Disney popcorn buckets are one of the most collected souvenirs at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, with new designs released every season, festival, and major film. This guide is updated every month and covers every bucket currently available at the parks, how the refill program works, how to use mobile order to snag the most in-demand releases, and the movie theater collectibles you can grab before or after a Disney-connected film. Fantasy Land News has tracked every Disney popcorn bucket release since 2024. Bookmark this page and check back monthly for the latest.
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Last updated: September 28, 2026
What Makes Disney Popcorn Buckets Worth Collecting
Disney started treating popcorn buckets as collectibles in earnest around 2022, and the shift has been significant. What used to be a simple refillable container shaped like a character head is now a full-scale merchandise category with light-up features, sound effects, interactive technology, artist collaborations, limited festival runs, and viral moments that create hours-long lines at the parks.
The appeal breaks down into a few groups. Families with young kids grab them for the practicality of unlimited popcorn refills throughout a multi-day trip. Disney adults collect them as display pieces and shelf decor. Resellers watch for limited releases that spike in value on eBay within hours of selling out. And casual visitors pick them up because walking through the park with a Monsters, Inc. canister that lights up and screams is genuinely fun.
Disney also controls scarcity deliberately. Festival-exclusive buckets, mobile-order-only releases, and two-per-guest purchase limits all keep demand high and resale prices steep. If a bucket you want is announced, it is worth moving quickly.
How Much Do Disney Popcorn Buckets Cost (and Are They Refillable)?
The standard refillable popcorn bucket at Walt Disney World costs $14.29 and comes with your first filling of popcorn included. Refills run $2.75 per refill at any participating popcorn cart and are valid for the length of your stay, not just a single day. There is no limit to the number of refills you can get.
Premium and specialty buckets are priced separately and are higher. These are the sculpted, themed, or interactive designs that come out for festivals, seasons, and character launches. Prices on premium buckets typically range from $22 to $50+, depending on complexity. The Disneyland 70th Celebration talking Mickey bucket, for example, launched at $50.99. Premium buckets also come with popcorn included at the time of purchase.
At Disneyland Resort, the standard refillable bucket price is slightly different from Walt Disney World. Refills at Disneyland are generally $2.25 to $2.75, depending on the bucket type and promotion period.
Purchase limits apply to most specialty and limited releases. Disney typically allows two per guest per transaction. Some highly anticipated releases, like Bluey items at Disneyland, have higher limits (up to ten per transaction in some cases).
Standard buckets are refillable indefinitely on return trips to the parks. Specialty premium buckets can also be refilled at the standard refill price, though refill programs tied to specific anniversary or festival buckets may have expiration dates. Always check the terms on any specialty bucket at the time of purchase.
Every Disney World Popcorn Bucket Available Right Now — June 2026
This section is updated at the start of each month. All items listed are confirmed available as of the date above. Availability is always while supplies last.
For the full detailed breakdown of every March 2026 Walt Disney World bucket, including exact cart locations and coming-soon spring releases, read our complete March 2026 Walt Disney World popcorn bucket guide.
Resort-Wide (All Four Parks)
Vampire Mickey Mouse Popcorn Bucket and Winnie the Pooh Hunny Bee Sipper — confirmed, arriving Aug. 7, 2026. No party ticket required for either. The Vampire Mickey Mouse Popcorn Bucket, a Dracula-caped take on Mickey holding a glowing pumpkin, is available at select carts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and Magic Kingdom. The Winnie the Pooh Hunny Bee Sipper, showing Pooh dressed as a bee atop a glowing honeypot jack-o’-lantern, is available at select carts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and Magic Kingdom. Both are limited to two per person, per transaction, while supplies last. Pricing has not been officially confirmed. Full lineup and details here.
Jerrod Maruyama Kawaii Popcorn Bucket — $14.29. The most widely available bucket across all four Walt Disney World parks right now. Artist Jerrod Maruyama’s signature kawaii-style illustration fills the bucket with beloved Disney characters including Woody and Buzz Lightyear, Crush, Anna and Elsa, and Remy, alongside park-specific icons like the Expedition Everest Yeti, a Tower of Terror bellhop, the three Hitchhiking Ghosts, and all four park landmarks: Spaceship Earth, the Tree of Life, the Tower of Terror, and Cinderella Castle. Comes with popcorn included; refills are $2.75. A matching refillable mug with the same artwork is also available. Full details here.
Annual Passholder Popcorn Bucket — May 1 through July 31. A brand-new Annual Passholder Popcorn Bucket is coming to all five Walt Disney World locations starting May 1 as part of V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days 2026. It will be available daily at the Snack Cart near Creations Shop at EPCOT, City Hall Popcorn Cart at Magic Kingdom, the Popcorn Cart near The Hollywood Brown Derby at Hollywood Studios, Chakranadi at Animal Kingdom, and the Mainstage Cart in the Marketplace at Disney Springs. This is the first time a dedicated Annual Passholder bucket has been part of the Summer Days program. Availability is while supplies last each day.
Hollywood Studios
Bullseye Popcorn Bucket — $26.99: Now available at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World. Bullseye debuted at Disneyland on June 18 and arrived at all popcorn stands inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios on June 19. The poseable figure can stand on four legs or rear up on his hind legs, with a saddle that opens to hold popcorn directly. Flip him over and each foot spells out A-N-D-Y. Comes with a Disney Parks branded carrying strap in autumn western tones. Full details in our Bullseye popcorn bucket guide.
Monsters, Inc. Scream Canister Popcorn Bucket — $28.00. Available at popcorn stands throughout Hollywood Studios. This is one of the more interactive releases at the parks right now: it lights up and plays a screaming sound effect. The design is modeled after the iconic scream canisters from the film. Comes with popcorn. Full Pixar bucket and sipper details here.
Little Green Men Jetpack Sipper — $19.79. Available at Woody’s Lunchbox via mobile order. Comes with a drink. The mobile order availability makes this one of the easier specialty sippers to snag without waiting in line.
Toy Story Alien Sipper — $16.79. Available at Woody’s Lunchbox. This one has maintained consistent year-round availability and is a reliable option if other limited releases are sold out.
BB-8 Sipper — $16.29. Available at ABC Commissary in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
Bubo Wamba Family Farms Cup — $15.29. Available at the Milk Stand in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
Star Wars May the 4th Popcorn Buckets and Sippers — Live Today (May 4, 2026). The Jabba’s Sail Barge Popcorn Bucket ($30.00), Salvaged Protocol Droid Popcorn Bucket ($29.00), Bantha Sipper, and rechargeable Lightsaber Swizzle Sticks are all available now at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Both buckets are served with Spicy Cheese Popcorn and are limited to two per person, per transaction, while supplies last. Mobile order is live now at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Souvenir Release location in Galaxy’s Edge, opening at 8:30 AM. The virtual queue for the May the Fourth merchandise event at Vacation Fun opens at 7:00 AM. Full mobile order and virtual queue details here.
EPCOT
The Jerrod Maruyama Kawaii Popcorn Bucket is available inside the park at this time.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Scar Popcorn Bucket — $26.63. Features Scar’s iconic, sinister expression with light-up eyes. Comes with an adjustable strap and popcorn included at purchase. Available at Mahindi in Africa, The Feeding Ground in Discovery Island, Chakranadi in Asia, and Trek Snacks in Asia. Full Lion King bucket story here.
The Ed Hyena Sipper rounds out the Lion King lineup at Animal Kingdom for $19.48. Ed is shown mid-giggle fit, which makes this one of the more fun character designs currently at any Walt Disney World park. It’s available at The Feeding Ground, Mahindi, Chakranadi, Trek Snacks, and ice cream carts throughout the park.
Magic Kingdom
Hatbox Ghost Popcorn Bucket and Headless Horseman Sipper — confirmed, arriving Aug. 7, 2026 (MNSSHP exclusive). Disney has officially confirmed both party-exclusive designs debuting alongside the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party of the season. The Hatbox Ghost Popcorn Bucket, which debuted at Disneyland in July, is crossing over to Walt Disney World, joined by a new Headless Horseman Sipper depicting him atop his rearing black horse with a flaming jack-o’-lantern raised overhead. Both are sold exclusively at Magic Kingdom carts near Cinderella Castle to party ticket holders, with quantities limited each night and a cap of two per person, per transaction. Pricing has not been officially confirmed. Full lineup and details here.
Sam Eagle Popcorn Bucket — $22.00 (available now, early release). The patriotic Muppets bucket tied to Disney Celebrates America has surprise-dropped at Magic Kingdom ahead of schedule — Disneyland’s official launch date is June 30, but Walt Disney World guests can grab it today. The bucket features Sam Eagle in full Uncle Sam mode with a star-spangled top hat, ruffled collar, podium base, and a red, white, and blue Disney Parks lanyard. Comes with popcorn included. Limited to two per person, per transaction, while supplies last. Full details here.
Disney Springs
Disney Springs occasionally carries specialty buckets that have sold through at the parks. Availability here is unpredictable and varies week to week. The Maruyama bucket is available at Disney Springs as well.
Stitch Mummy Popcorn Bucket and Pluto Skeleton Sipper — returning for 2026. Both fan favorites from the 2025 Halloween season are back. The Stitch Mummy Popcorn Bucket, wrapped head to toe in bandages, returns to select locations in Disney Springs, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, and Disney’s Blizzard Beach. The Pluto Skeleton Sipper, which sold out repeatedly last year, returns to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Disney’s Blizzard Beach only. Both are available while supplies last. Full lineup and details here.
Every Disneyland Popcorn Bucket and Sipper Available Right Now in September 2026
Disney Eats published its own running guide to Disneyland Resort novelties on Sept. 28, 2026, and it lists 38 popcorn buckets, sippers, mugs, glow cubes, straw clips, and toppers across Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, and the resort hotels. Everything below matches that list. Disney’s guide does not include prices, so the prices here are the most recent reported prices. Where we could not confirm a Disneyland price, we say so.
The biggest change since our last update is the Headless Horseman Bucket. It launched in August as an Oogie Boogie Bash exclusive, and Disney now lists it as available all day. Halloween Time runs through Oct. 31 and Plaza de la Familia at California Adventure runs through Nov. 2, so the seasonal pieces in the first half of this section have about a month left. For the Walt Disney World side of the season, see our full 2026 Halloween popcorn bucket lineup.
The fastest way to collect the Halloween buckets. Mobile order at Disneyland Resort runs through the Disneyland app, not My Disney Experience. The popcorn cart at Grizzly Peak Airfield in California Adventure takes mobile order and carries four of the five Halloween buckets: the Halloween Popcorn Bucket, the Headless Horseman, Vampire Mickey, and Jack Skellington. It also has the Mayor Sipper. In Disneyland Park, Harbour Galley takes mobile order and carries the Hatbox Ghost, Vampire Mickey, and Jack Skellington buckets.
Halloween Time Popcorn Buckets
Halloween Popcorn Bucket: $16. Ursula, the Evil Queen, and Maleficent gather around a cauldron on one side, and Mickey and friends in costume fill the other. It is the least expensive Halloween bucket at the resort and has the highest cap, ten per person, per transaction. Comes with popcorn. Find it at eight Disneyland Park popcorn carts, including the ones near Haunted Mansion, Mark Twain Riverboat, City Hall, and Central Plaza. In California Adventure, it is at the carts near Carthay Circle Restaurant, on Pixar Pier, and at Grizzly Peak Airfield, which takes mobile order.
Haunted Mansion Hatbox Ghost Bucket. The bucket takes the shape of the ghost’s hatbox and puts his green face front and center, and a lever at the base turns a door so he appears and disappears like he does in the attraction. It now comes with a six-pack of Chocolate Chip or Pumpkin Cookies, Funnel Cake Fries, or popcorn, depending on where you buy it. Limit two per person, per transaction. The location list has changed since the Aug. 13 D23 Day launch. Disney now lists it only in Disneyland Park, at Harbour Galley and Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, both on mobile order, and at the popcorn carts near Mark Twain Riverboat and Haunted Mansion. It is no longer listed at California Adventure. Disney’s guide does not include a price. Our original Hatbox Ghost bucket coverage is here.
The Headless Horseman Bucket: $32.25. This is the one to know about. The Horseman rides his black horse with a jack-o’-lantern held high, and when the bucket launched Aug. 18, only Oogie Boogie Bash guests could buy it. Disney’s Sept. 28 guide now lists it as available all day. It comes with popcorn, French Fries, regular Cotton Candy, or a Chocolate Chip Cookie, depending on location. Limit two per person, per transaction. It is a California Adventure piece. Hollywood Lounge, Smokejumpers Grill, and the Grizzly Peak Airfield popcorn cart all take mobile order, and you can also find it at the popcorn carts near Carthay Circle Restaurant and on Pixar Pier, at select outdoor vending carts, and at the Great Hall cart inside Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. At Walt Disney World, the Headless Horseman design launched as a Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party exclusive.
Vampire Mickey Mouse Bucket: $32.99 to $35.50, depending on location. Mickey wears a cape and top hat and carries a jack-o’-lantern. This is the easiest Halloween bucket to find, with 12 spots in Disneyland Park, six in California Adventure, Craftsman Grill at the Grand Californian, and The Coffee House at the Disneyland Hotel. Mobile order works at Galactic Grill, Harbour Galley, Refreshment Corner, Hollywood Lounge, Smokejumpers Grill, the Grizzly Peak Airfield popcorn cart, and The Coffee House. It comes with Bread Sticks, popcorn, French Fries, a cookie, or a six-pack of Pumpkin Cookies, depending on where you buy it. Limit two per person, per transaction. Walt Disney World has its own Vampire Mickey bucket at all four of its parks.
Jack Skellington Gravestone Bucket: $29.59, or $44.49 in a combo with the Mayor Sipper. Back for 2026, Jack sits on top of a gravestone that opens to hold your snack while Zero floats alongside with a basket and a carved pumpkin. The combo saves $2.89 over buying the bucket and the Mayor Sipper separately. The bucket comes with French Fries, a Chocolate Chip Cookie, popcorn, or a six-pack of Pumpkin Cookies, depending on location. Limit ten per person, per transaction. Find it at The Golden Horseshoe, Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, and Stage Door Café in Disneyland Park, at the Grizzly Peak Airfield popcorn cart in California Adventure, and at the Great Hall cart at the Grand Californian. Every one of those except The Golden Horseshoe and the Great Hall cart takes mobile order.
Halloween Sippers, Cups, and Tumblers
The Mayor Sipper: $17.79. Turn the Mayor’s head to switch between his happy face and his frightened one. Comes with a fountain drink or a bottled Coca-Cola, depending on location. Limit ten per person, per transaction. It is sold at the same six spots as the Jack Skellington Gravestone Bucket, and it is the other half of the $44.49 combo.
Cars Land Lighted Cone Sipper: $29.79. Returning from 2025, this orange sipper is shaped like one of the Cozy Cone Motel rooms and has a spooky grin that lights up, just like the Haul-O-Ween cones around Cars Land. It comes with a fountain drink and a detachable Radiator Springs lanyard. Limit ten per person, per transaction. It is only sold at the Cozy Cone Motel, at Cones 1, 2, 3, and 5, and all four take mobile order.
Halloween Travel Tumbler: $14.99. The artwork matches the Mickey and friends side of the Halloween Popcorn Bucket, with the gang gathered in Mickey’s Toontown among black cats, bats, spiderwebs, and candy. It comes with coffee, hot cocoa, a fountain drink, a frozen drink, or a bottled Coca-Cola, depending on location. Limit ten per person, per transaction. You will find it at 16 quick-service spots in Disneyland Park, five in California Adventure, and The Coffee House at the Disneyland Hotel, and most of them take mobile order.
Haunted Mansion Holiday Cup. Marking 25 years of Haunted Mansion Holiday, this cup puts Jack, Sally, Zero, Oogie Boogie, and more of the Nightmare Before Christmas cast on a gingerbread and snowflake design. It is served with DOLE Whip drinks, including DOLE Whip Pineapple-Orange with Guava Juice, a DOLE Whip Tropical Float, and a Tropical Float with a splash of rum. It is only at the outdoor patio bar at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel. Price not listed.
Halloween Glow Cubes, Straw Clips, and Toppers
Each of these is sold with a drink. The prices below are the reported prices for the novelty itself, and the drink may ring up separately.
Halloween Huey, Dewey, and Louie Bottle Topper: $9.49. The three nephews stack up in costume on top of a glowing jack-o’-lantern, and the topper comes on a bottled Coca-Cola. Limit two per person, per transaction. This is mostly a snack-cart item. Look for it at churro, pretzel, and lemonade carts across Disneyland Park, plus Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, Good Boy! Grocers, Ship to Shore Marketplace, and Troubadour Tavern. In California Adventure, try Willie’s Churros on Buena Vista Street, Señor Buzz Churros on Pixar Pier, the churro carts near Goofy’s Sky School and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, and Mortimer’s Market.
Hades Glow Cube: $11.69. Hades’ flaming hair glows blue, then switches to red once the cube is in your drink. Comes with a fountain drink. Limit two per person, per transaction. It is at ten Disneyland Park locations, including Galactic Grill, Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, Red Rose Taverne, and Troubadour Tavern. In California Adventure, it is at Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Paradise Garden Grill, and Studio Catering Co., and all four take mobile order.
Oogie Boogie Moon Glow Cube: $11.69. A glowing green orb with Oogie Boogie’s silhouette. Comes with a fountain drink. Limit two per person, per transaction. Find it at seven Disneyland Park locations, including Galactic Grill, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Mint Julep Bar, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, and Stage Door Café, plus Hollywood Lounge and Smokejumpers Grill in California Adventure. At Hollywood Lounge it is served with the Phantom Potion. It is also at the Broken Spell Lounge at the Disneyland Hotel.
Magic Key Ursula Straw Clip: $9.49. This one is for Magic Key holders only. Ursula holds her famous contract with a smirk. Limit one per person, per Magic Key pass, per transaction. Comes with a fountain drink. It is one of the most widely sold Halloween pieces, at 14 Disneyland Park locations from Alien Pizza Planet to Troubadour Tavern and six in California Adventure, including Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Corn Dog Castle, Smokejumpers Grill, and Studio Catering Co.
Pain and Panic Straw Clip: $8.49. Hades’ two hapless henchmen from Hercules dangle off the side of your cup. Comes with a fountain drink. Limit two per person, per transaction. It is at 14 Disneyland Park locations, including The Golden Horseshoe, Stage Door Café, and the churro and pretzel carts near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. In California Adventure, it is at Churros at Hollywood Land, Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, and select outdoor vending carts. Pair it with the Hades Glow Cube and you have the whole Hercules villain set.
Plaza de la Familia Sipper
Coco Lantern Sipper: $30.99. This launched Sept. 3 for Plaza de la Familia and Hispanic Heritage Month. The bronze-toned lantern is wrapped in marigolds and art of Miguel, Mama Coco, Héctor, and Dante, and the lit center spins with three glow patterns. It comes with a fountain drink or a bottled Coca-Cola, depending on location. Limit two per person, per transaction. It has spread well past its three launch locations and is now at six Disneyland Park spots, including Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante and Ship to Shore Marketplace, and eight in California Adventure, including Paradise Garden Grill, Fairfax Market, and Hollywood Lounge.
Year-Round Disneyland Buckets
These are not tied to a season. Like every Disney novelty, they are sold while supplies last.
Mickey’s Ice Cream Truck. This one holds a sundae, not popcorn. Mickey drives a pastel, sprinkle-covered ice cream truck with Goofy serving treats, and the soft-serve cone on top doubles as a spoon. It is served with the Oswald Sundae at Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream in California Adventure and is also listed at Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor in Disneyland Park. Both take mobile order. Limit ten per person, per transaction. Price not listed.
Yummy Popcorn Bucket. Tied to Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, it looks like an old-school movie theater popcorn box, with bold lettering and a smiling kernel character. Anyone who follows our movie theater popcorn bucket coverage will see the nod. It is sold at one spot, the popcorn cart near Chip ‘n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster in Mickey’s Toontown. Price not listed.
Bluey Bucket: approx. $14.99. A printed bucket with Bluey and her family together at home, tied to Bluey’s Best Day Ever! at Fantasyland Theatre. Comes with popcorn. It is now listed at two carts, on the “it’s a small world” Promenade and near Fantasyland Theatre. The carts near Central Plaza and City Hall that carried it at launch are no longer on Disney’s list. The limit was ten per transaction at launch, and Disney’s current guide prints it two different ways, so check at the cart. Our Bluey bucket and sipper launch coverage is here, and our Bluey Guide has everything else.
Lightning McQueen Bucket. The Cars 20th anniversary bucket has Rust-eze decals, the number 95, lights, and pull-back wheels that send him zooming off when you let go. It comes with popcorn, French Fries, or a Pineapple Spear or Grapes, depending on location. Limit two per person, per transaction. At Disneyland Resort it is only in California Adventure, at Cozy Cone Motel 5, Fillmore’s Taste-In, and Flo’s V8 Cafe. Cozy Cone 5 and Flo’s take mobile order. Full Lightning McQueen bucket details here.
Year-Round Disneyland Sippers, Mugs, and Toppers
Donald Souvenir Sipper. Donald swims through an underwater scene in a snorkel and a striped floatie, surrounded by bubbles and fish. Comes with a small drink. Limit two per person, per transaction. It is a Toontown item, at Café Daisy, which takes mobile order, and Good Boy! Grocers.
Bluey Sipper: approx. $30. A sculpted Bluey sits on top of a blue sipper. Comes with a fountain drink or a bottled Coca-Cola, depending on location. Limit two per person, per transaction. Find it at the churro and pretzel carts on the “it’s a small world” Promenade and at Troubadour Tavern, which takes mobile order.
Little Green Men Jetpack Sipper. A Little Green Man in blue goggles wears a jetpack that lights up. Comes with a fountain drink or a bottled Coca-Cola, depending on location. Limit two per person, per transaction. In Disneyland Park, look at Alien Pizza Planet, Galactic Grill, the churro cart near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, and the Tomorrowland Fruit Cart. In California Adventure, it is at Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta and Paradise Garden Grill, both on mobile order. It sells for $19.79 at Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s guide does not list the Disneyland price. Our Pixar bucket and sipper coverage is here.
Flo’s Classic Shake in Souvenir Glass. Flo’s V8 Cafe serves its Vanilla, Chocolate, or Strawberry Shake topped with Road Gravel, and you can get it in a vintage diner-style Cars Land glass. Flo’s takes mobile order. Price not listed.
Megabot Sipper. From Big Hero 6. Turn the Megabot’s head to switch between a cheerful yellow face and an angry red one, and pose its long, battle-scuffed limbs. Comes with a fountain drink. Limit two per person, per transaction. It is sold at Aunt Cass Café and Lucky Fortune Cookery in San Fransokyo Square and at Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill, all on mobile order.
Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar 15th Anniversary Hyena Mug. A mug inspired by the laughing hyenas on Jungle Cruise. It comes with the Barrel of Mischief cocktail, which joined the menu in May for Trader Sam’s 15th anniversary. Limit two per transaction, while supplies last. It is only at Trader Sam’s at the Disneyland Hotel. Price not listed.
Disneyland 70th Celebration Abominable Snowman Sipper: $34.79. The Matterhorn’s yeti in sipper form. The 70th Celebration wrapped Aug. 9, but this sipper is still on Disney’s list, and it has moved well beyond the two locations we first listed. Troubadour Tavern is no longer on the list. Find it at Red Rose Taverne, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Little Red Wagon, and Refreshment Corner, all on mobile order, plus the churro cart on the “it’s a small world” Promenade and the fruit carts in Critter Country and Tomorrowland. Comes with a fountain drink or a bottled Coca-Cola, depending on location.
Disneyland 70th Mad Tea Party Teacups Bottle Topper. Alice sits on top of four glowing teacups modeled after the Mad Tea Party ride in Fantasyland. In Disneyland Park, look for it at Churros & Lemonade in Bayou Country, the churro cart near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, and the pretzel cart near Star Tours. In California Adventure, it is at Señor Buzz Churros, Willie’s Churros, and the churro cart near Goofy’s Sky School. Price not listed.
Avengers Campus Sippers and Straw Clips
Captain America Shield Sipper. Shaped like Cap’s shield, with adjustable straps so you can wear it on your arm or across your back and keep your hands free. Comes with a fountain drink or a bottled Coca-Cola, depending on location. Limit two per person, per transaction. It is sold at Pym Test Kitchen, which takes mobile order, Shawarma Palace, Shawarma & More, and Terran Treats.
The Fantastic Four: Clobberin’ Sipper. Named for the Thing’s catchphrase, it has a rugged, rocky exterior, retro-futuristic details, and the team’s 4 emblem. Comes with a Coca-Cola Freestyle drink or a bottled Coca-Cola, depending on location. Limit two per person, per transaction. It is at Pym Test Kitchen, on mobile order, and Shawarma Palace.
Glowing Pym Particle Capsule. Drop it in your drink and it glows red or blue, which stands out most at night on Avengers Campus. It is sold at Pym Tasting Lab and Pym Test Kitchen, both on mobile order. Price not listed.
Mister Fantastic Straw Clip. Reed Richards shows off his stretching powers on your straw. Comes with a fountain drink. Limit two per person, per transaction. Pym Test Kitchen only.
Spider-Man Straw Clip. Spidey hangs from a strand of web on the side of your cup. Comes with a fountain drink. Limit two per person, per transaction. Pym Test Kitchen only.
Star Wars Popcorn Buckets and Sippers
All three Star Wars buckets come with Popped Grains, popcorn, Spiced Chicharrons, or Chocolate Popped Corn, depending on location, and all three are sold at Kat Saka’s Kettle, the popcorn cart near Star Trader in Tomorrowland, and the beverage carts in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Each has a limit of two per person, per transaction. Our Star Wars novelty coverage at Disneyland is here.
BDX Droid Bucket: $29. The little droid from The Mandalorian and Grogu has light-up eyes with three modes, antennas that move, legs that extend, a hidden compartment for your snack, and a detachable strap. Our BDX Droid Bucket coverage is here.
Jabba’s Sail Barge Bucket. Modeled on the Khetanna, Jabba’s sail barge from Return of the Jedi, with light-up features, hidden character figures to find, and a detachable strap. It sells for $30 at Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s guide does not list the Disneyland price.
Salvaged Protocol Droid Bucket. A weathered protocol droid with brightly glowing eyes. It sells for $29 at Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s guide does not list the Disneyland price.
Bantha Sipper. A shaggy Bantha with spiral horns and built-in sound effects. It comes with a fountain drink, a bottled Coca-Cola, or milk, depending on location, and the milk option makes sense at the Milk Stand. Limit two per person, per transaction. It is sold at Galactic Grill and the Milk Stand, both on mobile order, and the Tomorrowland Fruit Cart.
The Mandalorian and Grogu Stainless Steel Tumbler. Stainless steel with Mando and Grogu artwork on every side and a sliding sipper lid. Comes with a fountain drink, a bottled Coca-Cola, coffee, hot tea, or hot cocoa. Limit two per person, per transaction. Galactic Grill only, on mobile order. If you picked up theater collectibles for the film, our Movie Theater Popcorn Bucket Guide has every chain’s lineup.
DJ R-3X Mug. Oga’s Cantina only. Order the Corellian Spike Cold Brew, made with Maker’s Mark bourbon, coffee liqueur, and cold brew topped with a cinnamon-flavored cream, and you can have it served in the souvenir mug. Price not listed.
Missing From Disney’s Sept. 28 List
Two items that were reported at Disneyland in August or early September are not in Disney’s updated guide. The Winnie the Pooh Hunny Bee Sipper launched with the Disneyland Halloween lineup in August, and the Tauntaun Bucket was last reported at $33.49 at Alien Pizza Planet and Galactic Grill in early September. If either one is on your list, ask at those counters before you plan around it.
For every new Disneyland bucket the day it drops, follow our Disneyland news and popcorn bucket news pages.
How to Get Disney Popcorn Buckets on Mobile Order
Disney moved the most in-demand specialty bucket releases to a mobile order system in recent years to eliminate the hours-long lines that used to form at popcorn carts. The Figment Festival of the Arts bucket, the Talking Mickey bucket, and other high-demand releases have all gone through this system. Here is how it works.
Open the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit. Tap the plus (+) icon and select “Order Food.” Look for the location listed as a “Souvenir Release” — it is usually labeled by park and listed separately from regular dining mobile order options. Select an available arrival window. When your window opens, tap “I’m Here, Prepare My Order.” You will receive a notification when your order is ready, then head to the designated pickup window to collect your bucket.
A few things worth knowing before you go. Mobile order windows for popular releases open early and fill up fast, sometimes within the first hour the park is open. You are typically limited to two buckets per day per My Disney Experience account. Availability is always while supplies last. Not every release goes through mobile order — lower-demand items and standard refillable buckets are available directly at carts — but for anything announced as a limited release, plan on using the app.
The pickup location varies by park. At EPCOT, past festival releases have used the Odyssey building between Test Track and the Mexico Pavilion. At Hollywood Studios, the Souvenir Release mobile order location is across from the Milk Stand. Disney announces the specific pickup point when each release goes live.
Coming Soon: Seasonal and Limited Releases to Watch For
This section covers confirmed and expected upcoming releases. Items listed here are not yet available but have been officially announced or strongly indicated based on Disney’s seasonal patterns.
Cars 20th Anniversary Lightning McQueen Popcorn Bucket — June 9, 2026 (Both Resorts). Disney has officially announced a Cars 20th Anniversary Lightning McQueen popcorn bucket arriving at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort on June 9, 2026. The bucket is a detailed Lightning McQueen sculpt — number 95, Rust-eze livery — and features built-in lights and a pull-back-and-go rolling function, making it one of the more interactive novelty buckets Disney has released. Pricing has not been confirmed yet. Full details and updates here.
Bluey’s Wild World at Animal Kingdom — May 26. A Bluey experience is opening at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom on May 26, 2026 as part of Cool Kids’ Summer. Given the Disneyland debut merchandise on March 22, it is reasonable to expect Walt Disney World to receive its own Bluey bucket and sipper around or before the Animal Kingdom opening. We will cover that launch the moment it is confirmed. Everything we know about Bluey’s Wild World is here.
Disney announces new bucket releases on the Disney Parks Blog and through Disney Eats social media. Fantasy Land News covers every announcement as it happens. Bookmark our Disney popcorn bucket news page for the fastest updates.
Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets — Disney and Entertainment Releases
The collectible popcorn bucket trend has moved well beyond the parks. Major movie theater chains now release sculpted, themed, and limited-edition collectible buckets and sippers tied to major film releases, and several of the biggest releases of 2025 and 2026 are Disney or Disney-connected films. Fantasy Land News tracks all of them.
This section is updated with each major film release. You will find links to our full coverage of each chain’s current offerings below. If you are heading to see a Disney, Pixar, Marvel, or Disney-distributed film in theaters, check back here before you go.
Current and recent movie theater collectible coverage from Fantasy Land News:
We will update this section with full links as each new film release arrives. Check our Popcorn Bucket category page for the latest theater chain coverage, including AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Showcase, Epic Theatres, and Marcus Theatres.
Upcoming Disney and entertainment releases with expected theater merchandise: Hoppers (Pixar) and The Devil Wears Prada 2 both have significant theater collectible programs confirmed or anticipated. We will publish dedicated articles for each film’s full chain-by-chain breakdown as launch dates approach.
For a full rundown of what theater chains typically offer and how to find collectibles at each one, the best starting point is our coverage index for each chain linked from the category page above.
Disney Cruise Line Popcorn Buckets
Disney Cruise Line carries its own lineup of refillable popcorn buckets and novelty sippers, separate from the parks. The current DCL bucket features a porthole-style design showcasing ships from the Disney fleet, and has recently been updated to include the Disney Adventure and Disney Destiny alongside existing ships. Buckets are available at popcorn locations aboard all active Disney Cruise Line ships.
DCL buckets follow the same refillable model as the parks. Seasonal and character-themed sippers also rotate in for specific sailings, including Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime Cruises.
International Disney Parks Popcorn Buckets
Disney’s international resorts release their own exclusive collectible buckets, and they are increasingly worth tracking. Shanghai Disney Resort, in particular, has been putting out some of the most elaborate designs of any Disney park worldwide.
Shanghai Disney Resort 10th Anniversary Film Reel Popcorn Bucket — 188 RMB / approx. $27.25 USD. A three-tier light-up bucket wrapped in translucent film strip panels featuring 18 characters across Mickey and Friends, Duffy and Friends, and the broader Disney and Pixar library. Released March 20, 2026, to mark the park’s 10th anniversary. Available at Treasure Cove inside Shanghai Disneyland, 10:30 to 17:00, with online pre-order available through shanghaidisneyresort.com. Full details here.
Retired Disney Popcorn Buckets — Recent Fan Favorites
These buckets have rotated out of the parks but are worth knowing about for collectors, resellers, and guests trying to track down a specific design. Many of these remain available on eBay and Facebook Marketplace at varying prices after selling out in the parks.
Figment Artist Popcorn Bucket (2026 EPCOT Festival of the Arts). Released January 16, 2026 via mobile order only at the Odyssey building. Priced at $29.00. Sold through the festival run ending February 23, 2026. Featuring Figment in artist mode with a purple beret, light blue bowtie, and a light-up paintbrush. One of the most in-demand festival releases in recent years.
Zootopia 2 Popcorn Buckets. Released in conjunction with the Zootopia 2 film debut and have since rotated out resort-wide.
Pixar Pal-A-Round Bucket (Disneyland, 2026). Released February 6, 2026 via mobile order at Disneyland. Featured “Magic Inside” light-reactive technology that changed color and lighting patterns based on park location. Went viral and sold out rapidly. Listed as potentially returning but currently unavailable.
Stitch and Angel Heart Bucket (Disneyland Valentine’s Day 2026) — $29.00. Heart-shaped bucket featuring Stitch and Angel. Available starting January 22, 2026 and through the Disneyland Sweethearts Nite events.
DCA 25th and Disneyland 70th Magic Key Buckets — $15.25 each. Anniversary refillable buckets exclusive to Magic Key holders. Refill program ran January 13 through February 24, 2026. Buckets still available while supplies last but refill pricing has ended.
Frequently Asked Questions About Disney Popcorn Buckets
Are Disney popcorn buckets refillable?
Yes. The standard Disney refillable popcorn bucket can be refilled at any participating popcorn cart throughout Walt Disney World or Disneyland for $2.75 per refill at Walt Disney World, valid for your entire length of stay. Premium specialty buckets purchased at full price can also be refilled at the standard refill rate. Some anniversary and festival bucket refill programs have specific date windows, so check the terms on those at purchase.
How much does a Disney popcorn bucket cost?
The standard refillable bucket at Walt Disney World costs $14.29 and comes with popcorn included. Premium and specialty buckets range from about $22 to $50 or more, depending on the design. Disneyland pricing is similar but varies slightly by item.
Can I bring a Disney popcorn bucket back to the park on a future trip for refills?
Yes. Standard refillable popcorn buckets can be brought back to Disney parks on future trips and refilled at the standard refill price. There is no expiration on the bucket itself. This makes them one of the better long-term value souvenirs if you visit the parks regularly.
Where can I buy Disney popcorn buckets?
Most standard and specialty buckets are available at popcorn carts and kiosks throughout the parks. Some limited releases are only available via mobile order through the My Disney Experience app. A small number of items are available at Disney Springs or on shopDisney.com after the parks sell through their initial stock.
How do I use mobile order to get a limited-release Disney popcorn bucket?
Open the My Disney Experience app on the day of your park visit. Tap the plus icon, select Order Food, and look for the Souvenir Release location for your park. Select an arrival window, then tap “I’m Here, Prepare My Order” when your window opens. Collect at the designated pickup window. Windows for popular releases fill up early, so check the app as soon as you enter the park.
Are Disney popcorn buckets available at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland?
Yes, though the lineups are often different. Some buckets are released at both resorts simultaneously, while others are California-exclusive or Florida-exclusive, at least initially. Seasonal patterns often mean a Disneyland release shows up at Walt Disney World a few weeks later. Fantasy Land News covers both coasts so you always know what is available where.
What is the most popular Disney popcorn bucket right now?
As of March 2026, the Jerrod Maruyama Kawaii Popcorn Bucket is the most widely available at Walt Disney World, and the new Bluey popcorn bucket and sipper arriving at Disneyland on March 22 are the most anticipated current releases. The Monsters, Inc. Scream Canister at Hollywood Studios is generating the most collector interest among current premium items.
Do Disney popcorn buckets ever go on sale or have discounts?
Standard and specialty buckets are not typically discounted in the parks. Annual Pass and Magic Key holder pricing occasionally applies to specific anniversary or celebration buckets, as was the case with the Disneyland 70th and DCA 25th Magic Key exclusives. Disney dining plans can sometimes be used for the standard refillable bucket snack credit, but premium specialty buckets are almost always priced separately from any plan or discount program.
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