Disney Parks Blog Weekly Recap

This week, we shared several exciting updates on Toy Story Land, the new land inspired by the "Toy Story" films that's set to open at Disney's Hollywood Studios on June 30 – including a new look at Slinky Dog Dash!

Also, our friends at Walt Disney Imagineering released new images of the highly-anticipated Alien Swirling Saucers attraction, which is part of the Toy Story Land expansion and they welcomed Wheezy, the toy penguin from the Disney•Pixar "Toy Story" films.

Check out all of this week's Toy Story Land stories and more at our new Pixar at Disney Parks section.

And this week, 960 trucks' worth of concrete was poured to create the foundation of what will soon take shape as Epcot's mammoth "Guardians of the Galaxy"-themed attraction. The attraction is on track to become one of the world's longest enclosed coasters, and to house it, a new facility is being built adjacent to the existing Universe of Energy building.

Inspired by the films, the "Guardians of the Galaxy"-themed attraction will expand on the original vision of Epcot's Future World, with an epic storyline being developed by Walt Disney Imagineering in close collaboration with the original filmmakers. Visit our original story for this week's update.

Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for future updates.

• Pixar-Themed Surprises Sprouting Up for Pixar Fest at Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort – Pixar Fest, the biggest Pixar celebration ever to come to Disney Parks, is happening now through September 3 at the Disneyland Resort! During this limited-time celebration of friendship and beyond, beloved Pixar stories and characters come to life in exciting new ways at Downtown Disney District!
• Exclusive Tiffany & Co. Jewelry Unveiled on the Disney Fantasy – Exclusively aboard the Disney Fantasy, Tiffany & Co. unveiled this beautiful Disney Cruise Line-inspired necklace. The one-of-a-kind piece is a sterling silver, two-heart pendant on an 18-inch chain.
• All in the Details: Imagineers Bring Wheezy To Life at Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World – This week, we shared a new look at the squeaky penguin, who has made his mark in Disney history by becoming the first and only Wheezy Audio-Animatronics figure in a Disney theme park.
• Oooh! Take a First Look at Fun Merchandise Coming to Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World – This week we shared a first-look at some of the fun merchandise that will be available exclusively at Toy Story Land when the area debuts at Disney's Hollywood Studios on June 30.
• Pixar Fest 'Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular' Fireworks From Everywhere at Disneyland Park – "Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular" is lighting up the evening skies above Disneyland park during the first-ever Pixar Fest.
• Choose Your Side: Run the Star Wars Rival Run Weekend presented by OtterBox at Walt Disney World Resort in 2019 – We recently hosted more than 43,500 runners for the Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side presented by OtterBox at Walt Disney World Resort and we're already exploring ways to channel the Force for next year's race.