With that said, I doubt a ‘world of toys’ was chosen to achieve an immersive environment, but rather, because it’s easy. (On a tangentially related note, the land could really use more shade and indoor environments to provide shelter from both sun and rain.) I think there’s definitely the potential for that, but to that end, I think it would’ve been pragmatic to include a large play area where children could blow off steam and have fun on their own without having to wait in hour-long lines. What my eyes see as a fairly static area that lacks immersion, kids might view with more bright-eyed imagination. In fairness, this very well might work for kids. There’s kinetic energy from the two attractions, but aside from that, I never had even the slightest feeling that I was in a ‘world of living toys.’ It was more like an amusement park area with a layer of extra polish and clever details thanks to a healthier Disney budget. On the land level, Toy Story Land is mostly static and doesn’t really engage guests. That’s another of my main critiques of Toy Story Land. There are just some toy elements to look at in this passive land. However, Toy Story Land doesn’t seem to make a serious effort at suspending disbelief. There are some very cute touches around the land and clever nods to classic toys throughout, and guests will definitely appreciate these touches.
Even “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” Playground (hardly the paragon of themed design itself) put a lot of effort into the over-sized blades of grass and other small details. Even if the scale were consistent, it just really doesn’t seem like Imagineering made an effort to sell this conceit.
The other problem with this explanation is that everything is a different scale. I think this was more ex post facto story for the land than a concerted design consideration or even the actual backstory. To some extent, an effort has been made to present Toy Story Land as if you’re in Andy’s backyard, shrunk down to the size of toys amidst other toys. Disney could’ve created one–but there are no such lofty ambitions with Toy Story Land. Unlike the planets of Star Wars, Pandora, or Radiator Springs, the underlying source material here did not call for a transportive environment. Literally anywhere could be the jumping off point for a Toy Story attraction. Toy Story does not exist in some distinct universe apart from our own. The thing about stepping into the world of toys is that world is simply the real world. It’s very much ‘what you see is what you get.’ As opposed to Pandora – World of Avatar, there aren’t really any surprises with Toy Story Land. For better or for worse, Toy Story Land is exactly what you’re expecting. Nothing I write here is going to change anyone’s mind about this land. By now, you’ve undoubtedly formed your own opinions and preconceptions about Toy Story Land. Given what Disney charges and how the company prides itself on being a premium guest experience, I think expecting something more than just fun is totally reasonable.Įven those who share my perspective on Walt Disney World and expect something more than ‘just fun’ may not gain anything by reading the rest of this review. I can have fun on thrill rides at a regional amusement park, or even throwing a tennis ball against a wall. Personally, I hold Walt Disney World to a standard higher than just fun.
Both attractions are “successes.” With that said, the rest of what follows is critique for fellow Disney nerds who enjoy thinking critically about Disney parks. If fun is your only measure of success for a Walt Disney World theme park offering, you’ve got your answer.
They’re cute, and Slinky Dog Dash is a strong family coaster. Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers are both a ton of fun.
#Slinky dog dash plus#
It’s a new, relatively large scale offering from Walt Disney Imagineering featuring two new attractions plus the ever-popular Toy Story Mania. Honestly, if you’re here only for an up/down take as to whether Toy Story Land is worth visiting, you might consider closing this window. In this post, we’ll discuss how fun the new roller coaster and whiplash ride are, critique the overall quality of Toy Story Land, and discuss the strength of these offerings at DHS. We’re here with a review of the newest addition to Walt Disney World! Toy Story Land brings two new attractions to Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers.
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