Overview
- The Lightning McQueen popcorn bucket will debut Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort and features rolling wheels plus light-up headlights and eyes.
- Disney confirmed the Bullseye popcorn bucket will arrive at Disneyland Resort on June 18, 2026, with a Walt Disney World release to follow and a saddle that lifts to reveal the popcorn compartment.
- Both items were previewed on Disney Parks’ official social channels and are limited to two per person per transaction, but Disney has not disclosed pricing or exact cart locations.
- Park outlets and fan sites say the interactive designs and timed drops tap into a well-established collector culture and that past limited popcorn-bucket releases often sell out quickly.
- Merchandise experts say these targeted drops help keep Pixar franchises visible between film and park investments and could boost short-term attendance around release dates while creating resale demand.