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7 hidden references to look out for when you visit 'Toy Story' Land in Disney World

These secret gems are going to make you feel super nostalgic

7 hidden references to look out for when you visit 'Toy Story' Land in Disney World

These secret gems are going to make you feel super nostalgic

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7 hidden references to look out for when you visit 'Toy Story' Land in Disney World

These secret gems are going to make you feel super nostalgic

"Toy Story" Land just opened at Walt Disney World in Florida 鈥� and there are already hours-long lines to get in. The park took four and a half years to complete, and it鈥檚 part of Hollywood Studios鈥� planned transformation from a behind-the-scenes look at the film industry into an immersive look into pieces of pop culture. Next up will be "Star Wars:" Galaxy鈥檚 Edge, which is set to open in 2019."Toy Story" Land puts you right into Andy鈥檚 backyard, shrinking you down to the size of a toy as you explore the universe from the three Pixar movies. You鈥檙e considered an honorary toy the minute you walk in.And there鈥檚 a lot to see, from the Slinky Dog Dash roller coaster to the Alien Swirling Saucers teacup-style ride and "Toy Story" Mania, which received a refreshed entrance as part of the new land. But first-time visitors might miss out on a lot of hidden references to the "Toy Story" characters they love. Here鈥檚 what Disney has hidden in plain sight for you to discover. 1. There are real-life toys everywhere. You鈥檒l spot different types of toys everywhere you look, ranging from the 1950s to today. There鈥檚 Crayola chalk, Elmer鈥檚 glue, a Rubik鈥檚 Cube, Scrabble tiles, Cooties and Uno cards, just to name a few. The fences look like they鈥檙e made from K鈥檔ex, the benches look like Lincoln Logs, and the lampposts look like Tinkertoys. And you can spot dice, dominoes, jacks and playing cards strewn throughout the park. 鈥淲alk slowly and enjoy these details, because we have paid so much attention to not only making these toys feel real, but making them feel like they were just moments ago played with by one of our favorite children, Andy,鈥� Ryan Wineinger, creative director of Walt Disney Imagineering, tells GoodHousekeeping.com. 鈥淭here鈥檚 a lot of narrative in those arrangements.鈥� 2. There鈥檚 a sweet backstory behind Slinky Dog Dash. "Toy Story" Land鈥檚 roller coaster is designed to resemble Slinky Dog, a beloved and loyal character in the "Toy Story" movies. But the coaster is also set up to reflect Andy鈥檚 imagination. Andy has used his Dash & Dodge Mega Coaster kit to build the ride, and put Slinky Dog right on the track. (Though he did have to buy an expansion pack to make it all work.) While in line for the ride, you can see Andy鈥檚 hand-drawn plans for Slinky Dog Dash. 鈥淲e love to really get deep into the logic of the 'Toy Story' world and really adhere to it,鈥� Roger Gould, creative director of theme parks at Pixar Animation Studios, tells GoodHousekeeping.com. 鈥淚t has an 鈥榓ssembly required鈥� look to it.鈥� 3. You鈥檒l hear a repeat rendition of 鈥淵ou鈥檝e Got a Friend in Me.鈥� At the very end of the Slinky Dog Dash ride, you鈥檒l spot Wheezy, the squeaky penguin, singing Randy Newman鈥檚 鈥淵ou鈥檝e Got a Friend in Me鈥� with help from Mr. Mike and Mr. Spell. It鈥檚 a reprise of the same number he performed at the end of "Toy Story 2," after his squeaker was repaired.4. Look closely and you鈥檒l spot lots of "Toy Story" characters. Sure, Woody and Buzz are there to greet guests at each entrance of "Toy Story" Land, and you鈥檒l see Slinky Dog and the green aliens in their respective rides. But they鈥檙e far from the only characters around. If you look above Slinky Dog Dash, you can see Jessie and Rex, climbing on top of blocks and Jenga pieces, to string lights above the track. Mr. Pricklepants shows up in two separate places on Slinky Dog Dash. His Songs for Singing book appears in the line for the ride, and also opens up as Wheezy sings 鈥淵ou鈥檝e Got a Friend in Me.鈥� In line for "Toy Story" Mania, you can spot Bo Peep in a board game imagined just for the park 鈥� in which she loses her sheep and it鈥檚 up to you to help her find them. At Woody鈥檚 Lunch Box, the restaurant at "Toy Story" Land, the cashier stations are nods to Lotso and Trixie from "Toy Story 3."5. Rex鈥檚 toy box is full of hidden references. Right as the Slinky Dog Dash coaster is about to take off, you can spot Rex the dinosaur鈥檚 original toy box. And it looks like Rex was designed to be much more fierce than he turned out. 鈥淲e know Rex as this poor, nervous character, but his manufacturer probably presented him as this fearsome creature,鈥� Gould says. 鈥淪o you see the original box for the Tyrannosaurus Rex toy we created, and he looks fearsome with a giant volcano erupting lava in the background.鈥� And that鈥檚 not the only fun detail to note 鈥� Rex鈥檚 price tag reads $19.95, a reference to the year 1995, when the first "Toy Story" movie hit theaters. 6. Even the food has callbacks. In the first "Toy Story" movie, Andy gets a lunch box for his birthday. And though the toys are disappointed, it ends up becoming a centerpiece for "Toy Story" Land. According to the park鈥檚 backstory, Andy brings the lunch box to the backyard and props it open with a thermos, pretending to throw a picnic for the green army men. But then he leaves the yard, and leaves the toys to their own devices. That鈥檚 when the lunch box opens to the public, and the green army men are on the lookout for Andy鈥檚 return.And that鈥檚 not all 鈥� the Lunch Box Tarts resemble gourmet Pop-Tarts, a.k.a. the only food that could tear Sid away from mutilating his toys.7. Listen carefully when you ride the Alien Swirling Saucers. You might not notice it at first, but the music that plays when you ride the Pizza Planet-inspired attraction is a warped version of "Toy Story" classics. 鈥淲e created 10 original compositions based on the themes from the "Toy Story" films, but in this crazy-fun, electronic techno style,鈥� Gould says. 鈥淭his feels like club music, but actually recognize the theme from the movie.鈥�

just opened at Walt Disney World in Florida 鈥� and there are already . The park took four and a half years to complete, and it鈥檚 part of Hollywood Studios鈥� planned transformation from a behind-the-scenes look at the film industry into an immersive look into pieces of pop culture. Next up will be , which is set to open in 2019.

"Toy Story" Land puts you right into Andy鈥檚 backyard, shrinking you down to the size of a toy as you explore the universe from the three Pixar movies. You鈥檙e considered an honorary toy the minute you walk in.

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And there鈥檚 a lot to see, from the Slinky Dog Dash roller coaster to the Alien Swirling Saucers teacup-style ride and "Toy Story" Mania, which received a refreshed entrance as part of the new land. But first-time visitors might miss out on a lot of hidden references to the "Toy Story" characters they love. Here鈥檚 what Disney has hidden in plain sight for you to discover.

1. There are real-life toys everywhere.

Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Megan Friedman

You鈥檒l spot different types of toys everywhere you look, ranging from the 1950s to today. There鈥檚 Crayola chalk, Elmer鈥檚 glue, a Rubik鈥檚 Cube, Scrabble tiles, Cooties and Uno cards, just to name a few. The fences look like they鈥檙e made from K鈥檔ex, the benches look like Lincoln Logs, and the lampposts look like Tinkertoys. And you can spot dice, dominoes, jacks and playing cards strewn throughout the park.

鈥淲alk slowly and enjoy these details, because we have paid so much attention to not only making these toys feel real, but making them feel like they were just moments ago played with by one of our favorite children, Andy,鈥� Ryan Wineinger, creative director of Walt Disney Imagineering, tells GoodHousekeeping.com. 鈥淭here鈥檚 a lot of narrative in those arrangements.鈥�

2. There鈥檚 a sweet backstory behind Slinky Dog Dash.

"Toy Story" Land鈥檚 roller coaster is designed to resemble Slinky Dog, a beloved and loyal character in the "Toy Story" movies. But the coaster is also set up to reflect Andy鈥檚 imagination. Andy has used his Dash & Dodge Mega Coaster kit to build the ride, and put Slinky Dog right on the track. (Though he did have to buy an expansion pack to make it all work.)

While in line for the ride, you can see Andy鈥檚 hand-drawn plans for Slinky Dog Dash. 鈥淲e love to really get deep into the logic of the 'Toy Story' world and really adhere to it,鈥� Roger Gould, creative director of theme parks at Pixar Animation Studios, tells GoodHousekeeping.com. 鈥淚t has an 鈥榓ssembly required鈥� look to it.鈥�

3. You鈥檒l hear a repeat rendition of 鈥淵ou鈥檝e Got a Friend in Me.鈥�

At the very end of the Slinky Dog Dash ride, you鈥檒l spot Wheezy, the squeaky penguin, singing Randy Newman鈥檚 鈥淵ou鈥檝e Got a Friend in Me鈥� with help from Mr. Mike and Mr. Spell.

It鈥檚 a reprise of the same number he performed at the end of "Toy Story 2," after .

4. Look closely and you鈥檒l spot lots of "Toy Story" characters.

Sure, Woody and Buzz are there to greet guests at each entrance of "Toy Story" Land, and you鈥檒l see Slinky Dog and the green aliens in their respective rides. But they鈥檙e far from the only characters around. If you look above Slinky Dog Dash, you can see Jessie and Rex, climbing on top of blocks and Jenga pieces, to string lights above the track.

Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Walt Disney World

Mr. Pricklepants shows up in two separate places on Slinky Dog Dash. His Songs for Singing book appears in the line for the ride, and also opens up as Wheezy sings 鈥淵ou鈥檝e Got a Friend in Me.鈥�

Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Megan Friedman

In line for "Toy Story" Mania, you can spot Bo Peep in a board game imagined just for the park 鈥� in which she loses her sheep and it鈥檚 up to you to help her find them.

Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Megan Friedman

At Woody鈥檚 Lunch Box, the restaurant at "Toy Story" Land, the cashier stations are nods to Lotso and Trixie from "Toy Story 3."

Woody's Lunch Box at Toy Story Land
Megan Friedman

5. Rex鈥檚 toy box is full of hidden references.

Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Megan Friedman

Right as the Slinky Dog Dash coaster is about to take off, you can spot Rex the dinosaur鈥檚 original toy box. And it looks like Rex was designed to be much more fierce than he turned out. 鈥淲e know Rex as this poor, nervous character, but his manufacturer probably presented him as this fearsome creature,鈥� Gould says. 鈥淪o you see the original box for the Tyrannosaurus Rex toy we created, and he looks fearsome with a giant volcano erupting lava in the background.鈥�

And that鈥檚 not the only fun detail to note 鈥� Rex鈥檚 price tag reads $19.95, a reference to the year 1995, when the first "Toy Story" movie hit theaters.

6. Even the food has callbacks.

Woody's Lunch Box at Toy Story Land
Walt Disney World

In the first "Toy Story" movie, Andy gets a lunch box for his birthday. And though the toys are disappointed, it ends up becoming a centerpiece for "Toy Story" Land. According to the park鈥檚 backstory, Andy brings the lunch box to the backyard and props it open with a thermos, pretending to throw a picnic for the green army men. But then he leaves the yard, and leaves the toys to their own devices. That鈥檚 when the lunch box opens to the public, and the green army men are on the lookout for Andy鈥檚 return.

And that鈥檚 not all 鈥� the Lunch Box Tarts resemble gourmet Pop-Tarts, a.k.a. the only food that could tear Sid away from mutilating his toys.

7. Listen carefully when you ride the Alien Swirling Saucers.

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You might not notice it at first, but the music that plays when you ride the Pizza Planet-inspired attraction is a warped version of "Toy Story" classics. 鈥淲e created 10 original compositions based on the themes from the "Toy Story" films, but in this crazy-fun, electronic techno style,鈥� Gould says. 鈥淭his feels like club music, but actually [you] recognize the theme from the movie.鈥�