So, Disney just dropped a new popcorn bucket and fans are LOSING IT.

We’ve seen some popcorn bucket drama before, but this one is hitting different. It’s shiny. It lights up. And it’s shaped like two of the most iconic Disney things mashed into one. The Spaceship Earth Mickey Balloon Popcorn Bucket is here, and yes, people are already lining up. Let’s talk about why Disney adults are losing their minds over this bucket — and where you can (maybe) still grab one before they vanish.
It’s a Mickey Balloon. It’s Spaceship Earth. It’s both.
Disney popcorn buckets are a thing. Like, a serious thing. If you’ve never seen someone sprint across EPCOT when a new bucket drops, consider yourself lucky — or maybe just not quite Disney enough. The Figment Popcorn Bucket incident of 2022? That was practically a national emergency.

Now, Disney’s decided to raise the stakes with a design that feels tailor-made for the hardcore EPCOT crowd. The new bucket is literally a Spaceship Earth Mickey Balloon. Yes, they turned the giant EPCOT ball into a Mickey-shaped balloon and somehow it works.

But wait — it lights up.
This isn’t just any bucket. It doesn’t just look like a crossover episode between Spaceship Earth and a Mickey Balloon. It also glows. Like the actual Spaceship Earth during Beacons of Magic. And it doesn’t just glow one color — it cycles through six different hues, and you can pick between a slow pulse or full-on blinking rave mode.

It’s fun. It’s deeply unnecessary. It’s exactly the kind of thing Disney adults live for. And if you want one, you’re going to have to hustle. These are being sold at popcorn carts around EPCOT for $26, and yes — you get popcorn with it.

Whether that popcorn survives the next ten minutes is a different story, because let’s be honest, you’re not buying this for the snack. You’re buying this to proudly display on a shelf next to your sipper cups and limited-edition MagicBands. Or maybe to carry around all day in the parks like a trophy.
So where can you get it?
Right now, the only way to get your hands on this baby is at EPCOT. Check the popcorn carts around the park — but don’t be surprised if one or two tell you they’ve sold out. Disney hasn’t said how long they’ll be sticking around, and if history tells us anything, this thing won’t last forever.

Pro tip: Get there early. And don’t be afraid to ask Cast Members if they’ve seen them in stock at another location. We’ve already seen enough guests circling like hawks trying to find one.
Why Disney Adults Are Freaking Out
Look, if you’re reading this, there’s a decent chance you either are a Disney adult or you know one. And you know the deal. We live for the merch drops. We track limited edition releases like hawks. We set alarms for when popcorn buckets hit the parks. We know what we like, and we commit.
Is this the best popcorn bucket EVER??? Probably! 🌐🍿✨ pic.twitter.com/8lHNOCK0ii
— AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) June 4, 2025
This bucket? It checks every box. It’s nostalgic, it’s exclusive, it lights up, and it looks great in photos. People are already styling it with their EPCOT-themed outfits. As we said, we don’t know how long this wave will last, but if the energy right now is any indication, it’s going to be the must-have item of the summer.
Check back with AllEars again soon for more.
Where you able to snag one yet… or are you’re still hunting? Let us know in the comments!
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