11 Incredible Toy Story Land Tips (A First Timer’s Guide)

Are you ready to rope drop Slinky Dog Dash? You can definitely do it will these easy Toy Story Land tips.

The new addition to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Toy Story Land, has fans of both brands frolicking to the park in large numbers.

Toy Story Land is based off the Disney-Pixar franchise that stars Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the whole crew!

As you read this article you will learn 11 first timer tips to doing Toy Story Land at Disney World like a pro!

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Toy Story Land Colorful Toy Blocks near restroom.
Toy blocks near restrooms.

1. PLAN AHEAD

There are days when the journey is sweeter with spontaneity. However, mapping out your day is a good way to make sure you’re able to enjoy each must do item.

Route your path around Toy Story Land in advance by downloading a map online or on your phone. You can also chat with an authorized Disney vacation planner to help you make the most of your trip.

Hollywood Studios Toy Story Land Map

I recommend you get to the park gates at least an hour in advance. Once you’re in, make your way quickly to Slinky Dog Dash.

Toy Story Land Map with Reference Key Hollywood Studios

My recommended Toy Story Land Itinerary for you:

  • Go first thing in the morning
  • Ride the Alien Swirling Saucer
  • Hop over to Toy Story Mania!
  • Redeem Slinky Dog FastPass+ (once it returns) using your MagicBand
  • Explore the land

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2. BOOK A TOY STORY LAND FASTPASS ASAP

The FastPass+ system for the Disney Parks works on a tiered system. Since Toy Story Land is the still a new hot thing, the best ride is usually in the top tier placing the other rides in Hollywood Studios in the second tier.

Red Slinky Dog Dash roller coaster at Toy Story Land Disney World.
Slinky Dog Dash Roller Coaster

This means you can choose one of the Toy Story Land rides, plus you can add two of the other popular attractions at Hollywood Studios.

Best Rides at Hollywood Studios

Since Slinky Dog Dash has a higher demand than Alien Swirling Saucers, my top advice for you is to try really hard to get a FastPass+ for Slinky Dog Dash. Check out my FastPass+ plus tips here for increasing your chances.

Hipster Power Tip: Don’t give up on your Slinky Dog Dash FastPass! Be persistent and you may grab one on the day of your visit!

If you’re not able to get a Slinky Dog Dash FastPass, then you should be able to find an Alien Swirling Saucers reservation using my FastPass+ hack.

Editor’s Note: The FastPass+ System is currently suspended at Walt Disney World.

3. GET TO TOY STORY LAND EARLY

We’ve all heard the saying…

“the early bird catches the wormyou snooze, you lose”

…so on and so on. It’s the classic tip for any theme park visitor, especially any Disney guest.

Coming early to Hollywood Studios will give you a chance to pace yourself by allowing you to enjoy every aspect of Toy Story Land.

Toy Story Land tips with green army man holding up Elmer's glue.
Slinky Dog Dash Queue

If you’re staying at an offsite Disney Resort, I recommend getting to the park at least 60 minutes early, giving ample time for parking and going through security.

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4. KNOW THE TOY STORY LAND RIDES & ATTRACTIONS

There are 3 main attractions in Toy Story Land Orlando. Let’s go through each attraction below:

Slinky Dog Dash

The Slinky Dog Dash is based on the character, Andy, from the Toy Story series. This fun coaster shows you Andy’s journey of assembling his Mega Coaster Play Kit.

Toy Story Land Slinky Dog Dash takes you on a wild, toy-filled adventure with the cute coils across Andy’s backyard!

Toy Story Land Disney World Pics with Slinky Dog Dash red roller coaster.
Slinky Dog Dash

You will bend and twist your way all throughout Andy’s newly assembled toy decorated with festive holiday lights, perfectly placed building blocks, and super cute wrangler Jessie welcoming you!

Slinky Dog Dash is a tame, but wacky coaster the whole family will enjoy and it’s actually lots of fun.

Try to ride Slinky Dog Dash multiple times if you can. The ride experience is different from each row, especially from the back.

Alien Swirling Saucers

The Alien Swirling Saucers takes you on an interstellar, out-of-this-world party! Complete with Disney flavored techno music.

Toy Story Land rides: Green Swirling Aliens
Toy Story Land Alien Swirling Saucers

You spin into space on this much friendlier version of the Mad Tea Party based off the flying saucer play set Andy won at Pizza Planet.

Toy Story Mania!

The Toy Story Mania! (formerly called Toy Story Midway Mania) ride has been at Hollywood Studios for  a decade.

This is a point and “shoot” type arcade experience that takes you through carnival games.

Toy Story Mania! places you inside Andy’s room through a toy treasure chest of classics such as Candyland® game box, Viewmaster® discs, crayon drawings and more all in the queue.

You then pick up a pair of special 3D glasses for more fun.

Toy Story Mania ride. Toy Story Land Tips for Disney World.

On Toy Story Mania! you play 5 unique, virtual carnival games. As each game is completed, your Carnival Ride Tram will quickly rotate and slide onto the next game.

Toy Story Mania! Ride Breakdown:

  • Game 1: Hamm & Eggs: Goal is to knock down both moving and stationary barnyard animal targets using hard-boiled eggs
  • Next Game 2: Rex & Trixie’s Dino Darts: Objective is to launch darts and pop balloons in front of a bubbling volcano
  • Game 3: Green Army Men Shoot Camp: On this game you use baseballs to break plates at a green army man firing range
  • Next Game 4: Buzz Lightyear’s Flying Tossers: With the help of Buzz Lightyear you toss rings and make them land atop the Little Green Men
  • Game 5: Woody’s Rootin’ Tootin’ Shootin’ Gallery: Goal is to shoot suction-cup-tipped darts at a variety of mine-cart
Toy Story Land Christmas Lights
Christmas lights every where!

5. SEE TOY STORY LAND AT NIGHT

The whole area of Toy Story Land is much different at nighttime. Once the sun goes down, the toys come to life.

At least in my imagination…

Slinky Dog Dash Christmas lights strung over the ride invites you to get lost in Andy’s backyard.

The area truly takes on a life of its own.

So, make it a priority to see this land in both the morning and at night. This will give you the opportunity to see all the details during the day and all the magical radiance at night. This is one of the best Toy Story Land tips for your Disney trip.

6. EAT ALL THE TOY STORY LAND FOOD (Woody’s Lunch Box Menu)

There is only one restaurant located inside Toy Story Land. It’s called Woody’s Lunch Box.  

Disney’s goal is to take you inside Andy’s lunch box that has now turned it into a backyard walk-up window serving classic childhood treats.

Toy Story Land Food Woody's Lunch Box
Toy Story Land Woody’s Lunch Box

Breakfast

Desserts

  • Seasonal Lemon-Blueberry Lunch Box Tart – Lunch box lemon filling and blueberry frosting – $4.29 
  • Chocolate-Hazelnut Lunch Box Tart – Chocolate-Hazelnut stuffed Pastry coated in Maple Fondant and Candied Bacon – $4.29

Entrées

  • Breakfast Bowl- Hearty portion of Potato Barrels smothered in Smoked Brisket Country Gravy, Scrambled Eggs and a sprinkling of Green Onions
  • Smoked Turkey Breakfast Sandwich– Thick-sliced Smoked Turkey Breast, Melted Swiss Cheese, Sautéed Green Pepper, Onions and Scrambled Eggs on Grilled Sourdough
  • Grilled Three-Cheese Sandwich – Melted Provolone, Cheddar, and American on Grilled Sourdough Bread
  • “Totchos” Potato Barrels coated with Beef and Bean Chili, Shredded Cheese and signature Queso with Tomatoes and Corn Chips finished with Sour Cream and a sprinkle of Green Onions
Toy Story Land food Breakfast Bowl Hearty portion of Potato Barrels smothered in Smoked Brisket Country Gravy, Scrambled Eggs and a sprinkling of Green Onions
Woody’s Lunch Box – Breakfast Bowl

Sides

  • Potato Barrels
  • Tomato-basil soup
  • Mini Babybel® Snack Cheese– Three individually packaged 100% natural semi-soft Original Flavor Cheese
  • Potato barrels
  • Mandarin orange
  • Cheese Sauce

Kids’ Meals

  • Turkey Sandwich – Sandwich Half with Thick-sliced Smoked Turkey Breast, Lettuce and Tomato with Dijonnaise spread delivered chilled on Sunflower Multigrain served with a Cuties® Mandarin, Potato Barrels and your choice of Beverage
  • Breakfast Bowl– Potato Barrels smothered in Smoked Brisket Country Gravy, Scrambled Eggs and a sprinkling of Green Onions served with a Mandarin Orange and Potato Barrels with your choice of Beverage
  • Grilled Cheese – Half-Sandwich with Melted Provolone, Cheddar, and American on Grilled Sourdough Bread served with a Cuties® Mandarin, Potato Barrels, and your choice of Beverage
Jessie holding Christmas lights in Toy Story Land.
Jessie holding Christmas lights.

Tarts

  • Chocolate-Hazelnut Lunch Box Tart
  • Raspberry Lunch Box Tart
  • Lemon-Blueberry Lunch Box Tart

Lunch and Dinner

  • BBQ Brisket Melt- Sliced Smoked Brisket, Pickles and tangy BBQ Sauce between melted Cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheeses on Grilled Sourdough
  • Smoked Turkey Sandwich- Thick-sliced Smoked Turkey Breast, Lettuce and Tomato with Dijonnaise spread served chilled on Sunflower Multigrain
  • Grilled Three-Cheese Sandwich– Melted Provolone and Cheddar Cheeses with a Cheddar Cream Cheese Spread on Garlic Buttered Grilled Artisan French Bread
  • “Totchos”– Potato Barrels coated with Beef and Bean Chili, Shredded Cheese and signature Queso with Tomatoes and Corn Chips finished with Sour Cream and a sprinkle of Green Onions

Sides

  • Tomato-basil Soup
  • Potato Barrels
  • Mandarin Orange
  • Mini Babybel® Snack Cheese- Three individually packaged 100% natural semi-soft Original Flavor Cheese
  • Cheese Sauce

Kids’ Meals

  • Turkey Sandwich- Sandwich Half with Thick-sliced Smoked Turkey Breast, Lettuce and Tomato with Dijonnaise spread delivered chilled on Sunflower Multigrain served with a Mandarin Orange, Potato Barrels and your choice of Beverage
  • Grilled Cheese– Sandwich Half with Melted Provolone and Cheddar Cheeses with a Cheddar Cream Cheese Spread on Garlic Buttered Grilled Artisan French Bread served with a Mandarin Orange, Potato Barrels and your choice of Beverage

Specialty Beverages

  • A Mystic Portal Punch- POWERade® Mountain Berry Blast with flavors of Lemon-Lime and Tangerine
  • Ice Cream Float with Barq’s® Root Beer- made with Vanilla Soft Serve Ice Cream
Toy Story Land Tips Life size domino games.
Life size games.

Specialty Alcoholic Beverages

  • Grown-Up’s Lemonade- Three Olives Cherry Vodka, Lemonade and Black Cherry Purée

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7. USE MOBILE ORDERING AT WOODY’S LUNCH BOX

To avoid the huge line that aggregates in front of Woody’s Lunch Box, I recommend utilizing mobile ordering.

disney mobile ordering

This one tip will save you time and allow you to maximize your day in Toy Story Land. You can read this post on how to use Disney Mobile Ordering for your trip.

8. SHOP YOUR HEART OUT

Make sure you take a look at all the super cool Toy Story Land merchandise.

There’s so much to choose from ranging from Buzz Lightyear toys, colorful t-shirts, and even SLINKY DOG EARS!

Toy Story Land  Brown Slinky Dog Mickey Ears
Toy Story Land Slinky Dog Ears

9. EXPLORE TOY STORY LAND

Although there are just three rides, there still is so much to see and do.

There are new Instagram worthy photo spots, popsicle stick benches, unique placement of toys, a Green Army Men presentation, and hidden Mickeys throughout the land.

Toy Story Land Andy shoe print.
Toy Story Land – Andy’s Shoe print in the backyard

Don’t forget to meet Woody, Buzz and Jessie. They are happy to greet you and have fun with you throughout Toy Story Land.

10. BEAT THE TOY STORY LAND HEAT

Summertime at Walt Disney World is like no other theme park, especially if you’re a resident of an area that experiences mild summers.

You will definitely be taken aback by the hot, humid, indescribable weather that Florida is known for.

When you add:  FLORIDA SUMMER + DISNEY + CROWDS = FRUSTRATION!

There’s basically little to no shaded area inside Toy Story Land unless you count the tables at Woody’s Lunch Box, which you will most likely need to have food in order to sit there on a busy day.

Here are a few tips to remember to beat the Florida summer heat:

You can read the full article for ways to beat the Florida theme park heat here!

11. HAVE FUN!

You’re really going to have a great time, so try not to stress too much if you find yourself spending lots of time discovering all the nooks and crannies.

NikkyJ at Orlando Toy Story Land

There’s always something going on in Toy Story Land that will bring great delight to your heart.

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What to Know Before You Go

Before you make your way out to Toy Story Land in Orlando, you may have a few questions. Let’s go through some of the most asked questions about this new land.

Toy Story Land Tips with Swirling Alien Saucers Queue
Swirling Aliens Queue

Which park has Toy Story Land?

You can find this new area inside of Disney’s Hollywood Studios near the Pixar area of the park.

What are the new rides in Toy Story Land at Disney World?

  • Slinky Dog Dash
  • Alien Swirling Saucers

How much is a day pass at Hollywood Studios?

A one-day REGULAR season Hollywood Studios ticket starts at $109* (prices do fluctuate based on the season).

Is Toy Story Land a separate ticket?

All of the rides, attractions, and entertainment inside Toy Story Land are included with your Hollywood Studios park ticket.

Final Thoughts on Your Toy Story Land Tips

You’re now loaded with all of the tips to conquering Toy Story Land. Overall, have a plan, get to the parks early, book your FastPass+, and ride Slinky Dog Dash first if you can’t get a FastPass+ reservation.

Toy Story Land Tips with Jessie and Buzz Lightyear on top of their rides.
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What tip do you think is the most helpful for planning a day inside the new area? Leave your comment below!


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Until next time, Happy Park Hopping Hipsters!

 NikkyJ

(Original date July 2018/Updated July 12, 2021)

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