Toy Story Land expansion announced for Disney's Hollywood Studios

[tonymu]

I agree. It was stressful that way. There's just a resentment towards MyMagic+. No one seems upset that other parks offer digital fastpasses. Of course that doesn't mean the program here isn't flawed and could be made better and maybe more fair. But I much prefer it to the old way. (I like how Disneyland mixes digital with paper, I've long thought they should have kept the individual attraction kiosks for FP's and you walk up scan your band and snag a good time. You should then be able to go into MMP and edit it and change it. There's a lot that could have been done)

I like being able to change my time, switch FP's, etc. I like booking on my phone. I know it isn't for everyone though, but it's not going away and you can slightly game it if you try (not gaming it in the way that caused them to crack down, I just mean you can work it to your advantage if you try). I know the stigma is having your phone out constantly but I rarely pull out my phone.

If someone goes in resenting something they'll never like it.

There's pros and cons to both versions of FP. Personally I wish there was no FP. And I wish you couldn't book them a zillion months in advance.

Agree 100% The parks were much more enjoyable before fastpass.

 

[wdwmagic]

PHOTOS - Latest birds-eye view of Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

PHOTOS - Latest birds-eye view of Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Thank you for the pictures. The land looks like it will be a lot of fun.

 

[HwdStudio]

That’s what they want you to say.

Probably but I visit “attractions” all over the world without a ride in site. I didn’t coin the term “attraction”. I don’t necessarily agree with it but it is what it is. I also fall into the camp that feels DHS really needs more “rides” but by definition the “attraction” count is not that low. The majority of “attractions” at DHS don’t interest me in the slightest are most were one and done but among those attractions are some of my favorite rides that are must do.

 

[marni1971]

I didn’t coin the term “attraction”..

No, TWDC did.

 

[ppete1975]

one comment on fast pass it could be worse.. six flags charges 45 dollars a day for their "fast pass" system. IF you want the line cutter option its 115 dollars a day. And that's not Disney quality.. that's one step above your local state fair midway.

 

[jhastings74]

PHOTOS - Latest birds-eye view of Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Thanks for sharing, as always!

One thing that I kept focusing on in the photos were the trees...between Star Wars area and Toy Story Land and then other trees around the area. It made me wonder if they just keep a specific, significant amount of mature tree varieties on hand at their tree farm, just for these occasions (new lands, new resorts, etc), or if they know WAY ahead of time of any blue-sky ideas and then get to work on preparing all potential necessary vegetation. These aerials show a good number of mature trees placed around the area, so I'm wondering if they ever have to space out (timeline-wise) any additions or changes based on availability of mature trees like these.

My guess is that they have plenty of whatever they need in general, and if they need to in a crunch, they can just subcontract out to a wholesaler?

Anyhoo...just thoughts from the photos. Keep 'em coming!

 

[Rider]

If you look at the storage area you can see one of the Slinky trains sitting out.

 

[lazyboy97o]

No, TWDC did.

My favorite attraction is Guest Services at Hong Kong Disneyland.

 

[andysol]

There is a Photospot for Slinky right here on the final turn.

 

[EricsBiscuit]

It looks like there's still quite a bit to do

 

[Andrew C]

It looks like there's still quite a bit to do

seems like mostly landscaping and pathways (and a few facades)...at least to me.

 

[Marc Davis Fan]

Judging by these latest aerials, I am now fairly confident that - even apart from the attraction lineup - this land will be significantly better that the other iterations. With higher acreage and more props ("toys"), it seems like the land will be more conducive to walking around and discovering the clever details throughout, making it a more, well, immersive experience. It certainly won't be Pandora or Galaxy's Edge (or even Hollywood Boulevard or Frontierland), but I think it will be a real step up from Toy Story Playland. I'm looking forward to exploring this land.

 

[ppete1975]

Seeing these pictures has given me a lot of hope that this will be a fun immersive little area... not dinoland or six flags (yes I was concerned), this looks like it is going to be a great addition. I wish I could go play there now!!!

 

[Goofyque']

Thank you thank you thank you!!! Love the new pictures, looks amazing!!! Did you see the workers in their green t-shirts?? Looks to be about the size of green army men! (Although I don't have a protractor handy! )

 

[Horizons '83]

Judging by these latest aerials, I am now fairly confident that - even apart from the attraction lineup - this land will be significantly better that the other iterations. With higher acreage and more props ("toys"), it seems like the land will be more conducive to walking around and discovering the clever details throughout, making it a more, well, immersive experience. It certainly won't be Pandora or Galaxy's Edge (or even Hollywood Boulevard or Frontierland), but I think it will be a real step up from Toy Story Playland. I'm looking forward to exploring this land.

Been saying that from the onset. I am not claiming this land to be something its not, but from the beginning we knew it would be a better iteration than the others.

 

[wdwmagic]

Thanks for sharing, as always!

One thing that I kept focusing on in the photos were the trees...between Star Wars area and Toy Story Land and then other trees around the area. It made me wonder if they just keep a specific, significant amount of mature tree varieties on hand at their tree farm, just for these occasions (new lands, new resorts, etc), or if they know WAY ahead of time of any blue-sky ideas and then get to work on preparing all potential necessary vegetation. These aerials show a good number of mature trees placed around the area, so I'm wondering if they ever have to space out (timeline-wise) any additions or changes based on availability of mature trees like these.

My guess is that they have plenty of whatever they need in general, and if they need to in a crunch, they can just subcontract out to a wholesaler?

Anyhoo...just thoughts from the photos. Keep 'em coming!

Disney have an onsite tree farm for regular landscape maintenance, but most of the special projects like new lands require Disney to source trees from outside suppliers. I know during DAK construction Disney bought up pretty every tree in Florida. It impacted regular landscape work in Central Florida because Disney was draining every supplier to meet the demand.

 

[andysol]

Been saying that from the onset. I am not claiming this land to be something its not, but from the beginning we knew it would be a better iteration than the others.

No doubt. We're actually getting 2 legitimate theme park attractions vs 3 kiddie-section of amusement park or state fair attractions.

Did it need to be 11 acres? No way. There is a ton of wasted space around that area.

But at the end of the day, it's an addition and not a replacement. So there will never be an argument from me so long as they keep having additions.

 

[Timothy_Q]

I wonder why they didn't build a fence on this side of the land as well.

Seems like that backstage building will be visible from a lot of different angles from TSL.
Especially when riding Slinky

 

[Sped2424]

I wonder why they didn't build a fence on this side of the land as well.

Seems like that backstage building will be visible from a lot of different angles from TSL.
Especially when riding Slinky

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What building? If it's go away green I can't see it