Hi Erica,
Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel, and thank you for your question. I’m ready to say it: Mr. Potato Head is a national treasure. He always remembers to pack his angry eyes (just in case), and the moment in Toy Story where he says “what are you looking at, you hockey puck?!” never fails to crack me up. (I’m from Canada, and grew up being called a hockey puck anytime I made a less-than-smart move, which just adds to the amazing nostalgia of those movies and toys for me.)
I so wish I had better news, Erica, because those adorable Disney-themed Mr. Potato Head parts were so popular, and we’ve had lots of Guests reach out asking us about their return. As of right now, we still don’t know it they will return to Once Upon a Toy in Disney Springs, or if they’ll become part of the merchandise offerings in
Toy Story Land, which makes perfect sense to me. One thing we know for sure (after all, he reminds us in the movie that it says so right on the box) is that Mr. Potato Head is a delightful toy for ages 3 and up!
Keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog, as they often share
merchandise updates. There are so many adorable Toy Story themed toys and merchandise items available for Guests who want to Play Big, and I hope that even if you can’t find our favorite straight-talking Potato, you’ll find something else that will make you smile like a kid again.
To infinity and beyond,
Robyn