Why Seeing Woody At Disneyland Makes Tom Hanks Feel Like One Of The 'Luckiest People In The World'

Why Seeing Woody At Disneyland Makes Tom Hanks Feel Like One Of The 'Luckiest People In The World' describes how Tom Hanks connected with his own Pixar legacy during a Disneyland visit. Speaking to Metro, the voice of Woody said the impact of his work becomes clearer when he sees it firsthand in a moment “at an undeniable” time, or when someone close to him points it out. The article recounts that Hanks’ daughter previously noticed his presence at Fantasmic!, but he said it was different to watch Woody—voiced by him for more than 30 years—walking around and interacting with guests. It also notes Disney figures such as Josh Gad, who served as a storyteller on Storybook Land canal boats earlier in 2026, and mentions that Toy Story began in 1995 with Woody and Buzz Lightyear. The piece points to Toy Story 5 releasing in 2026 and raises questions about Toy Story 6 without confirming anything.