Hawaiian Vacation

In Bonnie's bright, cluttered room the toys come up with a sunny plan for Ken and Barbie. Woody and Buzz take the lead, rallying Jessie and Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head to stage a miniature Hawaiian vacation using only Bonnie's things and the stuff of imagination. A blanket becomes warm sand, a cardboard sign peels into a palm tree, and a string of beads serves as a sunlit lei. The aim is simple and kind: bring a little escape to a couple of dolls who live among the action figures. Laughter, teamwork, and a can-do spirit turn a quiet play space into a playful seaside retreat. A few playful mishaps with a spray bottle as sea spray and a flashlight as sunlight test their plan, but the crew adapts with humor and quick thinking.

Directed by Gary Rydstrom, this Pixar short broadens the Toy Story world. It arrived in 2011 as part of the Toy Story Toons lineup, with the story credited to Christian Roman, Jason Katz, and Erik Benson. The animation emphasizes color and energy, delivering quick sight gags and warm character moments.

Box office data for this short isn’t publicly reported. Being a bonus feature in home media and promotions, it didn’t have a standalone theatrical run and mostly circulated among fans and Disney/Pixar collections.

Though brief, Hawaiian Vacation reinforces the Toy Story universe by showing the toys maintaining friendships through imagination. It appeals to fans who enjoy the Bonnie in-room world and adds a lighthearted, festive tone to the series extended material. Fans appreciate the way it nods to the toy line and the imaginary play that makes Bonnie's room feel like a tiny world.

Critics and viewers praised the warm humor and cheerful energy, noting that the short captures the franchise's kindness and playfulness without losing its sense of adventure. It centers on generosity, teamwork, and making space for friends, keeping the Toy Story magic vivid.