Gitson Shiggles
There was me, that is Mickey, and my three droogs
Disney must put cocaine on the ride. I don't know how else to explain it. I rather enjoy it, but not in the same manner that I appreciate many of the other rides.
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The popularity of Toy Story Mania, anyone explain it?
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Magenta Panther
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The popularity of the ride is mainly due to public affection for the Toy Story films. That's the reason I stood in line for it anyway. But I haven't ridden it since. Guess I don't like Toy Story all that much...or maybe the ride is just that lame. A first-person shooter with screens. Big deal. 
Matt_Black
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In addition to the interactive elements, I think the 4-D elements (air blowing in your face, the occasional very light spray of mist) also adds more appeal than if they were just video screens.
ItlngrlBella
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When we were last there in 2013, we went with another family (friends) and they had it on their must-do list. The line was 90 minutes and it was hot (we were queued outside). Our kids hit "the wall."
You know, @the wall" you hit when you are overcome with humidity, heat, hunger and humanity. We ducked out of line and they thought we were crazy.
The Commissary was the best "attraction!" It had no line, air conditioning, water and sustinence! It was an oasis and was welcomed by my family.
We really felt like we didn't miss anything in light of things. Maybe we will FP it next time.
You know, @the wall" you hit when you are overcome with humidity, heat, hunger and humanity. We ducked out of line and they thought we were crazy.
The Commissary was the best "attraction!" It had no line, air conditioning, water and sustinence! It was an oasis and was welcomed by my family.
We really felt like we didn't miss anything in light of things. Maybe we will FP it next time.
Cmdr_Crimson
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The attraction is great...Maybe they should think of using it For Imagination for an interactive experience for the pavillion with Figment..I mean Habit Heroes even uses the TSM Blasters at Innoventions...
rsoxguy
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I enjoy it, but not without a Fastpass. I agree with others here that the popularity has to do with a lack of attractions at this park.
On a side note, I'll never forget the first time that I experienced this attraction. I had read on this forum that they were doing sporadic openings when this was first being finished, and I was there with my daughter on a one day trip. I kept taking her back to that section and at one point they opened. We went in and out three times with little to no line. Thanks WDWMAGIC.
On a side note, I'll never forget the first time that I experienced this attraction. I had read on this forum that they were doing sporadic openings when this was first being finished, and I was there with my daughter on a one day trip. I kept taking her back to that section and at one point they opened. We went in and out three times with little to no line. Thanks WDWMAGIC.
bethymouse
Well-Known Member
Maybe the extension of the ride will make things better. But DHS simply needs more rides! Same for Soarin at EPCOT.
Disneysea05
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- In the Parks
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I only ride it at California Adventure, the 30 minute wait is very reasonable.
Still, it could be worse. During peak season, Tokyo DisneySea's TSM reaches truly ridiculous waits...
Still, it could be worse. During peak season, Tokyo DisneySea's TSM reaches truly ridiculous waits...
PhotoDave219
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Dj Corona
Active Member
Rode it with my family 3 years ago, just to see what all the hype was about, plus we needed something to kill time an hour plus before the Osbourne Lights show started....it was kind of a neat expierience, but we wouldn't go out of our away to do again with that kind of wait. I know there's a lot of people that question why there's two different "Toy Story" themed shooting gallery rides in two different parks, but I think it works, it would be better if Buzz Lightyear got some TLC maintenance, though.
MaxsDad
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I took my grandsons (2 years old) last year for a week. The day we went to DHS it was down. The only other moving rides they could get on were Great Movie Ride and Backlot. If you compare the emotional connection of Toy Story to more or less random old movies, especially to children, you will see that there is really almost no comparison.
Think about that instrumental version of You've Got a Friend in Me playing in the background. Picture the now as large as you Toy Sets. People dig that. It speaks to them.
During the ride itself, I think thew two things that make it fun are:
1. Our competitive nature, especially within our families. I do not know if this is just a cultural thing or not. But we like to play, and we play to win.
2. Character interaction. Now you may say, but wait it is just video screens. And I may say, yes, it is video screens, of video characters! What makes this different? They break the "4th wall" and address us directly in the game. You are not playing with The Toys, you ARE one of them.
Think about that instrumental version of You've Got a Friend in Me playing in the background. Picture the now as large as you Toy Sets. People dig that. It speaks to them.
During the ride itself, I think thew two things that make it fun are:
1. Our competitive nature, especially within our families. I do not know if this is just a cultural thing or not. But we like to play, and we play to win.
2. Character interaction. Now you may say, but wait it is just video screens. And I may say, yes, it is video screens, of video characters! What makes this different? They break the "4th wall" and address us directly in the game. You are not playing with The Toys, you ARE one of them.
Matt_Black
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Yeah, it's fun if you miss and hit one of the characters.
SyracuseDisneyFan
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It's a lot of fun.
DisneyJunkie
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It's an ok attraction.....not one particularly exciting or thrilling. So it would have to be the love of kids for anything Toy Story that keeps it so popular. That, plus there's more mobility with the guns and the ride vehicle than there is on Buzz Lightyear.
Raineman
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I don't get the hype surrounding this attraction-I've never experienced it (I didn't want to wait in the hellaciously long lines, and I didn't want to burn a FP+ on it), but I've seen the POV videos online, and when you compare it to Space Ranger Spin at MK, which I did ride, and had a blast on, it doesn't seem to live up to the hype. I loved the fact that in BLSRS, you are always moving, and have physical targets to shoot at. Just my opinion-maybe if/when I do ride TSMM, I'll find out what all the fuss is about.
LauraRose
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I didn't get to ride it on my previous trip but I don't remember being too amazed by it when I have rode it. I'm generally not good at them type of attractions. such as buzz lightyear or men in black in universal (shoot me). So I tend to avoid them anyway as I just end up cranky
Even if I was good though I wouldn't wait that long, everyone enjoys different things though. I think it's the theming for most people.
Even if I was good though I wouldn't wait that long, everyone enjoys different things though. I think it's the theming for most people.
Goofyernmost
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What else is there in DHS to burn a FP on. ToT or RnRC and that's it. You get three. The rest are totally unnecessary.
Raineman
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Yeah, true. Maybe throw Star Tours in there? Does it ever get busy enough to warrant an FP?
Babe the Blue Ox
New Member
My family is very competitive and likes to ride Toy Story multiple times. The key is to ride while Fantasmic is underway. We can often ride 4x in an hour using this strategy.