Pixar Putt: Chicago Pop-Up

Pixar Putt at Navy Pier

I had such a fun time checking out Navy Pier’s new mini golf pop-up, Pixar Putt! Located at the entrance in Polk Bros Park, this outdoor experience features 18 holes of fun, interactive Pixar movie displays – Toy Story, Monsters Inc., Inside Out, Up, Brave, Finding Nemo, Onward, A Bug’s Life, Coco, and more. It was a Disney fan’s paradise! Not to mention a great place for photo ops. For $30-$33 per adult, tickets are available (online only) for reservations. Check it out now through August 21, 2022!

18 Pixar-Themed Holes

The best part about Pixar Putt was the nostalgically-decorated holes inspired by popular Pixar stories and characters. Each one created unique photo ops to capture while moving through the course. Some of the 18 holes were simple and quick, like putting through the open doors of Monsters, Inc., while others were more interactive, like the floating house from Up landing on top of Paradise Falls. Others that I enjoyed included Merida’s archery target from Brave, the memory bank from Inside Out, the claw from Toy Story, the oceanside from Luca, and a Ratatouille cooking board. All made for great laughs and a great time!

The Pixar Putt Experience

Experiencing Pixar Putt at Polk Bros Park will take about an hour to an hour and a half. After showing your pre-purchased tickets at the check-in hut, you will receive your club, a score card, and the option to choose the color of your golf ball. I recommend taking pictures in front of the Pixar Putt sign with your golf club and ball before getting in line to go in. We only had to wait about 5 minutes to enter the course, but this may vary depending on the time of day and amount of people. To reduce congestion and lines around a specific hole, putters are allowed to go to any hole that was open and float around as they saw fit. This made the experience more enjoyable by removing any painful, stagnant waiting. Small shade umbrellas are scattered throughout the course, however it is important to note that majority of your time will be uncovered in direct sunlight. There are no food or bathrooms offered at the pop-up, however the entrance to Navy Pier is right around the corner for easy access.

Pixar Putt is just one of many fun events happening this summer. To view more, take a look at Things to Do in Chicago: Summer 2022!