It’s almost time for PIXAR FEST!!
If you’re heading to Disneyland Resort anytime from April 13th through September 3rd, you’ll have the opportunity to celebrate the friendship and fun of the Disney Pixar films and characters throughout both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure during PIXAR FEST!!!
Pixar Fest Kicks off on FRIDAY!! ©Disney
The celebration will include a new nighttime spectacular, TWO returning parades, Pixar characters, themed food and drinks, and much more! We’re sharing everything you need to know about Pixar Fest… and there’s a LOT to cover, so let’s waste no time!!
Pixar Fest Food Checklist
What’s your favorite Disney Pixar flick? We’ve got the themed foods organized by film below, so you can make sure you find every snack involving your favorite — or favorites! We’ve also got a PRINTABLE PIXAR FEST FOOD CHECKLIST for you to take with you to the park so you don’t miss a thing! WOO!!
Up
- Fried Bologna Sandwich – Carnation Café, Disneyland
- Pork Chop TV Dinner – Carnation Café, Disneyland
- “Up” Specialty Merit Badge Éclair – Jolly Holiday Bakery Café, Disneyland
- Up Tart Nutella Pastry with Chocolate Fredrickson House & Balloons – Jolly Holiday Bakery Café, Disneyland
- Frozen “Grape Soda” Slush – Cappuccino Cart, Disneyland
- Vanilla-Glazed Wilderness Donut with Russell’s badge sash and the Up balloons – Cappuccino Cart, Disneyland
- Multi-colored Fruity Churro — Main Street, U.S.A Churro Cart
- Grape Soda Cake Pop dipped in white chocolate and covered in purple sugar — Candy Palace and Pooh Corner, Disneyland; Trolley Treats, Disney California Adventure; Marceline’s Confectionery, Downtown Disney
- Dug Cake Pop (available starting June 23) — Candy Palace, Disneyland
- Russell Cake Pop (available starting June 23) — Candy Palace, Disneyland
Pork Chop TV Dinner ©Disney
Toy Story
- Root Beer Float Served in a Souvenir Woody’s Boot – Golden Horseshoe, Disneyland
- Jessie’s Berry Jubilee Funnel Cake (House-made funnel cake topped with blueberries, strawberries, chocolate cookie crumbles, crème anglaise, white chocolate, and gold-dusted whipped cream) – Stage Door Café, Disneyland
- Lots-o-Straw-“Bear”-y Funnel Cake (Strawberry-cherry topping, strawberry butter and streusel, with spiced syrup drizzle) – Hungry Bear Restaurant, Disneyland
- Lots-o-Straw-“Bear”-y Churros – Tomorrowland, Disneyland
- Alien Macarons —Alien Pizza Planet, Disneyland
- Blackberry Lime Parfait — Alien Pizza Planet, Disneyland
- Green Miso Pesto Pasta —Alien Pizza Planet, Disneyland
- Cheeseburger Pizza —Alien Pizza Planet, Disneyland
- Yodeling Cowgirl Cinnamon Pretzel — Frontierland, Disneyland
- Buttercup Apple (available through June 22) — Candy Palace, Disneyland
- Alien Apple (available through June 22) — Candy Palace, Disneyland
Green Pesto Pasta ©Disney
Alien Macarons ©Disney
Monsters, Inc
- Mike Wazowski Sourdough Bread – Pacific Wharf Café, Disney California Adventure
- Sulley Premium Popcorn Bucket – All Disneyland Resort popcorn carts
- Mike Wazowski Krispie Treats — Disneyland Resort Candy Kitchens
- Mike Wazowski Sipper – Disney California Adventure park quick-service restaurants
- Color-changing noodles — Lucky Fortune Cookery, Disney California Adventure
- Mint Chip Shake — Schmoozies, Disney California Adventure
- Whoopie Pie — Schmoozies, Disney California Adventure
- Marshmallow Doughnut — Schmoozies, Disney California Adventure
Coco
- Cocoa Churro (Chocolate and vanilla bean dust and salted cinnamon sugar served with a spiced Mexican chocolate dipping sauce) – Frontierland, Disneyland park
Cocoa Churro ©Disney
- Souvenir Coco Jaritas (mugs) — Rancho del Zocalo in Disneyland, Paradise Garden Grill in Disney California Adventure
- Specialty menu items such as Al Pastor Huarache and Mexican chocolate pot de crème topped with a Miguel chocolate — Rancho del Zocalo in Disneyland
- Specialty menu items such as Mole Verde con Pollo, Tacos de Estilo Callejero, Yucatan-Inspired Vaporcitos, Tortitas de Papa con Queso, and Ensalada de Frutas. Drinks include a Jamaica slush and Mexican hot chocolate — Paradise Garden Grill in Disney California Adventure
- Tres Leches Parfait — Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill and Paradise Garden Grill in Disney California Adventure
The Incredibles
- Three-flavored Corn Dog (a spicy hot link, pepper jack cheese, and a cajun chicken sausage with sweet and spicy blackberry sauce) — Corn Dog Castle, Disney California Adventure
Corn Dog Castle
Finding Nemo and Finding Dory
- Nemo Caramel Apples and Finding Dory Cake Pops — Pooh Corner, Disneyland; Marceline’s Confectionery, Downtown Disney District)
- Nemo Cotton Candy — Disneyland Resort Carts
- Finding Nemo and Finding Dory Souvenir Light-Up Sippers — Disneyland and Disney California Adventure
Nemo Caramel Apple
Cars
- Pixar-themed menu items such as a classic cheeseburger, turkey club sandwich, cobb salad, fried chicken plate — Flo’s V-8 Cafe, Disney California Adventure
- Habanero Meatball Cone — Cozy Cone Motel, Disney California Adventure
- “Choose Your Racer” Churros: Yellow-sugared Churros for Cruz Ramirez, Red-sugared Churros for Lightning McQueen, Blue-sugared Churros for Jackson Storm —Cozy Cone Motel, Disney California Adventure
- Champions Corn Cup — Cozy Cone Motel, Disney California Adventure
- Road Gravel (cookie crumble) Ice Cream Topping — Cozy Cone Motel, Disney California Adventure
- Lightning McQueen Apple (available through June 22) — Trolley Treats, Disney California Adventure
- Tow Mater Apple (available through June 22) — Trolley Treats, Disney California Adventure
Ratatouille
- Three-course Remy-inspired menu at Cafe Orleans featuring Specialty Cheese Flight, Shrimp Ratatouille Byaldi, and Berry-stuffed Beignets with mascarpone cheese
Specialty Cheese Flight ©Disney
Celebrate Pixar
- Pixar Fest Celebration Cake — Plaza Inn in Disneyland, Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Paradise Garden Grill, and Pacific Wharf Cafe in Disney California Adventure
- Pixar Ball Cake Pops (available through June 22) and Pixar Caramel Apples (available starting June 23) — Disneyland Resort Candy Kitchens
Pixar Fest Celebration Cake ©Disney
More Specialty Items for Pixar Fest
- Carrot Cake Churro rolled in cinnamon sugar with raisin-carrot cream cheese frosting — New Orleans Square Churro Cart, Disneyland
- Iced Specialty Churro drizzled with doughnut icing and dusted with cocoa cereal — Churro Cart near A Bug’s Land, Disney California Adventure
- Salted Caramel Butter Pecan Sundae — Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, Disneyland
- Pastrami Dog — Refreshment Corner, Disneyland
- Potato Leek Soup — Royal Street Veranda, Disneyland
- Funnel Cake Fries and whipped cream and fruity cereal — Award Wieners, Disney California Adventure
- Sour Lemon Cotton Candy — Disneyland Resort Carts
- Lemon Churro — Main Street, U.S.A (Churro Cart across from Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln)
Specialty Dining for Pixar Fest
- Pixar Fest Afternoon Tea — Steakhouse 55, Disneyland Hotel
Sources for the list above: Disney ParksBlog, OC Register, and disneylandnews.com
Now, don’t forget to print or pin-for-later your Pixar Fest Food Checklist!! Click on the image below to pull up a printable PDF!
Of course, it’s not ONLY food coming to Pixar Fest 😉 , so here are the activities, entertainment, and more… by park!
Disneyland Park
Together Forever
Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular will combine pyrotechnics, music, and projections onto iconic locations around the park to celebrate the theme of friendship!
Together Forever ©Disney
Projection locations will include the water screens of the Rivers of America, the façade of “it’s a small world,” the buildings of Main Street, U.S.A., and Sleeping Beauty Castle… which will feature a flyover by none other than Buzz Lightyear!!
Pixar Play Parade
Pixar Play Parade will return to Disneyland Resort, but at Disneyland park for this go ‘round! The parade will start in the same way as the Pixar films themselves: with the Pixar Lamp (accompanied by the yellow Pixar Ball).
Pixar Play Parade ©Disney
Characters from Up and Inside Out will join the parade, too!
Pixar Play Parade Dining Packages at Plaza Inn are available for booking to enjoy a picnic-style lunch that comes with a voucher to a reserved viewing area for the parade.
Alien Pizza Planet
Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port is going to make an out-of-this-world transformation into Alien Pizza Planet — “A Better Place”!
Pepperoni, Green Pepper, and Mushroom Pizza Coming to Alien Pizza Planet ©Disney
Click here to find out all about this overlay of the Tomorrowland location, slated to last for the duration of Pixar Fest!
Disney California Adventure Park
Paint the Night Parade
The Paint the Night Parade will also make its return; however, it’s also making a park switcheroo as it makes its Disney California Adventure debut!
Incredibles Float Concept Art ©Disney
Look for the new Incredibles float featuring Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl and Frozone to join the parade in June.
And remember, Paint the Night Parade Dining Packages as well as the Sonoma Terrace Paint the Night Parade Reception are also available options for reserving a viewing area for the parade along with a meal or dessert reception.
Pixar Shorts Film Festival
Sunset Showcase Theater in Hollywood Land in Disney California Adventure will feature the the Pixar Shorts Film Festival! Guests may enjoy rotating short film favorites such as “For the Birds” and “Lava” throughout much of Pixar Fest’s run.
Paradise Gardens
A new musical troupe will entertain in the Paradise Gardens area!
Paradise Gardens will also be a place to meet and greet with some of your favorite Pixar characters, and children will especially enjoy crafts and activities just for them.
AP Corner for Annual Passholders
Annual Passholders should also make plans to check out the AP Corner in Paradise Gardens (through June 8th) to check out the current theme for the Corner, as it will change every two weeks! Pixar-themed decals (which also change every two weeks) will be up for grabs, along with exclusive AP merchandise, and access to a themed photo location.
Opening of Pixar Pier
A HUGE highlight taking place during Pixar Fest will be the opening of Pixar Pier on June 23rd!
Pixar Pier Marquee Concept Art ©Disney
From new attractions like The Incredicoaster…
Incredicoaster Concept Art ©Disney
… to new dining experiences and snack kiosks such as Senor Buzz Churros (and the reimagineering of the Cove Bar into the Lamplight Lounge), there will be a LOT to experience in this whole new Land.
Senor Buzz Churros Concept Art ©Disney
Find out all there is to know about Pixar Pier by visiting our Pixar Pier Page!
Pixar Fest Merchandise
Commemorative items will be available for purchase to remember your time at Pixar Fest. Among these will be an exclusive Pixar Fest Charm Bracelet. Guests can mix and match with charms featuring Pixar characters and messages of friendship.
Pixar Fest Cap ©Disney
Other limited time merchandise will include a Pixar Fest leather tote created by Loungefly, and a limited release pin. Tees, hats, tumblers (look for one with an illumiated Claw reaching towards an alien from Toy Story!) will also make up some of the offerings.
The Sulley Premium Popcorn Bucket will be available to all guests at Popcorn Carts in both parks.
And Annual Passholders can purchase a Pixar Fest Annual Passholder exclusive: the Little Green Alien Popcorn Bucket!
Little Green Alien Popcorn Bucket ©Disney
Alrighty, friends! Start preparing your list for all there is to see, do, and TASTE at Pixar Fest in Disneyland Resort! And please feel free to tag us on any pics using #disneyfoodblog on Instagram, and follow us there as we share some Pixar food, friends, and fun of our own!
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So many cute things! I love the alien maccarons, the Nemo caramel apples and the Pixar hat!
I’m sad that I haven’t seen and Brave ANYTHING for pixarfest!
Which items on the Pixar Fest Food Checklist are gluten-free?
Any idea if the berry beignets at Cafe Orleans will be available to purchase separately from the three-course meal?
Tippy, we haven’t heard, but it can never hurt to ask!
What are the price ranges for the food?
I’m going to Disneyland for the first time this August (east-coaster), which happens to be during Pixarfest! Yay! So excited to see all the brand-new attractions–and food–on my first time out!
Heads up! FLO’S at DCA has not debuted a Pixar food menu today- they have a Pixar themed straw (lamp and ball) and an Orange Creme Shake that is awesome! ( I took some pics if you want them to feature)
This is my snack list for my upcoming trip in late September! Is there anything I should add or take off based on the new permanent snacks and food coming this summer?
Adventureland
– Dole Whip ->Tiki Hut
– Safari Skewer -> Bengal Barbecue
Frontierland
– Sour Watermelon Churro ->churro cart
– Turkey Leg
– Candied Apple
New Orleans Square
– S’mores Churro ->churro cart
– Monte Cristo sandwich ->Café Orleans
– Pomme Frites ->Café Orleans
– Mickey Beignets ->Café Orleans or Mint Julep Bar
– Mint Julep -> Mint Julep Bar
Main Street
– Matterhorn Macaroon -> Jolly Holliday Bakery
– Fried Pickles ->Carnation Café
– Mickey Waffle -> Carnation Cafe
California Adventure
– Hand Dipped Ice Cream -> Clarabelle’s
– Bacon Mac & Cheese Cone -> Cozy Cone
– Corn Dog -> Corn Dog Castle
– Lobster Nachos -> Cove Bar
– Fun Wheel Drink -> Cove Bar
Downtown Disney
– Oreo Churros ->Churro cart
this is probably a dumb question, and i haven’t done much research, but will Pixar Fest be an annual celebration moving forward?
Trina, no word yet, but we’d be thrilled if it was!
Will Pixar Fest be every year on these dates?? Or just this year??
Staijah, we haven’t heard anything about Pixar Fest being a recurring event, but it’s so much fun that we would totally celebrate its return!