Disneyland’s newest holiday novelty is a train you can fill with popcorn. The Mickey Train popcorn bucket, which Disney lists as the Mickey Train Light-Up popcorn bucket and as the Holiday Train Bucket, is out for the start of the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, which began on Friday.
The Holidays at #Disneyland Resort are here and check out the new self-driving popcorn bucket!
— LaughingPlace.com (@laughingplace) November 13, 2026
What It Looks Like
The bucket is shaped like a little holiday steam engine. It sits on bright red wheels, with a white boiler banded in green, a red smokestack and a red lamp up front. Mickey rides on top of the cab in a Santa hat, leaning over the edge with a wrapped present.
The sides of the cab are painted like holiday cards. One panel shows Mickey in a Santa hat, and the other shows Pluto and a reindeer together. It comes with a strap printed with little Mickey trains, Christmas trees and wrapped gifts.
This one doesn’t just sit there. Set it down on a table, and the train rolls forward on its own while the lamp on the front of the engine glows.
Get It This Weekend
Don’t wait on this one. Disney’s holiday foodie guide says most of the season’s novelty releases are only available November 13 through November 15, with a limit of two per person, per transaction, and no discounts.
At Disneyland park it is sold at Alien Pizza Planet, Galactic Grill, Harbour Galley and popcorn carts around the park, including near Central Plaza, the Haunted Mansion, the Mark Twain Riverboat and “it’s a small world” Promenade. At Disney California Adventure, look for it at Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Smokejumpers Grill and the popcorn carts at Pixar Pier and Grizzly Peak Airfield. It is also at The Coffee House at the Disneyland Hotel and the Great Hall cart at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Mobile order is available at select locations.
At Alien Pizza Planet, the bucket comes filled with breadsticks for $37.99. You can see the rest of the Alien Pizza Planet menu on our Tomorrowland menus page.
Part Of A Bigger Holiday Lineup
The train is one of several new seasonal souvenirs in Disney’s holiday lineup this year, alongside a Holiday Stitch Christmas Tree sipper. Returning treats include the cool mint and chocolate cookie Mickey elf shake at Schmoozies! and the merry cranberry crispy chicken sandwich at Galactic Grill.
It’s a different kind of holiday bucket than the ones that simply light up on a shelf. The rolling engine and the Mickey figure on top make it as much a toy as a popcorn container, and the strap means you can carry it around the park while it’s full.
Plan Your Holiday Visit
The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort run through January 6, 2027. Santa is also visiting the new Mickey’s Toontown Trolley Barn spot near Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin through December 24, and Disney Festival of Holidays is back at Disney California Adventure. For everything else to eat this season, see our Disneyland holiday food guide, from the holiday leftover burrito to the French dip grilled cheese.
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