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Lightning McQueen Popcorn Bucket Sells Out at Hollywood Studios After Brief Same‑Day Restock

A fast sellout and a reported short restock show the intensity of collector demand during Cars' 20th anniversary.

Overview

  • The Lightning McQueen popcorn bucket launched at Disney's Hollywood Studios on Tuesday and sold out within hours, with multiple outlets confirming the initial depletion of stock.
  • One outlet reported that boxes of additional buckets arrived about three hours after the morning sellout, triggering a new line at the kiosk though Disney has not publicly confirmed ongoing restocks.
  • The sculpted $30 bucket includes lights, sound, a pop‑open top, a detachable strap, a wheel‑lock feature and a two‑per‑person purchase limit, making it a higher‑end park collectible.
  • Disneyland Resort still has a planned release window for the bucket, offering West Coast guests another chance to buy while buyers on both coasts are advised to watch the Shop Disney Parks app for official restock notices.
  • The rapid sellout underscores how anniversary timing and a theatrical return this September are driving demand for park collectibles and increasing the likelihood of secondary‑market resale pressure for buyers who miss official drops.