June 2018 – present
LOCATION
Pixar Pier – If you walk through Pixar Pier, Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff is almost impossible to miss. Head toward Pixar Pal-A-Round from any direction, and you’ll see Bing Bong’s marquee across the walkway, nestled beneath the Incredicoaster track.
EXPERIENCE
Details:
- Merchandise – Candy, pastries, chocolate, caramel corn, and other sweets
- Price Range – Most items under $10, some collectibles over $40
- Unique Features – Bing Bong himself, crying candy
Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff lives up to its name, selling pretty much every kind of candy or sweet treat you can dream up. The store has a huge collection of pre-packaged goodies, or head over to the counter and order something made at the resort. The shop also sells a few Inside Out and Pixar accessories, if you can tear yourself away from the candies!
SHOPPING TIPS
Out of all the shops in California Adventure, this is easily one of the easiest to navigate. It’s open, spacious, and never feels insanely crowded. There’s no better or worse time to visit here, but I would NOT recommend buying candy on a hot day until you’re ready to leave the land; the pier’s direct sun and radiating heat from the pavement will melt your candy really quickly.
Honestly, even if you don’t want candy, Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff is an excellent place to take a breather. The store’s floorplan is super open, and the shade and air conditioning make this spot a little haven in the brutal summer heat. On cold and rainy winter days, it’s also a fun place to wait out a passing shower. And when the weather isn’t a problem, it’s an easy meeting spot if your group splits up.
TRIVIA
Bing Bong opened his shop before he was actually ready for his debut; he didn’t appear at the end of the rainbow until a few months after Pixar Pier opened.
Sweet Stuff marks the transition between two “neighborhoods” within Pixar Pier. To the left of the shop is the Pixar Promenade (not themed to any specific franchise), and to the right (including the shop) is the Inside Out neighborhood.