Step into the colorful world of Pixar as California Adventure transforms into a celebration of all things animated with Pixar Fest! From beloved characters to enchanting attractions, immerse yourself in the magic of Pixar storytelling.
In this post, we’ll explore the highlights of Pixar Fest and how you can make the most of this fun event.
Pixar Fest Highlights:
Pixar Pier
Embark on a journey through Pixar Pier, where classic attractions blend seamlessly with Pixar magic. Including the thrilling “Incredicoaster” and the competitive “Toys Story Midway Mania!,” there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Character Encounters
Meet your favorite Pixar pals as they roam the park, ready to pose for photos and create magical memories.
Disney’s California Adventure Pixar Fest Characters
Pixar Pier
- Woody 10:00 AM-2:25 PM
- Bo Peep 1:55 PM-6:00 PM
- Jessie 12:20 PM-6:00 PM
- Edna Mode 9:30 AM-2:00 PM
- Frozone 2:00 PM-7:00 PM
- Joy 3:15 PM-8:00 PM
- Sadness 3:15 PM-8:00 PM
- Mike Wazowski 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
Paradise Gardens Park
- Mirabel 9:00 AM-4:15 PM
Hollywood Land
- Mr. Incredible 9:00 AM-2:30 PM
- Mrs. Incredible 9:00 AM-2:30 PM
San Fransokyo Square
- Hiro 11:00 AM-5:00 PM
Grizzly Peak
- Dug 10:00 AM-3:30 PM
Disneyland Pixar Fest Characters
Fantasyland
- Alberto 11:45 AM-5:30 PM
- Luca 11:45 AM-5:30 PM
- Barley Lightfoot 11:45 AM-5:30 PM
- Ian Lightfoot 11:45 AM-5:30 PM
- Ember 11:45 AM-5:30 PM
- Wade 11:45 AM-5:30 PM
- Russell 11:45 AM-5:30 PM
- Merida 12:15 PM-3:00 PM
Frontierland
- Jessie 1:30 PM
- Mirabel 2:00 PM, 3:15 PM, 4:30 PM
Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular
Don’t miss the dazzling nighttime spectacular, where iconic Pixar moments light up the sky in a breathtaking display of fireworks and special effects.
Vivid projections, colorful lasers and memorable music can be enjoyed from multiple locations throughout Disneyland.
- The Rivers of America
- “it’s a small world”
- Main Street, U.S.A.
PRO TIP: If you have a MagicBand+ it will come to life with twinkling lights and vibrations synchronized to the music.
Themed Food and Snacks
Indulge your taste buds with a wide array of themed food and snacks inspired by Pixar films. From Pixar-themed churros to character-inspired cupcakes, there’s no shortage of delicious delights to try.
California Adventure
Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta
- Birria Pizza
Cozy Cone Motel 1 – Churros
- Junkyard Jamboree Churro
Cozy Cone Motel 3 – Chili Cone Queso
- Luigi & Guido Cone
Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream
- Adventure is Out There! Sundae
Schmoozies!
- Shake 2319
Lamplight Lounge- Boardwalk Dining
- Agua Chile Negro Tostadas
- Kol-Nut Puffs
Magic Key Terrace
- Luca Seafood Pasta
Recuerdame at Paradise Garden Grill
- Carnitas Wet Burrito
- Al Pastor Tacos
- Huarache
- Street-style Watermelon
- Chile Verde Chicken Flautas
- Street-style Taco
- Cheese Quesadilla
- Red Velvet Tres Leches Parfait
- Watermelon Candy Cocktail
- Dos Equis Lager
- Dos Equis Amber
Sonoma Terrace
- Pesto Chicken Handheld Pie
Smokejumpers Grill
- Blue Raspberry Lemonade
- Blue Raspberry Lemonade Cocktail
Studio Catering Co.
- Ramone Nachos
Churros at Hollywood Land
- Multicolored Churro
Churros near Goofy’s Sky School
- Mr. Potato Head Chip Churro
Outdoor Vending Carts
- Loaded Carnitas Pretzel Bites
- Pixar Fest Cotton Candy
- Unsung Brewing Co. MetaPlex IPA
- Modelo Especial
Flo’s V8 Cafe
- Dinoco Blue Cheese Burger
- Racing Radial Cake
Hollywood Lounge
- Ramone Nachos
- Motorama Girl
Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums
- Jack-Jack Shortbread Cookie
Beginning May 10, six Pixar-themed marketplaces will join the fun in California Adventure and will be available through the length of the festival. Each location celebrates a Pixar movie:
Portorosso Pasta from “Luca”
- Portorosso Pesto Pasta
- Sea Monster Lemonade
- Silenzio Limoncello!
Gusteau’s To-Go, themed to “Ratatouille”
- Ratatouille Pizzetta
- Gusteau Macaron
- Le Critique Cognac Sidecar
- Little French Daiquiri
The Elemental Table, inspired by “Elemental”
- “Smoked Fire Wood” BBQ-spiced IMPOSSIBLE Chicken
- Kol Nut Whoopie Cookie Pie
- H2O-rita:
- Exothermic Margarita
4*Town Fav*4*ites from “Turning Red”
- Red Panda Bao
- Panda Apocalypse
- Nobody Like U Cooler: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co.
The Spark, inspired by “Soul”
- Supper Club Chicken & Potato Waffles
- Half Note Jazz Cake
- The Great Beyond
- SPARK-ler
- Bottle Logic Brewing Aurora Borealis Honeydew-Lime Hard Seltzer
- Delahunt Brewing Co. Salvatore Italian Pilsner
- Malibu Brewing Company Canyon Rosé Lager
- Garage Brewing Co Prickly Pear Hefeweizen
- Eagle Rock Brewery Populist American IPA
- Dust Bowl Brewing Company Porch Punch Imperial Fruit IPA
- Ballast Point Brewing Company Grunion Pale Ale
- Inspirational Flavors Flight!
Hanger Management from “Inside Out.”
- Joyful Yellow Comforting Mac & Cheese
- Angry Red Hot Mac & Cheese
- Mood Swing
- Mood Stabilizer Mule
Disneyland
Alien Pizza Planet
- Cosmic Chili Pasta
- Cheeseburger Pizza
- Cheeseburger Pizza Slice
- Alien Macarooooon
- Green Drink
Cafe Orleans
- Earth Pass Cake
Carnation Café
- Fried Bologna Sandwich
Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor
- Eye Scream Cone
Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe
- “Silenzio Bruno!” Sandwich
- Sea Monster Friends Parfait
Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante
- The Rivera Family Huarache
- The Marigold Bridge
Red Rose Taverne
- Fergus Fizz
Refreshment Corner
- BBQ Potato Dog
Stage Door Café
- “There’s a Snake on my Funnel Cake!”
The Tropical Hideaway
- Pineapple Coconut Float
Troubadour Tavern
- Roundup BBQ Potato
- Una Papa Loca!
- Firetown Mac & Cheese Bites
- Joyful Tenders and Mac
- Adventure is Out There! Cold Brew
- Lotso Berry Lemonade
- Mixed Emotions Popcorn
Plaza Inn
- Pixar Fest Cake
Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
- Blackberry Churro
Pixar snacks available at various candy locations around Disneyland:
- Forky Cake Pop
- Nemo Cake Pop
- Dory Cake Pop
- Mike Wazowski Cereal Treat
- Alien Apple
- Pixar Ball Cake Pop
- Grape Soda Cake Pop
Downtown Disney
Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio
- The Amigo Cocktail
Splitsville Luxury Lanes
- The Friendly Giant
Wetzel’s Pretzels
- Incredi-Bitz inspired
- Original Bitz
Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” parade
Join the fun as beloved Pixar characters parade down the streets of Disney California Adventure in a vibrant procession filled with music, dancing, and larger-than-life floats.
Parades happen twice a day at 4:00 PM and 6:30 PM.
Pixar Pals Playtime Party
From 11:45 AM-5:30 PM the whole family can dance and play the Pixar way with some favorite pals at the Fantasyland Theatre.
Enjoy the high-energy show, interactive games, iconic shorts on the big screen, themed photo walls and activities inspired by Pixar films.
Club Pixar
During the day at the Hollywood Backlot, you can take a photo in front of Pixar-themed backdrops, play games and take a picture with some of your favorite characters.
At night Club Pixar will take over the area for a huge nighttime party, inspired by Pixar movies. Enjoy live performances, exciting games, photo ops, along with themed food and snacks.
Festive Décor
Pixar decorations will pop up all around Disneyland, enhancing The Happiest Place on Earth with Pixar banners, incredible sculptures and the iconic Pixar Ball.
At California Adventure, you’ll even be able to use your MagicBand+ to interact with a Pixar-themed installations.
Pixar Fest in Downtown
The Pixar festivities will extend into the Downtown Disney, with fun decorations throughout the shopping, dining and entertainment promenade.
You can shop favorite merchandise, and at select dining locations enjoy Pixar themed food and snacks.
Pixar Novelties
For that perfect keepsake, check out these new novelties arriving just for Pixar Fest!
- Alien Pizza Planet Truck Popcorn Bucket
- Coco Guitar Popcorn Bucket
- Pixar Fest Popcorn Bucket
- Slinky Dog Sipper
- Pixar Ball Sipper
- Coco Souvenir Sipper
- Edna Mode Bottle Topper
- Alien Macaron Straw Clip
- Panda Mei Straw Clip
- Pixar Ball and Lamp Straw Clip
- Alien Macaron Straw Clip
- Pixar Fest Stainless Steel Tumbler
- Pixar Fest Travel Tumbler
- Magic Key Dug Bucket
Pixar Merchandise
Pixar film merch will begin to arrive this month, with stylish designs inspired by your favorite Pixar characters. The new limited-time Pixar Fest merchandise will arrive in late April.
- Pixar Fest Collection
- Pixar Painted Collection
- Toy Story Family Collection
- Pizza Planet Collection
- UP Wilderness Explorer Collection
You’ll also find medallions themed to each of your favorite Pixar films for a limited time throughout Disneyland.
Making the Most of Your Visit:
- Plan Ahead: Check the official Disneyland website or App for Pixar Fest showtimes, character meet-and-greet locations, and dining options.
- Maximize Lightening Lane FastPasses: Use Disney’s Lightening Lane FastPass system to skip the lines for popular attractions and entertainment offerings.
- Capture the Magic: Bring your camera or smartphone to capture magical moments with Pixar characters and stunning attractions.
- Stay Hydrated: Beat the California sun by staying hydrated throughout the day. Bring refillable water bottles to keep cool and refreshed.
- Rope Drop: Beat the crowds by arriving early and making the most of your time in the park.
Pixar Fest at California Adventure offers a captivating blend of Pixar magic, entertainment, and culinary delights. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of Pixar films or discovering the magic for the first time, Pixar Fest is an event not to be missed.
Plan your visit today and experience the joy and wonder of Pixar storytelling come to life!
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