Pixar Fest returns to Disneyland with new parade and returning fireworks show

Iman Palm
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Pixar Fest, a resort-wide celebration of all things Pixar, will return to Disneyland in April, theme park officials announced Monday.

A new daytime parade, “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” will debut at Disney’s California Adventure park. In the parade, a real-life version of the 4*Town boy band and the red panda version of Mei Lee from “Turning Red” will be on a parade float.

Pixar Fest at Disneyland
Pixar Fest at Disneyland

Across the way at Disneyland, the nighttime spectacular “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” will return with all new scenes.

Pixar Fest at Disneyland
Pixar Fest at Disneyland

Additional details regarding the celebration will be released at a later date.

The theme park also announced its 2024 event lineup for the first time.

Here are the events Disneyland fans can expect to see in 2024

  • Lunar New Year at DCA (Jan. 23-Feb. 18)

  • Celebrate Gospel at Disneyland (Feb. 17 and 24)

  • Anaheim Ducks Day at DCA ( Feb. 22-23)

  • Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival (March 1-April 22)

  • Season of the Force at Disneyland Park (April 5-June 2)

  • Halloween Time (Aug. 23-Oct. 31)

  • Plaza de la Familia (Aug. 23-Nov.  2)

  • Holidays (begins Nov. 15)

Disneyland After Dark events are also expected to return in 2024. Details on what theme the events will be have yet to be released, a news release said.

At Downtown Disney, new restaurants Paseo, Céntrico and Din Tai Fung are coming to the shopping district and are expected to open in 2024, a news release said.

The entire outdoor shopping district is undergoing renovations as officials continue revamping the location. Initial news of the project was announced at Destination D23, a Disney fan convention, in 2021.

During an OC Forum event in May, Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock said the Downtown Disney transformation would take 18 months to complete. The 18-month timeline means officials hope to complete construction shortly before Thanksgiving next year, the Orange County Register reported.

Southern California residents can also visit the “Happiest Place on Earth” at a discounted rate, thanks to a resident exclusive ticket offer.

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