Disney popcorn buckets are one of the most popular novelty items you can get at the parks. Disney goes all out with these designs and frequently adds new limited-time offerings to its lineup, highlighting seasonal designs and special celebrations.
Now, Disney has shared that a new popcorn bucket is coming to Walt Disney World for Annual Passholders. Keep reading to find out all of the fun details about this exclusive souvenir, including where you can snag one and a look at the special artwork. At Mickey Visit, we cover the latest Disney news, like a new Haunted Mansion wedding venue, and a cute new “it’s a small world” merch collection.
New Annual Passholder Popcorn Bucket
The newest addition to the Disney popcorn bucket lineup, a limited-edition release exclusive to Annual Passholders, will debut May 1st.
This bucket is part of the “V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days” celebration, which also includes several other limited-time perks for passholders. The artwork, designed by Ashley Taylor, features a wraparound collage of characters from the famous Passholder car magnets that guests have collected over the years, along with a nod to all four parks.
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Passholders can pick up this bucket starting May 1, 2026, through July 31, 2026 (or until they sell out). To purchase, you must show a valid Annual Pass and a government-issued photo ID. There is a limit of two per person. They can be purchased at;
- Magic Kingdom: City Hall Popcorn Court
- EPCOT: Popcorn cart in World Celebration
- Hollywood Studios: Popcorn cart near the Hollywood Brown Derby
- Animal Kingdom: Chakranadi Popcorn Cart
- Disney Springs: Marketplace Popcorn Cart
Other Specialty Popcorn Buckets Currently Available at Disney World
There are several other unique designs you can currently find throughout the Walt Disney World resort.
The current standard refillable bucket features “Kingdom of Cute” style by artist Jerrod Maruyama, with adorable versions of characters and landmarks.
Spotted at popcorn stands across Hollywood Studios, this Monsters, Inc. Scream Canister popcorn bucket is a fan-favorite for its interactive features. The canister actually lights up and plays screaming sounds when opened. It includes a themed strap featuring various Monsters Inc. characters. We also recently got news that this popcorn bucket has come to Disneyland, on the other coast in California.
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Located at Animal Kingdom, this bucket features Scar, the iconic villain from The Lion King, with light-up eyes. You can find it at Mahindi in Africa, The Feeding Ground in Discovery Island, and both Chakranadi and Trek Snacks in Asia.
We keep a close track of all of the current popcorn buckets each month! You can see the full list of April Disney World popcorn buckets here.
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