Geek Out With Your Favorite Pixar Characters at Disney

Love Pixar movies? Get to Disney this summer. Land. World. It doesn’t matter. There are so many opportunities to hang out with your favorite Pixar pals. At Disneyland, Pixar Fest is running through September 3 and features a new castle projection show at night, the new Pixar Play Parade and tons of limited-time themed eats. Over at Disney’s California Adventure, there’s a new Pixar-themed night parade, tons of themed-eats and the recently opened Pixar Pier with rides and shops celebrating all things Pixar.

Walt Disney World is celebrating an “Incredible Summer” with new entertainment featuring the Incredibles and Edna Mode for the first time at the parks. Animal Kingdom has a new show with Russell and Doug from UP. And Hollywood Studios just opened Toy Story Land with new rides, restaurants and shops inspired by the iconic films.

There's easily more than 100 experiences you could have with Pixar at the parks right now. Without planning, you could miss some hidden gems. So if you don’t want FOMO, we’ve broken down the must-dos, by film, from park to park.

The Incredibles

With the momentum of Incredibles 2 out this summer, you can step back into the story on the newly rebranded Incredicoaster at Pixar Pier inside Disney’s California Adventure. Help the supers chase down Jack-Jack, and after your ride you can even buy a chocolate chip cookie at Jack-Jack’s Cookie Num Nums. Super designer Edna Mode also makes special appearances each day at Pixar Pier so check the Disneyland Parks app for meet-and-greet times. And to see Mr. and Mrs. Incredible plus Frozone in action, don’t miss the new Pixar Play Parade over at Disneyland Park.

At Walt Disney World, the Incredibles have taken over Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom. You can bust a move with Mr. and Mrs. Incredible and Frozone during the “Super Party Time” dance party, or you might run into Edna Mode (who is happy to give guests fashion advice). The Incredible Tomorrowland Expo only lasts through September 3.

Toy Story

When you think Pixar, you think Toy Story. And now the OG feature film has a permanent home at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Toy Story Land takes guests on a journey through Andy’s backyard where you’ll feel like you’re the size of a toy. New rides such as Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers are top priority here, but take the time to wander around and check out all the magical details in decor, too.

Over at Disneyland, there’s a new #DisneyWall with Buzz Lightyear wings that’s already a fan favorite on Instagram. You can find it at the very back of Hollywood Land in Disney’s California Adventure. And if you love Disney churros, head to Senor Buzz Churros at Pixar Pier. Inspired by Toy Story 2 when Buzz’s language settings switched to Spanish, you can find galactic churros with a spicy twist. If you’re more Team Woody, head to the Golden Horseshoe in Frontierland for a “Root Boot Float” in a souvenir Woody boot cup. And, yes, it says “Andy” on the bottom.

But the real star might just be the aliens. There are so many adorable accessories and toys for sale at Disney World, and the little, green men have taken over Red Rockett's Pizza Port at Disneyland for a limited time. This is your chance to go to Pizza Planet! Don't miss the alien macarons and alien cake parfaits. Fair warning: You will have a green mouth the rest of the day.

Monsters, Inc.

You can see Mike, Sully and yellow CDA agents during the new Pixar Play Parade at Disneyland Park. And if you’re a Disney foodie, there are several new Monsters, Inc.-inspired treats at Disney’s California Adventure such as the non-dairy lemon soft serve (similar to a Dole Whip) at the Adorable Snowman shack and the color-changing noodles at Lucky Fortune Cookery in Pacific Wharf. Just squeeze the lime wedge over the Asian-style salad and watch as the blue noodles magically turn purple.

Up

No spoilers, but prepare to bawl your eyes out through some emotionally-charged tender moments with Carl looking through his adventure book during the Together Forever night show. And if that doesn’t get you, seeing the house with balloons soar past the castle surely will. You can also catch Russell, Doug and even Kevin in the Pixar Play Parade.

If you can’t make it to Disneyland this summer, there’s a lot of Up fun at Disney’s Animal Kingdom such as “Up! A Great Bird Adventure." The new show with Russell and Doug premiered on Earth Day and features exotic birds from around the world.

Coco

There are so many Coco-inspired treats for Pixar Fest, from the Coco Churro with Mexican chocolate dipping sauce to the tres leches parfait. And there are beautiful Coco sequences in the Together Forever show with showering marigolds and sugar skulls that magically dance across Sleeping Beauty Castle. Plus, the show features the film’s song "The World Es Mi Familia.”

Finding Nemo

In similar puppeteer style to "Disney’s The Lion King" on Broadway, you can spot Dory, Nemo and Marlin swimming down Main Street during Disneyland’s Pixar Play Parade. There’s also a float featuring a larger-than-life Crush and Squirt.

Brave

Brave isn’t a big part of Pixar Fest at Disneyland, but you can spot the three bears (or, brothers) at the entrance to Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa. If you want to meet Merida, head down to Disney’s Magic Kingdom. She hangs out at Fairytale Garden in Fantasyland. And the song “Touch the Sky” is also featured in the Happily Ever After night spectacular in front of Cinderella Castle.

Cars

In addition to the already popular Cars Land at Disney’s California Adventure, you can see Lighting McQueen and the gang in the Together Forever show at Disneyland. And don’t worry if you aren’t super close to the castle for the show. There’s not a bad view. The buildings on Main Street come alive with their own projections, too. During the Cars segment, the buildings turn into a racetrack with cars zooming past.

Wall-E

If you’re a big fan of Wall-E, don’t miss the new Together Forever projection and fireworks show at Disneyland. There are several sweet sequences with Wall-E, and it’s really special seeing it up on the Sleeping Beauty Castle. For couples, check out the new Wall-E- and Eve-inspired Mickey ears for sale at Pixar Pier.

A Bug's Life

In addition to the popular A Bug’s Land already in Disney’s California Adventure, you can see Flik, Princess Atta and Heimlich in Disneyland during the Pixar Play Parade. Note: Most of the floats have water cannons and bubble blasters so, if you’re in front on the curb, you will get wet.

Inside Out

Inspired by the literally hotheaded Anger from Inside Out, the new Angry Dogs kiosk at Pixar Pier features a “Slightly Annoyed Dog” and the “Angry Dog” (served with hot fries). If you visit the newly remodeled Lamplight Lounge, the doors to the kitchen say “Inside” and “Out.”

You can also meet Joy and Sadness at “headquarters” at Walt Disney World. You’ll find them in Epcot near Future World. FastPass+ isn’t offered for this meet-and-greet, so check the My Disney Experience app for daily times and appearances.

Ratatouille

You can find a Ratatouille-inspired three-course prix fixe at Cafe Orleans in Disneyland. The meal features a cheese board, shrimp ratatouille (of course) and berry-stuffed beignets. If that’s not enough, a new Ratatouille attraction is in the works at Walt Disney World in Epcot’s France pavilion.

Pixar Shorts

For the mega fans, Disney is also celebrating the incredible Pixar shorts with a film festival at Disney's California Adventure. Starting July 20, you can watch select shorts in 3-D at the Sunset Showcase Theatre in Hollywood Land.