UPDATED SUMMER 2025. Disneyland Resort’s Pixar Parade is back for the 70th Celebration! Kicking off May 16, 2025, Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration! Parade returns along the parade route at Disney California Adventure Park.

“Better Together” first debuted during Pixar Fest but is now part of the 2025 summer schedule.

This parade is a huge daytime hit!

Here are a few of the most important details on where to watch and when the parade runs.

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• The Pixar Pals Celebration Parade runs twice daily. For exact times, check the Disneyland app under the entertainment section.
• Pixar Pals parade runs along the expansive parade route in California Adventure. We like finding spots near Guardians of the Galaxy and in Paradise Gardens Park.
• Dining packages are available for Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration.

Who will you see during this celebration parade? In addition to dynamic and colorful floats, you’ll experience views of high-energy dancers and appearances by more than two dozen Pixar characters!

Returning to the Pixar Parade lineup in 2025:

• Red Panda Mei and her friends from “Turning Red”
• Pixar’s favorite boy band, 4*Town from “Turning Red”
• Joe Gardner and 22 from “Soul”
• Luca, Alberto and Giulia from “Luca”
• Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl from “The Incredibles”
• Miguel from “Coco”
• Mike and Sulley from “Monsters, Inc.,” and Woody, Jessie
• Buzz Lightyear from “Toy Story”

More characters make appearances not only during the parade but also at meet and greets throughout the 70th anniversary celebration.

Looking for a comfy seat with a view? Treat yourself to Pixar-inspired food and treats at Sonoma Terrace. Then, enjoy prime viewing of the parade.

For $69 per person, you’ll get:

• A delicious selection of Pixar-inspired foods, desserts and cheeses
• Unlimited soft drinks and bottled water—plus coffee and a specialty mocktail
• Reserved seating for parade viewing at Sonoma Terrace

Dining begins about 45 minutes prior to the parade time so you’ll have lots of time to enjoy your desserts and watch the show.

If you think you’ve seen a Pixar parade before at Disneyland Resort, you’re right!

Pixar Play Parade was a fan favorite that debuted in Disney California Adventure Park and later moved to Disneyland Park.

This parade was led by the Pixar Lamp and Pixar Ball and included characters such as Joy, Sadness and Bing Bong from Inside Out. We also loved seeing Carl, Doug, Russell and Kevin from UP.

We can’t wait to see if other favorites from the Pixar Play return like sequences from "a bug's life" and Finding Nemo.

Get Away Today would love to help you experience everything at Disneyland during the 70th anniversary celebration. Be sure to book your vacation now to make sure you get to experience all of the fun of “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration” Parade at Disneyland Resort. You can find our packages online or call our agents at 855-GET-AWAY to get started.