My Four-year-old daughter Liv and I simply received again from among the finest holidays ever at Walt Disney World® Resort! We visited the model spanking new Toy Story Land inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, and had SUCH a tremendous time.
It was so enjoyable to basically turn into the scale of a toy. Everything on this part of the Park is massive to make you are feeling itty bitty. We positive made some lasting reminiscences with simply us women—having fun with so many thrilling sights, marching with the Green Army Patrol, consuming yummy snacks, and even getting to fulfill Buzz Lightyear himself (Liv’s favourite character)!
To profit from your go to, I’ve compiled an inventory of ideas and methods—from the planning section to day-of—to make sure your trip is as easy and fun-filled as potential for the entire household.
You’ll be strolling all through the day, having a blast! So, make sure to deliver a pair or two of snug, already broken-in footwear—and the identical goes for the kiddos.
To be sure to’re ready for all of the magic, I like to recommend bringing a backpack to the Park to maintain your fingers free for enjoyable (and carrying a child). Bonus factors if the pack can simply connect to your stroller with a hook, which might simply be bought forward of time. Make positive to maintain a water bottle, snacks, sunscreen, moist wipes, and a poncho inside. You by no means know whenever you may want these. But don’t overpack your Park bag. You need to be sort to your again, plus depart room for souvenirs!
Have a Game Plan
It’s good to depend in your little ones attending to expertise their most anticipated sights. And because of Disney FastPass+*, you’ll be able to safe as much as three per day…prematurely! Parenting is all about planning—which is why it’s a lifesaver that you are able to do all this previous to even leaving dwelling. With a ticket or annual cross buy, you may make alternatives 30 days earlier than. Disney Resort resort company may even make reservations 60 days from their resort check-in. You can safe your experiences on-line, on the cell app, or on the identical day at an in-Park Disney FastPass+ kiosk. For a whole checklist of experiences for tykes, click on right here.
To preserve monitor of all the things day-of, I’d suggest utilizing the My Disney Experience app**. You can view your Disney FastPass+ alternatives, the peak necessities for sights, previews of your Disney PhotoPass images, and even order meals. The interactive maps are additionally one other priceless characteristic. When your toddler tells you they should use the lavatory with no time to spare, you should use the app to seek for close by restrooms. You’ll be prepared for something!
Imagine attending an (nearly) empty Park, with little traces, and using a few of your favourite sights at dawn. We received to just do that at Toy Story Land. Since we stayed at a taking part Walt Disney World Resort resort, we took benefit of the Extra Magic Hours profit. With a legitimate Theme Park admission and Resort ID, you’ll be able to expertise choose sights earlier than common Park hours. So naturally, we rode the Slinky Dog Dash curler coaster—and it was in contrast to any expertise. You can discover the early hours on your particular trip dates right here.
Bonus Tip: On event, Disney’s Hollywood Studios permits company to begin their magical journey sooner—opening up the Park to Hollywood Boulevard. You might be able to get Disney PhotoPass pics taken, store at choose shops, and (important to the success of any mission) seize some espresso! I used to be so grateful for my morning blonde roast to begin the day.
Get to the Park in a Jiffy
Once your loved ones is able to hit the Park for a day of journey, understanding the perfect route makes it easy.
From the place we stayed at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort, it was solely a 10-minute stroll alongside the canal, which made it SO handy and a good looking stroll. But within the night once we had been drained from all of the enjoyable, the Walt Disney World® Bus Service was precisely what we wanted. Just do not forget that when you can take strollers on board, they must be folded. This is but another excuse to deliver a backpack to hold your gadgets. (My fellow mommas know the problem of making an attempt to fold a packed stroller—not possible!)
If you need one thing a bit extra particular, you too can board a ship from choose Disney Resort resorts. Talk about magical!
Essentials for the Whole Family
Walt Disney World Resort has so many family-friendly facilities—from services to assist your child to stroller leases for ease of touring.
If you’re on the fence about bringing a stroller to the Park, do not forget that in case your little ever will get drained on walks and asks to be carried, you positively need one! You even have the choice to lease a stroller for the size of your keep, all through the Walt Disney World Theme Parks and Disney Springs. You may even lower your expenses by prepaying for all the times you’ll want it. But make sure to get there early as they’ll go quick.
When heading to Toy Story Land, decide yours up at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Then look out for the handy indicators by the stroller parking areas—out there at all the Land’s sights!
Next to the stroller leases, additionally, you will discover lockers that can be utilized all through the day for a one-time cost—so you’ll be able to retailer your private gadgets with ease.
And for those who’re touring with a bit one, observe that there are services in Disney’s Hollywood Studios (and inside all 4 Theme Parks) to care on your child. Inside Guest Relations, close to the principle entrance, you’ll discover all the things it’s essential to feed or change the littlest member of your loved ones.
There’s an Attraction for Everyone
When your loved ones is able to benefit from the magic, head to one of many three important sights at Toy Story Land. No matter your kiddo’s age, there’s something for everybody.
What’s nice about Toy Story Mania! is that it’s really for all ages. It’s a 4D action-packed sport starring our favourite Disney•Pixar Toy Story characters.
But my private favourite is Alien Swirling Saucers. It options the lovely little inexperienced aliens that swirl you round. Liv couldn’t cease laughing throughout your complete journey. I believe we rode this about six instances. Seriously!
Then, there’s the tremendous enjoyable curler coaster Slinky Dog Dash. As quickly as you stroll into the Land, you’ll be able to hear Slinky Dog laughing as he buzzes by over you.
Children and adults will find it irresistible! If each you and your associate need to expertise the attraction however have a bit one who doesn’t match the peak requirement, you’ll be able to make the most of the Rider Switch, taking turns ready with them.
Throughout the brand new Land, you could get the prospect to come across a few of Toy Story’s beloved characters, together with Sheriff Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie the Yodeling Cowgirl.
Also be looking out for Sarge and his Green Army Patrol, who will march round a number of instances a day and play “Sarge Says” with company. Liv had such a enjoyable time, and it was cute seeing her up there marching with the Patrol! If you’ve gotten an older kiddo, they’ll even take part on the interactive boot camp to see if they’ve what it takes to turn into an official recruit in Andy’s yard.
After a morning of working from attraction to attraction experiencing a few of our favorites, a pleasant break is so as. Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land is an ideal little pit cease.
I additionally use a break as a time for the household to reapply sunscreen and lip balm with SPF, as solar safety is tremendous vital to us!
Get Refueled
It’s additionally vital to eat and keep hydrated to maintain your power up all through the day. Woody’s Lunch Box affords scrumptious eats!
Strike a Pose
There are so many enjoyable picture opps on the Park, and Toy Story Land is not any exception—providing the right colourful backdrops to seize your loved ones reminiscences. These are a few of Liv and my prime picks:
Pose in entrance of the Toy Story Land signal with the 20-foot Sheriff Woody statue, proper on the entrance. Another choice is standing on Andy’s large footprint.
Liv additionally had a blast making an attempt to push the massive Luxo Ball. So cute!
Reflect on the Day
After a full day on the Park, I like speaking with my daughter about her favourite elements of the holiday and reflecting on all of the enjoyable. We take as many photos as potential whereas we’re out, so long as it doesn’t intrude with our enjoyment, after all. And on the finish of the day, we get cozy in mattress or on the sofa and scroll by way of the photographs from the day. It actually is an unbelievable approach to relive the journey. And although my ft could also be throbbing, so is my coronary heart!
There isn’t a lot that’s extra magical than experiencing pleasure by way of your little one, and I hope all of you’ve gotten the prospect to take action. Happy planning!
