Toy Story Playland

Opening 17th August 2010 at Walt Disney Studios Park, this mini land incorporates three separate new attractions: Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop, Slinky Dog Zigzag Spin and RC Racer. Set within an oversized back yard surrounded by bamboo grass, the rides will be joined by numerous props and hidden touches from Pixar’s Toy Story films, including a giant Rex and Buzz and barrel monkeys strung up across the path. Guests will need to avoid the giant shoe print left by Andy as they rush to the many themed photo locations… More at DLRP Magic!.com…

Toy Soldiers hoisted up as Parachute Drop testing begins

Wednesday, 21st April 2010 16

The first of the three Toy Story Playland attractions has begun testing already! Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop saw its six large parachute ride seats lifted into the air for the first time last week, catching the eye of many passing visitors…

New Generation decoration mixes old habits, new ideas

Tuesday, 30th March 2010 10

The New Generation Festival hasn’t just arrived in new shows and events — special decorations at Disneyland Park installed last week show that whilst old Disneyland Paris habits die hard, there are still new ideas to be tried out.

New Generation Festival Press Launch – In Video

Sunday, 28th March 2010 14

You’ve seen the pictures — and now, the New Generation Festival press launch in motion. For the first time, the Stunt Arena hosted a completely different kind of show — Pixar Play Parade meets Cirque du Soleil… meets French Discotheque! The New Generation lands here…

Andy’s first Tinkertoys constructed in Toy Story Playland

Saturday, 27th March 2010 5

Looks like Andy has arrived at Toy Story Playland, bringing with him a full set of Tinkertoys to be constructed along the land’s future pathways — the first (at least visible) standalone toys on the construction site.

Wallets at the ready, the New Gen merch has arrived

Friday, 26th March 2010 18

With each new theme year, a whole new load of merchandise floods the Disneyland Paris boutiques. This year, more so than ever — from popular faces like Mike Wazowski to perfect tie-ins like RC remote control cars, is this the most marketable event ever?

First Toy Soldiers parachutes touch down in the Playland

Monday, 8th March 2010 15

As the path between the back of Toon Studio and Hollywood Boulevard is closed completely to guests, Toy Story Playland has just seen its very first ride seats land — three of the six parachutes at Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop.

Playland engulfs Tram Tour, Parachute ropes drop

Thursday, 4th March 2010 13

As the mega three-month closure of Studio Tram Tour begins and the perimeter fences of Toy Story Playland engulf the tour — not to mention much of the path — the first cables fall from the top of the Parachute Drop.

Two more New Gen TV spots and the ‘Making Of’

Tuesday, 2nd March 2010 3

General consensus is, these are some of the best commercials for Disneyland Paris in several years. Want more? We’ve got another 2 brand new TV adverts to share and some photos from the ‘making of’ in California…

RC Racer adds purple, orange splash to the Studios

Monday, 1st March 2010 22

Following Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop, the second towering new landmark of Toy Story Playland has topped out after just a single week of connecting piece A to part C (right?). Take a look at the much-anticipated RC Racer halfpipe, from Toon Studio and across the park…

Watch the full New Generation Festival TV spot!

Monday, 1st March 2010 8

Today’s the day! After months of preparation, the New Generation Festival is finally landing in advertising across Europe — starting with the UK — with one of the resort’s biggest campaigns for quite some time. Print, online… and of course, TV!

New Gen website connects you to the festival stars

Thursday, 25th February 2010 1

How would you like to follow Mike Wazowski or Remy on Twitter or Facebook? That’s exactly what the brand new official New Generation Festival website is offering, along with fresh new pages and a few surprises as it finally launches.

New Generation Festival TV spot in pictures

Wednesday, 24th February 2010 12

The plan is set, the New Generation Festival is almost ready to take to the air. From next week, the “new” characters of this all-new Disneyland Paris theme year will be raining down on TV screens across Europe. Want a sneak preview?

Parachute Drop adds more pieces to the skyline

Tuesday, 16th February 2010 8

Reach for the sky! Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop continues to make its mark on the skyline of the resort as more and more pieces are fixed into place atop the tower. Here’s the latest construction progress and some views from nearby Hollywood…

Toy Soldiers unboxed as Parachute Drop climbs

Thursday, 4th February 2010 20

Well, well, well. What’s that on the horizon? Bearing camouflage patterns surely just for ironic value, one of the least subtle attractions to ever be seen at Disneyland Paris has climbed into the sky over the past two days…

New Generation characters take over 2010 tickets

Saturday, 9th January 2010 4

New year, new park tickets — well, not until April, but you can get a preview of the upcoming New Generation Festival take-over here, set to be the resort’s biggest ever set of park ticket designs.