Toy Story Mania Ride

Beginner’s Guide: Toy Story Mania! Ride (Tips and Video)

Toy Story Mania! is a popular ride at Disney. It is my kids’ favorite shooting ride at Disney. Here is a beginner’s guide to Toy Story Mania! Below you will find everything you need to know about Toy Story Mania! Ride at Hollywood Studios. Here is a video of Toy Story Mania ride. I took this video during our family vacation at Disney World.

Toy Story ride video at Disney World (4K POV video)

What is Disney’s Toy Story Mania! Ride?

Toy Story Mania! Ride is a popular ride at Disney. It is a family-friendly 3D shooting dark ride.

It is located in Hollywood Studios in Toy Story Land. 

Toy Story Mania! is a fun, interactive ride where you wear 3D glasses and you shoot cannons at shooting galleries. Your car will take you to booths with games like ring toss and breaking plates. It is very similar to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom but instead of laser guns, you shoot pull-string canons and you wear 3D glasses on the ride.  

How Long is Toy Story Mania! Ride?

Toy Story Mania! Ride is approximately 6 minutes long. 

Toy Story Mania Ride
Toy Story Mania Ride

Is there a Long Wait to get into Toy Story Mania! Ride?

Yes, there is usually a long wait time to get on the Toy Story Mania! Ride during the day. I suggest you go first thing in the morning or at the end of the day after 4:30 pm for shorter wait times. 

Is the Standby Line for Toy Story Mania! Indoors or Outdoors?

There is both an indoor and outdoor portion of the standby line of the Toy Story Mania! Ride. The outdoor portion is shaded. The majority of the wait will take place indoors. 

Is Toy Story Mania! Ride a Disney Genie plus Ride?

Yes, Toy Story Mania! is a Disney Genie plus Ride. 

How Long is the Wait in Toy Story Mania! Lightning Lane?

The wait is minimal when you get on the Toy Story Mania! Lightning Lane. You pretty much go straight to the ride. 

Check out our Beginner’s Guide to Disney World’s Lightning Lane and Is It Worth It to Buy Lighting Lane at Disney World?

How Do I Buy Toy Story Mania! Lightning Lane?

You can buy Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane on the day of your visit to the park. You can then start to make your first Lightning Lane reservations at 7 am. 

Does the Lightning Lane for Toy Story Mania! Sell Out?

No, Lightning Lane for Toy Story Mania! typically does not sell out by the end of the day. You can book your Toy Story Mania! Lightning Lane reservation as your 4th or 5th Lightning Lane ride of the day. Book Slinky Dog Dash Ride first (that sells out quickly)!

Toy Story Mania Ride
Toy Story Mania Ride

What Happens to My Lightning Lane When Toy Story Mania! Closes?

If Toy Story Mania! breaks down, you will be able to use your Lightning Lane anytime until the ride closes. 

Can I Ride Toy Story Mania! During Early Theme Park Entry?

Yes, you can ride Toy Story Mania! during early theme park entry. Early Theme Park Entry is available for guests staying at Disney World Resort.

Is Disney’s Toy Story Mania! Ride a Roller Coaster?

No, Disney’s Toy Story Mania! Ride is not a roller coaster. There is no drop in the ride. It is a 3D shooting ride similar to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin.

Toy Story Mania Ride
Toy Story Mania Ride

Is Disney’s Toy Story Mania! Ride Scary?

No, Disney’s Toy Story Mania! Ride is not scary. It is a family-friendly ride that is fast-paced, interactive and a lot of fun!

What is the Minimum Height to Ride Toy Story Mania!?

There is no minimum height to ride Toy Story Mania! Ride.

How Many People Can Fit in a row at Toy Story Mania! Ride?

Each row of Toy Story Mania! Ride can fit 2 people. There are 2 rows per car.

Toy Story Mania! Tips

1. The standby line to get on the Toy Story Mania! Can be long during the day. If you don’t want to wait you should buy Genie+ Lightning Lane. 

2. Book Toy Story Mania! Lightning Lane Reservations as your 4th or 5th Lightning Lane ride. I suggest you book the hardest ride to get at 7 am (Slinky Dog Dash) and then 2 hours after Hollywood Studios opens you should book Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway or Millenium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run. Then book Toy Story Mania! Lightning Lane as your 4th or 5th ride of the day.

Check out our tips on Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway and Star Wars Rise of the Resistance

3. If you don’t want to buy Genie+ Lightning Lane, go line up at Toy Story Mania! Standby line when it is shortest which is usually when the park opens and at the end of the day after 4:30 pm.

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