Pixar Pals Playtime Party is back just in time for the Disneyland 70th Anniversary Celebration. Fans of the the iconic animation studio will find several favorite Pixar characters in different interactive ways to play and… celebrate happy!

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Here’s everything you need to know about the Pixar Pals Playtime Party during the Disneyland 70th Anniversary Celebration.

What to Expect

Pixar Pals Playtime Party finds the worlds of Pixar Animation Studios’ greatest hits come to life once again at the Fantasyland Theatre. You’ll find energetic dance parties, fan-favorite character greets, photo-ops and a bunch of places to just sit and relax.

Similar in approach (although smaller and scale) to the offering last year during Pixar Fest 2024, this event features a dance party aimed at the younger set, photo ops from various Pixar films, and character meet and greets with various Pixar characters. You can also sit back and relax in between the action and take in Pixar trivia and watch Pixar animated shorts. Themed eats celebrating both Pixar and Disneyland 70th anniversary can be found at the nearby Troubadour Tavern as well as of the shopping kiosk.

Even with the traditional bench seating removed this area is not super large so it can get a little crowded. The music, the colors, the lighting, it’s all very… LOUD! Luckily, the nearby stadium seating offers a quick respite and an overview of everything going on in the space.

How to See it

Pixar Pals Playtime Party takes place at the Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland and can be enjoyed at your own pace. The availability of the area is subject to change so always check the Disneyland App on the day of your visit for the most accurate information but you can typically expect to see this experience spring to life daily from 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM during Pixar Fest.

Entertainment

There is a set schedule at the entrance into the theater that outlines when the stage will come to life with an energetic group of Pixar play pals who will encourage friends of all ages to get up and dance to simple choreographed routines. Along the way, favorite Pixar friends will join the party with dances themed to their movies. Then, keep your eyes peeled as the characters will join you on the dance floor to watch you showcase your newest moves. When the show is not going, the large screen will feature Pixar shorts and Pixar trivia so there’s always something going on.

The posted times for the show are 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM, and 4:30PM. Note that there is a warmup experience that takes place 15 minutes before each posted showtime.

Character Greets

You can find Woody and Jessie from TOY STORY at the colorful Pixar wall near the stage, Luca and Alberto from LUCA at the Portorosso backdrop at the back of house right, Russell and Carl Fredricksen from UP at the postcard backdrop near the stage, and Merida from BRAVE at a small backdrop at the back of house left.

Characters NOT returning this year include Wade and Amber from Elemental or Ian and Barley from Onward.

This photo is from 2024.

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Photo-Ops

You’ll find “a bug’s life” is represented with oversized watermelon and circus animal cookies; you can take a picture with Boo’s door straight from the Scare Floor celebrating MONSTER’S, INC.; enjoy a finish line moment with the Piston Cup straight out of the world of CARS.

Plus, the character meet and greet backdrops also double as regular photo-ops when the characters step away for a quick break. You’ll find a house backdrop complete with a Carl and Ellie’s mailbox and postcard frame celebrating UP; the Guinevere van from ONWARD, a medieval archery tournament backdrop celebrating BRAVE; and colorful Pixar themed backdrops.