Alien Swirling Saucers
Disney's Hollywood Studios · Toy Story Land
Overview
Alien Swirling Saucers shares its tow-spin ride system with Mater's Junkyard Jamboree at Disney California Adventure — same mechanic, different theming, the three-eyed Pizza Planet aliens standing in for Mater's dancing tractors. It opened the same day as Slinky Dog Dash next door, June 30, 2018, though it's a fraction of that ride's scale: two minutes, a modest spin around a central UFO, and a motion-sickness rating that runs surprisingly high for something rated this gently on thrill.
ParksLog Verdict
Skip the standby line if it's running long — two minutes doesn't justify much of a wait, however cute the aliens are. Ride Slinky Dog Dash and Toy Story Mania first; this is what you add afterward if Toy Story Land still has time left in it, not what you build the visit around.
About this experience
Take an intergalactic spin with the adorable aliens from <em>Toy Story</em>.
Best For
- Families with young children (32" minimum)
- Toy Story fans
- Guests looking for a low-intensity Toy Story Land experience
Tips
- Despite its low thrill rating, the spinning generates medium motion sickness potential — sensitive guests should factor this in before boarding.
- At 2 minutes, this is one of the shortest rides at Hollywood Studios; avoid lengthy standby waits by using Lightning Lane or visiting off-peak.
- Pair with Slinky Dog Dash and Toy Story Mania! early in the morning to cover all of Toy Story Land before crowds build.
Details
History
Alien Swirling Saucers opened June 30, 2018, as part of the Toy Story Land expansion at Hollywood Studios — the same day as Slinky Dog Dash. The attraction's concept is inspired by the toy aliens from Pizza Planet in the original Toy Story (1995) and is thematically similar to Mater's Junkyard Jamboree at Disney California Adventure.
Fun Facts
- Alien Swirling Saucers opened on the same day as Slinky Dog Dash — June 30, 2018 — as part of the Toy Story Land grand opening.
- The three-eyed aliens in the ride first appeared in Pizza Planet in the original Toy Story (1995) and have since become recurring characters across the franchise.
- The attraction's tow-spin ride system is closely similar to Mater's Junkyard Jamboree at Disney California Adventure, making it one of a small family of Disney ride formats.