Toy Story Land expansion announced for Disney's Hollywood Studios

[Omegadiz]

Coaster is a pretty close match to the concept art. Here is what the rest of the track appears to be.
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It frustrates me how big of a footprint this really is for this land. I suppose I dont mind the land itself, but I'd hope when they expand (If they every get around to it) they'll edge out some of the north-east side of the land so it isnt a total waste of space. It just seems like whats being done in 11/12 acres could have been done fairly well in maybe 6 if they had a different coaster layout.

 

[sedati]

I've said before, switching the first lift hill for a launch is probably a better idea as it can be done at a lower height and go straight into a banked turn and therefore give you very little opportunity to see outside the land itself.

 

[WDWbuff2001]

I've said before, switching the first lift hill for a launch is probably a better idea as it can be done at a lower height and go straight into a banked turn and therefore give you very little opportunity to see outside the land itself.

That's probably a good reason why they switched it considering there putting a fence up to hide the cast member garage

 

[danlb_2000]

Very surprised to see some finished surfaces already being applied. Here you can see a wall running along the second launch and below the bridge that will be made to look like it's made from wooden blocks.

They might be doing that because it's easier to do now before they install the coaster track in that area.

 

[WDWbuff2001]

They might be doing that because it's easier to do now before they install the coaster track in that area.

Are those wooden blocks located in the second launch

 

[danlb_2000]

Are those wooden blocks located in the second launch

Yes.

 

[WDWbuff2001]

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Looking close at the concept art it looks like there is table seating outside

 

[jt04]

Picking up speed it seems.

 

[danlb_2000]

Picking up speed it seems.

As always, there is nothing to support that assertion.

 

[No Name]

Wow, that was fast. The Happy Meal coaster is well on its way.

One difference I recently noticed between the first and second concept art is that the new TSMM queue extension building looks much smaller. Not just the entrance, but the building itself. I wonder if many elements out of our view were cut.
But whatever... so long as Mr. Potato Head returns, I will be fine.

 

[HMF]

Wow, that was fast. The Happy Meal coaster is well on its way.

One difference I recently noticed between the first and second concept art is that the new TSMM queue extension building looks much smaller. Not just the entrance, but the building itself. I wonder if many elements out of our view were cut.
But whatever... so long as Mr. Potato Head returns, I will be fine.

To be fair the cuts do make the "Andy's Backyard premise more apparent. (If not less misguided.)

 

[Marc Davis Fan]

It will definitely take some time for me to get used to seeing a big open air coaster at Disney. I know it's very early and it will be themed with oversized toys etc. but it's still a very different sight. It doesn't feel the same as other open coasters like California Screamin' or Barnstormer.

I strongly feel the same. I really hope Disney finds a way to make it VERY clear visually that this is a toy roller coaster (e.g., everyday items to help "prop up" the track, something on the supports that reads "roller coaster play kit," unused track pieces lying around like in the original concept art, pieces of the box on the ground, etc). Otherwise, it will indeed look like an unthemed amusement park ride - not something that belongs in a Disney park. It would be a huge step backwards for Disney - at a time when Disney needs to differentiate itself more than ever.

 

[DisneyJayL]

I wonder what the opening date will be.

 

[olie64]

I wonder what the opening date will be.

I'm guessing they will shot for spring break if they miss that Memorial Day weekend.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

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Current state of Toy Story land.




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Interesting concrete wall forms in Toy Story land.




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Structure going up in Toy Story land.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

From Bioreconstruct
Slinky dog coaster track in Toy Story land at Disney's Hollywood Studios.






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Current state of Toy Story land in Disney's Hollywood Studios.




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Replying to @kbrew_osu
Across the street to reduce number of improper left turns across the bus lanes. Drivers will see garage option on right, make a right.

 

[Sped2424]

Tsl can't be far off from a early spring opening.

 

[Magenta Panther]

I wonder if this area is going to have anything in it for an adult to enjoy, or is it just going to be the Pixar version of Storybook Circus?

 

[Sped2424]

I wonder if this area is going to have anything in it for an adult to enjoy, or is it just going to be the Pixar version of Storybook Circus?

It's going to be nicer than storybook as the main coaster will offer more thrill and be longer than goofys whatever it's called now. But even with that being said this isn't a big deal just one nice ride with some fluff on the side.

 

[raymusiccity]

I strongly feel the same. I really hope Disney finds a way to make it VERY clear visually that this is a toy roller coaster (e.g., everyday items to help "prop up" the track, something on the supports that reads "roller coaster play kit," unused track pieces lying around like in the original concept art, pieces of the box on the ground, etc). Otherwise, it will indeed look like an unthemed amusement park ride - not something that belongs in a Disney park. It would be a huge step backwards for Disney - at a time when Disney needs to differentiate itself more than ever.

I'm being cautiously optimistic, since you can see portions of the backyard 'picket fence' going up in most of the photos.