Buzz Lightyear To The Rescue

Andy's toys can be found throughout Toy Story Land in Hollywood Studios. From Jessie and Rex on Slinky Dog Dash to this Buzz Lightyear near the Alien Swirling Saucers, there are familiar faces everywhere you look. 

Toy Story 5 Final Trailer & Posters

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The final trailer for Toy Story 5 has arrived and the story is beginning to appear. Woody has returned to help Jessie and the other toys find their place in a world filled with electronic tablets.

Here's the official synopsis from Pixar: 

The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” and this time it’s Toy meets Tech. Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they're introduced to what kids are obsessed with today....electronics!

In the IMAX poster, the toys are fighting back against the electronic toys.

The 4DX poster features Jessie lassoing Bonnie's new tablet while the other toys look on.

The RealD 3D poster shows the tablet at the center of all the toys attention.

The Fandango poster has a very retro feel.

Toy Story 5 arrives in theaters on June 19th.

Jessie's Lass-O's

There is so much to see in Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios. As it is supposed to look like you've become a toy in Andy's backyard, there are giant blocks and toy soldiers, tinker toys and belt buckles, strings of monkeys escaping their barrel and cardboard punch outs, and, of course, toys like Rex, Hamm, Jessie and Buzz. There are also a few fun boxes Andy saved, like this Lass-O's cereal featuring Jessie and the prizes from Toy Story Mania.

Toy Story Topiaries

There are so many fun topiaries to discover each year at the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival. In 2024, Toy Story's Woody and Bo Peep were joined by her silly sheep: Billy, Goat, and Gruff. This year's festival runs from March 4 to June 1.

Toy Story 5 Trailer & Poster

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The first full trailer for Toy Story 5Toy Story 5 is here and it's looking like our favorite toys are in for a bit of a rough ride. It's nice to see them all together again though, working to make Bonnie happy.

Here's the official synopsis from Pixar:

The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” and this time around it’s Toy meets Tech. Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs are challenged when they come face-to-face with Lilypad, a brand-new tablet device that arrives with her own disruptive ideas about what is best for their kid, Bonnie. Will playtime ever be the same?

 

The trailer also teases the anticipated reunion of Woody and Buzz following Woody’s decision to leave the gang and start helping lost toys at the end of 2019’s “Toy Story 4.” As the toys face the tech devices of today, it’s going to be all hands on deck with some familiar and all-new characters.

Several actors have joined the incredible roster of voice talent including Craig Robinson as Atlas, a cheerful talking GPS hippo toy; Shelby Rabara as the excitable camera toy Snappy; Scarlett Spears as the sweet and shy 8-year-old Bonnie; Mykal-Michelle Harris as Blaze, an independent 8-year-old girl who loves animals; and Matty Matheson as the tech-fearing toy Dr. Nutcase.

Also rounding out the voice cast are John Ratzenberger as the wisecracking piggybank Hamm; Wallace Shawn as Rex, the anxiety-riddled tyrannosaurus rex toy; Blake Clark as the ever-loyal Slinky Dog; Jeff Bergman as the sarcastic Mr. Potato Head; Anna Vocino as the nurturing Mrs. Potato Head; Annie Potts as the adventure-loving Bo Peep; Bonnie Hunt as the wise rag-doll Dolly; Melissa Villaseñor as Karen Beverly, Bonnie’s homemade toy fashioned out of a plastic knife; John Hopkins as the dignified hedgehog plush toy Mr. Pricklepants; Kristen Schaal as the plastic triceratops toy Trixie; Ernie Hudson as the action figure Combat Carl; and Keanu Reeves as Canadian daredevil toy Duke Caboom.

The previously announced voice cast includes Tom Hanks (Woody), Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear), Joan Cusack (Jessie), Greta Lee (Lilypad), Conan O’Brien (Smarty Pants) and Tony Hale (Forky).

Toy Story 5 arrives in theaters on June 19th.

Pixar Turns 40

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Can you believe Pixar has been around for 40 years? In that time, they've made 29 films (all of which are available on DisneyPlus). I can't wait to see what adventures they create in the years to come.

Here's a list of all of the Pixar movies to date:

• Toy Story
• A Bug's Life
• Toy Story 2
• Monsters Inc
• Finding Nemo
• The Incredibles
• Cars
• Ratatouille
• Wall-E
• UP
• Toy Story 3
• Cars 2
• Brave
• Monsters University
• Inside Out
• The Good Dinosaur
• Finding Dory
• Cars 3
• Coco
• Incredibles 2
• Toy Story 4
• Onward
• Soul
• Luca
• Turning Red
• Lightyear
• Elemental
• Inside Out 2
• Elio

You've Got A Friend In Me

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The Toy Story movies have some of the best songs that are sure to brighten any day. Can you believe that the original Toy Story turns 30 this year? 

Toy Story Christmas Tree

The Toy Story tree is one of my favorites of the Christmas Tree Stroll in Disney Springs. It features Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head, Rex, Little Green Man baubles, Rex, Pixar balls, Woody's sheriff badge, and more. And it's topped with a certain little Angel Kitty from the Christmas short Toy Story That Time Forgot.

Toy Story 5 Teaser

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The first teaser trailer and poster for Toy Story 5 have arrived and it looks like the age of toys is over: Bonnie is entering the world of electronics. All of our favorite toys are back for this one (although I am wondering how this ties into the ending of Toy Story 4.)

Here's the first synopsis from Pixar: 

In the teaser, fans are introduced to the new character Lilypad, a high-tech frog-shaped smart tablet voiced by Greta Lee that makes Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs exponentially harder when they have to go head to head with the all-new threat to playtime.

 

Tom Hanks returns as the ever loyal cowboy Woody, Tim Allen reports for duty as Buzz Lightyear, and Joan Cusack saddles up again as the rootin’ tootin’ cowgirl Jessie. It was recently announced that Conan O’Brien will also be a part of the voice cast as the toilet training tech toy, Smarty Pants.

Toy Story 5 arrives in theaters on June 19, 2026.

To Infinity... And Beyond!

Buzz Lightyear looks quite proud of himself as he stands guard over Toy Story Land in Hollywood Studios. 

Character Headbands Are Coming To Disneyland

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Have you seen the latest Mickey Ears-style character headbands? They're adorable and a bit wild. Originally released in Hong Kong Disneyland, these customizable ears are making their way to Disneyland soon.

There are three steps to create your own unique headband:

1. Select a headband
2. Choose one or more mini plush accessories 
3. Secure the plush to the headband

And there are quite a few plush characters to choose from:

• Mickey Mouse 
• Minnie Mouse
• Donald Duck 
• Daisy Duck
• Chip
• Dale
• Winnie the Pooh
• Tigger
• Stitch
• Buzz Lightyear
• Little Green Alien
• Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear

The Create Your Own Headbands and separately sold mini plush accessories will soon be available at The The Mad Hatter on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland and Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff in Pixar Pier at California Adventure. 

Lightyear Is Fantastic

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I finally had the chance to watch Pixar's Lightyear yesterday and I absolutely loved it! The story is fantastic, a bit of a nod to 90s era sci-fi, which is perfect for a movie young Andy was supposed to have watched in 1995. The characters are wonderful, and they grow throughout the movie as good characters should. (Sox is definitely my favorite character!) I can see this one becoming a go-to favorite in my house.

Lightyear is now on DisneyPlus. It arrives on Blu-ray on September 13.

Lightyear Blasts Into Happy Meals

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Lightyear toys have arrived in McDonald's Happy Meals. There are 8 adorable ships to collect, each with stickers to decorate them and a character inside. The toys include: 

• Buzz Lightyear in XL-01
• Sox
• Izzy Hawthorne
• Alisha Hawthorne
• Zurg
• Mo Morrison
• Darby Steel
• Buzz Lightyear in XL-15

These toys are available while supplies last, so don't wait if you want to collect them all. Lightyear is in theaters now.

Lightyear Blasts Into Theaters Tomorrow

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Are you ready to learn about the man behind the toy? Pixar's Lightyear looks like such a fun and exciting adventure. I can't wait! And I love that, even though he's a robot cat, Sox rides around inside Buzz's helmet.

Lightyear arrives in theaters tomorrow, June 17th.

Meet Sox

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With less than a week to go before Lightyear makes its debut, Pixar has released an adorable new clip. In it, Buzz is introduced to his new feline companion, Sox. I don't know about you, but I love Sox already.

Lightyear arrives in theaters this Friday, June 17.

Lightyear Looks So Funny!

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The latest trailer for Pixar's Lightyear is absolutely hilarious. After Buzz makes a mistake of monumental proportions, he'll do anything to make it right, even team up with a group of not quite rookies.

Here's the official synopsis from Pixar:

The definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear, the hero who inspired the toy, “Lightyear” follows the legendary Space Ranger after he’s marooned on a hostile planet 4.2 million light-years from Earth alongside his commander and their crew. As Buzz tries to find a way back home through space and time, he’s joined by a group of ambitious recruits and his charming robot companion cat, Sox. Complicating matters and threatening the mission is the arrival of Zurg, an imposing presence with an army of ruthless robots and a mysterious agenda.

The film features the voices of Chris Evans as accomplished Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear, Uzo Aduba as his commander and best friend Alisha Hawthorne and Peter Sohn as Sox. Keke Palmer, Taika Waititi and Dale Soules lend their voices to the Junior Zap Patrol’s Izzy Hawthorne, Mo Morrison and Darby Steel, respectively, and James Brolin can be heard as the enigmatic Zurg. The voice cast also includes Mary McDonald-Lewis as onboard computer I.V.A.N., Isiah Whitlock Jr. as Commander Burnside, Efren Ramirez as Airman Diaz, and Keira Hairston as Young Izzy.

Lightyear arrives in theaters on June 17th. 

To Infinity... And Beyond!

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The second trailer for Lightyear has been revealed and it looks like one amazing, and very unexpected, adventure.

I can't wait!

Here's the official synopsis from Pixar:

The definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear, the hero who inspired the toy, “Lightyear” follows the legendary Space Ranger after he’s marooned on a hostile planet 4.2 million light-years from Earth alongside his commander and their crew. As Buzz tries to find a way back home through space and time, he’s joined by a group of ambitious recruits and his charming robot companion cat, Sox. Complicating matters and threatening the mission is the arrival of Zurg, an imposing presence with an army of ruthless robots and a mysterious agenda. A new poster and images are also available. 

The film features the voices of Chris Evans as accomplished Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear, Uzo Aduba as his commander and best friend Alisha Hawthorne and Peter Sohn as Sox. Keke Palmer, Taika Waititi and Dale Soules lend their voices to the Junior Zap Patrol’s Izzy Hawthorne, Mo Morrison and Darby Steel, respectively, and James Brolin can be heard as the enigmatic Zurg. The voice cast also includes Mary McDonald-Lewis as onboard computer I.V.A.N., Isiah Whitlock Jr. as Commander Burnside, Efren Ramirez as Airman Diaz, and Keira Hairston as Young Izzy.

Lightyear arrives in theaters on June 17th. 

These Lightyear Funko POPVinyl Are Out Of This World

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Here's your first look at the POPVinyl figures Funko has created for Pixar's Lightyear. They're so cute! The five figures include:

• Buzz Lightyear (XL-15) with Sox
• Buzz Lightyear (XL-01)
• Zurg
• Sox
• Izzy Hawthorne (Jr. Zap Patrol)

The figures should be released later this year. Lightyear arrives in theaters on June 17th. 

Photo of the Week

I loved these oversized Little Green Men ornaments in Toy Story Land in 2019.

Here's Your First Look At The Man Behind The Toy: Lightyear

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Pixar's upcoming animated film is the story of the man who's adventures to infinity and beyond inspired a toy: Lightyear. 

Here's the synopsis from Pixar:

The sci-fi action-adventure presents the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear—the hero who inspired the toy—introducing the legendary Space Ranger who would win generations of fans. Chris Evans lends his voice to Buzz.

Lightyear arrives in theaters on June 17, 2022.