Toy Story Land has always invited guests to imagine themselves shrunk down to the size of a toy, wandering through Andy's backyard. Now, Disney World is giving visitors one more way to join in on the fun — and it comes in the form of a brand-new character straight out of Toy Story 5 (2026).

A New Toy Has Arrived in Andy's Backyard

Meet Lilypad — a frog-shaped smart tablet who has officially joined Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World. In Toy Story 5 (2026), technology plays an important role in the toys' latest adventure, and Lilypad represents a very different kind of toy for the franchise. Disney has now brought that concept directly into the parks.

Rather than appearing as a traditional walk-around character, Lilypad lives on a large screen within the land. That setup gives Disney a flexible way to incorporate the new character while offering guests a variety of activities to enjoy throughout the day — no attraction queue required.

Familiar faces like Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and Rex remain at the heart of the area, and Lilypad's arrival simply connects the land to the newest chapter of the franchise.

Guests Can Stop and Play Without Joining Another Line

Lilypad brings several interactive games and activities built around the Toy Story characters. One game challenges guests to figure out which character Lilypad is drawing through her doodling app. Another presents scrambled puzzles to solve, with characters like Partysaurus Rex waiting to be revealed.

Lilypad can also show "home videos" featuring the toys — including one centered on Forky and Karen Beverly's wedding, adding a playful layer of storytelling to the experience.

These activities offer a practical benefit for families, too. When one person heads off to ride an attraction while another stays behind with a child who doesn't meet the height requirement, or when guests are waiting on food or simply taking a breather, Lilypad gives everyone something to watch and interact with rather than just standing around.

The Sound of Toy Story Land Is Getting a Refresh

Lilypad also brings an expanded playlist to the land, featuring remixed versions of recognizable Toy Story music — including songs previously associated with Alien Swirling Saucers. Whenever a track plays, Lilypad's screen displays artwork styled to look like a record album.

Here's a look at what's spinning in the rotation:

  • "Hay Un Amigo En Mi" — accompanied by a red Buzz Lightyear album; this track was not previously part of the Alien Swirling Saucers soundtrack.
  • "I Can't Let You Throw Yourself Away" — represented by a blue Forky album.
  • "You've Got a Friend in Me" — paired with a black record decorated with the Pixar ball.
  • A Woody's Roundup remix — featuring Woody and Bullseye on a red record.
  • "Spin It Back, Lilypad" — a brand-new song created specifically for Alien Swirling Saucers, with Lilypad herself on its green record artwork.
  • "Pizza Planet Promo" — a theme song for the franchise's famous pizza restaurant, with record art resembling a pizza and a Little Green Alien in the center.
  • "Partysaurus Rex Anthem" — a nod to Partysaurus Rex (2012), the animated short following Rex as he embraces his party-loving side.
  • An instrumental version of "I Knew It, I Knew You" — the Taylor Swift song created for Toy Story 5 (2026).
  • "Buzz Beats!" — represented by a blue Star Command record.
  • "We Belong Together" — accompanied by a red album featuring several Toy Story characters.

Disney mixes these songs together with Lilypad's games, videos, and colorful graphics throughout the day.

Plenty More Already Waiting in the Land

Lilypad joins a land that already packs a lot into a relatively compact corner of Disney's Hollywood Studios. Guests can compete against each other on Toy Story Mania!, take a spin on Alien Swirling Saucers, or hop aboard Slinky Dog Dash, the land's family coaster. Families looking for a longer sit-down break can also visit Roundup Rodeo BBQ, the table-service restaurant themed around Andy's rodeo.

Lilypad doesn't replace any of those experiences. Instead, she fills the moments in between — especially for families juggling different ride plans, meals, young children, and wait times.

Toy Story Land Gets Another Layer of Play

Disney didn't need a major new attraction to give Toy Story Land something fresh. Lilypad introduces Toy Story 5 (2026) directly into the land while adding games, videos, music, and entertainment for guests who aren't heading straight to a ride. The screen also gives Disney a storytelling space that could continue evolving over time.

For now, guests wandering through Andy's backyard have a new toy to meet, several games to try, and a much bigger playlist to enjoy along the way.