Hi there, George! Thanks for popping by planDisney with your question. I’m so excited for your upcoming European sailing on the beautiful
Disney Fantasy. Departing from
Southampton sounds absolutely dreamy!
I’m a big fan of Disney Cruise Line popcorn buckets for a few reasons: they give you discounted refills for the entire cruise, they’re a fun souvenir, and they make the perfect snack companion for movies in the Buena Vista Theatre or live shows in the Walt Disney Theatre. My best tip is to get one early in your cruise so you can maximize those refills. Don’t make the same mistake my teenage son did...he bought his on the very last night and only got
one refill before we had to disembark.
Popcorn bucket availability can change often, but when I sailed earlier this summer, I spotted a Mickey balloon bucket, a Toy Story Lotso bucket, a Tauntaun Star Wars bucket, a Mickey Pride hands bucket, and an adorable Thumper bucket. You’ll usually find them at
Preludes, the snack stand outside the
Walt Disney Theatre, or at other concession spots around the ship. Just remember, popular designs can sell out quickly, sometimes within the first night, so “pop” over to Preludes early to grab your favorite.
Also, I recently saw on the Disney Parks Instagram that a Stitch Mummy popcorn bucket will be arriving for the 2025 fall season across Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line. Since your sailing is next month, you might not see Stitch just yet, but you’ll still have some adorable options to choose from.
I hope this gives you a few kernels of helpful info for your magical voyage, George! If you think of more questions while you’re getting ready to sail, you know where to find us.
Sea ya real soon!
Eean