- Opened: Jul 9, 2012
- Area: American Waterfront
- Category: Car ride
- Type: 3D film effects, ok on rainy days, loud sounds, go through darkness, rotates/spins
- Capacity: 12 people (2 adults & 1 small child per row)
Ride duration: About 7 mins
Toy Story Mania! at Tokyo DisneySea, located in the American Waterfront area, is a wildly popular 4D shooting-gallery attraction that brings guests straight into Andy’s toy box. Since opening in 2012, it has delighted fans of all ages with its colorful visuals, interactive gameplay, and immersive Toy Story-themed setting.
How to access?
Access to Toy Story Mania! is included with all Tokyo DisneySea tickets. Due to its immense popularity, wait times can be quite long. Guests can either queue during regular park hours or purchase Disney Premier Access (available for an additional fee) to secure a designated entry time and bypass the standby line.
Ride duration: About 7 mins
Step into Andy’s room, where everything is giant because you’ve been shrunk to the size of a toy! Climb aboard a spinning tram vehicle and set off through a series of carnival-style midway games featuring Toy Story characters like Woody, Buzz, and more.
Each rider is equipped with a spring-loaded pull-string cannon used to launch rings, pies, darts, eggs, and balloons at targets across immersive 3D screens. The ride blends crisp visuals with motion, wind effects, and even occasional sprays of water.
Before the action starts, you’ll get a quick tutorial round to get used to your cannon. Then it's game on as you move through five unique mini-games, each with different challenges and themed to characters like Hamm, Rex, and the Aliens.
Each game booth is hosted by a different Toy Story character in full 3D, cheering you on and reacting to your score. Colorful sets, upbeat music, and secret in-game bonuses ('Easter eggs') make the experience feel like an actual toy-sized amusement park.
Scores for each rider are tracked and displayed on your vehicle, encouraging a bit of lighthearted competition. Try to beat your friends, your own personal best, or even earn the top score of the day!
The entire attraction is indoors, making it a perfect choice during rainy weather or hot summer days. With no height restrictions and smooth, family-friendly gameplay, it’s a great pick for guests of almost all ages.
Start off with a no-pressure pie-throwing session to get the hang of your spring-action cannon. No points here; just practice and laughs.
Smash targets with flying eggs in a barnyard-themed game hosted by Hamm and Buttercup. Keep an eye out for bonus hatching chickens!
Join the dino duo in a prehistoric challenge! Launch darts at popping balloons in a Jurassic jungle. Sharp aim might awaken a volcanic surprise.
Aim baseballs at stacked plates in a boot camp-style challenge run by the ever-disciplined Green Army Men. Break enough, and a tank might roll out.
Buzz needs your help wrangling aliens with glowing rings. Toss accurately onto moving rocket targets, and you just might launch a galactic surprise!
Head to the rootin’ tootin’ frontier for the final showdown. With suction-cup darts and classic saloon targets, this is where big scores and bonus targets really come alive!
Originally launched in the U.S. parks in 2008–2012, Toy Story Mania! was introduced to Tokyo DisneySea in July 2012 as the centerpiece of the newly created Toyville Trolley Park in the American Waterfront.
Developed by Walt Disney Imagineering, this attraction uses projection-based shooting technology combined with motion-based ride vehicles and immersive soundtracks. Tokyo’s version retains all major gameplay and story beats, enhanced by Japanese theming and park-specific background details.
There is no height requirement for this ride. However, guests must be able to sit upright in a moving vehicle during the attraction.
Yes, Toy Story Mania! is suitable for all ages. It’s a gentle ride, but younger children should be accompanied by an adult to ensure they’re secure in their seat during the motion of the vehicle.
The entire experience lasts around 7 minutes, with the actual gameplay taking up most of that time. There’s also a brief introductory tutorial before the main games begin.
Toy Story Mania! features 3D film effects, interactive gameplay with pull-string cannons, and motion effects like wind and occasional water spray. The attraction is also fully indoors, offering a rain-or-shine experience.
Yes, the ride includes a variety of special effects such as 3D visuals, motion-based sensations, wind, and water spray. These effects make the experience even more engaging as you interact with the targets on screen.
While the ride is fairly mild in terms of motion, there is spinning and some rapid movement, so it may not be ideal for guests who are sensitive to motion sickness. The motion effects are moderate, but the experience is generally smooth.