In Toy Story Land , you undergo a transformation : You ' re shrunk down to the size of Woody , Buzz , and the gang . PHOTO BY LAURIE SAPP
By Jodi Spasovski
When you enter Toy Story Land at Disney ’ s Hollywood Studios from Pixar Place , a larger-thanlife Woody invites you to have a rootin ’ tootin ’ good time . As you marvel at his impressive size , you spot Jessie balancing atop building blocks while Rex sits on a Jenga tower , waiting for the cowgirl to rescue him from the teetering structure . One glance at the ground reveals a massive footprint , highlighting the enormity of everything around you .
A trio of life-sized Green Army Men marches by , drumming a mesmerizing rhythm that stops you in your tracks . As they perform , it hits you : You ’ re the same size as the Army Men , meaning either they ’ ve been supersized or — what ’ s really happened — you ’ ve been shrunk down to the size of a small toy upon stepping into Andy ’ s backyard .
Imagineering details throughout the land support the illusion . As you approach Slinky Dog Dash , look for Buster ’ s massive collar , which displays the standby wait time . In the queue , you can spot a giant bottle of Elmer ’ s Glue , held up by a Green Army Man ( inanimate this time , not a Cast Member ). Check out the considerable size of the Crayola crayon box , the gigantic pencil , and the red toy wrench — all a reminder that , as Woody would say , you are a toy .
One major hint that you ’ re toy size ? The Green Army Men are roughly the same height as guests ! PHOTO BY CLIFF WANG
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