If you are a fan of Pixar’s animation hit, “Coco,” you will be glad to know that you can find references to Coco at Disney World! This beloved animated movie has become very popular and thankfully, Disney has found ways to celebrate it!
- Amazon Prime Video (Video on Demand)
- Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt (Actors)
- Adrian Molina (Director) – Adrian Molina (Writer) – Darla K. Anderson (Producer)
- English (Playback Language)
- English (Subtitle)
If you haven’t yet seen the Pixar movie “Coco,” it is about Miguel, a 12-year-old boy, who embarks on an extraordinary journey to the magical land of his ancestors.
“Coco” surpassed expectations at the box office and became a very popular Disney animated film.
Disney Imagineers worked very hard to bring parts of the movie to Disney World.
Where to find Movie References to Coco at Disney World
If you love “Coco” as much as we do, you will be glad to know that you can find Miguel and other characters in a few different locations.
Adventure Friends Calvacade
At 5 pm each day at Magic Kingdom, there is a Disney Adventure Friends Calvacade that begins in Frontierland and makes its way all the way down Main Street USA.
One of the very first floats in the cavalcade features Miguel.
At Mickey’s PhilharMagic in Magic Kingdom, there is an animated scene based on “Coco.”
The musical number “Un Poco Loco,” is a new song for the attraction and features many of your favorite “Coco” characters.
‘Remember Me!’ La Celebración del Día de Muertos
If you have seen “Coco,” you know the movie centers around Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a Mexican celebration that involves showing respect to the ancestors who have crossed over.
At EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion, you will find Remember Me!’ La Celebración del Día de Muertos, various “Coco” souvenirs and hopefully, one day, we will see a “Coco” ride.
Inside the Grand Mayan Pyramid, you will find beautiful authentic Mexican art along with interactive displays featuring characters from “Coco.”
At the center of the room are two displays. The largest is the Dia de los Muertos Bridal Couple who symbolize that love that remains long after death.
On the other side of the Bridal Couple is a Dia de los Muertos sculpture of a dog & cat which symbolizes the friendship and eternal love for our animals.
As you walk through the room, you will find different scenes from the movie.
One is the beautiful Ofrenda scene where Miguel begins to learn about his ancestors.
Take your time to look at everything carefully as these pieces are beautifully done!
Make sure you don’t miss the interactive Mirror de los Muertos. If you look carefully, you may find yourself transported into the Land of the Dead!
The Fab 50 Miguel Statue at EPCOT
If you are interested in checking out the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection in Disney World, you will find the Miguel statue from “Coco” at EPCOT.
Coco Souvenirs at Disney World
If you are looking for Coco souvenirs, you will find the best selection at EPCOT inside the Mayan Pyramid.
As you pass into Plaza de Los Amigos, you will find many souvenir displays featuring the characters from Coco. There are toys, Miguel dolls and t-shirts.
You will also find a large selection of authentic Mexican goods, art and Oaxacan wood carvings!
Another place to look for “Coco” souvenirs is at the gift shop at Coronado Springs Resort.
This shop has some items that don’t seem to appear anywhere else in Disney World.
Mariachi Cobre Presents…the Story of Coco
Guests visiting the Mexico pavilion during the Flower and Garden Festival can also experience a musical puppet show featuring Miguel by Mariachi Cobre musicians & the Folklórico dancers.
The dancers perform to the music of the film (played by Mariachi Cobre), and Miguel himself appears in the form of a whimsical, hand-crafted puppet.
Is there a Coco Ride at Epcot?
While there is not yet a Coco Ride at EPCOT, our guess is that one will be coming.
Currently, the ride inside the Mayan pyramid is the Gran Fiesta Tour boat ride featuring the Three Caballeros.
This ride is outdated and is based mainly on scenes from South America, not Mexico.
A “Coco” ride would be a wonderful addition and once we hear something other than a rumor, we will let you know.
Have you seen references to the movie Coco at Disney World anywhere else that we didn’t feature? Let us know in the comments below!