Disney Popcorn Bucket Craze: Light-Up Ornament Collection Now Available. R2-D2, Mickey Mouse Balloon, Cinderella’s Pumpkin Coach, Toy Story Alien, and Elliot from Main Street Electrical Parade Light-up Popcorn Bucket ornaments are now available. Each Disney character popcorn bucket light-up ornament costs $29.99. They are available to order online at the Disney Store, and they are showing up in the Parks.
Each Disney Light-up Popcorn Bucket Ornament is a replica of a Popcorn Bucket that was initially released at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, or both. All five ornaments are now available to purchase. They are officially on sale as of 4/4/2025 at the Magic Kingdom in Disney World for $29.99 before discount and $25.55 after the Disney Annual Passholder discount. New images are below.
R2-D2 Popcorn Bucket was released originally in 2013, Cinderella Carriage Bucket in 2015 as a tie-in with the Disney Cinderella Movie, and Toy Story Alien Popcorn Bucket in 2018. The Yellow Mickey Balloon popcorn bucket was released in 2015. Furthermore, Elliot was released during the Main Street Electrical Parade 50th Anniversary at Disneyland in 2022 (He is sitting behind me on a shelf while I write this). All are now available to purchase.
R2-D2 Light-Up Popcorn Bucket Ornament – Star Wars $29.99: Ever wonder what’s inside R2-D2? It’s popcorn! We’re speaking of the R2-D2 popcorn buckets found at the Disney Parks, of course. This detailed ornament is a miniature replica of the popular accessory. Lift the silver and blue dome to reveal a pile of shimmering ”popcorn,” and press Artoo’s front vents to see it light up.
Mickey Mouse Balloon Light-Up Popcorn Bucket Ornament $29.99: Inspired by the popular Mickey Mouse balloon popcorn buckets found at Disney Parks. This detailed figural ornament has a spring-loaded back that opens up to reveal ”popcorn” that lights up. Colored a sweet, buttery yellow, it proves that sometimes it’s a great thing when balloons go pop!
Pumpkin Coach Light-Up Popcorn Bucket Ornament – Cinderella $29.99: Looks like ”popcorn” is now available in Pumpkin Coach size! Cinderella peers out from her iconic carriage. It is filled with the popular movie snack in this figural ornament inspired by the popcorn buckets found at Disney Parks. Press the button to see the ”popcorn” light up on this fairytale collectible that even includes a cute carry handle.
Toy Story Alien Light-Up Popcorn Bucket Ornament $29.99: Looks like one of the Aliens from Pizza Planet’s Space Crane game has gone and eaten a whole lotta popcorn! Inspired by the Space Alien popcorn buckets found at Disney Parks, this detailed replica of the Toy Story character has a mouth that opens to reveal shimmering ”popcorn” that lights up.
Elliott Light-Up Popcorn Bucket Ornament – Pete’s Dragon $29.99: A light-up miniature replica of the Disney Parks popcorn bucket inspired by the Pete’s Dragon character featured in Disneyland’s Main Street Electrical Parade. This Elliott ornament is sure to be popular with Disney fans and collectors alike. Press Elliott’s back to reveal the ”popcorn” inside, which lights up along with the spots all over his body. Elliot is the only one that says “Created especially for the Disneyland Resort”.
We keep you up to date on all the popcorn buckets being released regularly, with the newest being yesterday when we got more information about the new Darth Vader Popcorn Bucket coming to theaters for the re-release of Star Wars Revenge of the Sith, Powerline Max becoming available to all guests visiting Disneyland on April 4th, 2025, and of course our monthly update on what Popcorn Buckets are available here at Walt Disney World.
