Pictures: Disney’s Toy Story Land at night
Fireworks launch behind Toy Story Land star Buzz Lightyear, during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
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Check out pictures as Toy Story Land opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Guests ride at dusk on Slinky Dog Dash, the signature roller coaster of Toy Story Land, during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Riders blur by under the stars on Slinky Dog Dash, the signature roller coaster of Toy Story Land, during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
The sun sets behind Toy Story Land star Buzz Lightyear, during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
A view of the Alien Swirling Saucers in Toy Story Land, during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
One of the Green Army Men appears to be stringing Christmas lights as the Slinky Dog Dash blasts by in the background at Toy Story Land, during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Toy Story Land star Woody welcomes guests during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
The sun sets behind Toy Story Land star Buzz Lightyear, during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Toy Story Land star Jessie poses for a photo as Slinky Dog blasts by in the background during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Toy Story Land star Jessie and Rex, at dusk, during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Toy Story Land star Rex strings Christmas lights during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Green Army Men salute outside the Alien Swirling Saucers attraction at Toy Story Land, during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
The sun sets behind Toy Story Land star Buzz Lightyear, during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Fireworks launch behind a giant statue of the Buzz Lightyear character, at the new Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Thursday, June 28, 2018. Toy Story Land officially opened to guests on Saturday, with four-hour waits to get into the attraction. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Riders blur by under the stars on Slinky Dog Dash, the signature roller coaster of Toy Story Land, during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Guests ride at dusk on Slinky Dog Dash, the signature roller coaster of Toy Story Land, during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Toy Story Land star Woody welcomes guests during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Guests ride at dusk on Slinky Dog Dash, the signature roller coaster of Toy Story Land, during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Fireworks launch behind a giant statue of the Buzz Lightyear character, at the new Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Thursday, June 28, 2018. Toy Story Land officially opened to guests on Saturday, with four-hour waits to get into the attraction. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Riders blur by under the stars on Slinky Dog Dash, the signature roller coaster of Toy Story Land, during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Night scenes at Toy Story Land, during a media preview of at new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Fireworks launch behind a giant statue of the Buzz Lightyear character, at the new Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Thursday, June 28, 2018. Toy Story Land officially opened to guests on Saturday, with four-hour waits to get into the attraction. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Green Army Men outside the Alien Swirling Saucers attraction at Toy Story Land, during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Fireworks launch behind a giant statue of the Buzz Lightyear character, at the new Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Thursday, June 28, 2018. Toy Story Land officially opened to guests on Saturday, with four-hour waits to get into the attraction. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Night scenes at Toy Story Land, during a media preview of at new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Guests ride at dusk on Slinky Dog Dash, the signature roller coaster of Toy Story Land, during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
A panoramic view of the track on Slinky Dog Dash, the signature roller coaster of Toy Story Land, during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Riders blur by under the stars on Slinky Dog Dash, the signature roller coaster of Toy Story Land, during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Guests ride at dusk on Slinky Dog Dash, the signature roller coaster of Toy Story Land, during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Night scenes at Toy Story Land, during a media preview of at new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Toy Story Land star Jessie strings Christmas lights during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Green Army Men salute march through Toy Story Land at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Guests ride at dusk on Slinky Dog Dash, the signature roller coaster of Toy Story Land, during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Woody greets guests in front of Slinky Dog Dash, the signature roller coaster of Toy Story Land, during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Green Army Men statues at Toy Story Land during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Woody greets guests in front of Slinky Dog Dash, the signature roller coaster of Toy Story Land, during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Woody greets guests in front of Slinky Dog Dash, the signature roller coaster of Toy Story Land, during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Slinky Dog is happy to be the signature roller coaster of Toy Story Land, during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Guests ride at dusk on Slinky Dog Dash, the signature roller coaster of Toy Story Land, during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Guests ride at dusk on Slinky Dog Dash, the signature roller coaster of Toy Story Land, during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Guests ride at dusk on Slinky Dog Dash, the signature roller coaster of Toy Story Land, during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
A view of the Alien Swirling Saucers in Toy Story Land, during a first nighttime look at the new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Night scenes at Toy Story Land, during a media preview of at new section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 3052311 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Disney’s Hollywood Studios premieres Toy Story Land on June 30, 2018. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
Toy Story Land’s Slinky Dog Dash rollercoaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
Disney’s Hollywood Studios premieres Toy Story Land on June 30, 2018. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
The Alien Swirling Saucers attraction at Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
The Alien Swirling Saucers attraction at Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
Woody’s Lunchbox, a walk-up window restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
Rex atop the Slinky Dog Dash rollercoaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
One of two merchandise carts that can be found throughout Toy Story Land. This cart sells toys of Woody, Jesse, Buzz Lightyear, and Rex. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
Toy Story Land’s Slinky Dog Dash rollercoaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
The entrance to the Slinky Dog Dash rollercoaster at Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
Toy soldiers can be found throughout Toy Story Land. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
The Alien Swirling Saucers attraction at Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
Disney’s Hollywood Studios premieres Toy Story Land on June 30, 2018. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
Disney’s Hollywood Studios premieres Toy Story Land on June 30, 2018. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
Disney’s Hollywood Studios premieres Toy Story Land on June 30, 2018. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
Toy soldiers can be found throughout Toy Story Land. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
Disney’s Hollywood Studios premieres Toy Story Land on June 30, 2018. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
Disney’s Hollywood Studios premieres Toy Story Land on June 30, 2018. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
The Alien Swirling Saucers attraction at Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
Woody’s Lunchbox, a walk-up window restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
Woody’s Lunchbox, a walk-up window restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
Toy soldiers can be found throughout Toy Story Land. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
Woody’s Lunchbox, a walk-up window restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
Toy Story Land’s Slinky Dog Dash rollercoaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
The Alien Swirling Saucers attraction at Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
Disney’s Hollywood Studios premieres Toy Story Land on June 30, 2018. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
Toy Story Land’s Slinky Dog Dash rollercoaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
Toy Story Land’s Slinky Dog Dash rollercoaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
One of two merchandise carts that can be found throughout Toy Story Land. This cart sells toys of Woody, Jesse, Buzz Lightyear, and Rex. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
One of two merchandise carts that can be found throughout Toy Story Land. This cart sells toys of Woody, Jesse, Buzz Lightyear, and Rex. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
One of two merchandise carts that can be found throughout Toy Story Land. This cart sells toys of Woody, Jesse, Buzz Lightyear, and Rex. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
The Alien Swirling Saucers attraction at Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
The Alien Swirling Saucers attraction at Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Saturday, June 24, 2018.
(Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel)
Joe Burbank is a senior photographer at the Orlando Sentinel.
Sarah Espedido is a video and photo journalist that produces daily and feature stories from pitch to publication. She graduated from the University of Central Florida in Radio/Television production.