Toy Story Land expansion announced for Disney's Hollywood Studios

[Coaster Lover]

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Normally, you wouldn't, sure, but the Run Disney races often have character photo opportunities along the route. Sure, the serious runner will run past these, but it's not unusual during these races to see runners stopping for photo ops with the characters along the way (granted, the photo ops are usually not in the backstage areas).

 

[S 2]

Normally, you wouldn't, sure, but the Run Disney races often have character photo opportunities along the route. Sure, the serious runner will run past these, but it's not unusual during these races to see runners stopping for photo ops with the characters along the way (granted, the photo ops are usually not in the backstage areas).

Of course they do! This is news to me, how cool! I suddenly want to run a marathon! Thanks Disney!

 

[Rteetz]

I love me some back stage photos but please be careful. I'd hate to see you get terminated with a DNR for taking photos for us.

Some of those photos aren't mine and were given to me. I don't work for Disney.

I didn't forget, I just didn't realize they were using the back stage road going past an active construction site.

The Disney races go through tons of backstage areas.

 

[Goofyque']

.... but who runs a marathon with their cell phone in hand?!

Practically everyone.

 

[Rteetz]

Practically everyone.

At a Disney race yes because of all of the pictures you can get.

 

[Next Big Thing]

I agree and these were pretty unexciting anyway, nothin new in these. If you're gonna risk your job do it for something better than these!

I was checking out the route yesterday and there is a TON of backstage paths, but who runs a marathon with their cell phone in hand?!

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Well, the WDW Marathon has characters all along the route, so it's not uncommon for people to run the race while having their phone out. Many don't even run as much as lightly jog and take it all in.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Plenty of runners like to have music. Thus a phone. It's also smart to have a phone in case of danger on a long run.

Other runners use apps that track the run so they know how far they've gone and pace.

So, in response, LOTS of runners have phones. Probably not in their hands at all times, though. I have a little arm sleeve that holds mine.

 

[Rteetz]

Plenty of runners like to have music. Thus a phone. It's also smart to have a phone in case of danger on a long run.

Other runners use apps that track the run so they know how far they've gone and pace.

So, in response, LOTS of runners have phones. Probably not in their hands at all times, though. I have a little arm sleeve that holds mine.

I ran all 26.2 with my phone in hand. Probably not the best idea but I did it.

 

[Ripken10]

I ran all 26.2 with my phone in hand. Probably not the best idea but I did it.

I have rarely met a person that runs the Disney marathon for time. And I am very active in the running community (coach, webmaster for a running website, certified xc/t&f official, and I guess I try to run). Most do this race for everything else...and many of those things involve a picture. Like rteetz said, running with a phone in hand at this race is very common.

 

[Kman101]

I mean, kudos to those who race anyway, no matter the motive. That's still someone getting off their butt and getting some physical activity in. But most do it for the fun medal or the rare character greetings or even to pose in front of dead attraction vehicles.

 

[Rteetz]

I mean, kudos to those who race anyway, no matter the motive. That's still someone getting off their butt and getting some physical activity in. But most do it for the fun medal or the rare character greetings or even to pose in front of dead attraction vehicles.

Speaking of dead attractions they had the nautilus out which was cool. They also had Snow White scary adventures, rocket rods, and skyway.

 

[Kman101]

Speaking of dead attractions they had the nautilus out which was cool. They also had Snow White scary adventures, rocket rods, and skyway.

I saw a picture on Twitter and had to do a double take. Really cool to see those out. I still have fond memories of the lagoon and Nautilus. Few things I remember from the parks as a kid but that's always been one of them. Neat photo op.

Edit: I also have fond memories of Toad (happy it's still alive in Disneyland though and that was the first ride I rode in the park followed by Nemo). Some rides just leave a lasting impression.

 

[Next Big Thing]

I have rarely met a person that runs the Disney marathon for time. And I am very active in the running community (coach, webmaster for a running website, certified xc/t&f official, and I guess I try to run). Most do this race for everything else...and many of those things involve a picture. Like rteetz said, running with a phone in hand at this race is very common.

Well there's that guy that's won the race 6 years in a row, but other than him, yeah, pretty much no one is actually trying to win.

 

[Goofyque']

Well there's that guy that's won the race 6 years in a row, but other than him, yeah, pretty much no one is actually trying to win.

My race mantra, "Not Last, Not Last, Not last!"

 

[Goofyernmost]

My race mantra, "Not Last, Not Last, Not last!"

My race mantra is "Looks strenuous"!

 

[Thebolt]

I really despair if this will be anything like the Paris version.

Please trust me the Toy Story Land in Paris is so cheap, so rubbish, not very Disney at all. I was shocked at how appalling it was.

The Paris park is much smaller, and so is the land. It is a nice area, clearly built to a limited budget, aimed at a young audience. It was a pragmatic solution to the Paris park needing more things for that age range to do, but not having much cash.

I think a lot of people will be disappointed by TSL, because they don't appreciate it wasn't aimed at pleasing them. Its about pleasing young children who can't go on the big rollercoasters. The mountains of sugary snacks and heaps of plush sold every day will more than justify the area.

 

[Mike S]

The Paris park is much smaller, and so is the land. It is a nice area, clearly built to a limited budget, aimed at a young audience. It was a pragmatic solution to the Paris park needing more things for that age range to do, but not having much cash.

I think a lot of people will be disappointed by TSL, because they don't appreciate it wasn't aimed at pleasing them. Its about pleasing young children who can't go on the big rollercoasters. The mountains of sugary snacks and heaps of plush sold every day will more than justify the area.

And who said this should've been big roller coasters?

 

[ToTBellHop]

The Paris park is much smaller, and so is the land. It is a nice area, clearly built to a limited budget, aimed at a young audience. It was a pragmatic solution to the Paris park needing more things for that age range to do, but not having much cash.

I think a lot of people will be disappointed by TSL, because they don't appreciate it wasn't aimed at pleasing them. Its about pleasing young children who can't go on the big rollercoasters. The mountains of sugary snacks and heaps of plush sold every day will more than justify the area.

They are building a roller coaster that will likely have a 40" height requirement, though.

 

[Jones14]

They are building a roller coaster that will likely have a 40" height requirement, though.

And a flat ride that will have a 32" height requirement. Big coasters they aren't, but they're certainly not for the Disney Jr. crowd, who will still have little to do come 2019.

 

[ToTBellHop]

And a flat ride that will have a 32" height requirement. Big coasters they aren't, but they're certainly not for the Disney Jr. crowd, who will still have little to do come 2019.

Which is why I continue to feel a dark ride would have been a better choice. Imagine an alternate universe where for this money, they put in the Monsters, Inc. doors coaster instead of TSMM third track, and both the flat they are currently building and an additional dark ride themed to whichever PIXAR movie you like for a full-on PIXAR land. I think the coaster will be fun enough as coasters go, but the wrong choice for a thrill-heavy park. At least the Mickey E ticket will be for all ages. If only it was being built in addition to an updated GMR.