2026 Holiday Popcorn Buckets and Sippers at Disney World

If you’re the kind of Disney fan who plans a park day around a popcorn bucket drop, mark your calendar. The 2026 holiday popcorn buckets at Disney World arrive starting November 6, along with a Stitch Christmas Tree Sipper, two straw clips, and a light-up ornament cocktail cup.

The lineup is a mix of items available to all park guests and party exclusives. Some are sold only during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom or Disney Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios, so you’ll need a party ticket for those.

Here’s every item in the 2026 holiday lineup, what it looks like, when it launches, and exactly where to find it.

Quick Summary

• New holiday popcorn buckets, sippers, straw clips, and a souvenir cocktail cup launch between November 6 and November 8
• The Stitch Christmas Tree Sipper is the most widely available item, sold at all four parks
• The Toy Story Gingerbread House Bucket is at Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios
• The Holiday Christmas Tree Truck Bucket is only at Animal Kingdom
• The Holiday Train Bucket and Minnie Holiday Wreath Straw Clip are exclusive to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
• The Holiday Kermit Straw Clip and The Bauble & Bright cocktail are exclusive to Disney Jollywood Nights
• All items are limited to two per person, per transaction, while supplies last

Purchase Limits and Rules

Before you head out, know the rules:

• Limit of two per person, per transaction
• Available while supplies last
• Party-exclusive items require a ticket to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party or Disney Jollywood Nights

Disney hasn’t listed prices for this lineup yet.

2026 Holiday Popcorn Buckets

There are three new holiday popcorn buckets this year. All three include popcorn at the time of purchase.

Toy Story Gingerbread House Bucket (November 6)

This bucket is shaped like a gingerbread house. Woody wears a Santa beard, Bo Peep and her sheep are on the front, and an Alien in a Santa hat sits on the chimney. It comes with a holiday lanyard.

Where to find it:

• Magic Kingdom: Select outdoor vending locations
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Select outdoor vending locations

Holiday Christmas Tree Truck Bucket (November 6)

Mickey drives a red pickup truck with a Christmas tree in the back, and Chip ‘n’ Dale sit in the tree branches.

Where to find it:

• Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Select outdoor vending locations

This is the only Animal Kingdom-exclusive bucket in the lineup, so plan accordingly if it’s on your list.

Holiday Train Bucket (November 8)

This train bucket has Mickey in a Santa hat riding on top with a pile of gifts. Pluto and a reindeer appear on the side panel.

Where to find it:

• Magic Kingdom: Select outdoor vending locations during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only

Stitch Christmas Tree Sipper (November 6)

This is the headline item. Stitch is dressed as a Christmas tree, with a candy cane in his mouth and ornament lights on his body. The sipper comes with a lanyard featuring Stitch and holiday lights, and it includes any fountain beverage at the time of purchase.

It’s also the most widely available item in the lineup:

• Magic Kingdom: Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café
• EPCOT: Connections Eatery and Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Fairfax Fare, ABC Commissary, Backlot Express, and select outdoor vending locations
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Select outdoor vending locations

Stitch souvenirs tend to be popular, so if this one is a must-have, don’t wait until the end of your trip.

Holiday Straw Clips

There are two new holiday straw clips. Both can be added to any non-alcoholic beverage for an additional cost.

Holiday Kermit Straw Clip (November 7)

Kermit wears a Santa hat and holds a stack of presents.

Where to find it:

• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Rosie’s All-American Café and Catalina Eddie’s during Disney Jollywood Nights only

Holiday Wreath Straw Clip (November 8)

Minnie Mouse appears in the center of a green holiday wreath.

Where to find it:

• Magic Kingdom: Casey’s Corner during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only

The Bauble & Bright Cocktail (November 7)

The Bauble & Bright is a new cocktail served in a souvenir ornament cup with a gold cap. It’s made with:

• Teremana Blanco Tequila
• Grand Marnier Liqueur
• White cranberry juice
• Glitter simple syrup
• Lime juice
• Cranberry garnish

Disney has shown two cup designs: one with a Disney Jollywood Nights logo and one with a Disney’s Hollywood Studios logo.

Where to find it:

• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Tune-In Lounge during Disney Jollywood Nights only

You must be 21 or older with a valid ID to purchase alcoholic beverages.

Quick Guide by Park

Magic Kingdom

• Stitch Christmas Tree Sipper (November 6)
• Toy Story Gingerbread House Bucket (November 6)
• Holiday Train Bucket (November 8, party only)
• Holiday Wreath Straw Clip (November 8, party only)

EPCOT

• Stitch Christmas Tree Sipper (November 6)

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• Stitch Christmas Tree Sipper (November 6)
• Toy Story Gingerbread House Bucket (November 6)
• Holiday Kermit Straw Clip (November 7, Jollywood Nights only)
• The Bauble & Bright (November 7, Jollywood Nights only)

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

• Stitch Christmas Tree Sipper (November 6)
• Holiday Christmas Tree Truck Bucket (November 6)

Tips for Getting Your Holiday Souvenirs

• Go early on launch day. Popular holiday souvenirs often sell out fast, especially the first few days.
• Plan party nights around exclusives. If you want the Holiday Train Bucket or Minnie straw clip, head to those Magic Kingdom locations early in your Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party night. For the Kermit clip or Bauble & Bright, do the same at Jollywood Nights.
• Check in early at Jollywood Nights. Guests already in the park can pick up their credential at two in-park locations starting at 5:30pm. Here’s our Jollywood Nights check-in guide.
• Pair it with the party menus. See our 2026 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party food guide and our 2026 Jollywood Nights food and drink guide for every item at both events.
• Remember the limits. It’s two per person, per transaction, so plan if you’re buying for family or friends.

The Bottom Line

The 2026 holiday popcorn buckets at Disney World bring a Toy Story Gingerbread House, a Mickey Christmas Tree Truck, and a party-exclusive Holiday Train. Add in the Stitch Christmas Tree Sipper, two straw clips, and The Bauble & Bright ornament cocktail, and there’s something for every holiday collector.

Most items launch November 6, with party exclusives arriving November 7 and 8. Pick your park, go early, and bring your party ticket if you’re chasing the exclusives. Happy hunting!

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