Greetings, Gunnar! Thanks for popping by planDisney.
Pixar Place Hotel is looking great these days! The new renovation is something I recommend checking out, and I'm happy to report that it is a short (5-10 minute) walk from the
Disneyland Hotel. In addition to meeting your friend who likes to play - Bing Bong, Bing Bong - be sure to check out the Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Maple Bacon Doughnuts at
Great Maple Modern American Eatery and take a peak at STOR-E for souvenirs.
Gunnar, both Joe Gardner and Bing Bong have been seen around the Pixar Place Hotel at select times. You may want to check with a friendly Cast Member at the hotel to see the best time to spot them. There have also been a lot of Pixar pals meeting at Disney California Adventure Park lately for Pixar Fest. Mei Mei from
Turning Red was a lovely surprise during my last visit.
Hopefully, your visit coincides with
Pixar Fest, which is going on throughout the
Disneyland Resort now through August 4, 2024. I recently got to see the "Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!" parade at
Disney California Adventure Park, and I loved that it included old Pixar friends and many new ones! I also loved checking out the Festival Marketplaces - the Gusteau Macaron and the Red Panda Bao were standouts.
I hope this information helps with your planning, Gunnar. If you have any more questions,
you've got a friend in me!
To infinity… and beyond,
Melissa