‘Toy Story’ superfan’s ‘goodbye’ photo on first day of school lands him red carpet invite
A ten-year-old boy named Vinny Donnelly, who went viral for a Toy Story-themed goodbye photo, received an invitation to the UK premiere of Toy Story 5. The photo, recreated by his father, captured a heartfelt moment reminiscent of the film's emotional farewell scene. Vinny met the voices of Woody and Buzz Lightyear at the event, marking a memorable experience for the family.
- ▪Vinny Donnelly's father recreated a scene from Toy Story 3 for his first day of school photo.
- ▪The photo went viral in 2020, capturing the hearts of many fans worldwide.
- ▪Disney Pixar invited Vinny to the premiere of Toy Story 5, where he met Tom Hanks and Tim Allen.
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Lifestyle ‘Toy Story’ superfan’s ‘goodbye’ photo on first day of school lands him red carpet invite By Nathan Pynn, SWNS Published May 29, 2026, 12:02 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: A ten-year-old boy who went viral after his dad recreated a tear-jerking Toy Story moment on his first day of school has finally met his Hollywood movie heroes — on the red carpet. Vinny Donnelly was just four when his proud dad Sean lined up his favorite toys at the front door to ‘wave him off’ in a sweet nod to the emotional goodbye scene from Toy Story 3. The adorable snap, shared online back in 2020, melted hearts worldwide – with fans flocking to share the touching tribute.
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