Disney World Abandons Original Toy Story Land Concept

The Disney World resort is making changes to its Toy Story Land attraction in Hollywood Studios. The update, set for September 25, introduces 'Lilypad's Jams,' a new soundtrack featuring remixed Toy Story songs and new music from various genres.

Lilypad is a character from the upcoming film Toy Story 5 (2026), but it never belonged to Andy in his childhood. This raises questions about the original concept of Toy Story Land, which was designed as Andy's backyard during his childhood.

The change appears to signal that Disney is willing to deviate from its original story and explore other aspects of the franchise. While the land itself isn't being rethemed, this shift in approach could pave the way for more creative freedom for Imagineering.