Walt Disney World has removed scrim from one structural column at Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land, marking progress on a shade expansion project that began in early 2022. The change reveals a themed beam designed like a wooden box of dominoes. Guests have waited over four years for improvements to address limited covered seating in the hot Florida sun.
Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened in 2018 with limited shade, leading to frequent guest complaints about exposure to Florida's intense heat. In early 2022, Disney announced plans to add covered seating at Woody’s Lunch Box, one of the land's busiest dining spots. Construction progressed slowly, with first sections opening to guests in April 2025 and the front half by late May 2025. Visible construction elements, including scrim-covered support columns, lingered as reminders of the delays. Reports first shared by WDWNT indicate that scrim has now been removed from one column, exposing a finished, themed beam styled like a closed wooden box of dominoes with detailed theming. This enhances the land's immersive backyard environment, where oversized toys and games create the illusion of being toy-sized. At least one other pillar remains covered, signaling the project is not yet complete. The update aligns with broader refreshes at Hollywood Studios, where improvements to seating and comfort are underway alongside attraction reimaginings. Regular visitors note the change restores visual cohesion in a high-traffic area prone to congestion.