To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, Disney has launched its “Disney Celebrates America” campaign, including several events both inside and outside the parks. The 4th of July celebrations have already kicked off at the Disney parks ahead of the holiday weekend, introducing a fun new seasonal novelty item.
This new 4th of July popcorn bucket, featuring an iconic Muppet, will now be available at more locations across Disneyland. Keep reading to see which spots will carry it! Mickey Visit brings you the latest Disney news and planning resources, including a Disney World hotel expanding one of its perks to more guests and the opening of a permanent location for a fan favorite Disneyland restaurant.
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Sam Eagle Popcorn Bucket Now at More Locations
This Sam Eagle popcorn bucket will be available at Disneyland beginning on June 30. They are limited, so be sure to grab one while supplies last! Guests can only buy two buckets per person, per transaction, to ensure that everybody has an opportunity to get one. You will be able to find it at various popcorn stands, but it will also now be available for purchase at four different stores beyond just the popcorn stands.
You will be able to find the Sam Eagle popcorn bucket at these locations across Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure:
- Refreshment Corner
- Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream
- Smokejumpers Grill
- Popcorn at Grizzly Peak Airfield
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This popcorn bucket is already available at Disney World and has proved to be rather popular among park-goers, so it will surely be a hot ticket item at Disneyland as well.
Collecting popcorn buckets is a popular tradition in both Disneyland and Disney World. There are many other new, seasonal popcorn buckets currently available (as of June 2026) at Disneyland. You can find the list here. There are also several available on Amazon to add to your collection.
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Disneyland’s 4th of July celebrations began on May 21, and with it, several new menu items dropped at both Disneyland and Disney World. This includes food such as an apple pie churro, red, white, and blue punch, a patriotic version of the Mickey ice cream bar, apple pie dip, and more!
That date was also when Disneyland hosted Los Angeles Fleet Week, an annual tradition to honor those serving in the U.S. Sea Services, as a part of its “Disney Celebrates America” campaign. Over 100 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen spent the day at Disneyland, building on Disney’s continued support for the U.S. Armed Forces.
A new, revamped version of Soarin’ will debut at both Disneyland and Disney World on July 2. Soarin’ Across America will be the third version of the ride, and will feature landscapes from across the country. It will arrive just in time for the 4th of July.
This celebration will culminate with a special fireworks show on the 4th of July at both Disneyland and Disney World, and both will be broadcast live across Disney’s vast scope of streaming platforms, including Disney+, Hulu, ABC, and many others.
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