This page was updated on August 5, 2024. 

Pixar Fest returned to Disneyland Resort in 2024, BIGGER and BETTER than ever! From April 26th through August 4th, 2024, the fun with Pixar pals — and MUCH more — spanned both parks (Disneyland and Disney California Adventure), Downtown Disney, and beyond! Stay tuned for the 2025 Pixar Fest dates and information! In the meantime, you can find our 2024 coverage here on this page to familiarize yourself with the event. 

From parades and special character appearances to new activities and limited-time eats and souvenirs, there’s so much to explore!

Let’s check out all the PIXAR-THEMED FUN at Disneyland Resort!

Pixar Fest at Disney California Adventure

“Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” Parade

The brand-new Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration! Parade in Disney California Adventure features more than two dozen Pixar pals!!

These include Red Panda Mei, Joe Gardner, Luca, the Incredibles, Toy Story characters, and more.

Look for Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl from The Incredibles, Miguel from Coco, Mike and Sulley from Monsters, Inc., and Woody, Jessie, and Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story in the Grand Finale.

The parade is presented TWICE per day. Check your Disneyland App for showtimes so you don’t miss it!

Check out PICS and VIDEOS from the Pixar Pals PARADE here!

Hollywood Backlot

The fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down! In the evenings, be sure to stop by the Hollywood Backlot.

From 4:30PM until 8:30PM you can play Pixar-themed versions of games, take advantage of photo opportunities, grab some themed food and crafted drinks and even enjoy a “drive-in” theatre playing Pixar shorts.

P.S. During the day, stop by the Hollywood Backlot to see if you can catch some Pixar characters, play games, face painting, or take a photo against themed photo ops!

Pixar Characters

Get ready to MEET AND GREET some Pixar Pals!! Below is a glimpse of a few of the characters we’ve met at Pixar Fest! Dug, the beloved dog from Up, is one of the characters meeting during Pixar Fest. But there’s a TWIST — he can TALK!

When he’s present, you can meet Dug at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail and hear his many hilarious catchphrases for yourself.

Click HERE to check out VIDEOS of this super fun Dug Meet-and-Greet!

But you may encounter Meilin and Ming Lee from Turning Red in the area!

Ember and Wade from Elemental are making their Disneyland Resort debut during Pixar Fest, too!

Pixar-themed Food Marketplace Booths

For the first time ever, Disneyland has delivered exclusive food booths to the Pixar Fest. Each of the booths are inspired by a different Pixar movie!

You can grab food from the following Food Booths:

• 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

Check out the FULL MENUS from these limited-time Marketplace Booths HERE!

Pixar Fest at Disneyland Park

“Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular”

At Disneyland park, “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” is back… but with some all-new scenes from Pixar’s Onward, Soul, Luca, Turning Red and Elemental!

These  join returning moments such as Miguel from Coco strumming his guitar and Carl and Ellie’s house from Up floating above Sleeping Beauty Castle. And you can even enjoy projections on the buildings of Main Street, U.S.A.!

Disney shares: “Celebrating the heart of Pixar storytelling, this nighttime spectacular will take you on an emotional journey of friendship with Pixar pals as they meet for the first time, set out on adventures, overcome adversity and in the end, forge everlasting bonds.”

The production features projections, lasers and memorable music from Pixar films and fireworks on select evenings! Guests can view the show from multiple locations in the park, including the Rivers of America, the façade of “it’s a small world” and Main Street, U.S.A.

Have a MagicBand+? It will “join in” the show with colorful lights and vibrations synchronized to the show’s soundtrack.

Together Forever will start at 9:30PM on the nights when it’s showing in Disneyland. Keep in mind that Disneyland Park does not have fireworks every night (they’re typically presented on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights), so you’ll want to check the entertainment calendar for the park to check if the fireworks are showing.

Click HERE for PICS and VIDEOS of the Together Forever fireworks!

Pixar Pals Playtime Party

Daytime delivers the Pixar Pals Playtime Party to Fantasyland Theatre!

A high-energy show, interactive games, photo ops, and activities inspired by Pixar films are all part of the fun.

Check out the Pixar Pals Playtime Party HERE!

There’s also an opportunity to see SUPER RARE characters, including Barley and Ian Lightfoot from Onward!

There they are with Guinevere (Barley’s van) for a seriously cool photo op!!

Silenzio Bruno! Alberto and Luca were on hand to say hello in front of a Luca-inspired backdrop.

There’s even a coloring area with a Luca-themed wall.

Oh, and btw, you can even meet Ember and Wade from Elemental, who are making their Disneyland debut at Pixar Fest! You’ll even get a chance to watch some Pixar shorts on the screen — but we suggest you bring tissues (they’re all tearjerkers!).

Pixar Fest FOOD!

In addition to the Pixar-themed Food Booths mentioned above, additional limited-time dishes and drinks have arrived for the celebration!

These include, of course, exclusive items like Pixar Fest Popcorn Buckets!

Click HERE to check out the Pixar Fest EATS!

Pixar Fest at Pixar Place Hotel

Pixar Place Hotel hosted a limited-time complimentary speaker series for guests staying at hotels on Disneyland property!

Dates and featured speakers in 2024 were as follows:

• Saturday, May 25th: Peter Sohn (director of Elemental)
• Thursday, June 20th: Maurissa Horwitz (lead editor for Inside Out 2)
• Saturday, July 13th: Roger Gould (creative director, Theme Parks, Pixar Animation Studios)

INFO FROM 2024 — Stay tuned for 2025 info: If you’re interested in attending this speaker series as a Disneyland Hotel (any of them!) guest, you can speak to a Cast Member at the front desk of your hotel to book your spot. Spots are subject to availability, so we recommend booking sooner rather than later when you arrive at your hotel.

Pixar Fest in Downtown Disney

The Fest expands to Downtown Disney!

Decorations, merchandise collections, and photo ops can be found throughout the district, along with Pixar-inspired menu items at select dining locations. Check them out HERE!

Speaking of merchandise…

Pixar Fest Merchandise

Of course, there is plenty of Pixar Fest merchandise as well!

From apparel like Spirit Jerseys, hoodies, baseball hats, and bucket hats to accessories include a new coffee mug, a water bottle, and even a LUG BAG, there are TONS of ways to gear up for Pixar Fest!

Check out the Pixar Fest merchandise — with prices — here!

We hope you have a TON of FUN at Pixar Fest this year!