Verizon launches interactive ‘Inside Out 2’ pop-up at nine stores in NJ

Kimberly Redmond//September 27, 2024//

Verizon is offering fans of Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” the chance to virtually interact with their favorite characters.

Verizon is offering fans of Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” the chance to virtually interact with their favorite characters. - PROVIDED BY VERIZON

Verizon is offering fans of Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” the chance to virtually interact with their favorite characters.

Verizon is offering fans of Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” the chance to virtually interact with their favorite characters. - PROVIDED BY VERIZON

Verizon launches interactive ‘Inside Out 2’ pop-up at nine stores in NJ

Kimberly Redmond//September 27, 2024//

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To celebrate the streaming launch of “Inside Out 2” on Disney+, is rolling out an pop-up for fans based on the record-breaking Pixar film.

Starting Sept. 26, the limited-time activation will launch at 300 participating Verizon stores nationwide — including nine locations in New Jersey, the Basking Ridge-based company said.

As part of the experience, fans can pose for photos with the movie’s popular characters in a 3D “Jar of Emotions” display.

They can also immerse themselves in an interactive artificial intelligence adventure. After scanning a QR code, guests can play a game to figure out which character they match in that moment. Results can then be saved and on social media.

This isn’t the first time Verizon has done an immersive pop-up with a big studio.

Over the summer, Verizon had a similar experience in nine stores across New Jersey tied to the season three launch of Netflix’s “Bridgerton.” Fans could scan a QR code on a “Bridgerton”-themed mirror, which led to an augmented reality portal view that transported them to the show’s famous estate.

Fans were also able to take a selfie and see themselves adorned in elegant AI-generated regency-era outfits inspired by characters and save the image to share on social media.

The “Inside Out 2” pop-up will run through Oct. 21, said Verizon. The provider is also promoting its Disney Bundle perk so fans can rewatch the hit sequel and the original film.

Locally, the experience will set up at Verizon stores in:

  • Paramus (Route 17)
  • Clifton
  • Totowa
  • Westfield
  • East Brunswick
  • Woodbridge
  • Brick
  • Toms River
  • Princeton