Okay, so we love Halloween in the Disney Parks, and it may be one of our favorite times of the year to visit them.

Disney World and Disneyland get decked out in decorations, and guests can grab special treats. We also love going to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Oogie Boogie Bash. The best part is that we don’t have to wait until Halloween to start celebrating — the season kicks off in August.

One of the parts of the holiday season is new popcorn buckets! We know that Disney fans love their popcorn buckets, and many have started collecting them. So that means August is a BIG deal for popcorn bucket fans because we usually get one (or even two) at both Disney World and Disneyland.

Last year, Disneyland got this adorable Mickey Ghost Popcorn Bucket, while Disney World got Stitch dressed up as a mummy!

There was also a Jack Skellington bucket for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party! These popcorn buckets can and do sell out! While Disney has not announced the buckets that we could see in 2026 just yet, we can guess that both coast resorts will get new buckets coming this August.

We will keep an eye out for when Disney announces what buckets we will get this year and let you know as soon as it happens! Be sure you’re following us at DFB for the latest Disney news.

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What popcorn bucket would you love to see Disney make? Tell us in the comments below!

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on both coasts will have a massive transformation when The Mandalorian and Grogu move into Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run on May 22nd.

There will be new plotlines, new food, but most importantly, new merch – including this new Droid popcorn bucket!

This BDX Droid Bucket will be available at both Disney World and Disneyland. There will be a limit of two Droid Buckets per person, per transaction, while supplies last. The Droid Buckets will come to Walt Disney World Resort soon at the following locations in Hollywood Studios:

• Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo
• ABC Commissary
• Backlot Express
• Fairfax Fare
• Hollywood Hills Amphitheatre Refreshments near Fantasmic!
• Popcorn Cart near the Main Entrance

On the West Coast, the Droid Bucket will be available at Disneyland starting on May 21st at the following locations:

• Galactic Grill’s Seasonal Novelty Release (Available through mobile order from May 21st to 23rd)
• Popcorn Cart in Tomorrowland
• Kat Saka’s Kettle
• Beverage Carts in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

The BDX Droid Bucket is a replica of the BDX Droids, which will make their film debut in The Mandalorian and Grogu movie, premiering on May 22nd. They’re young, eager, and easily frightened explorer droids. These little guys were originally created by Walt Disney Imagineering as interactive characters for Disneyland and Disney World. They debuted in the parks last July.

The BDX Droids often walk underneath the Millennium Falcon and beep at guests walking by. They even have names – Aurek (red), Besh (blue), Cresh (green), and Oskar (orange). The Droid Bucket Disney teased is of Besh, but we’re hopeful that all of his BDX friends will have a bucket soon, too!

We’re so excited for all the new changes coming to Galaxy’s Edge soon. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more Disney news!

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If you collect Disney popcorn buckets, you’ve probably been keeping up with all the latest popcorn bucket drops, and we’ve seen some VERY cool popcorn buckets recently, including a Salvaged Protocol Droid Popcorn Bucket, a Pixar Pal-A-Round Round Popcorn Bucket, and more.

Well, if you want to get the NEWEST Disney popcorn bucket in Disneyland, which has a King Arthur Carrousel Theme, you’ll have to qualify for it first…that’s because this new popcorn bucket is a Magic Key holder exclusive! But it’s available now!

Although this popcorn bucket is exclusive to Magic Key holders, when we arrived to pick up one at the Main Street snack cart, there was a long line ahead of us (it had two switchbacks!). The good news is that there were plenty of King Arthur Carrousel Popcorn Buckets in stock, so by the time we made it through the line, we managed to purchase one for $39.75.

Now that you’ve seen the popcorn bucket, though, we’re sure you can see the appeal. It’s like a miniature version of the Carrousel in Fantasyland! It has artwork inspired by the Carrousel with the horses and seats you’d find on the REAL version of King Arthur Carrousel. You’ll also see smaller renditions of artwork you’d find on the ride. The strap also says “Magic Key Holder” with some fun art on it.

But what really sets this popcorn bucket apart is that it also plays music and spins like the ride! So you can now basically take King Arthur Carrousel home with you.

The King Arthur Carrousel popcorn bucket has arrived to Disneyland! pic.twitter.com/FJKdKBTleh

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) May 15, 2026

If you’re a Magic Key holder and want to get your hands on this popcorn bucket, we do recommend grabbing it as quickly as you can, because it’s already really popular. Although there were still plenty left when we bought ours, there’s no guarantee that will be the case later.

We’ll keep an eye out for more incredible Disney souvenirs like this one and let you know when we find them. So stay tuned to DFB for more.

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At heart, we are collectors. We love trying to get every mystery pin in a box or a new popcorn bucket as soon as it drops. Disney just released new popcorn buckets, sippers, and more for one of the best days of the year: Star Wars Day on May 4th.

Just wait till you see these new Star Wars collectibles! You’re going to be booking a trip to Disneyland immediately.

Right now, all of these are available at Disneyland, but we’ll keep our eyes out for them at Disney World! They’re available in the parks as well as during Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite. 

Salvaged Protocol Droid Bucket

Available April 28th

• Popcorn Cart near Star Trader
• Galactic Grill’s Seasonal Novelty Release (through Mobile Order)
• Alien Pizza Planet
• Kat Saka’s Kettle
• Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Beverage Carts
• Also available during Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite. Limit two per person, per transaction. No discounts apply

Bantha Sipper

Available April 28th

• Milk Stand
• Galactic Grill
• Galactic Grill’s Seasonal Novelty Release (through Mobile Order)
• Alien Pizza Planet
• Tomorrowland Fruit Cart
• Also available during Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite. Limit two per person, per transaction. No discounts apply

Luke Skywalker or Darth Vader Lightsaber Swizzle Sticks

Available April 28th

Disneyland locations:

• Galactic Grill
• Galactic Grill’s Seasonal Novelty Release (through Mobile Order)
• Ronto Roasters
• Milk Stand
• Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo

Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite locations:

• Harbour Galley
• Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree
• Stage Door Cafe

DJ R-3X Mug

Available April 28th

• Oga’s Cantina

Jabba’s Sail Barge Bucket

Available May 4th

• Popcorn Cart near Star Trader
• Galactic Grill’s Seasonal Novelty Release (through Mobile Order) (May 4, 5, and 6)
• Alien Pizza Planet
• Kat Saka’s Kettle
• Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Beverage Carts
• Also available during Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite. Limit two per person, per transaction. No discounts apply

Looking for more? Check out some other buckets and tumblers you can currently find, including:

• The Grinning Loth-cat with Souvenir Mug (Oga’s Cantina)

• Yub Nub with Souvenir Endor Mug (Oga’s Cantina)

• Yoda Stainless Steel Tumbler (Galactic Grill, The Coffee House at Disneyland Hotel, GCH Craftsman Grill at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa)

• Tauntaun Bucket (Kat Saka’s Kettle, Popcorn near Star Trader, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Beverage Carts)

Yep, we’re going to need them all! Make sure you keep following Disney Food Blog for more updates about your favorite Disney Parks.

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Which item are you most excited for? Tell us in the comments. 

It’s official: Bluey is taking over the Disney Parks!

While we wait for the new Bluey’s Wild World experience at Conservation Station to open at Disney World on May 26th, we’re celebrating the first Bluey parks experience over at Disneyland Resort. Bluey’s Best Day Ever!, a live show with music and games, is taking over Fantasyland on March 22nd! We got a preview of the experience, but now it’s time to talk about the new themed food at Troubadour Tavern!

Starting on March 22nd, you can stop by Troubadour Tavern to pick up some Bluey-themed eats. Just wait until you see the names of the snacks — they are all references from the show!

Pizza Girls Baked Potato

Troubadour is known for its baked potato game, so of course, there had to be one on this special menu! The Pizza Girls Baked Potato is topped with pepperoni, sausage, bacon bits, marinara, mozzarella, alfredo sauce, and a parmesan herb topper.

This is 100% the star of the show, and we could not get enough! The sauce is zesty, and the pepperoni and sausage are so flavorful. The cheese is perfectly ooey and makes for a fantastic cheese pull, and those bacon bits? Yeah, they just bring it all together. We cannot recommend this one enough!

Poffertjes! Poffertjes!

It’s no secret what you’re getting with this dish! Poffertjes are mini Dutch pancakes topped with buttered condensed milk and powdered sugar.

These are doughy in the best way, and are a great little sweet treat. They’re fluffy and perfectly cooked, but they’re not crispy at all, so that’s something to keep in mind when it comes to texture. We’d totally get them again!

Magic “Asparagus” Pretzel

Is it asparagus? Or, is it a chocolate-covered pretzel? Who can tell?! Luckily for kids (and adults, let’s be honest) who don’t love eating their veggies, it’s the latter. The Magic “Asparagus” Pretzel is a pretzel rod coated in white chocolate.

This was WAY bigger than we expected it to be, but it was the perfect balance between white chocolate and pretzel. Beware, though — since that green food coloring is all over, it’ll turn ANYTHING it touches green, especially in the heat!

Pavlova Parfait

This layered sweet treat includes meringue bites, vanilla yogurt mousse, berry compote, vanilla cake, fresh berries, and candied kiwi!

The berry compote here is very tart, but the fresh fruit and vanilla cake help balance it out with sweetness, and we really enjoyed the difference in texture as well. The kiwi candies offered an extra crunch, and while this one isn’t “healthy,” it does feel a little fresher and “healthier” than the others, thanks to that fruit.

Lime Ice Block Drink

You’ll need some beverages to wash down the food, so let’s start with the eye-catching Lime Ice Block Drink! This is pineapple limeade with coconut milk, but the best part is that it comes with a watermelon ice block inside! You can also buy the watermelon ice block on its own, if you’d like.

This is a super sweet drink, and the popsicle melts fast into the drink, but that was okay, because those flavors worked really well together! While it is sweet, it’s also refreshing, making it great for a warmer day.

Mud Cake Cold Brew

Coffee fans! This last item is for you. The Mud Cake Cold Brew is made of Joffrey’s Coffee French Roast Cold Brew with a malted milk topper, fudge brownie bits, and sprinkles. Mud cake is a chocolate lover’s dream, but does it deliver?! This is absolutely one of the sweetest cold brews on property. It honestly tastes like a melted chocolate coffee shake, and we do feel it’s a little TOO sweet, so much so that it’s overpowering. However, if you’re someone who genuinely prefers sweet drinks, it may be a good fit for you.

While you’re here, don’t forget the Bluey Sipper for $22.99…

…or the Bluey Popcorn Bucket!

There is currently no end date for these Bluey-themed eats and drinks, so come out and try them! We’re in the Disney parks every single day, so stay tuned to DFB if you don’t want to miss a thing.

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Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disneyland to attend their media preview of Bluey’s Best Day Ever. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ

Okay, Bluey fans, you might want to sit down for this next announcement.

So, as you may know, Bluey is getting huge pretty much all over the world, but she’s really starting to take over the U.S. You’ll soon be able to meet her in Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Disney World, and she’s already made her debut on Disney Cruise Line. Well, Bluey is also coming to Disneyland, but she’s also getting some special new food and drinks. That includes a new Bluey pocporn bucket every Bluey fan will want to get their hands on.

Bluey will be making her appearance in Disneyland on March 22nd in “Bluey’s Best Day Ever,” an interactive live Bluey-themed show, which will feature games, music, and character meet and greets. To celebrate Bluey’s arrival in Disneyland, she’s getting new food and drinks, but she’s also getting a SWEET popcorn bucket. Just look at it! It features Bluey and the Heeler family enjoying some popcorn themselves (we can imagine some kids are seeing this and screaming in joy right now).

You’ll be able to find the new popcorn bucket on March 22nd at the popcorn carts near Fantasyland Theatre, at “small world” Promenade, near Central Plaza, and near City Hall. You’ll also get popcorn with the bucket at the time of purchase (there’s a limit of 10 per person).

But that’s not all, because a new Bluey Sipper is also coming! It features Bluey sitting on top of a sipper cup, as well as a strap so you can take her with you everywhere you go.

The sipper includes your choice of fountain beverage. You’ll find it at Troubador Tavern. You’re limited to two sippers per person per transaction.

Of course, these will only be available while supplies last, so you’ll want to get to Disneyland quickly to grab them because we have a feeling they’re going to be VERY popular, just like Bluey herself.

We’ll keep an eye out for more epic souvenirs in Disneyland and Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more.

Disney Announces 10 BLUEY Snacks Coming SOON

Over the years, here at Disney Food Blog, we’ve had the absolute pleasure of sharing foodie guides with you. These guides are packed with all the new and trending foods for festivals, celebrations, and more, but THIS might be the best foodie guide we’ve ever shared because it’s BLUEY THEMED!

Bluey’s Best Day Ever starts on March 22nd in Disneyland and will be a new show with Bluey and Bingo, but Disney just announced that new food is coming to the parks, too!

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