Military families get special preview of Disney’s Toy Story Land
By Victoria Leoni
U.S. military service members representing all branches of the services pose with Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products Chairman Bob Chapek and award-winning actor Tim Allen following the dedication moment of Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. These military members were among the first to experience the 11-acre themed land as a surprise thank-you for their service. (Disney)
Select active-duty military personnel and their families were treated to a surprise sneak-peak of the new Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios one day prior to the 11-acre themed park’s grand opening.
As part of their special VIP preview, the military families from all branches had the opportunity to meet real-life Buzz Lightyear, actor Tim Allen, and test out Toy Story Land’s two all-new attractions.
The families zipped around Andy’s backyard on the Slinky Dog Dash coaster and climbed aboard rocket ships on Alien Swirling Saucers.
The special preview was a way for Disney to thank and honor the service members and their families for their military service, according to a Disney World spokesman. Toy Story Land officially opens at Disney World on Saturday.