Disneyland Lunar New Year is an annual tradition that recognizes Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures and celebrates the celestial journey of the sun and the moon toward another year. Disneyland's Lunar New Year honors this celebration with festival food marketplace booths, great multi-cultural entertainment, and themed merchandise.
Disneyland Lunar New Year typically takes place mid-January through mid-February. Keep reading for everything we know so far about the 2025 Lunar New Year celebration, plus details from last year's Lunar New Year celebration including foods, photos, tips, and more from our experience in person at the event for an idea of what to expect.
This article has been checked for accuracy for 2025 and updated with all currently available information including the 2025 Disneyland Lunar New Year foods that have now been released!
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2025 Lunar New Year Dates
Disneyland Lunar New Year will take place January 17, 2025 through February 16, 2025.
For this year's celebration, Mickey and Minnie will be debuting new outfits with representations of traditional Korean attire, which you can see below! You can see the new Mickey and Minnie Mouse outfits for this year below.
The 2025 Lunar New Year will celebrate the Year of the Snake with Asian-inspired food and beverages, vibrant décor, and “Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession.”
Disneyland Lunar New Year Food 2025
Disneyland celebrates Lunar New Year in the same style of food festival marketplace booths you will see during the holiday season and the Food & Wine Festival which you can find located on the pathway to Paradise Gardens.
These marketplace food booths are extremely popular which means lines can get long around peak lunch and dinner times, so hitting the booths outside those normal ‘eating' times can save you time spent in line. Or better yet, use mobile ordering for the Lunar New Year food options that offer that service like Paradise Garden Grill.
You can also order all of the food items you're interested in from one of the booths instead of going to each individual booth to order. The Cast Member will give you a receipt with the items listed out, and you'll then hang onto this and use it to redeem all of your food items from the various booths. When you arrive at each booth to pick up the items, the Cast Member there will ask for the receipt and cross out the item.
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Lunar New Year Festival Marketplaces
You can read our review of the Lunar New Year foods that we tried at Disney California Adventure in our separate article.
Disneyland has announced the 2025 Disneyland Lunar New Year foods! Highlights this year include returning favorites like the Garlic Noodles and Strawberry Milk Tea Macaron and new items like the Spicy Gochujang Chicken Tacos and the Snake Sourdough Bread. Here are all of the 2025 Disneyland Lunar New Year foods…
Lunar New Year Marketplaces
Bamboo Blessings (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16; food and non-alcoholic beverages available with Sip and Savor pass)
- Mini Char Siu Pork Shanks with rice and pineapple chutney (New)
- Strawberry Milk Tea Macaron: Strawberry buttercream with a milk tea center
- Brown Sugar Milk Tea: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Ceylon Tea, hotteok-inspired brown sugar syrup, maple and butter pecan syrups, and oat milk garnished with banana milk-infused whipped cream (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
- Dragon Fruit Cocktail: Dragonberry rum, white rum, lychee purée, dragon fruit and Chinese five-spice syrups, lime juice, and house-made coriander tea garnished with a dried dragon fruit wheel
- Lunar New Year Mickey Shaped Light-Up Straw Clip (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
Longevity Noodle Co. (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16; food and non-alcoholic beverages available with Sip and Savor pass)
- Garlic Noodles with zesty garlic butter sauce and Parmesan cheese
- Shrimp Lo Mein Noodles with stir-fried vegetables
- Tropical Coconut Cooler: Coconut cream, coconut milk, house-made jackfruit syrup, dragon fruit syrup, lychee nectar, and cherry juices garnished with mango coconut foam and rainbow jellies (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
- Mandarin Citrus Mule: Mandarin vodka, grapefruit liqueur, lime juice, Mandarin and apricot purées, and candied orange syrup topped with ginger beer and garnished with orange rock candy (New)
- Lunar New Year Mickey-shaped Light-Up Straw Clip (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
Lucky 8 Lantern (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16; food and non-alcoholic beverages available with Sip and Savor pass)
- Quesabirria Eggroll with guajillo pepper consomé
- Chocolate Firecracker: Light chocolate mousse, chocolate ganache filling, chocolate almond dacquoise, and popping candy featuring DOVE Dark Chocolate (New)
- Guava Lemongrass Cocktail: Silver rum, guava nectar juice, house-made lemongrass syrup, and lime juice garnished with a lemon wheel (New)
- Year of The Snake Margarita: Reposado tequila, lime juice, kiwi syrup, and mango purée garnished with a snake gummy (New)
- Lunar New Year Mickey-shaped Light-Up Straw Clip (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
Prosperity Bao & Buns (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16; food and non-alcoholic beverages available with Sip and Savor pass)
- Kung Pao Bao with plant-based chicken, toasted peanuts, and scallions
- Red Panda Bao: Jumbo pork and vegetable bao with chile-garlic sauce
- Harland Raspberry Yuja Lemonade Ale (New)
- Strawberry-Lychee Cocktail: Bourbon, strawberry purée, lychee syrup, and lime juice garnished with a skewered lime gummy (New)
- Lunar New Year Beer Flight (New)
- Study Break Lychee & White Tea Hard Seltzer (New)
- Three Weavers Expatriate IPA (New)
- Brewery X Panda Pool Party Lager
- Lunar New Year Mickey-shaped Light-Up Straw Clip (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
Red Dragon Spice Traders (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16; food and non-alcoholic beverages available with Sip and Savor pass)
- Fire Chicken Wings with sesame-seaweed crunch (New)
- Spicy Gochujang Chicken Tacos with yuja citrus cabbage slaw (New)
- Peach Makgeolli Cocktail: Peach rice wine, citron vodka, ginger liqueur, cucumber syrup, and white grape and lime juices garnished with a skewered frozen peach and grape (New)
- Lunar New Year Mickey-shaped Light-Up Straw Clip (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
Wrapped with Love (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16; food and non-alcoholic beverages available with Sip and Savor pass)
- Phở Dip with rice noodles, sliced beef, shaved jalapeños, pickled onions, and Phở broth (New)
- Fried Lemongrass Chicken Dumpling with plum sauce
- Mandarin Orange Cream Puff filled with citrus cream and Mandarin compote (New)
- Taro Vietnamese-style Iced Coffee: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Vietnamese-style Coffee, cocoa powder, and condensed milk garnished with taro-chocolate sweet cream (Non-alcoholic beverage)
- Lunar New Year Mickey-shaped Light-Up Straw Clip (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
Throughout Disney California Adventure Park
Aunt Cass Café (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16; mobile order available)
- Almond Cookie Bread Pudding: Almond bread pudding with a gooey almond center, Mandarin orange créme anglaise, whipped topping, toasted almonds, and an almond cookie (Available with Sip and Savor pass) (New)
- Snake Sourdough Bread (New)
Award Wieners (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16; mobile order available)
- Bánh Mì Hot Dog: Seared pork belly, cilantro jalapeño aïoli, pickled carrots and daikon, cilantro, and jalapeños on a French roll
- Strawberry Milk Tea Macaron: Strawberry buttercream with milk tea center (Available with Sip and Savor pass)
Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 27; mobile order available)
- Bulgogi Pizza: Marinated beef and spicy corn cheese sauce topped with green onion (Available by slice or whole pie)
- Mango and Coconut Sago Parfait: Layers of coconut sago pudding, mango passion fruit compote, and mango yogurt mousse topped with toasted coconut and a Mickey decoration (New)
Boudin Bread Cart (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16)
- Snake Sourdough Bread (New)
Cappuccino Cart (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16; mobile order available)
- Dalgona Coffee Bundt Cake: Coffee bundt cake filled with sweet milk topped with dalgona foam (Available with Sip and Savor pass)
- Green Tea Horchata with matcha (Available with Sip and Savor pass) (Non-alcoholic beverage)
Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16; mobile order available)
- Lychee Fruit Sundae: Lychee sorbet, raspberry syrup, Mandarin orange slices, raspberries, and black sesame seeds (New)
- Mandarin Orange Cream Puff filled with citrus cream and Mandarin compote (Available with Sip and Savor pass) (New)
Hollywood Lounge (Mobile order available)
- Mandarin Citrus Mule: Mandarin vodka, grapefruit liqueur, lime juice, Mandarin and apricot purées, and candied orange syrup topped with ginger beer and orange rock candy (New) (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16)
Lamplight Lounge (Reservations recommended)
- Vietnamese BBQ Pork Chop with spicy garlic noodles and chile-marinated cucumbers (New) (Available Jan. 8 through April 27)
- Green Tea Donuts (New) (Available Jan. 8 through Feb. 27)
- Three Weavers Brewing Company Synthwave Sour Ale (New) (Available Jan. 8 through April 29)
Paradise Garden Grill (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 26; mobile order available for non-Sip and Savor portions)
- Beef and Broccoli: Marinated steak tips with fried rice, green onion, and toasted sesame seeds (Tasting-size portion available with Sip and Savor pass) (Plant-based) (New)
- Bánh Mì: Grilled pork belly with pickled carrots and daikon, cucumber, and jalapeño with spicy mayo on a French roll (Tasting-size portion available with Sip and Savor pass)
- Korean-style BBQ Chicken served with steamed rice, kimchi, and pickled cucumber
- Korean-style Chicken: Marinated chicken served with steamed rice and broccoli (Disney Check Kids Meal)
- Spicy Shrimp Lo Mein: Lo mein noodles tossed with shrimp, arbol chiles, mushrooms, cabbage, corn, and bell pepper
- Whole Fish with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables (Served family-style for sharing for two)
- Strawberries and Cream Roulade covered in toasted almond slices (Tasting-size portion available with Sip and Savor pass) (New)
- Tiger Milk Tea with brown sugar tapioca pearls (Tasting-size portion available with Sip and Savor pass) (Non-alcoholic beverage)
- Brewery X, Hard Peach Tea Seltzer (New)
- Strawberry-Lychee Cocktail: Bourbon, strawberry purée, lychee syrup, and lime juice garnished with a skewered lime gummy (New)
Pym Test Kitchen (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16; mobile order available)
- Legend of the Ten Spices Flatbread: Kung pao beef, sesame spread, toasted bok choy, and napa cabbage served with onion-cilantro salad garnished with heirloom radish and chile threads (New)
Smokejumpers Grill (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16; mobile order available)
- Fire Chicken Wings with sesame-seaweed crunch (Available with Sip and Savor pass) (New)
Sonoma Terrace (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16; mobile order available)
- Garlic Noodles with zesty butter garlic sauce and Parmesan cheese (Available with Sip and Savor Pass)
Studio Catering Co. (Mobile order available)
- Moo Shu Pork Burrito: Sautéed vegetables, egg fried rice, and crispy noodles with a side of plum sauce (New) (Available Jan. 8 through Feb. 27)
- Scallion Pancake Tostada: Fried scallion pancake, bulgogi beef, kimchi aïoli, and spicy scallion salad (Available with Sip and Savor pass) (New) (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16)
- Brown Sugar Milk Tea: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Ceylon Tea, hotteok-inspired brown sugar syrup, maple and butter pecan syrups, and oat milk garnished with banana milk-infused whipped cream (Available with Sip and Savor pass) (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New) (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16)
Select Outdoor Vending Carts
- Mickey-shaped Hot Dog Bun: Brioche-style Mickey-shaped bun stuffed with hot dogs finished with sesame seeds and scallions (Available with Sip and Savor pass)
- Char Siu Turkey Leg
- Sweet Taro Bread: Taro cream cheese icing and condensed milk (New)
Churros near Goofy’s Sky School and at Señor Buzz Churros on Pixar Pier (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16)
- Vietnamese Coffee Churro: Classic churro rolled in coffee sugar topped with a bold coffee icing and sweetened condensed milk (New)
Churros at Hollywood Land (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16)
- Toasted Sesame and Red Bean Churro: Classic churro rolled in toasted sesame sugar with red bean whipped topping and sesame tuile (Available with Sip and Savor pass) (New)
Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff and Trolley Treats (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16; mobile order available)
- Firecracker Marshmallow Wand: Marshmallows on a stick dipped in caramel and red-colored white chocolate decorated with yellow sanding sugar, a piece of black licorice, and a yellow Mickey chocolate piece (New)
- Mickey Lantern Caramel Apple: Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel and decorated with marshmallow ears dipped in red-colored white chocolate decorated with red sanding sugar and a gold and red flower chocolate piece (New)
Novelties Available Across Disneyland Resort (Available starting Jan. 17)
- Lunar New Year Stainless Steel Tumbler (New) (Mobile order available at select locations; limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply); Available at the following locations:
- At Disney California Adventure Park: Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Cappuccino Cart, Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Corn Dog Castle, Paradise Garden Grill, select outdoor vending carts, Smokejumpers Grill, and Studio Catering Co.
- At Disneyland Hotel: The Coffee House
- At Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: Grand Californian Great Hall Cart
- Lunar New Year Mickey-shaped Light-Up Straw Clip (New) (Mobile order available at select locations; limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply); Available at the following locations
- At Disney California Adventure Park: Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Churros at Hollywood Land, Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Corn Dog Castle, Paradise Garden Grill, select outdoor vending carts, and Smokejumpers Grill
Hotels of the Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Hotel
The Coffee House (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16; mobile order available)
- Dalgona Coffee Bundt Cake: Coffee Bundt cake filled with sweet milk and topped with dalgona foam
- Honeydew Collins: Gin with coconut, honeydew, lime leaf, and elderflower (New)
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
GCH Craftsman Grill (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16)
- Dan Dan Noodles: Pork, seasoned noodles, peanut, green onions, sesame oil, garlic, and cilantro
GCH Craftsman Bar (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16)
- Dan Dan Noodles: Pork, seasoned noodles, peanut, green onions, sesame oil, garlic, and cilantro
- Moon Dragon: Premium soju, St-Germain, Hennessey V.S., cherry juice, plum bitters, and Luxardo cherries (New)
Grand Californian Great Hall Cart (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16)
- Lunar New Year Mickey-shaped Sugar Cookie (New)
- Lunar New Year Pretzel Rod Sticks
- Lunar New Year Crisped Rice Treat
- Macaron Box
Hearthstone Lounge (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16)
- Mandu Appetizer
- Szechuan Shrimp: Spicy shrimp, steamed rice, broccolini, sesame oil, green onions, and garlic
- Moon Dragon: Premium soju, St.-Germain, Hennessey VS, cherry juice, plum bitters, Luxardo cherries
Pixar Place Hotel
Great Maple Modern American Eatery (Available Jan. 15 through Feb. 16)
- Five Spice Sugar Doughnut Holes served in a Chinese takeout box with chocolate sauce, raspberry sauce, and whipped cream for dipping (New)
The Sketch Pad Café (Available Jan. 15 through Feb. 16)
- Coconut Custard Bao Bun
- Giant Brown Butter and Lemon Fortune Cookie (New)
- Red Velvet and Creme Cheese Whoopie Pie (New)
- Strawberry and Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats (New)
- Coconut Matcha Latte with sweet mango purée and coconut jelly (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
- Taro Dirty Milk Tea with rainbow agave boba (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
Downtown Disney District
Ballast Point Brewing Co. (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16)
- Sweet and Spicy Sticky Pork Ribs: 1 lbs. St. Louis ribs tossed in a sweet sambal glaze, garnished with sesame seeds and scallions (New)
Beignets Expressed (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16)
- Lunar New Year Special Glaze Beignet: Green tea matcha glaze with a white chocolate drizzle (New)
Céntrico and Paseo (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16)
- Pork Belly Bao Bun Tacos: Tamarindo chipotle glaze, pickled veggies, and cilantro criollo (New)
Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16)
- Snake in My Boot Cocktail: Rum, melon liqueur, pineapple juice, and half and half (New)
Naples Ristorante e Bar (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16)
- Banh Mi Pizza: Neapolitan crust, mozzarella cheese, marinated pork, pickled carrot and daikon radish, raw jalapeño, cilantro, Vietnamese mayonnaise and sriracha sauce drizzles
Splitsville Luxury Lanes (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16)
- Serpent’s Tail: Kanikama crab, cream cheese, water chestnuts, and chives that rolled and tempura fried served with Thai chili sauce, spicy mayo, and sriracha hot chili sauce (New)
- Lychee Martini: Vodka, elderflower liquor, and lychee juice garnished with a lychee and mint sprig (New)
Vista Parkside Market (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16)
- Serpentine Sour: Gin, yuja juice, egg white, and lemon peel (New)
Disneyland Lunar New Year 2025 Sip and Savor Pass
The Sip and Savor Pass, which consists of a commemorative lanyard and 6 coupons redeemable for food and beverage offerings (excluding alcohol), is redeemable for select food items at participating Lunar New Year Marketplaces and dining locations. You can read more about the Disney California Adventure Sip and Savor pass here.
Disneyland recently introduced a new way to redeem Sip and Savor Pass coupons with a scannable pass. To redeem one of these digital coupons, you will show your Sip and Savor pass to a Cast Member to scan, and then you will enter the 4-digit code on the pass. When your receipt is printed, you can see the remaining number of coupons. Or, if you are not sure how many you still have, you can ask a Cast Member at a festival marketplace to scan your pass and confirm the number. We thought the scannable Sip and Savor pass was very straightforward to use. One thing to note is that on the receipt, it says “Disney Dining Plan Balance,” but this is just how it is notated and does not mean that the Disney Dining Plan is available at Disneyland.
The Sip and Savor offerings at participating locations will be tasting-sized portions rather than full-sized entrees.
The passes this year will be available in three new designs that pay homage to either Chinese, Vietnamese, or Korean cultures, featuring Disney characters in culturally-inspired outfits designed by artist Ann Shen.
The Sip and Savor Pass can be redeemed at the Disney California Adventure marketplaces below as well as select dining locations.
Lunar New Year Marketplaces
- Longevity Noodle Co.
- Lucky 8 Lantern
- Prosperity Bao & Buns
- Red Dragon Spice Traders
- Bamboo Blessings
- Wrapped with Love
Each Sip and Savor Pass is $48. In addition to a reduced price of $45, Disneyland Magic Key Holders will also receive a special Magic Keyholder lanyard. Applicable taxes are included.
You can purchase your Sip and Savor Pass at the following locations:
- Elias & Co.
- Festival Gifts
- Festive Food Marketplace
- Julius Katz & Sons
- Seaside Souvenirs
- Sip and Savor Cart
To get the most for your money, be sure to get a good idea of how much you will eat and if buying a pass is the most cost-effective option. You'll have the option to choose higher-value items when selecting which Lunar New Year snacks to redeem your pass for. One way to get a good deal is to split this with your group so that everyone can try everything for less money.
Lunar New Year Character Meet and Greets
You can also look forward to special character meet and greets at Paradise Gardens Park. These meet and greets are popular since Disney brings out some rare characters for photo ops including Mulan and Mushu. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse (debuting new outfits with representations of traditional Korean attire) and Goofy also make appearances. You can find them in Paradise Gardens- be sure to check the Disneyland app for their appearance times.
The photo area takes place in a gorgeous pavilion with bamboo, peach blossoms, golden flowers, and banners bearing holiday wishes.
Previously, Disney teamed up with award-winning couture fashion designer Guo Pei, facilitated by the Asian Couture Federation, to create new Lunar New Year-inspired outfits for Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. Guo Pei is well-known throughout the fashion world in both China and internationally and has won dozens of awards for her designs. She is known for her devotion to conserving the traditional art of Chinese embroidery.
This partnership really shows the devotion to authenticity that Disney aims to accomplish with multicultural events like Lunar New Year.
NEW Lunar New Year Turning Red Characters
New characters from Disney and Pixar's “Turning Red” made their debut at the Disneyland Lunar New Year Festival. Meilin Lee and her mother, Ming Lee are available for meet and greets during the festival. Their meet-and-greet location is adjacent to The Little Mermaid ride on the path toward Grizzly Peak.
This is a great addition to the lineup of rare characters we often see at Disneyland Lunar New Year!
Turning Red fans can also look forward to Meilin appearing in the new Pixar parade in her full Red Panda form. This parade ran for Pixar Fest after the Disneyland Lunar New Year celebration last year, and the parade will be returning for Disneyland's 70th-anniversary celebration.
Disneyland Lunar New Year 2025 Entertainment
Some of the best entertainment options featured for Disneyland's Lunar New Year include appearances from beloved Disney character Mulan and a special World of Color prelude show!
Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession
Mulan's Lunar New Year Procession travels from Hollywood Land to Paradise Gardens and features music, costumed performers, Mulan, Disney characters, a Chinese dragon puppet, warriors, and dancers. The march honors “the family, friendship, and the potential for a fortune-filled new year.”
This is the most anticipated entertainment event of Disneyland Lunar New Year, so make sure you don't miss it!
The procession and performance can be enjoyed multiple times throughout the day during the Lunar New Year celebration at 12:45 PM, 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM, and 6:45 PM. As always, check the Disneyland event calendar on the day of your visit to confirm any entertainment times.
We recommend lining up anywhere from 15-30 minutes before the show begins to get the best view as this is a popular event for Disneyland Lunar New Year. Many guests love seeing Mulan, who is a pretty rare Disney character we don't often see in the parks.
Hurry Home – Lunar New Year Celebration Returns to World of Color
Hurry Home- Lunar New Year Celebration is another popular entertainment option at Disneyland's Lunar New Year. This six minute show previously preluded the first nightly showing of World of Color in California Adventure.
The story of the show is about Little Lantern who journeys home to celebrate the new year with family and friends. Along the way, he meets Mulan and Mushu and is a celebration of friendship. The show features sky-high fountains, light effects, and a musical score that was originally created for the opening ceremony of the Shanghai Disney Resort.
To get the best spot for World of Color to enjoy this show be sure to read our full guide to World of Color including tips on getting the best seats. World of Color also offers a seated Dessert Party option for guests that are looking to pamper themselves and splurge on their trip. Read my review to see how much we enjoyed this experience this past summer!
Lucky Wishing Wall, Performances, and Kids Activities
The Lucky Wishing Wall is located in Paradise Gardens and it's where guests of all ages can add their own special messages of hope, health and happiness for the upcoming year under the strings of ornamental lanterns.
Kids can also enjoy complimentary crafts, Chinese calligraphy demonstrations, and more at Paradise Gardens. Paradise Gardens is adorned in red and gold during the Lunar New Year celebration!
There's plenty of entertainment options to enjoy at Disneyland for the Lunar New Year celebration making it a must see on your trip to Disneyland!
Disneyland Lunar New Year Merchandise
Guests can find plenty of commemorative merchandise inspired by different cultures of East Asia. You can find spirit jerseys, themed Minnie Mouse ear headbands, Loungeflys, a Mickey plush, a traditional red envelope set, and more.
As always, we expect the special Lunar New Year spirit jersey to be the most popular as many guests collect the different spirit jerseys released at the parks!
This year, a merchandise highlight is the Lunar New Year Lug bag. This is a super cute and functional bag!
Past Rare Character Appearances for Disneyland Lunar New Year
Last year, guests could meet Raya from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ film, Raya and the Last Dragon. She appeared in a special setting inspired by her native land of Kumandra in the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail.
The previous year, Oswald made regular appearances dressed in Lunar New Year attire in the Paradise Gardens gazebo located next to Goofy's Fly School. Oswald has made appearances at California Adventure before, but he's not a character you regularly see in the parks!
Even more exciting, Ortensia also did meet and greets at the Paradise Gardens gazebo for the first time ever in a US theme park! Ortensia has made an appearance at Disneyland Paris but never at Disneyland or Walt Disney World. Ortensia is featured as Oswald's girlfriend in the 1927 short film “The Banker's Daughter.”
There was a lot of hype over Ortensia's first-time experience at the parks. We were there to capture these photos on the first day of the celebration.
Plan Your Disneyland Vacation
Lunar New Year is just one of many events celebrated at Disneyland Resort and it's never too early to start planning for the next one. You can find out more about when to visit Disneyland and all of the special events in our guide.
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