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The history of what would eventually become Toy Story Mania began in Disneyland in 2005. when Imagineers Ken Raffety and Robert Coltrin were working on the Radiator Springs expansion for of Disney's California Adventure, and <ref name= "studios"> http://www.studioscentral.com/history-toy-story-midway-mania </ref>. As the duo agreed felt that they needed to create another new attraction. While for Radiator Springs, they were workingbegan to develop an attraction that would be interactive, Rafferty and Coltrin were inspired by like the new Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters attraction in Disneyland. Both <ref name="studios"/> In order to make the attraction more interactive however, the Imagineers like also took inspiration from a DisneyQuest attraction called Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for Buccaneer Gold <ref name="studios"/> . On the Pirates attraction , guests shot toy cannons at an interactive screen, which then incorporated them into a ship battle. Raffety and they decide Coltrin both thought that something similar could the shooting device used on the Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for Buccaneer Gold would be added a good addition for their new attraction <ref name="studios"/> . After being inspired by the Midway games located on Paradise Pier in Disney's California Adventure, Coltrin and Rafferty came up with an attraction that would be "traditional midway games that you can ride through, hosted by Toy Story characters" <ref name="studios"/>. After developing the attraction in August and September 2005, Bob Iger green lit the new ride for construction <ref name="studios"/> . Imagineers also showed the head of Pixar, John Lasseter the idea, which he loved <ref name="studios"/>. When discussing the choice of the Toy Story characters, Imagineer Ken Raffety said: {{Quotation|"(They asked) which characters would be a really fun troupe of players to Radiator Springshost these games?” We immediately went to the Toy Story characters, and then it all kind of fell together about creating this spring action shooter, and being able to follow the trajectory of the balls and the darts that you toss out"<ref>www. disunplugged.com/2009/12/04/interview-with-toy-story-manias-award-winning-creative-team/#sthash.LBA9KtOA.dpuf</ref>}} After the project was green lit, Imagineers went to the Los Angeles County Fair to play Midway games and see how they worked <ref> http://land.allears.net/blogs/lauragilbreath/2009/09/d23_expo_making_of_toy_story_m.html </ref> <ref name= "studios"/>. Their next task was coming up for a ride system to use in the attraction. Although initial plans called for a system similar to Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters, which had all the guests moving in one direction at the same speed (similar to [[Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin]] in Walt Disney World<ref name="studios"/>), Imagineers quickly realized that this ride system would not meet capacity demands. In order to solve this issue, Imagineers created a completely new ride system that allowed guests to rotate 360 degrees while utilizing different interactive screens<ref name="studios"/>. [[Image:ToyStoryPromo.jpg|350px|thumb|Promotional image of Toy Story Midway Mania!]]Due to the popularity of the attraction within Imagineering, Disney eventually decided to also bring the attraction to the (then) [[Disney-MGM Studios]]<ref name="studios"/>. Fortunately for Imagineers, the attraction fit almost perfectly into one of the abandoned sound stages in Pixar Place (the sound stages were formally used as part of the walking potion on the [[Backlot Tour]])<ref name="studios"/>. In order to have the new attraction blend in with the rest of Disney's Hollywood Studios, John Lasseter suggested having the facade of the attraction be based on the Pixar Studios<ref name="studios"/>. During the development of the attraction, Imagineers frequently tested the attraction themselves. According to Imagineer Sue Bryan:

In order to make the attraction more interactive, the Imagineers took inspiration from {{Quotation|Play testing is a DisneyQuest attraction called Pirates huge part of the Caribbean: Battle for Buccaneer Goldour interactive design process. On We started within 6 weeks of having the Pirates attractionproject turned on we had a prototype, guests shot toy cannons at an interactive screen, which then incorporated them into and we started bringing people in to try to find out what was going to work best in terms of translating these games to a ship battledifferent medium. Raffety and Coltrin both thought that We brought people in every 6-8 weeks. We were always testing the shooting device used on the Pirates versions of the Caribbean: Battle for Buccaneer Gold would be software. We spent a good addition for their new attractionlot of time with people. After being inspired by the Midway games located on Paradise Pier in Disney's California Adventure We asked them a lot of questions, Coltrin and Rafferty came up with an attraction that would be "Traditional midway games we really try to find out the things that we don’t realize are going wrong. Because when you can ride through, hosted by Toy Story characters". After developing the attraction in August and September 2005, Bob Iger green lit the attraction design an interactive for constructiona really broad audience like this it’s impossible to predict how that many different kinds of people are going to use something <ref>www. Imagineers also showed the head of Pixar, John Lasseter the idea, which he loveddisunplugged.com/2009/12/04/interview-with-toy-story-manias-award-winning-creative-team/#sthash.LBA9KtOA. dpuf</ref>}}

After The attraction finally opened as Toy Story Midway Mania! on May 31, 2008<ref name="studios"/>. Since Toy Story Midway Mania opened, the project attraction has seen a relatively few number of changes. In conjunction with the release of Toy Story 3, in May 2010, Toy Story Mania was green litupdated. At this time, Imagineers went "Rex and Trixie's Dino Darts" replaced "Bo Peeop's Baaa-loon Pop"<ref name= "wdw"/>.. Furthermore, the character Buttercup was added to the Los Angeles County Fair"Hamm & Eggs" game<ref name= "wdw"/>. Finally, Trixie, Buttercup, Dolly, to play midway games and see how they workedMr. Their next task was coming up for a ride system Pricklepants were added to use in the attraction. Although initial plans called for a system similar prize scene, Lotso was added to Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blastersthe practice round, which had all and the guests moving in one direction game scores at the same speed (similar to [[Buzz Lightyearend of the attraction were changed so that they now showed guests new categories including: 'Best In Vehicle's Space Ranger Spin]], Imagineers quickly realized that this ride system would not meet capacity demands'Best This Hour' <ref name= "wdw"> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/toy-story-mania/news/24may2010-'rex-and-trixie%E2%80%99s-dino-darts'-now-playing-at-toy-story-mania---a-rundown-of-the-changes.htm </ref>. In order to solve this issueMay 2016, Imagineers created Toy Story Mania received a completely new ride system that allowed guests third track in an effort to rotate 360 degrees, and unitizes different interactive screensreduce wait times <Ref> https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/toy-story-mania/news/25may2016-photos---disney-cuts-waits-at-toy-story-mania-with-the-opening-of-a-third-track.htm </ref>.

Due On June 11, 2018, Toy Story Mania closed for refurbishment. At this time, the attraction's entrance was moved to the popularity back of the attraction within Imagineering, Disney eventually decided building in order to also bring facilitate the attraction to its transition into the (then) new [[Disney-MGM StudiosToy Story Land]]<Ref> https://www. Fortunately wdwmagic.com/attractions/toy-story-mania/news/09may2018-toy-story-mania-to-close-for Imagineers, the attraction fit almost perfectly into one of -entrance-reconfiguration-and-fastpass-availability-update.htm </ref>. Toy Story Mania officially joined Toy Story Land when the abandoned soundstages in Pixar Place (the soundstages were formally used as part of the walking tour land opened on the June 30, 2018. Since moving to [[Backlot TourToy Story Land]]. In order to have the new attraction blend in with the rest of Disney's Hollywood Studios, John Lasseter suggested having the facade of the attraction be based on the Pixar Studios. The attraction finally opened has been referred to as simply "Toy Story Midway Mania! on May 31, 2008" <ref> https://wdwnt.com/2018/07/what-you-dont-know-about-toy-story-land/ </ref>.

According the the backstory of the Toy Story Midway Mania!, when guests enter the queue for the attraction, they are shrunk down to the size of a toy. To renforce reinforce the feeling that they have been shrunk down to the size of a toy. Giant this feeling, giant game pieces, crayons, and toys including a Barrel of Monkeys, Viewmaster View-Master reels and Little Golden Books can be found here. The music in the queue, was arranged and recorded by Jennifer Hammond. Hammond who recorded over an hour of music based on the scores for the first two Toy Story films<ref> http://scoringsessions.  At the end of the queue com/2008/06/02/jennifer-hammond-arranges-randy-newmans-toy-story-scores-for Toy Story Midway Mania! features a large Mr. Potato Head Audio Anamatronic who can sing and interact with guests. Mr. Potato Head can sing, dance, tell corny jokes, pick out individual guests to interact with and even reach up and remove his own ear! In the queue, guests also receive their 4D glasses which they will wear on the attraction-new-disney-attractions/ </ref>.

On The end of the queue for Toy Story Midway Mania! features a large Mr. Potato Head Audio Animatronic who interacts with guests play five mini games . Mr. Potato Head can sing, dance, tell jokes, pick out individual guests to interact with, and even reach up and remove his own ear. In the queue, guests also receive their 4D glasses which are based they will wear on the attraction. ===Main Attraction===[[Image:GreeArmyMen.jpg|350px|thumb|Buzz Lightyear's Flying Tossers]]On Toy Story Midway Mania! guests wear 4D glasses and board their ride vehicles in order to enter various Midway games. The games feature which are hosted by Toy Story characters. Each mini game lasts approximately 30 seconds. After each round, guests receive points, which are cumulative. The games featured in the attraction are:

'''Pie Throw Practice Booth'''- Guests practice throwing virtual pies at targets. This mini game is used to introduce guests to the technology used in the attraction, and awards no points. Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jesse from the Toy Story franchise appear in this mini game.

'''Rex and Trixie's Dino Darts'''- In this game, guests shoot darts at various balloons. The game is set on an island , as volcanoes and comets explode in the background. The characters Rex and Trixie from the Toy Story franchise make an appearance in this mini game. Rex and Trixie's Dino Darts was added to the attraction after the release of Toy Story 3in 2010.

'''Green Army Men Shoot Camp'''- In this game, guests shoot baseballs trying while attempting to break various plates. The Green Army Men from the Toy Story franchise make an appearance in this mini game.

'''Buzz Lightyear's Flying Tossers'''- In this mini game, guests toss rings over the Squeeze Toy Aliens from the Toy Story franchise. Buzz Lighyear from the Toy Story films also makes an appearance in this mini game.

'''Woody's Rootin' Tootin' Shootin' Gallery'''-In this mini game, guests shoot suction-cup arrows at various targets. This mini game lasts the longest, and features different scenes. Woody, Bullseye and Jesse from the Toy Story franchise make appearances in this mini game.

In order to get more points on Toy Story Midway Mania!, there are certain targets that guests should shoot in each scene.

Also, if guests shoot the two pigs, which are located on the fence, a cat is revealed. The point value of hitting the cat increases after each hit, going from 500, to 1001000, 2000, 2000, 2000.

Right after the beginning of the game, two plates worth 2000 points shoot up into the air. If both teammates hit the plates, a furry flurry of other high -value plates appearappears.

If guests hit all eight of the alien ships before one of them can re-spawn, the ship in the scene will launch. Its launch will reveal a monster who that opens it's its mouth, allowing guests to shoot their rings into it. Each ring is worth 500 and then 1000 points per shot.

If guests shoot the plunger, knocking it into the saloon doors, a bunny will pop out along with eight targets on top of the building. Four of the targets are worth 500 points while the other four are worth 1000.

In the mine cart scene, following the first three targets, a bat appears who is worth 1000 pointsif hit. If guests hit the three mine carts again, a second bat will appear, this time worth 5000 points. If guests successfully hit both bats, all of the mine carts will come out, with each cart being worth 5000 points.

In the games game’s final scene, guests can hit the large target repeatedly. The point values of the target increase from 500 to 1000 to 2000 points.

'''Bo Peep's Baaa-loon Pop'''- In this mini game, guests through threw darts at baloonsballoons. Bo Peep from the Toy Story franchise was featured in the game. Bo Peep's Baaa-loon Pop was replaced by Rex and Trixie's Dino Darts on May 21, 2010.

* Toy Story Midway Mania! was the first attraction that Disney Imagineers created in two parks simultaneously<ref name= "trivia"/>.

* The group Riders mural found in Toy Story Midway Mania!'s queue is the Sky wrote the little songs that the Mrlargest mural painted in Disney World since [[EPCOT Center]] opened in 1982 <ref name= "trivia"> http://www.studioscentral. Potato Head Audio Animatronic singscom/toy-story-midway-mania-trivia</ref>.

* Guests break over one million virtual plates on Toy Story Midway Mania! every day!The group Riders in the Sky wrote the little songs that the Mr. Potato Head Audio Animatronic sings<ref name= "trivia"/>.

* Guests break over one million virtual plates on Toy Story Midway Mania! every day<ref name= "trivia"/>. * The Mr. Potato Head Audio Animatronic can say more lines of dialogue then than any other Animatronic that Disney has ever created. He is also the only Audio Animatronic who can remove a piece of himself (his ear)<ref name= "trivia"/>.  * When creating Toy Story Midway Mania! Imagineers had to wear 3D glasses when art directing the back lite paint elements <ref name= "trivia"/>.