Possible Al's Toy Barn in Toy Story Area?

[PPFlight75]

Not sure if anyone has brought this up, but it would be a perfect gift shop. Does anyone know if that's in the plans?

 

[ejgonz2]

I think the issue would be the theming of the area is you are toy sized in Andy’s backyard. Same issue with having pizza planet.

I’m sure they’ll have a gift shop somehow and they probably need a second restaurant

 

[lockedoutlogic]

I think the issue would be the theming of the area is you are toy sized in Andy’s backyard. Same issue with having pizza planet.

I’m sure they’ll have a gift shop somehow and they probably need a second restaurant

...with one of a kind merchandise only available in 214 other giftshops

 

[PPFlight75]

I think the issue would be the theming of the area is you are toy sized in Andy’s backyard. Same issue with having pizza planet.

I’m sure they’ll have a gift shop somehow and they probably need a second restaurant

That makes sense thanks!

 

[PPFlight75]

...with one of a kind merchandise only available in 214 other giftshops

Too true! Lol!

 

[ShadeDK]

Not sure if anyone has brought this up, but it would be a perfect gift shop. Does anyone know if that's in the plans?

The answer to your question is yes and no. It was discussed as part of a previous thread (which had the concept art) - but Al's Toy Barn originally was included in the design but later removed. For the reason mentioned earlier - it doesn't fit the backyard theme.

No fears, however, about a gift shop - Disney isn't about to build a themed land aimed at kids without stuffing it to the brim with merchandising. That's true even for the more "adult" lands: Pandora's gift shop is heavily dedicated to the rookery for those $50 banshees that sit on your shoulder - even though a good number of the kids that'll get the most out of those may not even be tall enough to go on the signature ride where they're featured.

 

[Theme Park Horizons]

Not sure if anyone has brought this up, but it would be a perfect gift shop. Does anyone know if that's in the plans?

in the original concept art it had it but not now

 

[DanBoris]

The answer to your question is yes and no. It was discussed as part of a previous thread (which had the concept art) - but Al's Toy Barn originally was included in the design but later removed. For the reason mentioned earlier - it doesn't fit the backyard theme.

No fears, however, about a gift shop - Disney isn't about to build a themed land aimed at kids without stuffing it to the brim with merchandising. That's true even for the more "adult" lands: Pandora's gift shop is heavily dedicated to the rookery for those $50 banshees that sit on your shoulder - even though a good number of the kids that'll get the most out of those may not even be tall enough to go on the signature ride where they're featured.

I don't think fitting the theme was the reason it was cut. You can see in the concept art that it was intended to be a toy, it has a handle on the roof making it similar to the Playschool barn toy. I really think this was just cost cutting since that entire area was cut.

 

[Flyerjab]

I don't think fitting the theme was the reason it was cut. You can see in the concept art that it was intended to be a toy, it has a handle on the roof making it similar to the Playschool barn toy. I really think this was just cost cutting since that entire area was cut.

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One of the very disappointing cuts to this land. That would have been great to see when first entering. I am always hoping in the back of my mind that years from now that is brought back and added.

 

[tlmadden73]

Al's Toy Barn wouldn't fit the theme (of Andy's backyard). Though it would have been cool.

They probably will have a gift shop in the exit of Slinky Dog (inside the show building).

While we were all hoping for some sort of big 'awesome' land, I think we can easily compare this to Storybook Circus. A small, but heavily themed area with a kiddie ride and a coaster. Just a bit bigger and with a themed QS food area. (and with no indoor seating, and just walk-up windows, it probably won't be anything to write home about either.

I'm still wondering if there will be a M&G area in the land somewhere (if so, where?) since (I assume) the Pixar Place home of Buzz and Woody will be gone.

A much needed addition for DHS from an attraction and space standpoint, but won't be Pandora or SWGE in scale.

 

[PPFlight75]

The answer to your question is yes and no. It was discussed as part of a previous thread (which had the concept art) - but Al's Toy Barn originally was included in the design but later removed. For the reason mentioned earlier - it doesn't fit the backyard theme.

No fears, however, about a gift shop - Disney isn't about to build a themed land aimed at kids without stuffing it to the brim with merchandising. That's true even for the more "adult" lands: Pandora's gift shop is heavily dedicated to the rookery for those $50 banshees that sit on your shoulder - even though a good number of the kids that'll get the most out of those may not even be tall enough to go on the signature ride where they're featured.

Thanks. I don't care too much about more gift shops (we don't buy what we used to), but it would have been pretty awesome!

 

[jlwhitney]

Heard the Mr. Potato parts that are not in the toy at Disney Springs may show up in Toy Story land.

I personally think the land is going to be perfect for what it is, no its not a big E ticket area but DHS needs more young kid stuff to do in it .

 

[CogsworthTN]

This will be a very needed expansion to the park. Perfect for the little kids. Who am I kidding it’s perfect for us large kids too I’m hoping it opens when we are there in May.