Piglet pops out of the egg. Disney confirmed the release date. Here’s everything you need to know.
Disney collectors, this one is official. After weeks of anticipation, Disney Eats confirmed the Winnie the Pooh & Piglet Spring Popcorn Bucket on March 8, 2026, and the reveal came with a detail nobody saw coming: press down on the Easter egg on the front of the bucket, and Piglet pops out. We first reported this bucket was coming in February alongside the 2026 EPCOT Eggstravaganza announcement.
That little surprise mechanic is what separates this from a standard seasonal release. Disney Eats announced it on Instagram with the caption “This bucket is eggs-actly what we needed,” and the post has been circulating quickly in the collector community.
What the bucket looks like. Pooh is front and center, dressed in white and pink bunny ears, sitting alongside Piglet against a soft pastel color palette. The large Easter egg that dominates the design isn’t just decorative; it’s the interactive element that triggers Piglet’s pop-out feature. Pooh and Piglet’s egg sits on a green grass-like base with a blue and red flower. The overall look fits right in with spring at Disney parks, which is exactly the kind of seasonal design that drives early sellouts.
The strap is white with the Disney Parks logo and features Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet all over. There are Hunnypots filled with Easter Eggs, spring flowers, and bugs.
Where and when you can get it. Disneyland Resort gets its first. The bucket goes on sale at Disneyland beginning March 11, 2026. Walt Disney World has been listed as “coming soon,” with no specific date confirmed yet.
Based on how Disney has handled spring seasonal buckets in previous years, EPCOT is the most likely first stop at Walt Disney World. The EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival is already running through June 1, and with Easter landing on April 5 this year, the window for this bucket to arrive at the park is tight. Watch the popcorn carts near the park entrance and World Showcase closely over the next few weeks. For a full look at what’s currently available across all four parks, see our complete March 2026 Walt Disney World popcorn bucket guide.
Select Disney Cruise Line ships will also carry this bucket this spring.
What to expect to pay. Disney hasn’t announced official pricing yet, but recent bucket releases give a reasonable baseline. Last spring’s Thumper bucket ran $24.00 at Walt Disney World and $33.50 at Disneyland. Since then, prices on new novelty buckets have crept up. Looking at what comparable interactive buckets have cost over the past several months, a reasonable estimate puts this one around $32 at Walt Disney World and $37 at Disneyland. That’s an estimate, not a confirmed price, and we’ll update this article the moment Disney makes it official.
The purchase limit. Disney has set a limit of two per person per transaction. That’s standard for limited seasonal releases, but it’s worth knowing before you plan your day around it.
Why this one will move fast. Spring popcorn buckets at Disney parks have a track record of selling out quickly, and the Pooh and Piglet design adds an interactive element that makes it a stronger draw than a typical seasonal bucket. Last spring’s Thumper bucket from 2025 was a comparable release, and inventory at EPCOT didn’t last long once it hit the carts.
For Walt Disney World visitors planning a spring trip, this is one to watch closely. We’ll have Walt Disney World availability and location details the moment they’re confirmed.
