What there is to know
- Pixar Fest opened at Disney California Adventure on April 26, 2024
- Six food and drink stands opened at the Anaheim theme park on May 10; look for fun Pixar-themed dishes and sips; other restaurants around the resort serve Pixar Treats since the opening of the festival
- The festival runs through August 4, 2024, with a nighttime show at Disneyland Park; a ticket and reservation are required to visit Disneyland and Disney California Adventure
Sometimes we all need a little “hanger management”, the kind of snack that might give us a little pep and a sunnier outlook, after a long day of go-go-go, then get back to it. go again.
Anger, the perpetually vexed character from “Inside Out,” might agree with us on this important point. Having a few delicious drinks, and perhaps a refreshing drink, can instantly improve our outlook.
It turns out that Anger is now visible on the front of the Hanger Management stand, one of the six snack stands presented as part of the Pixar Fest Markets.
The gourmet stop opened its doors on May 10, 2024, a few weeks after the April 26 launch of Pixar Partythe largest festival full of events.
While the larger festival features a Disney California Adventure parade and nighttime show at Disneyland park, Pixar fans looking to snack on themed food will want to head to Disneyland California Adventure.
Stands include odes to “Ratatouille,” “Luca,” “Turning Red,” “Soul,” “Elemental” and, yes, “Inside Out.”
Sea Monster Lemonade is available at Portorossa Pasta, the “Luca”-inspired stand, while Gusteau's To-Go, the “Ratatouille”-themed spot, offers pizzetta with, oh yum, ratatouille.
A Gusteau macaron is also on the menu.
Add to the joy of the beginnings of May 10?
Meilin and Ming Lee from “Turning Red” return to Disney California Adventure to meet guests at specific times; find the mother and daughter characters near Grizzly Peak.
For the full list of Pixar Fest foods, including new meals from Pixar Fest Markets, browse Foodie guide to Pixar Fest NOW.