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Disney California Adventure Debuts Interactive Pixar Pal-A-Round Popcorn Bucket for 25th Anniversary

Disney’s first “Magic Inside” collectible lights up in response to park locations during the anniversary rollout.

Overview

  • The Pixar Pal-A-Round bucket went on sale February 6 at select California Adventure locations, including Hollywood Lounge and Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta (February 6–8 via mobile order), Grizzly Peak Airfield, Fairfax Market, Mortimer’s Market, and select popcorn and outdoor vending carts, while supplies last.
  • Priced at $50.99, the Ferris wheel–shaped design features six swinging gondolas with Pixar characters and a strap printed with blueprint-style illustrations of park attractions.
  • The “Magic Inside” feature triggers color and light patterns that change by location in the parks, with at-home activation via Mickey’s nose and additional light effects by spinning the wheel.
  • A separate Magic Key refillable 25th anniversary bucket is available to passholders for $15.25 with $2.25 refills at both Disneyland Resort parks through February 24, 2026, while supplies last.
  • A Valentine’s Stitch & Angel heart-shaped bucket is also on offer at California Adventure for $29 with popcorn included, and the Pal-A-Round bucket carries a limit of two per person per transaction.