Step into the magic of Pixar Fest, the latest enchantment at Disneyland. From beloved classic Characters like Buzz Lightyear and Nemo to the fresh faces of Luca and Miguel, Pixar Fest is a celebration of nostalgia and innovation, bringing together favorite characters old and new. Get ready for your family to be dazzled by vibrant parades featuring iconic Pixar pals and be immersed in the whimsical world of Disney at the all-new Pixar Place Hotel. With thrilling adventures around every corner and surprises waiting to be discovered, Pixar Fest promises an unforgettable experience for Disney fans of all ages. Hurry as this celebration will end on August 4, 2024.
Brand-New Parades
Dynamic and colorful floats will make their way through the park twice per day in the new “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” parade from Disney Live Entertainment, with high-energy dancing and appearances by more than two dozen Pixar Characters. Your kids will spot Red Panda Mei and her friends rocking out to their favorite boy band, 4*Town; Joe Gardner and 22 from “Soul” celebrating the sweeter things in life; Luca, Alberto and Giulia from “Luca” enjoying their time together on the water’s edge in Portorosso; and more. The grand finale will feature 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.”
And if by nightfall your family is still enjoying the parks, don’t miss the “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” parade that’s returned to Disneyland Park with some all-new scenes. In addition to iconic moments from the original production — like Miguel strumming his guitar and Carl and Ellie’s house floating above Sleeping Beauty Castle — your family will also see new scenes added featuring characters and moments from Pixar’s “Onward,” “Soul,” “Luca,” “Turning Red” and “Elemental” brought to life like never before.
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Interactive Encounters
As your kids explore Disney’s newest resort, Pixar Place Hotel, encountering Characters like Bing-Bong or wandering into Ember and Wade from “Elemental” may be a daily experience. If you happen to miss seeing cast members, don’t fret — just take a stroll through one of Disney’s numerous gift shops to find favorite Characters. Whether it’s Pizza Planet baseball hats, Mike Wazowski sweatshirts or Lighting McQueen collectible medallions, Disneyland® offers every type of memorabilia your kids could wish upon a star for.
Eat and be satisfied with all your favorite foods from your favorite movies
Pixar-Themed Restaurants
It wouldn’t be a Disney experience without Pixar-influenced restaurants. Check out Troubadour Tavern in Disneyland® Park and bite into inspired drinks and tasty treats from some of your family’s favorite movies. Also, starting this year, six new Pixar-themed restaurants will join Disney California Adventure® Park and will feature cuisine from fan-favorite Pixar worlds. Check out a few exciting new menu items below.
- 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 your emotions at Hanger Management from “Inside Out”
Cool off and enjoy relaxation at various themed hotels
Pixar Place Hotel
Plunge your family into the first fully Pixar-themed hotel in the United States and experience comfortable and contemporary settings while being surrounded by your kids’ favorite Characters in their own worlds. This hotel is the only place they’ll be able to meet Bing-Bong, “Inside Out’s” playful pink imaginary friend come to life. Stay in rooms with whimsical furnishings and artwork designed by Pixar Animation Studios and when wandering through the hotel, see how many of the hidden 16 Pixar Characters your family can spot. And in typical Disney fashion, even the carpets and elevators are outfitted in Pixar-themed styles. Pay special attention to elevator D, a new glass elevator that has the “Up” balloon on it and when you step out on to a new floor, you’ll see a mural depicting the theme of your floor.
Disney’s newest hotel is not only decked out in Pixar-themed experiences inside, but outside as well. Check out Pixar’s 186-foot waterslide, Crush’s Surfin’ Slide or Nemo’s Cove pop-jet splash pad when your kids need to cool off during the day. And if everyone’s too tired to venture into Downtown Disney after hitting the parks all day, enjoy the spectacular fireworks show from the hotel’s pool deck.
So much of the Disneyland® Resort is being transformed with a Pixar twist of friendly fun waiting to be celebrated by you. This is a limited-time celebration you won’t want to miss. The party lasts through August 4, 2024. So this year, go for laughter. Go for core memories. But most importantly, go together for friendship and beyond.
