Pixar films are a feast for the eyes and at the Disneyland Resort you can also make it a feast for all your senses! With 2024 Pixar Fest in full swing at the Happiest Place on Earth there’s a bunch of food, drinks, snacks, and treats celebrating three decades of classic animated films.

Here’s a look at the food and beverage available for 2024 Pixar Fest what reviews of what we tasted.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This posting was edited shortly after posting to include additional reviews and photos. In the weeks following, it would be updated several more times as more review coverage was added.

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Check out our video review offering a look at the various items we tried and our thoughts on whether you should get or skip!

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At Disneyland

Alien Pizza Planet

Alien Macarooooon

RATING: ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

Alien Macarooooon ($7.99) is inspired by “Toy Story” and features salted caramel buttercream with chocolate ganache and chocolate brownie bites. These are always satisfying and this is no different. If you can get past the electric green color you’re in for a treat!

More to Try

• Green Drink inspired by “Toy Story”: Alien-inspired punch made with pineapple juice, ginger beer, Lemon-Lime Powerade with lemon sorbet and a splash of vanilla served with lychee popping pearls (Non-alcoholic Beverage) (New) 

Carnation Café

Fried Bologna Sandwich

RATING: ☀️☀️⚫⚫⚫

Fried Bologna Sandwich ($18) is inspired by “Up” and features Fried bologna, Monterey Jack, mustard, and mayo on white bread served with house-made chips, cinnamon apples, and a pickle spear. This is technically a repeat from 2018 Pixar Fest but the components have been changed so much that the once must-try dish is now hardly worth a mention at all today.

Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor  

Eye Scream Cone

RATING: ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

Eye Scream Cone ($9.29) is inspired by “Monsters, Inc” and features a scoop of pistachio ice cream dipped in green chocolate, garnished with a candy eye and horns. Top marks for presentation and flavor. This is so simple and it’s delicious! But it’s also messy so make sure to pick up some napkins!

Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe 

“Silenzio Bruno!” Sandwich

RATING: ☀️☀️☀️⚫⚫

“Silenzio Bruno!” Sandwich ($14.99) is inspired by “Luca” and features chopped ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone, lettuce, tomato, pickled onion, and pepperoncini with Italian dressing served in an Italian roll with house-made chips. There’s nothing fancy going on here but in a long line of decent sandwiches for this location this one stacks up with the rest.

More to Try

• Sea Monster Friends Parfait inspired by “Luca”: Layers of graham cracker crumbs, mascarpone cheesecake, berry blue gelatin, and blue Chantilly topped with a Luca chocolate decoration (New) 

Plaza Inn

Pixar Fest Cake

RATING: ☀️☀️☀️⚫⚫

Pixar Fest Cake ($7.29) features layers of yellow, blue, and red vanilla sponge cake with cream cheese frosting and chocolate Pixar Ball decoration. If vanilla on vanilla with vanilla is your jam then this dish will leave you satisfied. No surprises with this one.

Refreshment Corner 

BBQ Potato Dog

RATING: ☀️☀️☀️☀️⚫

BBQ Potato Dog ($15.49) is inspired by “Toy Story” and features smoked sausage, BBQ pulled pork, coleslaw, fried onions, and green onions served in a baked potato. This is a fun concept and it’s loaded with strong flavors from the smokey sausage to the sweet and savory pulled pork. The potato was also cooked perfectly.

The Tropical Hideaway 

Pineapple Coconut Float

RATING: ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

Pineapple Coconut Float ($9.29) is inspired by “Lava” and is a non-alcoholic beverage that features blue DOLE Pineapple-Coconut Juice topped with DOLE Whip soft serve, strawberry lava, and a gummy. It’s so sweet but so so satisfying. We had it for breakfast and it felt so… right? Only at Disneyland!

Troubadour Tavern

Lotso Berry Lemonade

RATING: ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

Lotso Berry Lemonade ($9.99) is inspired by “Toy Story” and is a non-alcoholic beverage that features strawberry-flavored lemonade with sweet cream topper and an Outshine Strawberry Fruit Bar. At first glance, spending $10 on a non-alcoholic drink sounds absurd (and it is) but this has got a whole popsicle in it making it a dessert and a drink. And honestly? This might just be best of the entire fest. Don’t sleep on this one, it’s a winner!

More to Try:

• Joyful Tenders and Mac inspired by “Inside Out” (Kids Meal Offering) (New) 
• Mixed Emotions Popcorn inspired by “Inside Out”: Ube-flavored popcorn made with M&M’S Milk Chocolate candies, freeze dried SKITTLES bite size candies, and pretzel sticks (New) 

Cafe Orleans

• Earth Pass Cake inspired by “Soul”: Lemon cream cheese mousse with mango-passion fruit compote and Brittany dough base with white chocolate covered popping candies on a blue and green vanilla sauce with a chocolate decoration (New) 

Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante 

• The Rivera Family Huarache inspired by “Coco”: Fried huarache with pollo asado, beans, cabbage, pepper, cotija cheese, sour cream, and lime (New) 
• The Marigold Bridge inspired by “Coco”: Tri-colored white sponge, cinnamon croquantine, cinnamon mousse, and cream cheese frosting decorated with a chocolate bridge and orange chocolate shavings (New) 

Red Rose Taverne 

• Fergus Fizz inspired by “Brave”: Cranberry-raspberry mix and Sprite with a butterscotch topper and granola crumble (Non-alcoholic Beverage) (New) 

Stage Door Café 

• “There’s a Snake on my Funnel Cake!” Inspired by “Toy Story”: Funnel cake topped with chocolate-peanut butter pudding, cookie crumbles, peanut butter dust, and a candy snake (New) 

Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters

• Blackberry Churro inspired by “Toy Story”: Classic Churro rolled in blackberry sugar, served with a strawberry-banana dipping sauce (New)

At Disney California Adventure

Cozy Cone Motel 3 – Chili Cone Queso

Luigi & Guido Cone

RATING: ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

Luigi & Guido Cone ($10.99) is inspired by “Cars”  and features cheese tortellini, pomodoro sauce, and mozzarella topped with basil panko and served in a bread cone. Despite the pasta being a bit overcooked for our tastes, the flavors here are top notch and the garlicky crumble on top makes this a must-try!

Flo’s V8 Cafe

Magic Key Terrace

Luca Seafood Pasta

RATING: ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

Luca Seafood Pasta ($32.00) is inspired by “Luca” and features grilled prawns, clams, Spanish chorizo, spicy white wine tomato sauce, pappardelle pasta, mustard frills, and charred lemon half. As one of the most expensive dishes at Pixar Fest, it certainly earns its weight. This is a rich flavor-packed dish that does not disappoint and definitely delivers on the spice.

Recuerdame at Paradise Garden Grill

More to Try

• Carnitas Wet Burrito inspired by “Coco”: House-made pork carnitas, Spanish rice, refried beans, cilantro, onions, salsa verde, and salsa roja served with house-made tortilla chips (New) 
• Al Pastor Tacos inspired by “Coco”: Pineapple-achiote-marinated pork with avocado spread and tomatillo salsa, served with Spanish rice and refried beans topped with queso fresco (New) 
• Chile Verde Chicken Flautas topped with avocado spread, shredded lettuce, crema, queso fresco, tomatillo salsa, and pickled onions served with Spanish rice and refried beans topped with nopales pico de gallo; inspired by “Coco”
• Street-style Taco inspired by “Coco”: Pineapple-Achiote-marinated pork in a corn tortilla served with Spanish rice and refried beans topped with queso fresco (Kids Meal Offering) 
• Cheese Quesadilla inspired by “Coco”: Whole wheat tortilla filled with jack and cheddar (Disney Check Meal) 
• Red Velvet Tres Leches Parfait topped with churro crunch and pink cinnamon mousse, finished with green pearls, orange mousse, and chocolate skull decoration; inspired by “Coco” (New) 
• Watermelon Candy Cocktail inspired by “Coco”: Tequila, Watermelon Schnapps, and pineapple juice with a chamoy and chile-lime seasoned rim
• Dos Equis Lager
• Dos Equis Amber

Schmoozies! 

Shake 2319

RATING: ☀️☀️☀️☀️⚫

Shake 2319 ($9.79) is inspired by “Monsters, Inc.” and features vanilla, orange, guava and pineapple shake with shaved coconut, whipped topping, and an orange cone. This is a non-alcoholic beverage and it brings a great blend of tropical flavors. It’s meant to look like George Sanderson who famously had code 2319 called on him several times in Monster’s Inc.

Sonoma Terrace

Pesto Chicken Handheld Pie

RATING: ☀️⚫⚫⚫⚫

Pesto Chicken Handheld Pie ($10.00) is inspired by “Toy Story” and features a puff pastry filled with grilled chicken, pesto ricotta & mozzarella blend, and caramelized onions served with a spicy marinara dipping sauce. The flavors here are nice and this is a straight forward choice offering an easy on-the-go option.

Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta 

• Birria Pizza inspired by “Coco”: Birria with mozzarella cheese, onions & cilantro, tomatillo salsa, radishes, limes, and consomé (Available by slice or a whole pie) (New) 

Cozy Cone Motel 1 – Churros

• Junkyard Jamboree Churro inspired by “Cars”: Chocolate-espresso sugar-dusted churro with chocolate engine oil sauce topped with assorted candy parts (New) 

Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream

• Adventure is Out There! Sundae inspired by “Up”: Vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream, and a candied balloon in a waffle cup (New)

Hollywood Lounge

• Ramone Nachos inspired by “Cars”: Tortilla chips topped with grilled chicken, queso blanco, refried beans, pico de gallo, salsa verde, cotija, serrano peppers, and radishes (New) 
• Motorama Girl inspired by “Cars”: Vodka, rum, blue curaçao, and pineapple cocktail

Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums

• Jack-Jack Shortbread Cookie inspired by “The Incredibles”: Shortbread cookie dipped in chocolate with a Jack-Jack chocolate piece

Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining

• Agua Chile Negro Tostadas inspired by “Elemental”: Citrus and beet-marinated ahi tuna, avocado mousse, mango pico de gallo, Fresno chiles, micro cilantro, and charred pepper chile sauce served tableside (New) 
• Kol-Nut Puffs filled with blue cloud mousse inspired by “Elemental” (New) 

Smokejumpers Grill

• Blue Raspberry Lemonade inspired by “Brave”: Blue raspberry lemonade in an orange sugar-rimmed cup with a glow cube (Non-alcoholic Beverage) (New) 
• Blue Raspberry Lemonade Cocktail inspired by “Brave”: Blue raspberry lemonade with tequila and a glow cube (New) 

Studio Catering Co. 

• Ramone Nachos inspired by “Cars”: Tortilla chips topped with grilled chicken, queso blanco, refried beans, pico de gallo, salsa verde, cotija, serrano peppers, and radishes (New) 

Outdoor Vending Carts

• Loaded Carnitas Pretzel Bites inspired by “Coco”
• Pixar Fest Cotton Candy: Yellow marshmallow cotton candy
• Unsung Brewing Co. MetaPlex IPA
• Modelo Especial

Churros at Hollywood Land

• Multicolored Churro inspired by “Monsters Inc.”: Classic churro dusted with multicolored sugar and topped with white cherry drizzle (New)

Churros near Goofy’s Sky School

• Mr. Potato Head Chip Churro topped with crushed potato chips and a chocolate drizzle; inspired by “Toy Story” (New) 

At Downtown Disney District

Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio

• The Amigo Cocktail inspired by “Coco”: Tequila with cinnamon, vanilla-flavored cream liqueur and raspberry liqueur cocktail (New) 

Splitsville Luxury Lanes

• The Friendly Giant inspired by “Monster, Inc.”: Coconut rum, tropical fruit juices, and orange-flavored liqueur (New)

Wetzel’s Pretzels

• Incredi-Bitz inspired by “The Incredibles”: Choose from Wetzel’s Loaded Bitz offerings: Choco Churro Bitz, Bacon Ranch Bitz, S’mores Bitz, or Strawberry Funnel Cake Bitz
• Original Bitz topped with an assortment of toppings such as bacon, ranch, chocolate, dulce de leche, strawberry sauce, and more; inspired by “The Incredibles” (New) 

Hungry for More?

If you’re hungry for more, Pixar Fest has plenty to savor. There’s is even more themed food and drinks available from special Pixar Fest Marketplaces at Disney California Adventure plus, there’s a bunch of commemorative novelty items available from various dining and snack vending locations!

See it for Yourself

Pixar Fest takes place at the Disneyland Resort from April 26 – August 4, 2024.

MORE INFO: See all of MouseInfo’s Pixar Fest coverage