Traveling to Disney is a dream for adults and children and the Toy Story Mania at Hollywood Studios, it is a guarantee of fun for the whole family
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The attraction is about 10 years old now (a little older, actually), but it's still one of the biggest hits for Hollywood Studios and Disney in general.
who travels with children from 7, 8 years old and up, MUST know Toy Story Mania and prepare well, as the younger ones will want to repeat and repeat the attraction over and over again.
What is Toy Story Mania
Toy Story Midway Mania is an attraction based on the world of Toy Story, of course, like the Slinky Dog Dash.
This toy is a lot of fun because it mixes video games, with Toy Story, competitions and even 3D and 4D features. So it is! We will explain this better.
When we join in the fun, we are put in a cart that looks like one of those bumper cars, you know?
In it are two toy guns.
But rest assured: the weapons don't fire anything, ok? They're just like video game controls.
When the attraction starts, the cart moves along a track, rotating on its own axis to face some screens scattered around the place.
These screens have 3D projection (each person gets a 3D glasses at the beginning of the game) and show different challenges. One of them, for example, has Woody holding a shield and you need to shoot the shield.
In another, there are some ducklings. In others they are targets and so on.
The cool thing is that the gun in the cart doesn't shoot anything. Each screen has a series of sensors that measure which direction the weapon is in the cart.
Then the toy's software calculates the effect of that shot on the screen. It's like you're “shooting”, but totally digital.
The shot has very good accuracy when it comes to something totally digital, we always compete and I will admit that on our last trip, I took a beating from Nath! eeeheheheh
What versions of Toy Story Mania
Now that we understand how the Toy Story Mania game works, we can delve deeper into our conversation.
In all, there are 5 different versions of the game currently. Each with a different kind of goal.
Check out all versions of Toy Story Mania below!
Hamm & Eggs
In this scenario, the game is transformed into a barn and you have to hit eggs at some targets scattered around the screen.
Rex & Trixie's Dino Darts
In this version, players are transported to a prehistoric volcano. The mission is to pop as many balloons as possible, using darts that are fired by the toy guns.
Green Army Men Shoot Camp
The setting for this version is a shooting range. Some dishes are scattered around the place and the player needs to throw baseballs to break as many dishes as possible.
Buzz Lightyear's Flying Tossers
This one is a little different from the others. The objective here is to try to capture the aliens that appear on the screen and, for that, the participants will throw rings through the toy weapons.
Woody's Rootin' Tootin' Shootin' Gallery
In this version of the game, you must use darts with suction tips to hit some targets scattered across the screen.
How to get more points in Toy Story Mania?
In Toy Story Mania, you earn points for every successful shot in the game, regardless of the dispute mode you chose at the beginning of the game.
Whoever has the most points at the end of the game wins. But how to get more points? What are the tips to become the champion of Toy Story Mania? Check it out below!
Keep a steady stream of shots
Anyone who has played any shooting video game knows the importance of having a steady stream of shots to hit your targets.
Especially in a game like Toy Story Mania, which doesn't “spend” ammunition, this type of situation allows you to hit targets scattered across the screen more easily.
After all, the more shots, the more chances to hit, right?
Aim for the toughest targets
Each target on Toy Story Mania screens has a specific score. The easiest ones are worth less points, with the hardest ones being more valuable.
Give preference to the hardest ones because, even if you hit 1 for every 2 of the easiest ones, the difference in score makes up for it.
Watch out for secret targets
In addition to the more difficult targets, there are some "secret" targets on each screen, which reveal items that are worth even more points than normal. Therefore, it is worth scrutinizing every detail in search of the highest possible score.
They are hidden on screens, disguised many times, but the reward for finding them is huge.
Attraction video
Those who follow us on our social networks know that we often show Disney attractions inside on our travels.
And of course, on our youtube channel it would be no different, check out in the video below a little bit of what this attraction is like!
Where is Toy Story Mania located?
In the past, Toy Story Mania was located at Pixar Place, in the Hollywood Studios, near Animation Courtyard.
However, since Disney created the Toy story land at Hollywood Studios, the toy has moved and is now located there, with all the other Toy Story attractions.
In addition ride was expanded to receive more visitors at the same time, shortening the lines for the place a little.
However, it is recommended to use a FastPass + for Toy Story Mania as it is one of Disney's most popular toys.
The attraction is particularly popular with children for obvious reasons. After all, it's almost like a physical, immersive video game.
They love it! Especially now that it's been revamped and features 4D elements.
Previously, the toy was just 3D: the screen projected in 3D for the participants.
Now, in addition to the 3D screen, there are also 4D elements (water drops, movements and air pumps) that increase the fun of the kids even more.
Summary: How is Toy Story Mania?
Let's conclude our text by summarizing everything you need to know about the toy.
Write this information down on paper and take it to Disney to get better organized!
Toy Story Mania!
- Which is?: immersive digital shooting toy in 4D;
- Recommended for anyone?: anyone, but kids love it more;
- Where is?: at Toy Story Land, at Hollywood Studios;
- FastPass +?: Yes.
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