Disney Just Quietly Broke a Big Barrier with the Green Army Men at the New Toy Story Land

The iconic Green Army Men just got a major update — and an influx of new recruits.

Atthe new Toy Story Land, which opens June 30 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, the two-inch tall “men” come to full-size life and interact with guests. And for the first time, the troops will include women.

“This is important to all of us — it’s the right thing,” says Toy Story Land’s show director of live entertainment, Tom Vazzana.

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“We set up a boot camp,” says Vazzana. “We invite anyone who wants to play with us to become a Green Army soldier. They take an oath and have a series of really funny exercises.”

“Now everyone’s able to talk and interact,” says Vazzana. And the land’s three stars — Woody, Buzz and Jessie — are free to roam in ways characters at the other Walt Disney World parks are not.

“They’re not hidden away in rooms,” says Vazzana. “They’re alive. I’m thrilled about that accessibility.”

source: people.com