Buzz Lightyear heading into space to celebrate the opening of Toy Story Mania!

[collectspace]

Wondering what kind of money or strings had to be pulled to make that happen??

Quoting the Orlando Sentinel:

For this cross-promotion, no money changes hands between the U.S. space agency and the Walt Disney Co. -- just opportunities. At NASA's request, Disney developed science and math lessons -- known as the Space Ranger Education Series -- and interactive games to tie in with NASA's "Toys in Space" educational program. At Disney's request, Buzz Lightyear's space flight can be used to promote Saturday's grand opening of the Toy Story Midway Mania ride at Walt Disney World.

 

[GoofyMom2]

That is just cool

 

[Yeti11]

As we had already mentioned Walt Disney World earlier in paragraph, I chose to name the specific park to avoid being repetitive. I could have named DCA as well, but by then it was getting a bit wordy...

O I didn't know you wrote it. Sorry

 

[darthjohnny]

I think Star Wars did something like this. Didn't they send up a lightsaber up in space or soemthing?

 

[TinkRBell427]

That's such a fun idea! Go Disney!:king:

 

[MousDad]

I'm really surprised he would consent to ride in a space vehicle that is run on fossil fuels, not crystalic fusion.

 

[1disneydood]

If we ever get a Muppets land, I hope they can put the "pigs in space" in space. :lol:

 

[Glasgow]

I didn't think you could get a Buzz in space

 

[MousDad]

I didn't think you could get a Buzz in space

You can, but it's really hard to sweep up all that hair in zero gravity.

 

[collectspace]

We've posted new photos and videos to: http://www.collectspace.com/buzzlightyear

 

[maryszhi]

that is so neat. this is awesome bc it is educational, yet fun. i remember being in grammer school and hateing the section on space. if they would have had this , i would have loved it. my younger cousins are so excited about the updates

 

[BellaBelle27]

How awesome for Buzz...but poor Woody! Left behind again

haha :ROFLOL:

 

[krankenstein]

Just finished watching Buzz and the crew of Discovery have a smooth launch! I hope Discovery and Buzz have a safe trip and a smooth return back to Earth on June 15th!!

 

[collectspace]

Woody came out to the Cape on Saturday to watch his friend Buzz blast off into space...

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

How cool...Disney thinks of EVERYTHING!

 

[Spyne]

Wow, that's actually pretty cool. :lol: Hope our favorite space ranger has a great time!

 

[collectspace]

Buzz Lightyear made his on-orbit debut tonight, courtesy some video captured by space shuttle Discovery's crew. It looked like he fit right in!

 

[GoCamels]

Great job Robert on the grabs...good to see a fellow L2 member hanging out here as well