The hotel is themed after the Disney•Pixar franchise of Toy Story animated films.

The hotel, when viewed from above, looks similar to an infinity symbol.

[2] Toy Story Hotel was opened in 2016 together with the rest of the resort.

It is similar to the value resorts at Walt Disney World Resort (Disney's All Star Movies, Music, Sports, Pop Century, and Art of Animation Resorts), in that it includes oversized sculptures in its courtyard.

[3][4] It is most similar to the Art of Animation Resort, which is also themed after Disney•Pixar films.