News Round Up 2017

[HuskieJohn]

News

A look at the Toy Story models, piece of the Star Wars model, and Mickey's Runaway Railway concept art

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...-land-and-star-wars-a-galaxys-edge-models.htm

I like it. I bet my kids will like it.

Looks like the back yard fence will continue on the back side of the TSMM building.

They are showing 3 slinky dog trains.

Why would they put "Toy Story" on the open boxes of toys? (carnival cannon playset)

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Why would they put "Toy Story" on the open boxes of toys? (carnival cannon playset)

You mean as opposed to trademark "real toys"??

 

[TheMaxRebo]

A hit? Yes, it probably will be. Toy Story has always been very popular.

But uninspired is what I would call it.

What are we getting, the slinky coaster (I don't even want to hear about the cars doing some slinky maneuver, whatever that would be. I got myself all excited for SDMT swinging cars and they don't even really swing). An alien based spinner ride and a counter service restaurant? I might have missed something.

I would have loved a dark ride here.

I am very disappointed with Disney's lack of imagination for the Toy Story land.

I will say I am glad they aren't just rehashing the attractions they have at the other Toy Story Lands around the world - so it is new stuff. I do wish there was "more" though. Feels liek the could definitely fit in a couple more small attractions to make it feel like more of a complete "land" and just have more for kids to do - even if it was just a spinner ride, a play area, and maybe a unique meet and greet set up. DHS just needs more attractions

 

[MissGina5]

I will say I am glad they aren't just rehashing the attractions they have at the other Toy Story Lands around the world - so it is new stuff. I do wish there was "more" though. Feels liek the could definitely fit in a couple more small attractions to make it feel like more of a complete "land" and just have more for kids to do - even if it was just a spinner ride, a play area, and maybe a unique meet and greet set up. DHS just needs more attractions

This I agree with. I feel like there coule be at least one more ride. or even like a show or something. This feels incomplete

 

[rteetz]

News

New Halloween products

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ey-parks/?CMP=SOC-DPFY17Q4wo0914170920170018C

 

[amberpi]

I will say I am glad they aren't just rehashing the attractions they have at the other Toy Story Lands around the world - so it is new stuff. I do wish there was "more" though. Feels liek the could definitely fit in a couple more small attractions to make it feel like more of a complete "land" and just have more for kids to do - even if it was just a spinner ride, a play area, and maybe a unique meet and greet set up. DHS just needs more attractions

I agree (I know its weird). Some smaller kiddie type rides, a playground thingie, etc. don't seem like they would catapult the budget and would add capacity at DHS which desperately needs it (and might keep some of those meddling kids off my SWL yard). Is there still a playground at DHS? Wasn't there one at some point that was generally well regarded?

 

[Reddog1134]

News

New Halloween products

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ey-parks/?CMP=SOC-DPFY17Q4wo0914170920170018C

I'm a big Halloween fan. I like the style of this merchandise a lot more than what they have offered in previous years.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I agree (I know its weird). Some smaller kiddie type rides, a playground thingie, etc. don't seem like they would catapult the budget and would add capacity at DHS which desperately needs it (and might keep some of those meddling kids off my SWL yard). Is there still a playground at DHS? Wasn't there one at some point that was generally well regarded?

there was the Honey I Shrunk the Kids playground which no longer exists.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I will say I am glad they aren't just rehashing the attractions they have at the other Toy Story Lands around the world - so it is new stuff. I do wish there was "more" though. Feels liek the could definitely fit in a couple more small attractions to make it feel like more of a complete "land" and just have more for kids to do - even if it was just a spinner ride, a play area, and maybe a unique meet and greet set up. DHS just needs more attractions

That is a good point about the rehashing. I agree, it needs that something 'more'. It needs to be more than what a 6 flags would build. I'm sure the themeing in the area will be great. I can't believe I'm listing a dark ride as being some sort of E ticket pull everything together type thing but I guess I am. This is a land geared towards younger kids. For heaven's sake at least do the little dark ride where you get to ride in a different toy and go experience the events of the first movie.

I'm still as shocked as the rest of you that they aren't doing a Pizza Planet. The money that place could rake in with games alone is mind boggling.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I'm a big Halloween fan. I like the style of this merchandise a lot more than what they have offered in previous years.

https://www.shopdisney.com/search?query=yesteryears Did you see these shirts on the Disney store? I liked those designs a lot. If the link isn't working just search 'yesteryears' on the Disney store.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

That is a good point about the rehashing. I agree, it needs that something 'more'. It needs to be more than what a 6 flags would build. I'm sure the themeing in the area will be great. I can't believe I'm listing a dark ride as being some sort of E ticket pull everything together type thing but I guess I am. This is a land geared towards younger kids. For heaven's sake at least do the little dark ride where you get to ride in a different toy and go experience the events of the first movie.

I'm still as shocked as the rest of you that they aren't doing a Pizza Planet. The money that place could rake in with games alone is mind boggling.

but they already had a Pizza Planet and the issue was the pizza (like most pizza on Disney property) was, um, not good. And you couldn't do a regular Pizza Planet as this is supposed to be Andy's backyard. best you could do is like a plastic/toy looking version (like you can get a toy McDonald's)

I still think they can do fun food and hope they have something that becomes a "thing" that everyone needs to get - be it great corn dogs like Disneyland has or mac n cheese in a cone or whatever

 

[closetmickey]

I will say I am glad they aren't just rehashing the attractions they have at the other Toy Story Lands around the world - so it is new stuff. I do wish there was "more" though. Feels liek the could definitely fit in a couple more small attractions to make it feel like more of a complete "land" and just have more for kids to do - even if it was just a spinner ride, a play area, and maybe a unique meet and greet set up. DHS just needs more attractions

A play area would have been perfect- and not costly! Certainly doesn't attract the masses but there is a core age that it serves- really puts some fun and relaxation into the day for those families.

 

[closetmickey]

but they already had a Pizza Planet and the issue was the pizza (like most pizza on Disney property) was, um, not good. And you couldn't do a regular Pizza Planet as this is supposed to be Andy's backyard. best you could do is like a plastic/toy looking version (like you can get a toy McDonald's)

I still think they can do fun food and hope they have something that becomes a "thing" that everyone needs to get - be it great corn dogs like Disneyland has or mac n cheese in a cone or whatever

Mac and cheese in a cone (like Cars Land) as you mentioned would be a bit hit and so kid-like. Hope Disney hears you!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

A play area would have been perfect- and not costly! Certainly doesn't attract the masses but there is a core age that it serves- really puts some fun and relaxation into the day for those families.

My kids need to burn some energy at some point - I truly believe each of the 4 parks should have both a play area and a water play area - even if just small things - to just let the kids play around and stretch their legs a bit

 

[skier_pete]

I think toy story land is gonna be a huge hit...just a hunch.

But I thought the design of Disney springs was gonna be awesome too...and it's definitely "not awesome"

I agree it's going to be very popular, especially with the younger set. I am excited to see it next August.

 

[linzbear]

there was the Honey I Shrunk the Kids playground which no longer exists.

I was hoping they'd throw a play area into Toy Story Land - it's nearly the same theme as Honey I Shrunk The Kids, too. Wouldn't even require much thought, just do the old one with some different paint.

 

[amberpi]

mac n cheese in a cone or whatever

Everyone can get behind mac n cheese in a cone. I hope WDW hears you too as a PP suggested, and we don't just get an additional place with burgers. Corndogs, pizza in a cone, any kind of meat on a stick (think Bengal BBQ) would be fun.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

but they already had a Pizza Planet and the issue was the pizza (like most pizza on Disney property) was, um, not good. And you couldn't do a regular Pizza Planet as this is supposed to be Andy's backyard. best you could do is like a plastic/toy looking version (like you can get a toy McDonald's)

I still think they can do fun food and hope they have something that becomes a "thing" that everyone needs to get - be it great corn dogs like Disneyland has or mac n cheese in a cone or whatever

Yeah I know they did the kind of Pizza Planet before but I thought it was a lackluster effort. There wasn't even a claw machine with aliens inside. I would have spent so much money on that thing.

A signature food item would be great.

My kids need to burn some energy at some point - I truly believe each of the 4 parks should have both a play area and a water play area - even if just small things - to just let the kids play around and stretch their legs a bit

I remember all the threads that pop up every year after Food and Wine (or is it Flower and Garden?), whichever one brings the playgrounds to Epcot. Everyone is always very sad that those leave after the festivals.

 

[skier_pete]

A hit? Yes, it probably will be. Toy Story has always been very popular.

But uninspired is what I would call it.

What are we getting, the slinky coaster (I don't even want to hear about the cars doing some slinky maneuver, whatever that would be. I got myself all excited for SDMT swinging cars and they don't even really swing). An alien based spinner ride and a counter service restaurant? I might have missed something.

I would have loved a dark ride here.

I am very disappointed with Disney's lack of imagination for the Toy Story land.

Well, I've argued for it for a while - DHS has needed kid friendly rides forever. This land isn't necessarily directed at adults, or at least primarily at adults. The land already has it's "dark ride" it Toy Story mania (yes I know it's not an actual dark ride). While I would've like to have seen one more new ride overall I like what they did. The slinky coaster looks like a fun theme for a park that has very few family friendly rides, and the saucer spinner is the ONLY WHIP ride in all of WDW, so at least it is something unique - at least if you don't get out to DLR at all.

 

[LSLS]

A hit? Yes, it probably will be. Toy Story has always been very popular.

But uninspired is what I would call it.

What are we getting, the slinky coaster (I don't even want to hear about the cars doing some slinky maneuver, whatever that would be. I got myself all excited for SDMT swinging cars and they don't even really swing). An alien based spinner ride and a counter service restaurant? I might have missed something.

I would have loved a dark ride here.

I am very disappointed with Disney's lack of imagination for the Toy Story land.

I'm with you in that on paper, this just doesn't scream Disney like I'm used to (or like I think Star Wars will) in terms of theming, but I think the number of things in the land is just the norm. Pandora got the same I believe. Heck, Star Wars which is going to be insanely popular is just having 2 rides and a Cantina from what I remember. I think they just need more rides in general to try to disperse the crowds some (which has been talked about enough already).