Full Guide to Pixar Fest — Returning Soon to Disneyland Resort
In case you missed it, Pixar Fest is returning soon to Disneyland Resort!
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From April 26th to August 4th, 2024, guests at Disneyland can celebrate all things Pixar with new entertainment, food, merchandise, and lots more. Let’s go over everything there is to experience this year!
Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration! Parade
Twice per day, guests can enjoy the NEW Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration! Parade in Disney California Adventure!
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This parade will feature over two dozen Pixar characters from films such as Turning Red (including Red Panda Mei!), Soul, Luca, The Incredibles, Coco, Monsters, Inc., Toy Story, and more.
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Together Forever — A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular
Returning to Disneyland Park is Together Forever — A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular show, which will include elements and scenes from the original production along with some brand new scenes from Pixar movies such as Onward, Soul, Luca, Turning Red, and Elemental.
This show involves projections, lasers, and music, which can be enjoyed on Main Street, U.S.A. as well as on the Rivers of America and by “it’s a small world.” Fireworks will also light up the sky on most evenings! Make sure you check the Disneyland app or website for showtimes.
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On another fun note — your MagicBand+ will also light up with the show!
Club Pixar at the Hollywood Backlot
During the day, celebrate Pixar Fest at the Hollywood Backlot in Disney California Adventure, which will feature Pixar-themed backdrops, games, characters, and more.
At night, it’s time for Club Pixar to take over! This experience will have an interactive DJ dance party, live performances, games, photo ops, food, drinks, and more.
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Pixar Pals Playtime Party at Fantasyland Theatre
Head to the Fantasyland Theatre for the Pixar Pals Playtime Party in Disneyland Park, a daytime show including interactive games, photo ops, activities, and even Pixar shorts on a big screen.
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Pixar-Themed Foods and Marketplaces
Of course, you can’t have a festival without food! Troubadour Tavern’s menu will be transformed with a Pixar theme in Disneyland Park, and Paradise Garden Grill will serve Coco-inspired dishes in Disney California Adventure.
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Beginning May 10th, six different Pixar-themed marketplaces will arrive in Disney California Adventure, lasting through August 4th. Here’s a hint at some of the booths coming to this festival:
- Summertime dishes inspired by the Italian coast at Portorosso Pasta from “Luca”
- Reimagined classics at Gusteau’s To-Go, themed to “Ratatouille”
- A playful mélange of elements at The Elemental Table, inspired by “Elemental”
- Fun foods perfect for a tween, boy band (or anyone, really!) at 4*Town Fav*4*ites from “Turning Red”
- Feel-good foods that feed your soul at The Spark, inspired by “Soul”
- Flavors to appeal to all of your emotions at Hanger Management from “Inside Out.”
Pixar Characters
At both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, there will be plenty of character meet-and-greet experiences available! Meet characters from Inside Out, The Incredibles, and maybe even spot Ember and Wade from Elemental!
New Pizza Planet Truck Popcorn Bucket
An exciting new souvenir will be the Pizza Planet truck — which has been transformed into a popcorn bucket! Disney will share more souvenirs soon.
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Merchandise
Lots of new merchandise will be available around Disneyland Park, including Pizza Planet apparel…
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…Mike Wazowski sweatshirts, Turning Red t-shirts…
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…new Spirit Jerseys, and even bags!
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Festive Decor
Don’t forget to check out all the new Pixar-themed decor around Disneyland Resort! Check out new banners, sculptures (including a 25-foot-tall sculpture in the esplanade), and more! In Disney California Adventure, guests wearing the MagicBand+ will also be able to interact with Pixar installations.
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Pixar Fest in Downtown Disney
And finally, Downtown Disney will also get into the fun in Disneyland Resort! From decorations to shopping, dining, entertainment, and more, don’t forget to take a walk through Downtown Disney during Pixar Fest.
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