Pixar Fest 2024 might have kicked off a few weeks ago but Disney is now introducing a whole new layer of fun to sink your teeth into! As if the new parade, updated fireworks, and entertainment aren’t enough, Disney California Adventure is now also hosting its own miniature food and wine festival, too, dedicated to all things Pixar!

We tried several options on opening weekend and invite you now for a first taste of the food and drink available for the 2024 Pixar Fest Marketplaces!

Festival Details

Fans might be used to Disneyland Resort’s food festivals but this one for Pixar Fest is a little different so there’s a few things that it’s important to know before you go!

• No Sip and Savor! Pixar Fest Marketplaces will NOT be offering a Sip and Savor pass. All items are available a la carte only
• Save Time! As with other food and wine festivals, you have the option to order all of your items at the same time from a single booth and then pick them up throughout the day while the booths are still open.
• Hours: The Pixar Fest Marketplace kiosk booths are typically open from 10:30am – 9:00pm but always check the Disneyland App on the day of your visit for the latest updates.

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Looking for a quick bite? Here’s a full look at everything we’ve tried from all six Pixar Fest Marketplace kiosks — reviewed in under a minute!

What We Tried at Pixar Fest Marketplaces

Themed options exist all around the resort but these special offerings are available at special six special Pixar Fest Marketplaces which are small kiosks that dot the park.

Hanger Management

This booth is inspired by “Inside Out” and can be found in Hollywood Land in front of Monster’s, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue. Here’s what we tried…

Mood Swing Mac and Cheese

RATING: ☀️☀️☀️☀️⚫

Mood Swing ($9) offers the best of both worlds with a half portion of the Joyful Yellow Comforting Mac & Cheese and the Angry Red Hot Mac & Cheese. The Joyful mac is straight forward regular mac — not super interesting but great for kids. The Angry mac is pretty spicy, you’ll feel the heat but not be running for the hills — if you can handle hot Cheetos you should be fine although most in our group felt it was too spicy to enjoy. Like Riley’s emotions learned in the film, sometimes two things together makes a better thing and that is definitely what happens here.

More to Try:

• Mood Stabilizer Mule ($17): Bourbon, watermelon liqueur, candied orange & watermelon syrups, and orange & lime juices topped with ginger beer and garnished with watermelon candies (New)

Gusteau’s To-Go

This booth is inspired by “Ratatouille” and can be found at the Bountiful Valley Hideaway near the entrance to Avengers Campus. Here’s what we tried…

More to Try:

• Le Critique Cognac Sidecar ($17): Cognac, apricot liqueur, house-made fig syrup, strawberry purée, and lemon juice topped with sparkling wine and garnished with a strawberry (New)
• Little French Daiquiri ($17): Rum, French wine aperitif, pear nectar, cherry plum syrup, and lime juice garnished with a brûléed pear chip (New) 

Elemental Table

This booth is inspired by “Elemental” and can be found near the entrance to Avengers Campus. Here’s what we tried…

More to Try:

• H2O-rita ($17): Tequila, blue curaçao syrup, lychee nectar, yuja purée, and lime juice garnished with a rock candy stick (New)
• Exothermic Margarita ($17): Tequila, ancho chile liqueur, passion fruit nectar, lime & grapefruit juices, and agave nectar garnished with a rock candy stick (New) 

4*Town Fav*4*ites

This booth is inspired by “Turning Red” and can be found across from the entrance of Cars Land. Here’s what we tried…

Red Panda Bao

RATING: ☀️☀️☀️⚫⚫

Red Panda Bao ($9) is a jumbo pork and vegetable stuffed bao with chile-garlic sauce. The bao itself isn’t terribly special although the filling is well-spiced. The chili-garlic sauce is actually the star here but the oil separates so make sure to give it a really good mix before enjoying.

Panda Apocalypse

RATING: ☀️☀️⚫⚫⚫

Panda Apocalypse ($6.75) features layers of chocolate chunk brownie and New York-style Cheesecake topped with orange and red cream cheese frosting. The brownie was very cakey and almost non-existant and the cheesecake was so loose it had the consistency of frosting. It tastes fine but this is an easy pass.

More to Try:

• Nobody Like U Cooler ($7.50): Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Raspberry Rose Tea, white cranberry, lime & orange juices, and cherry syrup garnished with an orange wedge gummy candy (Non-alcoholic Beverage) (New) 

Portorosso Pasta

This booth is inspired by “Luca” and can be found near Golden Zephyr. Here’s what we tried…

More to Try:

• Sea Monster Lemonade ($17): Lemonade, white grape juice, and peach syrup garnished with blue citrus mango jellies (Non-alcoholic Beverage) (New)

The Spark

This booth is inspired by “Soul” and can be found in front of The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure. Here’s what we tried…

The Great Beyond

RATING: ☀️☀️☀️⚫⚫

The Great Beyond ($18.50) is an alcoholic beverage that features gin, maraschino liqueur, violet & blue curaçao syrups, lemon juice, and pear nectar topped with butterfly pea flower tea and garnished with a white orchid. This gets top marks for the beautiful colors (even in the ugly yellow cup) but the overall flavor profile is slightly bitter. It’s not bad but we didn’t love it.

More to Try:

• SPARK-ler ($13.50): Cotton candy & blue curaçao syrups, mango purée, and pineapple & lime juices garnished with a glow cube (New) 
• Bottle Logic Brewing Aurora Borealis Honeydew-Lime Hard Seltzer
• Delahunt Brewing Co. Salvatore Italian Pilsner
• Malibu Brewing Company Canyon Rosé Lager
• Garage Brewing Co Prickly Pear Hefeweizen
• Eagle Rock Brewery Populist American IPA
• Dust Bowl Brewing Company Porch Punch Imperial Fruit IPA
• Ballast Point Brewing Company Grunion Pale Ale
• Animated Hops Flight:
  • Delahunt Brewing Co. Salvatore Italian Pilsner
  • Eagle Rock Brewery Populist American IPA
  • Dust Bowl Brewing Company Porch Punch Imperial Fruit IPA
  • Ballast Point Brewing Company Grunion Pale Ale
• Inspirational Flavors Flight!:
  • Malibu Brewing Company Canyon Rosé Lager
  • Bottle Logic Brewing Aurora Borealis Honeydew-Lime Hard Seltzer
  • Garage Brewing Co Prickly Pear Hefeweizen
  • Ballast Point Brewing Company Grunion Pale Ale

Event Map

Here’s a complete look at the full Pixar Fest 2024 event including all the shopping, dining, and entertainment options!

More to Explore

If you’re hungry for more, Pixar Fest has plenty more to savor. There’s also themed food and drink around the entire resort and we’ve tried a whole bunch of it. 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