32 Unmissable Things to Eat, Buy, and Do at Disneyland’s Pixar Fest

If you love Pixar — and really, who doesn’t — then you must get yourself down to Disneyland STAT for their aptly named Pixar Fest (now until September 3). This limited-time event celebrates the stories, the characters, and the heartwarming friendships that make films like Coco, Toy Story, and Monsters Inc. so near and dear to us all. Oh, and there’s food; lots and lots of glorious Pixar-inspired eats, from whimsical cake pops to all sorts of specialty churros. Go for the food, buy the must-have merch, and stay for the magic (there’s oodles of it!). All of this leads up to the openings of Toy Story Land in Walt Disney World, Pixar Pier in Disneyland, and the much-anticipated Incredibles 2. It's going to be a busy summer!

Feast on a monster. Schmoozies in California Adventure has a Monsters Inc.-inspired menu that includes a Mint Chip Shake, a Marshmallow Doughnut with marshmallow fluff filling, and this totally adorable Mike Wazowski Whoopie Pie filled with birthday cake ice cream. The location is right near Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!, so it's a perfect spot for an Instagramable moment. (Photo via Sunny Chanel)

Eat all the colors in the Pixar Cake. This piece of cake is utterly photo worthy — that is, if you can hold off on eating it until you’ve taken your pics. You'll love the vibrant layers of yellow lemon, blue vanilla, and red velvet sponge cake, raspberry purée, a scrumptious layer of cream cheese frosting, and the tiny chocolate Pixar ball on top. (Photo via Sunny Chanel)

Try all the churros. You knew Disney would celebrate Pixar Fest with specialty churros — how could they not?! There are a variety of original churro taste sensations to experience, such as the Carrot Cake Churro with raisin-carrot cream cheese frosting dipping sauce available at the Churro Stand right near New Orleans Square. (Photo via Sunny Chanel)

Find the Coco Churro. Naturally there's a Coco-inspired churro. At the Frontierland Churro Cart, you can find the Cocoa Churro covered with chocolate powder, salted cinnamon sugar, and a Mexican chocolate dipping sauce. And yes, it's just as delicious as it looks. (Photo via Sunny Chanel)

Get your sugar fix with Tomorrowland's Pixar Churro. This strawberry churro is covered — and we mean COVERED — with vibrant red strawberry sugar. If you're looking for other churro options, there's also a churro drizzled with doughnut icing and dusted with cocoa cereal at Bug's Land, or you can try the Lemon Churros found by Sleeping Beauty Castle, which are dipped in lemon sugar and multicolored fruity cereal. (Photo via Sunny Chanel)

Bite into this guy. Carmel apples get the Pixar treatment! The things that Disneyland does with a caramel apple are simply astounding as they take a humble apple and turn it into a work of art. Along with the Nemo apple above, they also offer a Dory, an Alien, and Buttercup (Toy Story), as well as Lightning McQueen and Mater (Cars). Don't forget to pair your apple with one of the super-cute Nemo sipper cups! (Photo via Sunny Chanel)

Treat yourself to a Pixar Ball cake pop. Cake pops are so versatile: They can be transformed into all sort of adorable tributes. We’re loving these colorful Pixar Ball (officially named Luxo Ball) versions. The other cake pop standout is a tribute to Russell’s Grape Soda pin from Up. (Photo via Sunny Chanel)

Get a Pixar-inspired donut. Disneyland ain’t playin’ when it comes to their donut artistry. Along with "break the internet"-worthy treats like the Matterhorn Macaroon Donut and the scrumptious Dole Whip Donut, they are cooking up unique Pixar-related delicacies, such as this purple hued Grape Soda badge donut inspired by Up. (Photo via Sunny Chanel)

Break bread with a monster. Following up on their EPIC Guardians of the Galaxy Groot bread, the Boudin bakery in California Adventure has dreamed up a simple yet super-cute Mike Wazowski bread. The monster-themed loaf is available at the Pacific Wharf Café and the Fairfax Market. (Photo via Sunny Chanel)

Dine with aliens. Tomorrowland's Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port has been the victim of an alien invasion and is now Alien Pizza Planet, "A Better Place." The little claw machine creatures from Toy Story are everywhere you look, from the ceiling, to the walls, to the food. (Photo via Sunny Chanel)

Dare to try the Cheeseburger Pizza. The pizza offerings are pretty out of this world. The highlight is the Cheeseburger Pizza: ketchup, yellow mustard, and pizza sauce on a sesame-seed crust, topped with cheeses, onions, tomatoes, and small slider patties. The whole thing is finished off with burger sauce and pickles. (Photo via Sunny Chanel)

Don't forget to add an alien dessert too! At Alien Pizza Planet, they offer up a cute blackberry and lime parfait. It's the perfect sweet follow-up to the savory goodness of their Cheeseburger Pizza. (Photo via Sunny Chanel)

Eat like Carl. The foodie odes to Pixar aren't just in the aesthetics; they're also taken from the character's personalities. At the Carnation Café, they have a couple of offerings inspired by Carl Fredricksen from Up. The Fried Bologna Sandwich — pan-seared bologna, toasted Pullman bread, aïoli, pickles, lettuce, and tomato — is surprisingly tasty. (Photo via Sunny Chanel)

The Sulley popcorn bucket is a MUST. During the first hours of availability, there were huge lines to snag this sturdy Monster Inc. popcorn bucket. Thankfully the lines have died down, but the cuteness factor is still sky-high. (Photo via Sunny Chanel)

You'll need to get Mike too. While you'll have to obtain them separately, the Mike Wazowski sipper cup has a base that fits with the base of the Sulley popcorn bucket so the BFFs can always be together. (Photo via Sunny Chanel)

Eat first, then buy all the things! You might come for the food, but you should stay for everything else — especially the shopping. Throughout the parks, you'll find yourself tempted by the limited edition treats, including hair bows like this crazy-cute Up-themed one. (Photo via Sunny Chanel)

Try on all the headgear. There's srsly something for every type of Pixar fan. You'll find Monsters Inc. Minnie ears, Jessie and Dory bows, and even a wacky green alien tiara. (Photo via Sunny Chanel)

Don this set of heartwarming Wall-E ears. Even separately they're pretty adorable, but notice what happens when you put the ears together? #Relationshipgoals <3 (Photo via Sunny Chanel)

Advertise your #squadgoals. This swanky Toy Story friendship tote is available at the brand new Pixar shop, located at the entrance of the soon to be Pixar Pier, and at the gift shop by Toy Story Mania. (Photo via Sunny Chanel)

Dress a la Pixar! Pixarbounding is totally a thing at Pixar Fest. Keep your eyes peeled for Pixar-related Disneybounding at both parks. It's a perfect time to show off all your sweet threads and accessories. We're loving the Toy Story and Finding Dory shirts, bags, and hats these guys sported on day one of Pixar Fest. (Photo via Sunny Chanel)

Dress up with your S.O. or BFF. First, you have to find a partner who's game. Then you just have to don outfits that pays homage to your favorite Pixar pair — Woody and Jessie, Sulley and Mike, or, in this case, Wall-E and Eve. (Photo via Sunny Chanel)

Get in touch with your inner monster. This lady went head-to-toe as Sulley of Monsters Inc. Naturally she finished her ensemble off with the perfect accessory — the Sulley popcorn bucket. (Photo via Sunny Chanel)

Make it a family affair. These two moms in their Her Universe Monsters Inc. dresses and their toddlers in their monster costumes are pretty much the cutest thing ever. (Photo via Sunny Chanel)

Watch the Pixar Play Parade. The action-packed extravaganza has moved from California Adventure to Main Street at Disneyland, with a few additions. Joining the procession are the Pixar Lamp and Pixar Ball; Carl Fredricksen, Russell, Kevin, and Dug from Up; and Inside Out's Joy, Sadness, and Bing Bong. (Photo via Sunny Chanel)

Stay awake for the nighttime entertainment. Look to the sky for the brand-new Together Forever — A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular. This multimedia fireworks extravaganza takes over the night sky and the buildings of Main Street with odes to Pixar properties like Coco, Finding Nemo, and Toy Story. And yes, that IS a giant Up house floating by the castle! (Photo via Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)

Bask in the glow of the Paint the Night Parade. The uber-popular parade returns to the Disneyland Parks, where it now weaves its way through the streets of California Adventure. This June, a new Incredibles float — featuring Mrs. Incredible, Mr. Incredible, and Frozone — will debut. (Photo via Sunny Chanel)

Swing with the Pixar band. TripleDent Gum presents The Pixarmonic Orchestra — a zany seven-piece band — takes the stage at California Adventure throughout the day to play a variety of Pixar hits. Throughout their set, they bust out with the TripleDent Gum jingle from Inside Out. Make sure to check out their Pixar-inspired ensembles (they're pretty swanky!). (Photo via Sunny Chanel)

Listen for "You've Got a Friend in Me." A bunch of the Disneyland musical groups — from the Disneyland band to the Dapper Dan's — perform their own interpretation of the Toy Story ditty. We especially love this horn-heavy version. (Photo via Sunny Chanel)

Meet your favorite Pixar character. Pixar luminaries such as Woody, Buzz, Flik and Atta from Bug's Life, and Mr. and Mrs. Incredible hold court at Paradise Gardens in California Adventure. (Photo via Sunny Chanel)

Learn to draw Bing Bong. During Pixar Fest, the Animation Academy in California Adventure will be holding tutorials so you can learn to draw characters such as Jack-Jack, Edna, Dug, and Bing Bong. If you pace yourself, you can learn to draw them all. (Photo via Sunny Chanel)

See the Pixar topiaries in Downtown Disney. Minimalist interpretations of iconic Pixar characters can be found in six different locations along the main thoroughfare of Downtown Disney. (Photo via Sunny Chanel)

Get a sneak peek of Pixar Pier. We'll have to wait until June 23 to experience all that Pixar Pier has to offer, but in the meantime you can swing by the Blue Sky Cellar in California Adventure for a look at what to expect. Along with a huge model of the area, inspiration boards, and concept art, they have a touching video featuring the Imagineers responsible for the project. (Photo via Sunny Chanel)