Riders travel in small vehicles, two to a side. The basics are like those old-fashioned games where you throw a ball to break a plate, throw a dart at a balloon or toss rings onto milk bottles. Each rider has their own small "gun," which looks like a colorful, mini-cannon fired by pulling a cord.
The games are cleverly constructed and the 3-D effect (along with a few strategic blasts of air) add a nice level of realism to the play.
The trip is short in distance, with stops at a practice area before going on to try a variety of games. It's easy enough to hit the biggest targets even if you're not very good at that kind of thing, making this attraction a hit with everyone from this fifty-something travel writer to the 8-year-old boy we met coming off the ride, who thought it was great.
Toy Story Mania! is a ride that you'll want to keep going back to, trying to find those high-value targets and improving your scores.
Rating: 5 big smiles
Recommended for: Anyone
Toy Story Mania Facts
- Type: Indoor dark ride
- Location: Paradise Pier
- Height restrictions: None
- Duration: About 10 minutes
Advice About Toy Story Mania!
- This ride offers a child swap for parents who have small children and want to take turns riding
- Keep an eye out for small targets and those that appear for only a short time. They're worth a lot more points.
- If your game finishes but your car can't move on, you can still shoot the targets in front of you. You won't gain any extra points, but you will have a chance to improve your aim, and you won't get bored.
Accessibility
You'll have to transfer from your wheelchair or ECV to the ride vehicle by yourself or with help from your traveling companions. Enter with everyone else and ask a cast member for instructions.
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