When I heard about the Mundo Pixar Experience at Wembley, I wanted to go myself. But then I thought: why send a grown up when I can send a proper panel of young reporters? So I handed the mission to Sherin, Eleanor, and a very brave five year old. They went, they explored, they took notes. And here is what they told me.
Walking into the Pixar universe
The experience is located on Fulton Road in Wembley. According to my young team, stepping inside felt like walking directly into the Pixar universe. The sets are incredibly detailed. Some of them look exactly like the films. Different rooms even have different scents, which adds a whole extra dimension. I did not know I needed to smell a Pixar film, but apparently I do.
The Toy Story room was the absolute favourite. Everything is giant sized and makes you feel like a toy yourself. Imagine being the size of a little green alien. That is the energy.
The Inside Out room was described as “really colourful and interesting”. High praise from children who are usually hard to impress. And they loved the Coco room because there were so many details to look at. You could spend ages in there and still miss something.
What it is (and what it is not)
The experience is mostly about exploring and taking photos. It is not a theme park. There are no rides. There are not lots of interactive games. If you go expecting that, you might be disappointed. But if you love Pixar films, and I mean really love them, then seeing all those worlds recreated in real life is genuinely exciting. The young reporters said it felt nostalgic. It made them want to watch every Pixar film again. That is a pretty good endorsement.
The five year old situation
Let me address the elephant in the room. Or rather, the five year old in the dark introductory video.
The experience starts with a video that is loud and quite dark. One of our young team members, aged five, got scared. Very scared. But here is where the staff turned a potential disaster into a triumph. They were amazing. They quickly helped her out, then gently encouraged her to go back and explore the other rooms. They took her through a side door, spoke comforting words, and made sure she felt safe. That level of care is worth its weight in gold when you are a parent.
So if you have a sensitive little one, be warned about the start. But also know that the staff know exactly what they are doing.
Who is this for?
The experience is undeniably family friendly. But here is the thing. It resonates just as strongly with adults. The thoughtful exploration of memory, emotion, and imagination hits differently when you have watched these films grow up alongside you. As a cultural event, Mundo Pixar succeeds not just as entertainment but as a celebration of storytelling as a universal language. It reminds you why animation has this unique power to evoke wonder across all ages.
So yes, take the kids. But also take yourself. You will probably cry a little bit in the Up section. Do not pretend you will not.
Final verdict from the young reporters
Sherin, Eleanor, and the brave five year old gave it two enthusiastic thumbs up. And one slightly shaky thumb that recovered quickly thanks to the lovely staff.
If you love Pixar, go. If you want to feel like a toy in Andy’s room, go. If you need a good nostalgic cry, definitely go.
Just maybe hold your little one’s hand during the intro video.
Mundo Pixar is located on Fulton Road in Wembley. Check their website for ticket availability and age guidance.
Monica Costa founded London Mums in September 2006 after her son Diego’s birth together with a group of mothers who felt the need of meeting up regularly to share the challenges and joys of motherhood in metropolitan and multicultural London. London Mums is the FREE and independent peer support group for mums and mumpreneurs based in London https://www.londonmumsmagazine.com and you can connect on Twitter @londonmums
