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All the Pixar Fest 2024 Characters You Can Meet at Disneyland!

For those eagerly anticipating the chance to meet a wide array of Pixar characters at the Disneyland Resort’s Pixar Fest celebration, running until August 4, 2024, this guide is essential. Pixar Fest 2024 is brimming with over 20 unique Pixar characters, some making their Disney park debut, enhancing the celebration with a mix of entertainment, novel merchandise, themed culinary delights, and more.

During this special event, a selection of unique characters joins the familiar faces that visitors can encounter year-round at Disneyland Resort. Here’s a detailed overview, starting with some exclusive appearances at the newly introduced Pixar Pals Playtime Party.

Exclusive Encounters at Pixar Pals Playtime Party

For the inaugural time at Disneyland Resort, attendees have the unique opportunity to meet characters such as Ember and Wade from “Elemental,” alongside Luca and Alberto from “Luca,” at the Pixar Pals Playtime Party located in the Fantasyland Theatre within Disneyland Park.

Additionally, Ian and Barley from “Onward” will be greeting guests near their iconic van, Guinevere, in this dynamic area designed for family fun.

Visitors can also look forward to meeting other beloved Pixar characters at the party, including Joy and Sadness from “Inside Out,” Russell from “Up,” Merida from “Brave,” and the Toy Story trio: Woody, Jessie, and Bo Peep.

Pixar Pals Playtime

Discover More Pixar Characters Across Disneyland Resort

The Pixar Fest celebration extends beyond the Pixar Pals Playtime Party, with many more characters to be found throughout Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, and even at Pixar Place Hotel.

In the daylight hours at the Hollywood Backlot in Disney California Adventure park, guests might catch Mr. Incredible or Elastigirl from “The Incredibles” donning their retro super suits for the first time.

Adventure seekers can head to Grizzly Peak near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, where Dug from “Up” will be engaging with Wilderness Explorers of all ages.

Over in Grizzly Peak at Disney California Adventure park, Meilin Lee and her mother Ming Lee from “Turning Red” are making a return for Pixar Fest. Mei’s excitement for the festivities is so great that she’s transforming into her red panda form!

Across Disneyland Resort, guests can encounter other cherished characters from Pixar’s storied franchises:

Disney California Adventure

  • Mike from “Monsters, Inc.” at Pixar Pier
  • Sulley from “Monsters, Inc.” at Pixar Pier
  • Edna Mode from “The Incredibles” at Pixar Pier
  • Frozone from “The Incredibles” at Pixar Pier
  • Lightning McQueen from “Cars” in Cars Land
  • Mater from “Cars” in Cars Land

Disneyland

  • Miguel from “Coco” in Frontierland

Joe Gardner

Pixar Place Hotel

  • Joe Gardner from “Soul”
  • Bing Bong from “Inside Out”

Additionally, the “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” parade at Disney California Adventure Park features Pixar friends like Meilin Lee from “Turning Red” in her giant red panda form, marking her first appearance in this form at Disneyland Resort. The parade also introduces 4*TOWN, Meilin’s father, and her friends, making their Disney Park debut. Our guide offers a glimpse into the Pixar characters available for meet-and-greets during Pixar Fest 2024, ensuring guests don’t miss out on these special encounters!