May the 4th at Disneyland is a full-on celebration, and this year the most talked-about collectible of the entire holiday is Jabba’s Sail Barge Bucket. It drops on May 4, 2026, and if you want one, you need a plan before you walk through the gates. Here is exactly what you need to know.
What Is the Jabba’s Sail Barge Bucket?
This popcorn bucket is modeled after the Khetanna, Jabba the Hutt’s lavish sail barge from Return of the Jedi. It features light-up elements and a hatch that opens to reveal hidden characters inside, including Jabba, Salacious B. Crumb, C-3PO, and R2-D2. It is priced at $32.99 and is limited to two per person, per transaction. No discounts apply, and it is available while supplies last.
This is genuinely one of the more intricate novelty buckets Disney has released. The light-up interior is the kind of detail that makes it display-worthy long after the popcorn is gone, and the deep-cut Return of the Jedi reference will land hard with longtime fans. It is not just a cute snack vessel. It is a collector’s piece.
Where to Buy It on May 4th
The Sail Barge Bucket is available starting May 4 at the following Disneyland locations during regular park hours:
- Popcorn Cart near Star Trader (outside of Star Tours)
- Galactic Grill (via Mobile Order through the Seasonal Novelty Release)
- Alien Pizza Planet
- Kat Saka’s Kettle
- Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Beverage Carts
It will also be available during the separately ticketed Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite event on May 4 and 5. That event is sold out, but if you have tickets, you will have another window to grab one during after-hours.
Use Mobile Order on May 4, 5, and 6
The smartest way to get this bucket without spending your morning standing in a physical line is through Mobile Order in the Disneyland app. On May 4, 5, and 6, the Sail Barge Bucket is available via the Galactic Grill Seasonal Novelty Release within the app. Open the Disneyland app, go to Order Food, search for Galactic Grill, and look for the Seasonal Novelty Release option. You will be able to prepay and get a pickup window, which is significantly less chaotic than racing a cart.
This is the same mechanism Disney has used for other high-demand novelty releases, and it tends to go live early in the morning on the day of. Get the app set up the night before and have your payment method ready so you are not fumbling with it when the window opens.
Tips to Actually Walk Away With One
These popcorn buckets will move fast, especially on May 4th itself. A few things that will help you get one.
Open the Disneyland app before you leave your hotel and check if Mobile Order is live. If the Seasonal Novelty Release is showing as available, place your order immediately, even before you enter the park. You can pick it up once you are inside.
If you are going for a physical cart instead, head to Kat Saka’s Kettle or the Popcorn Cart near Star Trader first thing in the morning. Galaxy’s Edge tends to have less foot traffic at rope drop compared to Fantasyland and Main Street, which works in your favor for this particular item.
If you strike out on May 4th, do not panic. May 5 and 6 are also valid windows for the Mobile Order option through Galactic Grill, and physical carts should still be stocked if supply holds. The bucket is not a single-day exclusive. May 4th is just when it launches.
Also worth knowing: the two-per-person limit is per transaction, not per day. If you are going with a group, each person in your party who wants one can get their own, which makes coordinating through Mobile Order even more efficient.
The Rest of the May 4th Novelty Lineup
While you are there for the Sail Barge Bucket, the rest of the May the 4th novelty wave is worth knowing about. The Salvaged Protocol Droid Bucket, which has a worn droid design with light-up eyes, has actually been available since April 28 at the same locations. The Bantha Sipper with built-in sound effects is also available now, along with rechargeable Lightsaber Swizzle Sticks in green (Luke Skywalker) and red (Darth Vader), and the DJ R-3X ceramic mug at Oga’s Cantina. The Sail Barge Bucket is the one everyone is hunting on May 4th specifically, but the full lineup is genuinely solid this year.
Planning a Trip to Disneyland for May the 4th?
If you are still working out the details of your Disneyland trip, the Enchanted Insider Disneyland Itinerary Guide is the best place to start. And if you need help booking hotels or tickets, Get Away Today is the travel partner we trust and recommend for Disneyland Resort vacations.
May the 4th is one of the best single days to be at Disneyland. The energy in Galaxy’s Edge is unlike any other day of the year. Go get the bucket.
FAQ
It is a $32.99 popcorn bucket shaped like the Khetanna, Jabba the Hutt’s sail barge from Return of the Jedi. It features light-up elements and a hatch that opens to reveal hidden figures including Jabba, Salacious B. Crumb, C-3PO, and R2-D2. It is available starting May 4, 2026, at Disneyland Park while supplies last.
It’s sold at the Popcorn Cart near Star Trader, Kat Saka’s Kettle, Alien Pizza Planet, and the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Beverage Carts. It is also available via Mobile Order through the Galactic Grill Seasonal Novelty Release in the Disneyland app on May 4, 5, and 6.
Yes. On May 4, 5, and 6, the bucket is available through Mobile Order in the Disneyland app. Open the app, search for Galactic Grill, and look for the Seasonal Novelty Release option. You can prepay and receive a pickup window, which is the easiest way to secure one without waiting at a physical cart.
May 4th is the launch date, but the bucket remains available at Disneyland after that date while supplies last. Mobile Order through Galactic Grill is specifically confirmed for May 4, 5, and 6, and physical cart locations will continue selling it beyond that window depending on stock.
The limit is two per person, per transaction. No discounts apply, including Annual Passholder discounts. If you are visiting with a group, each member of your party can purchase their own, giving you more flexibility when ordering through Mobile Order or at a physical cart.