Playing Like a Toy in Toy Story Land
On today’s show, Ryan and Howie discuss the new land down at Hollywood Studios called Toy Story Land. This new 11-acre land will transport guests into the adventurous outdoors of Andy’s backyard. Guests will think they’ve been shrunk to the size of Woody and Buzz as they are surrounded by oversized toys that Andy has assembled using his vivid imagination. Using toys like building blocks, plastic buckets and shovels, and game board pieces, Andy has designed the perfect setting for this land. This area has three main attractions, Toy Story Mania which already existed and two brand new attractions, Slinky Dog Dash and Spinning Alien Saucers.
Listen as Ryan explains his experience and walks you through a personal tour of the land. We will look at each attraction and even discuss the surroundings as well as the hidden easter eggs that are littered all throughout this land. We will also discuss how this land celebrates imagination, creativity, and making but even more so how it celebrates the unlimited genius of the child and how play can let them explore that. With that being said, we can definitely see how classroom teachers and staff can be inspired by playing like a toy!