Celebrating 30 Years of Toy Story | D23 Ultimate Fan Event 2024 | Full Panel Presentation 🎥

Celebrate 30 years of Toy Story, the groundbreaking film that revolutionized animation and captured hearts worldwide. Recorded at the D23 Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, California, this special panel brings together key figures behind the magic, including Katherine Sarafian, Pete Docter, Andrew Stanton, Bonnie Arnold, Bob Pauley, and Jonas Rivera.

Discover how Toy Story became a global phenomenon when it was released in 1995, described by Bob Pauley as the product of a “scrappy startup” that was Pixar in the ’90s. Learn about the cutting-edge technology used in the film, with Andrew Stanton likening the process to “building the plane as you’re flying it.” Bonnie Arnold highlighted the sheer scale of their achievement, noting that while films like Jurassic Park and Forrest Gump had around 200 special effects shots, Toy Story featured an incredible 16,000.

The panel also delves into behind-the-scenes stories, including the creation of Woody’s iconic pull-string phrases. Andrew Stanton reveals that Tom Hanks improvised some of the most memorable lines. Hear about the emotional depth that went into crafting the story, where simple yet powerful lines like “I’m the one that should be strapped to that rocket” spoke volumes about the character’s insecurities.

In a touching moment, the panelists pay tribute to Ralph Eggleston, Joe Ranft, Bud Luckey, and Glenn McQueen—key contributors to the film who are no longer with us.

Don’t miss this deep dive into the legacy of Toy Story and its lasting impact on the world of animation. Watch the full panel now and relive the magic that started it all!