‘Toy Story 4’ Stars Tom Hanks, Tim Allen Share Thoughts on Toy Story Land as It Celebrates First Anniversary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 28, 2019) – Happy one-year anniversary Toy Story Land! On June 30, 2018, Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., reached a milestone in its multi-year transformation with the opening of this immersive new land. Inspired by Pixar Animation Studios’ Toy Story films and sprawling over 11 acres, Toy Story Land makes guests feel like “honorary toys,” where they play with Woody, Buzz Lightyear and other favorite Toy Story characters in fun attractions throughout Andy’s backyard.

To commemorate this big anniversary, Toy Story stars Tom Hanks and Tim Allen recently visited Toy Story Land in support of their new film, Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4,” and chatted about what it’s like to see their films come to life in a whole new way at Disney’s Hollywood Studios; video of their comments is available at WDWNews.com. Joining Allen and Hanks in Toy Story Land were other “Toy Story 4” stars Annie Potts, Keanu Reeves, Christina Hendricks and Tony Hale.

Inside the land, guests can ride Slinky Dog Dash, a multi-launch, family-friendly roller coaster; take a whirl in toy rocket ships in Alien Swirling Saucers; play interactive, 4D midway games in Toy Story Mania!; grab a bite to eat at Woody’s Lunch Box and enjoy an oversized world of children’s toys and games.

 To learn more about Toy Story Land and to plan a Walt Disney World vacation, guests can visit Disneyworld.com or speak with a travel agent.

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Walt Disney World Resort Salutes America’s Birthday with Star-Spangled Fourth of July Celebrations

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 21, 2019) – An all-American red, white and blue fireworks spectacular will bathe the sky this Independence Day at Walt Disney World Resort, joined by live entertainment, scrumptious treats and patriotic pageantry. Here’s what’s in store for Fourth of July 2019:

Magic Kingdom Park – Park Hours: July 3, 8 a.m.-12 a.m.; July 4, 8 a.m.-1 a.m.

• “Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” offers booming fireworks orchestrated to patriotic melodies showering the Magic Kingdom sky on both July 3 and July 4 at 9:15 p.m. Guests can also dance the night away with DJs spinning tunes at a Hoedown Throwdown in Frontierland and an out-of-this-world Galactic Gathering in Tomorrowland. Fans at home can join in the Independence Day celebration by viewing a special July 4 live stream of the dazzling fireworks display on the Disney Parks Blog.
• A fuzzy cast of Muppets – Miss Piggy, Kermit, Fozzie Bear and friends – reenact famous moments in American history in a whimsical way during “The Muppets Present … Great Moments in History.” The live show is performed several times daily near the Hall of Presidents in Liberty Square.

Epcot – Park Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

• “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” will end its nearly 20-year run on September 30, 2019. So this will be the last chance to experience the patriotic Fourth of July grand finale of this beloved nighttime spectacular. “The Heartbeat of Freedom” fireworks extravaganza will begin immediately following the 9 p.m. “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” display.
• A cappella vocal group Voices of Liberty will perform great American tunes during a Fourth of July concert on the America Gardens Theatre stage at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. on July 4. The group also will perform in the rotunda inside The American Adventure pavilion at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
• Guests can meet favorite Disney characters donning their “Spirit of ’76” patriotic attire at The American Adventure throughout the day on July 4.
• Guests can indulge in themed eats and sips honoring Independence Day throughout the park – everything from patriotic cupcakes and special dining packages to red, white, and blue sangria and a Boom Berry Lemonade.

For more information about resort-wide patriotic dining offerings on July 4, visit the Disney Parks Blog.

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