Toy Story 5 opens in theaters on June 19, 2026, and Disney's Hollywood Studios is already dressed for the moment. Toy Story Land has new banners along the Pixar Plaza walkway, and Disney has given guests their first in-park look at the film's villain, a tablet named Lilypad. Here is what is showing up in the parks, who the new character is, and how to plan a Toy Story Land day around opening weekend.
When does Toy Story 5 come out?
Toy Story 5 arrives in theaters on June 19, 2026. It is the fifth film in the Pixar franchise and reunites Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), and Jessie (Joan Cusack).
What Toy Story 5 things are at Disney World right now?
Disney has installed Toy Story 5 banners on the streetlamps lining the walkway from Pixar Plaza into Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The artwork shows Woody, Buzz, and Jessie face to face with Lilypad, the film's antagonist. It is the clearest sign yet that Disney is leaning into the release inside the parks ahead of opening weekend.
Who is the villain in Toy Story 5?
The villain is Lilypad, a tablet voiced by Greta Lee. In the story, Lilypad pulls Bonnie's attention away from her traditional toys, which sets up the central conflict for Woody, Buzz, and Jessie. It is the first time the franchise has built its main threat around a piece of modern technology, and it is the character Disney is putting front and center on the new Toy Story Land banners.
A Toy Story Land guide for opening weekend
Toy Story Land shrinks guests to the size of a toy in Andy's backyard. Three attractions anchor the land:
- Slinky Dog Dash is the headliner, a family coaster with airtime hills and two launches. It draws the longest waits in the land, so ride it at rope drop or late in the evening.
- Toy Story Mania! is a 4D midway shooter the whole family can play together, and a reliable pick when the heat or the crowds peak.
- Alien Swirling Saucers is a gentle spin under The Claw, best for younger guests.
How to beat the crowds on release weekend
Expect Toy Story Land to run busy the weekend Toy Story 5 opens. A few moves that help:
- Head straight to Slinky Dog Dash at rope drop, before the walkway fills in.
- Save Toy Story Mania and Alien Swirling Saucers for the midday heat, when standby is steadier.
- Mobile order lunch at Woody's Lunch Box so you are not burning a ride window in line.
- Come back after dark for the banners and lighting, which photograph best in the evening.
Toy Story 5 at Disney World FAQ
Is there a new ride for Toy Story 5? No new attraction has been announced. The in-park presence so far is themed banners and decor along the Pixar Plaza walkway into Toy Story Land.
When does Toy Story 5 come out? June 19, 2026, in theaters.
Who voices Lilypad? Greta Lee voices Lilypad, the tablet at the center of the film's conflict.
Where is Toy Story Land? Toy Story Land is at Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World in Florida.