed the perfect setting for this land, which will include two new attractions for any Disney park and one expanded favorite - Toy Story Mania<ref name="wdwmagic"/>.}}
In addition to the aforementioned [[Toy Story Mania]], Imagineer Kathy Mangum announced that two new attractions would fill out the land. The first One, would be the Slinky Dog Dash, a family roller coaster. The second announced attraction was the Alien Swirling Saucers attraction, a spinning attraction similar to ManyardMater's Junkyard Jamboree in Disneyland.
When Disney released new concept art for Toy Story Land in April of 2016, there were some notable differences. Some Most noticeably, some of the more elaborate scenes on the Slinky Dog Dash had been cutremoved. During Furthermore, during this period it seems as if Al's Toy Barn and a Woody themed western area were cut from the plan <ref> https://wdwnt.com/2016/04/concept-art-cuts-made-to-toy-story-land-scenes-removed-from-slinky-dog-coaster/ </ref> <ref> Authors Note: This change can be seen by comparing the 2015 and 2016 concept art </ref>.
After a series of "soft openings" Toy Story Land was officially dedicated on June 29, 2018 <ref> http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/theme-park-rangers-blog/os-et-disney-toy-story-land-dedication-livestream-20180626-story.html </ref>. On hand for the event were Disney Chairman of Parks Bob Chapek and Tim Allen (who voices Buzz Lightyear in the Toy Story Franchisefranchise) <ref> https://www.laughingplace.com/w/articles/2018/06/29/toy-story-land-bob-chapek-and-tim-allen-dedicate-the-new-disneys-hollywood-studios-land/ </ref>. Finally, on June 30, 2018, Toy Story Land opened to guests <ref> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2018/06/toy-story-land-officially-opens-today-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/ </ref>. In addition to the land's three main attractions- Slinky Dog Dash, Alien Swirling Saucers and Toy Story Mania, Toy Story Land also houses Woody's Lunch Box, a quick service restaurant which features Mini Babybel products.
==Premise==
As mentioned above, the premise of Toy Story Land is that guests are “honorary toys” an and have been shrunk down to the size of a toy, as they they explore Andy's backyard. The backstory of the land's attractions and restaurant involve Andy setting up both the playsets that guests enter, and as well as the toys found throughout the land, using his imagination.
==Attractions==
'''[[Slinky Dog Dash]]'''-On this family coaster, guests an ride around Andy's backyard on a track built from his Mega Coaster Play Kit. Along the way, they see many familiar faces including Wheezy, Rex, Jesse and more!
'''[[Toy Story Midway Mania!]]'''- A 4D attraction that lets guests play classic Midway games in a whole new way. Featuring characters from the Toy Story franchise, this attraction allows guests to actually enter midway games while they play them.
'''[[Alien Swirling Saucers]]'''-Set inside a playset that Andy won at Pizza Planet, guests can board their flying saucers rocket ships for a spin through space.
==Dining==
'''[[Woody's Lunch Box]]'''- Themed to look like Andy's Lunch Box, this quick service dining location sells American classics and Toy Story themed food. Woody's Lunch Box features Mini Babybel products.