There’s usually several Pixar characters hanging out at the Disneyland Resort all year round but during 2024 Pixar Fest there’s more chances than ever to find even more friends who have come out to play.

Here’s everything you need to know about Pixar character appearances during 2024 Pixar Fest.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This posting was updated on May 23, 2024 with additional photos and information. It was updated additional times including May 26 and June 8.

Pixar Fest Characters

Below is a guide on all the Pixar characters that you can meet and greet or see in a show during Pixar Fest 2024. It’s important to know that character appearances are not guaranteed and their locations and times may vary from day to day and hour by hour.

Always check the official Disneyland app for the latest information on where to find specific characters.

Brave

• At Disneyland:
  • Merida can be found at Pixar Pals Playtime Party in the Fantasyland Theatre

Cars

• Lighting McQueen and Tow Mater can be seen making appearances at the Cozy Cone Hotel in Cars Land.
• You can also see Lighting McQueen in Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration! parade

Coco

• At Disneyland:
  • Miguel can be seen in Magic Happens parade
  • Miguel can also be found at El Zocalo Park in Frontierland
• At Disney California Adventure:
  • You can also see Miguel in Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration! parade

Elemental

• At Disneyland:
  • Wade and Ember can be seen at Pixar Pals Playtime Party in the Fantasyland Theatre

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The Incredibles

• At Disneyland:
  • Mr. Incredible, Mrs. Incredible, Frozone, and Edna Mode can be seen at Pixar Pals Playtime Party in the Fantasyland Theatre
• At Disney California Adventure:
  • You can also see Mr. Incredible, Mrs. Incredible, and Frozone in Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration! parade
  • Mrs. Incredible (as Elastigirl) and Mr. Incredible (in his original super suit) can be seen in the Hollywood Backlot
  • Frozone and Edna Mode can also be seen in Pixar Pier at Incredibles Park

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Inside Out

• At Disneyland:
  • Joy and Sadness can be seen at Pixar Pals Playtime Party in the Fantasyland Theatre
• At Disney California Adventure:
  • Joy and Sadness can be also seen in Pixar Pier at the Band Shell near Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff
  • You can also see Joy and Sadness in Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration! parade
  • You might see Bing Bong in common areas of Pixar Place Hotel

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Luca

• At Disneyland:
  • Luca and Alberto can be seen at Pixar Pals Playtime Party in the Fantasyland Theatre
• At Disney California Adventure:
  • You can also see Luca and Alberto — plus Giuliana — in Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration! parade

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Monster’s, Inc.

• At Disney California Adventure:
  • Mike Wazowski and James P. “Sulley” Sullivan can be seen in Pixar Pier at the Band Shell near Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff
  • You can also see Mike and Sulley in Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration! parade

Onward

• At Disneyland:
  • Barley Lightfoot and Ian Lightfoot can be seen at Pixar Pals Playtime Party in the Fantasyland Theatre

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Soul

• At Disney California Adventure:
  • You can also see Joe Gardener in Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration! parade
• At Pixar Place Hotel
  • You might see Joe playing the piano in the lobby of Pixar Place Hotel

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Toy Story

• At Disneyland: 
  • You can see Buzz Lightyear soar over Sleeping Beauty Castle during Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular with fireworks
• At Disney California Adventure:
  • Woody, Buzz, Jessie and Bo Peep can be spotted in Pixar Pier on the Toy Story Boardwalk
  • You can also see Woody, Jessie, and Buzz Lightyear in Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration! parade

Turning Red

• At Disney California Adventure:
  • Mei and her mother Ming can be seen at a special meet and greet the Grizzly Peak area (near “San Francisco Row”)
  • Several characters including Mei Lee in red panda form, her BFFs (Miriam, Priya, and Abby), her father Jin Lee, and all five members of 4*Town (Robaire, Tae Young, Jesse, Aaron T., Aaron Z.) can all be seen in Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration! parade

Up

• At Disneyland:
  • Russell, Carl and Dug can be seen at Pixar Pals Playtime Party in the Fantasyland Theatre
• At Disney California Adventure:
  • You can also see Carl and Dug — plus Kevin and Russel — in Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration! parade

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What About My Favorites?

Although there are several characters who do come out, there are still several other characters that you can only enjoy through attractions and representation in shops, restaurants or shows.

Attractions Featuring Pixar Characters

Other Experiences with Pixar Characters

• Pixar Place Hotel is an homage to all things Pixar including a gift shop and three restaurants (Great Maple Modern American Eatery, Sketch Pad Cafe, and Small Bytes)
• Downtown Disney is celebrating Pixar Fest with decorations and several locations have limited time promotions, deals, and special offerings

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

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