The INSIDER Summary:
- A new themed "Toy Story" Land is coming to Walt Disney World summer 2018.
- The company's parks and resorts chairman Bob Chapek made the announcement at D23 Expo Saturday afternoon to a crowd of about 7,000 fans.
- The new land will be located in Hollywood Studios.
- Chapek also announced Paradise Pier in California's Disneyland will transform into Pixar Pier, a place for all Pixar-related characters.
"Star Wars" Land isn't the only new themed area coming to Walt Disney World. Next summer, Disney fans can get ready to see even more of Woody and Buzz Lightyear in the Disney Parks.
Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek announced Saturday afternoon at the company's D23 Expo a Toy Story Land will be coming to Hollywood Studios in Disney World next summer as well as Shanghai Disney.
Chapek said "Toy Story" Land will be an addition to Hollywood Studios that will help the park become a place where you can step into your favorite stories.
Here's an overview of the new area that will join the Florida park.
Chapek didn't reveal anything else about the land, but, as you can see in the photo, it looks like there will be two main attractions, including one that involves Slinky Dog.
In addition to "Toy Story" Land in Walt Disney World, Chapek announced that Paradise Pier in Disneyland's California Adventure will transform into Pixar Pier where some of the studio's characters from "Toy Story,""The Incredibles,""Inside Out," and more will appear.
Here's concept art of how Pixar Pier will look:
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