Walt Disney World's 2026 holiday popcorn buckets start rolling out Nov. 6, led by a Toy Story Gingerbread House bucket at Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios and a Stitch Christmas Tree sipper in all four parks. Two straw clips, a train bucket and a souvenir cocktail are party-only. Every item is limited to two per person.
The 2026 Holiday Popcorn Buckets and Where to Find Them
Disney Eats dropped the lineup on Instagram this morning, and there are three buckets this year. Each one comes filled with popcorn when you buy it.
- Toy Story Gingerbread House Bucket. Starts Nov. 6 at select outdoor popcorn carts in Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios.
- Holiday Christmas Tree Truck Bucket. Starts Nov. 6 at select outdoor carts in Animal Kingdom. This one was a Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party exclusive last year, so if you missed it in 2025, it's an easy pickup now.
- Holiday Train Bucket. Starts Nov. 8 at select outdoor carts in Magic Kingdom, during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party only.
Disney hasn't posted prices yet. The limit is two per person, per transaction, while supplies last, which is Disney's polite way of saying go early.
NEW - Holiday Train Bucket | Disney
Stitch Christmas Tree Sipper | Disney
The Stitch Christmas Tree Sipper Is in Every Park
The Stitch Christmas Tree sipper is the one you're most likely to run into, since it's sold in all four parks starting Nov. 6. It comes with any fountain drink.
- Magic Kingdom at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café
- EPCOT at Connections Eatery and Regal Eagle Smokehouse
- Hollywood Studios at Fairfax Fare, ABC Commissary, Backlot Express and select outdoor carts
- Animal Kingdom at select outdoor carts
Party-Only Straw Clips and a Souvenir Cocktail
If you have a holiday party ticket, there are a few extras. Both straw clips are add-ons for any non-alcoholic drink.
- Holiday Wreath Straw Clip. Casey's Corner at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, starting Nov. 8.
- Holiday Kermit Straw Clip. Rosie's All-American Café and Catalina Eddie's at Disney Jollywood Nights, starting Nov. 7. Kermit first showed up at Disneyland back in 2022, so this is his Walt Disney World debut. He pairs nicely with the Muppets taking over Rock 'n' Roller Coaster's holiday overlay.
- The Bauble & Bright. A Jollywood Nights cocktail at Tune-In Lounge, starting Nov. 7, made with Teremana Blanco Tequila, Grand Marnier, white cranberry juice, glitter simple syrup and lime. It comes in a souvenir cup while supplies last.
Planning to eat your way through the season too? Every holiday snack at both parties and all four parks is in our Walt Disney World Holiday Snack Tracker, so you can check things off as you go.
The Bauble & Bright - A Jollywood Nights exclusive cocktail | Disney
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Toy Story Gingerbread House Bucket | Disney
Do People Actually Collect Popcorn Buckets?
Popcorn buckets are having a moment. Some of them sell out in hours, and people line up for the big releases like it's a ride drop. But I keep wondering how many of these actually end up on a shelf and how many end up in a closet by February.
For the record, I own exactly one. Elliott the dragon.
So I'm asking. Do you collect these, or do you grab one for the trip and call it a day? And if you're a collector, where do they all live? Tell me in the comments.
If you're doing the holidays on the other coast, here's everything happening at Disneyland for the holidays in 2026.
Alright, that's all for now. See ya next time.
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