Jack Skellington, Mickey Mouse, and More! WDW Popcorn Buckets for August 2025. Get ready, Disney Popcorn Bucket Collectors! August 2025 marks the return of Halloween festivities and a treasure trove of new and returning popcorn buckets at Walt Disney World Resort. From a talking Mickey Mouse to Jack Skellington, and even light-up collectibles, there’s something for every fan to add to their collection. Halloween officially kicks off mid-August, bringing with it exclusive new designs and fan-favorites across all four parks and Disney Springs.
The 2025 Regular Popcorn Bucket: The Regular Popcorn Bucket has been redesigned with a new image for 2025. All four parks are represented with various images like Spaceship Earth, Little Green Aliens from Toy Story, Journey of Water, and Cinderella Castle. This is the only popcorn bucket available at all four Parks and Disney Springs.
- The 2025 Regular Popcorn Bucket
- Price: $14.25
- Refills: $2.25 (available at any popcorn stand across the parks or Disney Springs)
- Availability: All popcorn stands at all four Walt Disney World Parks and Disney Springs (Available as of May 30, 2025)
- Features: Redesigned for 2025, this bucket features Mickey Mouse, Simba, Princess Tiana, and Moana. It also highlights iconic park imagery like Spaceship Earth, Little Green Aliens from Toy Story, Journey of Water, and Cinderella Castle, representing all four parks.
Featured Popcorn Buckets Available Now:
- Disney Starlight Parade Popcorn Bucket (Magic Kingdom Exclusive)
- Price: $14.25
- Refills: $2.25
- Availability: Exclusively at Magic Kingdom popcorn stands.
- Features: This new pail showcases characters like Elsa and Dante, alongside Cinderella Castle and other iconic imagery from the new Disney Starlight Parade.
- Spaceship Earth Mickey Balloon Light-Up Popcorn Bucket (Epcot Exclusive)
- Price: $26.00
- Availability: Popcorn Stands around Epcot.
- Features: Designed with the iconic geodesic sphere pattern and triangles, just like Epcot’s Spaceship Earth. The lights on the bucket brilliantly match the LED lights of the actual Spaceship Earth icon.
- “Hey Mickey,” Talking, Blinking, Moving Mickey Mouse Popcorn Bucket (Hollywood Studios Exclusive)
- Price: $45.00
- Availability: Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios.
- Features: This interactive bucket comes to life! Say “Hey Mickey,” and it responds with various phrases like “Hiya, I’m Mickey Mouse” and “Let’s Celebrate,” accompanied by music. Mickey’s head moves from side to side, and his eyes blink, mimicking the special Mickey Mouse character seen in shows worldwide. Comes with a distinctive yellow and red strap.
- Timon Sipper & Pumbaa Popcorn Bucket (Animal Kingdom Exclusive)
- Pumbaa Popcorn Bucket Price: $22.00
- Timon Sipper Price: $22.00
- Refills (Pumbaa Bucket): $2.25 (available at any popcorn stand across the parks or Disney Springs)
- Availability: Available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom drink and popcorn stands.
- Features: Originally released for the park’s 25th Anniversary, these popular sidekicks from Disney’s The Lion King are still available.
- Salvaged Stormtrooper Helmet Popcorn Bucket (Hollywood Studios Exclusive)
- Price: $28.29
- Refills: $2.25 (available at any popcorn stand across the parks or Disney Springs)
- Availability: Available at Hollywood Studios (specifically in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge).
- Features: This detailed helmet, reminiscent of a Clone Trooper with a blue stripe and classic ventilators/black eyes, can be filled with Blue Grains or Outpost Popcorn mix.
Exclusive to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025 (Starting August 15th):
- Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington Gravestone Popcorn Bucket
- Estimated Price: $28.00 (based on past years)
- Availability: Various popcorn carts throughout Magic Kingdom, only during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025.
- Features: Jack Skellington is depicted sitting on a gravestone with a pumpkin in hand. It includes a dark blue strap featuring the Disney Parks logo and gravestone designs.
- Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Mayor Sipper
- Estimated Price: $30.00 (based on past years)
- Availability: Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe, only during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025.
- Features: This sipper is designed with a reversible head, perfectly capturing the Mayor’s two-faced personality.
Important Party Information: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party officially begins on August 15th, 2025, and continues on select nights until Halloween Night. These exclusive popcorn buckets and sippers are only available to party guests.
Jack Skellington, Mickey Mouse, and More! WDW Popcorn Buckets for August 2025
Pro Tips for Collectors:
Payment: Mobile Order through the My Disney Experience app or credit/debit cards are widely accepted and often preferred for quick service.
Arrive Early: Popular buckets, especially party exclusives, often sell out quickly. Plan to purchase yours early in your visit or party night.
Refill Anywhere: Remember, popcorn refills are available for $2.25 at any popcorn stand across Walt Disney World parks and Disney Springs, regardless of where you bought your bucket.
