***Official*** Toy Story Land Information Thread

[anneboleyn]

Oh, watched Techs dry run Alien Swirling Saucers for a while. I think they're close.

I am more excited about Alien Swirling Saucers than I am about Slinky Dog Dash!

 

[joelkfla]

I am more excited about Alien Swirling Saucers than I am about Slinky Dog Dash!

Me too!

I can barely fit in 7DMT, so I might not fit at all in SDD. They squeezed me into 7DMT once with another large person. It was not fun.

 

[paradesintherain]

I am more excited about Alien Swirling Saucers than I am about Slinky Dog Dash!

Me too! Mater is such a fun ride. I hope Disney World is able to maintain the surface better than Disneyland has

 

[shanew21]

I am more excited about Alien Swirling Saucers than I am about Slinky Dog Dash!

It’s somewhat like the teacups but you don’t control them. It’s hard to explain. It whips you around but only every 15 seconds or so. The ride isn’t long or particularly thrilling but it’s not super boring either. I wouldn’t wait more than 15 minutes for it though.

I’m basing this off the Mater ride at DCA which is the exact same ride system.

 

[JennLTX]

Oh, watched Techs dry run Alien Swirling Saucers for a while. I think they're close.

I know this ain't your first rodeo, so I'd love to hear your thoughts re: readiness? I'm sure they're moving mountains to make sure June 30 is a go. That said, knowing they worked out a LOT of kinks over the near month's worth of soft openings for Pandora, should ride issues be expected since they won't have that guest safety net for TSL? Or are the rides simple enough by comparison to FOP and NRJ that it's not an issue?

 

[SeeDisney]

Any inside scoop in the queue of slinky? Hoping to hear something like seven dwarfs or Peter pan’s playful queues.

 

[FastPasser.]

I can barely fit in 7DMT, so I might not fit at all in SDD. They squeezed me into 7DMT once with another large person.

You'll have no problem with the seats. They'll be no squeezing required. They're nothing like 7DMT.

I know this ain't your first rodeo, so I'd love to hear your thoughts re: readiness?

Ready or not, it will absolutely open on the 30th. There was a plant wall lining the pathway to SDD, but you could hear and see lots of activity through the bushes. Will everything be operational?........... It will be operational enough.

I'm sure they're moving mountains to make sure June 30 is a go.

Yes they are and you can sense it.

That said, knowing they worked out a LOT of kinks over the near month's worth of soft openings for Pandora, should ride issues be expected since they won't have that guest safety net for TSL?

While they won't have the number of Guests that Pandora had, it should be enough. SDD is ready, so it's just the Swirling Saucers ride that has to be made operational and tested. We know that two of the three attractions will be open.

Or are the rides simple enough by comparison to FOP and NRJ that it's not an issue?

None of today's elite amusement park rides are simple, but as the Swirling Saucers ride is similar to the Mater ride at DL, there is some experience with the basic ride vehicle system. And like any new machinery, it must have been operational and tested before it was shipped to WDW. I'm optimistic.

 

[FastPasser.]

Any inside scoop in the queue of slinky? Hoping to hear something like seven dwarfs or Peter pan’s playful queues.

Pretty basic, lots to look at.

 

[jerseygal]

Looking forward to Slinky Dog Dash!

 

[gap2368]

15 days until opening day

 

[FastPasser.]

CMs are being invited to register to attend a Toy Story Land Dress Rehearsal on June 21-27. This is not the current SDD test and adjust that is only available to CMs and one CM guest. CMs are also able to bring three non CM guests. I guess this could be called a soft opening of sorts.

 

[paradesintherain]

Any CMs want to take me? I’m really nice and I’ll buy you a treat

 

[china mom]

CMs are being invited to register to attend a Toy Story Land Dress Rehearsal on June 21-27. This is not the current SDD test and adjust that is only available to CMs and one CM guest. CMs are also able to bring three non CM guests. I guess this could be called a soft opening of sorts.

My daughter and I will be there those days if you are looking for a friend.

 

[FastPasser.]

My daughter and I will be there those days if you are looking for a friend.

I register for all the opportunities and have never won. And we're going way back.

 

[dnllmz]

I register for all the opportunities and have never won. And we're going way back.

You're due!

 

[joelkfla]

I register for all the opportunities and have never won. And we're going way back.

Is it supposed to be random, or is it "managers pick their favorites"?

 

[facepirte]

None of today's elite amusement park rides are simple, but as the Swirling Saucers ride is similar to the Mater ride at DL, there is some experience with the basic ride vehicle system. And like any new machinery, it must have been operational and tested before it was shipped to WDW. I'm optimistic.

The major difference between the two is the climate, the rain and humidity adds a whole new layer to maintaining the ride. I am hoping it will be ready for riders by next week so we can try it out. How was the ride on the second half of SDD for you?

 

[rteetz]

New Merchandise Extends the Story of Toy Story Land This Summer at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

 

[rteetz]

None of today's elite amusement park rides are simple, but as the Swirling Saucers ride is similar to the Mater ride at DL, there is some experience with the basic ride vehicle system. And like any new machinery, it must have been operational and tested before it was shipped to WDW. I'm optimistic.

Similar? Its an exact copy with a different theme and a roof.

 

[PrincessV]

The major difference between the two is the climate, the rain and humidity adds a whole new layer to maintaining the ride. I am hoping it will be ready for riders by next week so we can try it out. How was the ride on the second half of SDD for you?

I hadn't considered FL's "special" climate until now - how do you think AS2 will handle our super-fun horizontal monsoon rain?

Many thanks to all posting SDD experiences - it's really helpful! I was feeling unsure of our FPs for SDD before, but I'm feeling good about them now.