If you’re excited about the chance to meet popular Pixar characters during the Pixar Fest celebration at the Disneyland Resort, happening now through August 4, 2024, this is the guide to bookmark. Over 20 different Pixar characters, some making their first-ever appearance at a Disney park, have joined the festivities, adding to the fun of the celebration’s entertainment offerings, new merchandise, themed food and beverages, and more. For Disneyland Pixar Fest, these special characters are joining the beloved Pixar pals that guests can typically encounter at the Disneyland Resort throughout the year. Let’s start with the rare sightings at the new Pixar Pals Playtime Party.
Characters You May See at Pixar Pals Playtime Party
For the first time at Disneyland Resort, guests can encounter Pixar characters Ember and Wade from the upcoming film “Elemental,” as well as Luca and Alberto from “Luca,” at the Pixar Pals Playtime Party in the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland Park.
Guests may also spot Ian and Barley from “Onward” near their van, Guinevere, at this high-energy fun zone for the entire family.
Other favorite Pixar characters you can find at the Pixar Pals Playtime Party include Joy and Sadness from “Inside Out,” Russell from “Up,” Merida from “Brave,” and Woody, Jessie, and Bo Peep from the “Toy Story” franchise.
Where to See Other Pixar Characters Throughout Disneyland Resort
Beyond the Pixar Pals Playtime Party, there are many more Pixar friends that guests can encounter during Pixar Fest 2024 and throughout the Disneyland Resort. At the Hollywood Backlot in Disney California Adventure park, guests may see Mr. Incredible or Elastigirl from “The Incredibles” appearing in their retro super suits for the first time.
Adventurous guests can find Dug from “Up” interacting with Wilderness Explorers of all ages at Grizzly Peak near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail in Disney California Adventure park.
In Grizzly Peak at Disney California Adventure Park, guests may also spot Meilin Lee and her mother, Ming Lee, from “Turning Red.” Mei is so excited for Pixar Fest that she has begun to transform into her red panda form! Here are some other beloved Pixar characters you can find across the Disneyland Resort:
Disney California Adventure
- Mike and Sulley from “Monsters, Inc.” at Pixar Pier
- Edna Mode and Frozone from “The Incredibles” at Pixar Pier
- Lightning McQueen and Mater from “Cars” in Cars Land
Disneyland
- Miguel from “Coco” in Frontierland
Pixar Place Hotel
- Joe Gardner from “Soul”
- Bing Bong from “Inside Out”
Guests can also catch their favorite Pixar friends grooving along in the new “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” parade at Disney California Adventure Park. This includes Meilin Lee from “Turning Red,” who appears fully transformed into her giant red panda form for the first time at Disneyland Resort. Additionally, 4*TOWN, Meilin’s father, and her friends make their first-ever appearances at a Disney park!
With so many beloved Pixar characters to meet and interact with, Pixar Fest 2024 Disneyland Resort promises to be an unforgettable celebration for fans of all ages. Keep checking back here and our social channels for the latest updates and information on this exciting event!