Toy Story Playland (General discussion)

[Fever]

I find the half pipe a very odd choice, unless it's a smaller version. It depends if they are adding rides simply for capacity, or are aiming for teens aswell as kids.

I'm sure they will pull it off in style, I just hope they don't start cramming when I'm waiting for the day they actually expand.

Themeing wise, I wonder if we will see classic Disney Mickey and pals, Pixar Disney or classic animation Disney. They have a wealth of choice and if Riverbend Mountain-(my Pocahontas Splash) never appears over the road, then I'm gonna wanna see something Pocahontas themed pretty quick!

[Kristof]

I've updated the first topic and topic title with the latest information on the Toy Story Land after the article on Laughing Place yesterday:

In addition WDI are looking to add a plethora of new attractions in a Toy Story­-inspired mini-land that will take its cue from A Bug’s Land at Disney’s California Adventure Park. The working title for this area is Toy Storyland and the area will reside alongside the new Ratatouille dark ride. This will require a repositioning of the Studio Tram Tour: Behind the Magic as these two additions will be “inside” the tram route. Toy Storyland will provide up to five kid-friendly attractions and a Meet ‘n’ Greet area. The theme is likely to be Woody’s Roundup from the fictional TV show from the two movies. Lasseter is hopeful that Toy Storyland will be ready to greet guests at around the time that the third movie is released in June ’10 but it is likely to be later than that due to the significant work that will be required to alter the tram tour route.

http://www.laughingplace.com/News-ID512310.asp

[davidrsykes]

just a thought- you could make the half-pipe coaster toy story themed by making it look like the hot wheels track in andy's room - all it needs is making it look plasticy

but im sure imagineering could do an even better job than that

[experiment627]

So, does this mean that Woody will leave Frontierland sometime soon?

I like the idea of having a uniting theme to these smaller attractions. And, considering what an amazing job they've done with "Cars", why should anyone be worried about the theming of these "carnival" rides? (Yes, I am also talking about that half-pipe rumour )

[Riebi]

So, does this mean that Woody will leave Frontierland sometime soon?

Oh I´m sure they can change the whole resorts name again into:

ToyStoryLands Resort Paris

Is that the imagineering theming list?!:

1. Something great never seen before (noo nooo to expensive)
2. Toy Story I
3. Toy Story II
4. Toy Story III
5. Buzz Lightyear
6. Something with woooooddy (cause everyone loves him)
7. Finding Nemo
8. Cars
9. Copy a theme from the us parks
10. copy a theme from the asian parks
11. make something new

I mean I love toy story! I love the movie! Really I doooo! But I don´t wanna see a Toy Story Attraction in every corner of DLRP.
We have THREE!!! (Buzz, Pizza Planet, Round up) locations that use the Toy Story theme in DLP
Next one: WDS.

Thank you for this great repeating. It´s getting boring now.

[Japper]

So, does this mean that Woody will leave Frontierland sometime soon?

Oh I´m sure they can change the whole resorts name again into:

ToyStoryLands Resort Paris

Is that the imagineering theming list?!:

1. Something great never seen before (noo nooo to expensive)
2. Toy Story I
3. Toy Story II
4. Toy Story III
5. Buzz Lightyear
6. Something with woooooddy (cause everyone loves him)
7. Finding Nemo
8. Cars
9. Copy a theme from the us parks
10. copy a theme from the asian parks
11. make something new

I mean I love toy story! I love the movie! Really I doooo! But I don´t wanna see a Toy Story Attraction in every corner of DLRP.
We have THREE!!! (Buzz, Pizza Planet, Round up) locations that use the Toy Story theme in DLP
Next one: WDS.

Thank you for this great repeating. It´s getting boring now.

Exactly my thoughts... the imagineers JUST finished working on another big toy story attraction... it just feels like such a stupid move for the WDS, they need something unique..not again toy story!

[roaldbergmann]

We all know, that WDI is capable of SO much more, than just another T.S.-move. That being said, WDS really needs some further expanding, and this is the type of rides that are deperately lacking in this park. I am mostly looking forward to these new additions, but i would have been EXCTATIC about some original WDI-work uniqe to DLRP... we'll still have to dream (or settle with the rat-ride)

[Kristof]

I don't really have an issue with having a Toy Story Land. Rather that than A Bugs Life (for me, Pixar's worst animated). The TS universe is big enough to have a diversity of themes, space, cowboy, toys, etc.

I understand that TSL might not sound as exciting as a big E-Ticket, but this is what WDS needs: more offerings for the kids in an immersive environment.

Besides, the more Pixar at WDS, the less there will be at Disneyland Park.

[penfold12]

Pixar really suits the studios for me. Their version of fantasy land. The studios seem more modern than the magic kingdom, so pixar as the main focus over classic characters is to me a natural fit.

Thesecrides suit toy story. I read that the parachte ride will be themed around the little green men or the toy soldiers from toy story. The other attraction similar to the one at TDL rethemed to the incredibles and elasta girl. I just wonder what the theme is for the half pipe ride? Anyone know?

[Kristof]

The other attraction similar to the one at TDL rethemed to the incredibles and elasta girl. I just wonder what the theme is for the half pipe ride? Anyone know?

No sorry, Alain got that wrong. The whole land will be themed to Toy Story.

[Willow]

Are we sure that its a Half Pipe Coaster?
I would personally think a Disk-O would be a more likely ride choice. If its meant to be aimed at kids a Disk-O is less intimidating than a normal Half Pipe.

[Japper]

Pixar rides in the studios is ok! But it's just another Toy Story ride.. How can you be excited about that? Haven't we seen all the toy story stuff they can have/make for the themepark yet? After all the buzz lightyear rides they made, woody's roundup, toy story floats in parades, blockparty parade, pixar play parade, toy story mania..

You know, with the finding nemo ride we didn't know what to expect from the movie to see in the ride, now we know exactly what to expect..

[Nala_84]

Besides, the more Pixar at WDS, the less there will be at Disneyland Park.

That's a good argument I think!
I always thought that Woody didn't really fit into Frontierland, or Buzz into a Jules-Verne-Discoveryland.
I think the Pixar stuff fits much better to the Studios and I'm really looking forward to this mini Theme-Land, although I would have preferred a Ratatouille mini-theme-land or so !

I only hope that this skateboard-thing won't get too big, it seems scary and a bit ugly

[RnRCj]

Are we sure that its a Half Pipe Coaster?
I would personally think a Disk-O would be a more likely ride choice. If its meant to be aimed at kids a Disk-O is less intimidating than a normal Half Pipe.

I agree. A Disk-O would be much better than a halfpipe, and it would have more capacity too. The halfpipe is a bit to much for a Disney park, I think, although maybe it will be a smaller version so it's aimed towards families a bit more? That would be a bit better. I just can't imagine how a fully-sized Halfpipe Coaster could possibly work in a Dsney Park.

One good thing about the halfpipe coaster though - Disneyland Resort Paris will officially have the most roller coasters of any Disney Park.

[littlemermaid83]

Toy Story Land?? Please let this be a joke.

(Don't mean to offend anyone, i just hate Toy Story)

[15yearsofMagic2008]

the half pipe coaster looks super boss!

[Kuzco]

The half-pipe looks like fun!
Not sure how to theme this thing to fit Toy Story though..

[Owain]

The half-pipe looks like fun!
Not sure how to theme this thing to fit Toy Story though..

Skateboard ?
Think first movie, rescueing buzz. Woody and the weird toy gang used a skateboard to get out to the garden

[PetiteSirene]

Aw you beat me to it Owain! Thats exactly the thought I had...

After all technically a skateboard is a toy.... so why wouldnt it fit?

[Kuzco]

Ah, ok! I've seen Toy Story once or twice, so that scene was not the first that I had thought of. Good one though.