Military families get special preview of Disney’s Toy Story Land
By Victoria Leoni
U.S. military service members representing all branches of the services pose with Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products Chairman Bob Chapek and award-winning actor Tim Allen following the dedication moment of Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. These military members were among the first to experience the 11-acre themed land as a surprise thank-you for their service. (Disney)
Select active-duty military personnel and their families were treated to a surprise sneak-peak of the new Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios one day prior to the 11-acre themed park’s grand opening.
Walt Disney World Resort hosted members of the U.S. military from all branches of the services and their families to be part of a special advance preview of Toy Story Land before it officially opens as a surprise thank-you for their military service. Opening June 30, Toy Story Land is a joy-filled, toy-filled world as only Disney can create. Inside this 11-acre land, Guests go to infinity and beyond as they shrink to the size of toys and experience the larger than life outdoor setting of Andy’s backyard. Toy Story Land will feature two all-new attractions - Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers – and an updated favorite: Toy Story Mania! (Disney)
As part of their special VIP preview, the military families from all branches had the opportunity to meet real-life Buzz Lightyear, actor Tim Allen, and test out Toy Story Land’s two all-new attractions.
Walt Disney World Resort invited U.S. military service members representing all branches of the services to experience the new Slinky Dog Dash coaster with their families as part of a special advance preview of Toy Story Land before it officially opens as a surprise thank-you for their military service. The new attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a family-friendly coaster that covers the theme park’s newest land. Riders of all ages will zip around on the back of the popular pooch made famous as a 1950s iconic toy. Opening June 30, Toy Story Land is a joy-filled, toy-filled world as only Disney can create. Inside this 11-acre land, Guests go to infinity and beyond as they shrink to the size of toys and experience the larger than life outdoor setting of Andy’s backyard. Toy Story Land will feature two all-new attractions - Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers – and an updated favorite: Toy Story Mania! (Disney)
The families zipped around Andy’s backyard on the Slinky Dog Dash coaster and climbed aboard rocket ships on Alien Swirling Saucers.
GySgt Harry Johnson, USMC, and his daughter ride Alien Swirling Saucers as part of a special advance preview of Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios one day before it officially opens as a surprise thank-you for their military service. Walt Disney World Resort hosted several U.S. military service members representing all branches of the services to experience the new land as part of Disney’s tradition of honoring the service of the U.S. military and their families. On Alien Swirling Saucers, Guests climb aboard their rocket ships and swirl about trying to get caught by the ominous Claw from the Toy Story movies. This space adventure provides guaranteed intergalactic fun and features multi-colored lighting, music and sound effects. Opening June 30, Toy Story Land is a joy-filled, toy-filled world as only Disney can create. Inside this 11-acre land, Guests go to infinity and beyond as they shrink to the size of toys and experience the larger than life outdoor setting of Andy’s backyard. Toy Story Land will feature two all-new attractions - Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers – and an updated favorite: Toy Story Mania! (Disney)
The special preview was a way for Disney to thank and honor the service members and their families for their military service, according to a Disney World spokesman. Toy Story Land officially opens at Disney World on Saturday.
Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products Chairman Bob Chapek and Walt Disney World Resort President George A. Kalogridis welcome U.S. military personnel and their families to a VIP preview of Toy Story Land Friday, June 29, 2018, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. one day before the new land officially opens. Support for the U.S. Armed Forces is a long-standing Disney tradition and these military families were among the first to experience the land as a surprise thank-you for their military service. Opening Saturday, June 30 at Walt Disney World Resort, Toy Story Land is a joy-filled, toy-filled world as only Disney can create. Inside this 11-acre land, guests go to infinity and beyond as they transform to the size of a toy to experience the larger than life outdoor setting of Andy’s backyard. Toy Story Land features two all-new attractions - Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers – and an updated favorite: Toy Story Mania! (Disney)
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