From Sun to Fun: Pixar Pal-A-Round Popcorn Bucket with "Magic Inside" Arrives at Disney California Adventure

As promised, a first-of-its-kind popcorn bucket featuring the iconic shape of the Pixar Pal-A-Round has debuted at Disney California Adventure just in time for the park's 25th birthday.

What's Happening:

• Today, two days before the park's 25th anniversary, Disney California Adventure debuted a new popcorn bucket depicting the iconic Pixar Pal-A-Round (which was previously Mickey's Fun Wheel and was the Sun Wheel before that).
• Most locations throughout the park have the bucket available for $50.99, coming with a small bag of chips at the time of purchase. However, the Grizzly Peak Airfield popcorn stand has it for $55 with popcorn included at the time of purchase.
• No discounts apply and a two per person, per transaction limit will be enforced.

• The Pal-A-Round bucket is available at the following locations:
  • Mobile order: Hollywood Lounge Seasonal Novelty Release (Feb. 6-8)
  • Mobile order: Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta Seasonal Novelty Release (Feb. 6-8)
  • Mobile order: Popcorn at Grizzly Peak Airfield
  • Fairfax Market
  • Mortimers Market
  • Select popcorn and outdoor vending carts in California Adventure
• The bucket features miniature versions of the attraction's gondolas, including some of the iconic Pixar characters featured aboard.

• The bucket also features embedded "Magic Inside" technology, allowing it to change color and lighting patterns, interacting with different lands, attractions, and select nighttime spectaculars in both parks.
• To help guests understand this new interactive feature, the bucket comes with a handy guide.

• Here, you can see how spinning the wheel activates the light show on the front.

More DCA 25:

• Mickey and Minnie will debut new costumes as of today, February 6, that will celebrate the park's history.
• On that same day, Soarin' Over California will return for a limited time.
• The 25th Anniversary merchandise collection has debuted at stores throughout the park.
• New medallions celebrating the 25th anniversary are now available.
• Magic Key holders can participate in a special offering featuring throwback costumes, photo ops, and more.
• Disney California Adventure will officially turn 25 on February 8, 2026.