Lunar New Year At Disneyland- Full Guide For 2024

Are you celebrating Lunar New Year at the Disneyland resort in 2024? Lucky you! It’s such a fun time to visit. You’re going to have the best time! The Lunar New Year Celebration in California Adventure begins January 23rd and runs through February 18th. 2024 is the year of the dragon! The Lunar New Year celebration is a fan favorite. This multicultural celebration is filled with auspicious wishes for health, luck, and prosperity throughout the Year of the Dragon.

This amazing celebration is held in Disney California Adventure Park and pays tribute to tribute to Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures.

There are lots of special events, food, and merchandise available during Lunar New Year at California Adventure Park.  This post has all the details including a free printable Lunar New Year at Disneyland Foodie guide!

I’ve got tons of information about Disneyland in January and February too! Lots of info about events, ride closures, weather, and crowd calendars. I even have a packing list for you! Check them out.

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Lunar New Year at Disneyland Events

There’s so much to see and do during Lunar New Year at the Disneyland Resort! All the festivities happen at California Adventure Park. There are no Lunar New Year celebrations happening at Disneyland Park.  Make sure you take some time to enjoy it all! Whether you’re visiting for the first time or you enjoy Lunar New Year at Disneyland every year, here’s what you can expect. From themed food to diving into the beauty of different Asian cultures, you’re going to love being a part of Lunar New Year at Disneyland!  

Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession

This festive, bright musical procession honors family, friendship, and good wishes for a wonderful new year. Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession fills the street with exciting music, exquisite costumes, and traditional dances by Asian performing troupes. It’s a joyous tribute to the new year! 

Disney pals join the procession during the Year of the Rabbit, while Mulan and Mushu arrive on a breathtaking float featuring traditional drummers. Discover a magnificent Chinese dragon puppet making its way along the route as umbrella and fan dancers perform their delicate dances. Guests of all ages will delight in this cultural and unifying experience of sights, sounds, and colors that lift the heart.

The parade route runs from the Pixar Pier Gate to Paradise Gardens Obelisk and back. It happens multiple times throughout the day. Expect show times daily at 1:30 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:45 pm, 5:45 pm, and 7:00 pm. Times are subject to change(check the Disneyland app for show times). Plan on arriving about 15 minutes before show time to get a good spot.

Hurry Home

Hurry Home is a sweet 6-minute pre-show to World Of Color One that features the tale of a Little Lantern on a journey to return home for the annual celebration of good luck and fortune.

Live Entertainment

Enjoy live entertainment during Lunar New Year at Disneyland. Paradise Gardens Park Bandstand will present daily performances to welcome the Year of the Tiger and attract good luck and prosperity for the new year. Relax in the shade and enjoy music from gifted performers while they perform a fusion of Chinese folk, classical and contemporary instrumentals Check the Disneyland app for show times.

Disney Characters

Celebrate the year of the Dragon with Disney friends! You can find Disney characters at Paradise Garden Gazebo. Mulan and her friend Mushu will make special appearances there as well. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and the three little pigs will be visiting the Gazebo dressed in their festive attire! Don’t miss them!

Raya from Raya and the Last Dragon is joining the Lunar New Year at Disneyland celebration this year! You can find her in the heart of Redwood Creek Challenge Trail. She’s available from 2:00 pm-9:00 pm (times subject to change, check the Disneyland app for updated times).

Lucky Wishes Wall

Stop by the Lucky Wishes Wall to reflect on the past and welcome in a New year full of good fortune! Guests of all ages are invited to add their own special message of hope, health, and happiness for the upcoming year to the lucky wishing wall.

Extras

Lunar New Year at Disneyland has so much to offer! Don’t miss the kid-friendly crafts and activities that are available. Festive decor and photo opportunities will be available, so have your camera ready. Of course, Disney will also have lots of fun, commemorative merchandise available for purchase as part of the Lunar New Year Celebration.

There’s much to see and do during the Lunar New Year at Disneyland Resort! It’s going to be amazing. I’ll be visiting a few times and checking it all out. 

Lunar New Year at Disneyland Food

If yummy food is on your “to-do list” it’s easy to find during Lunar New Year at Disneyland Resort! Plan on trying lots of special lunar new year-inspired food! I tried so many yummy things when I was visiting! You might have a hard time narrowing it down. I suggest splitting as much as you can with a friend so you can try more! There are lots of dining locations, so pace yourself! Keep reading for all the delicious food offerings available this year and for my printable Lunar New Year Foodie Guide!

Lunar New Year Festival Marketplaces

Bamboo Blessings (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Strawberry Milk Tea Macaron: Strawberry buttercream with milk tea center (New)
• Mickey-shaped Hot Dog Bun: Brioche-style Mickey-shaped bun stuffed with hot dog and finished with sesame seeds and scallions
• Taro Vietnamese-style Iced Coffee: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Vietnamese-style Coffee, cocoa powder, and condensed milk garnished with a taro chocolate sweet cream (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
• Lunar New Year Punch: Mango nectar, tangerine and grapefruit juices, and banana and coconut syrups garnished with mango jellies (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
• Lunar Punch Cocktail: Coconut rum, mango nectar, tangerine and grapefruit juices, and banana and coconut syrups garnished with a purple orchid (New)
• Mickey-shaped Macaron Straw Clip (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
• Lotus Flower Glow Cube (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)

Longevity Noodle Co. (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Shrimp Lo Mein Noodles: Pan-fried lo mein noodles with sautéed shrimp garnished with green onions (New)
• Garlic Noodles: Long noodles tossed in zesty garlic butter with parmesan
• Dragon Cocktail: Dragonberry rum, white rum, lychee nectar, dragon fruit and Chinese five-spice syrups, lime juice, and house-made coriander tea garnished with a dried dragon fruit wheel
• Mickey-shaped Macaron Straw Clip (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
• Lotus Flower Glow Cube (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)

Lucky 8 Lantern (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Quesabirria Eggroll with guajillo pepper consomé
• Mandarin Orange Mousse Cake: Layers of mandarin mousse with vanilla cake and clementine compote finished with white chocolate crunch balls and a tangerine glaze
• Hibiscus Apple Soju-rita: Blanco tequila, grapefruit liqueur, soju, green apple and hibiscus syrups, house-made hibiscus tea, and lemon juice garnished with a dried apple chip (New)
• Mango Melon Cocktail: Overproof rum, baijiu, allspice liqueur, mango nectar, rock melon syrup, and lime juice topped with grapefruit soda and garnished with a lime wheel (New)
• Mickey-shaped Macaron Straw Clip (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
• Lotus Flower Glow Cube (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)

Prosperity Bao & Buns (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Kung Pao Bao with plant-based chicken, toasted peanuts, and scallions (New)
• BBQ Pork Bun with kimchi mayo and garlic chile crunch (New)
• Brewery X Grapefruit Panda Pool Party Bamboo Rice Lager (New)
• Harland Brewing Co. Tangerine Dragon Fruit Hefeweizen (New)
• Stereo Brewing Co. Jasmine Tea Lager (New)
• Eagle Rock Brewery Lychee IPA (New)
• Dragon Beer Flight (New)
• Tsingtao with Frozen Mango Beer Foam
• Mickey-shaped Macaron Straw Clip (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
• Lotus Flower Glow Cube (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)

Red Dragon Spice Traders (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Spicy Fried Rice with tofu and crispy peas (New)
• Red Spice Fried Chicken Bites: Fried chicken chicharrones in spicy red chile sauce
• Peach Basil Collins: Gin, ginger liqueur, white peach purée, lemon juice, and house-made Thai basil syrup topped with Topo Chico and garnished with a purple pansy (New)
• Guava Whiskey Cocktail: Whiskey, ginger liqueur, guava nectar, coconut cream, and lime juice garnished with a lime wheel
• Mickey-shaped Macaron Straw Clip (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
• Lotus Flower Glow Cube (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)

Wrapped with Love (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Fried Lemongrass Chicken Dumplings with plum sauce (New)
• Steamed Pork & Vegetable Dumplings with black garlic sauce (New)
• Yuja-Pineapple Cooler: Pineapple juice, yuja purée, rice milk, and condensed milk garnished with a cherry and coconut foam (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
• Raspberry Oat Milk Tea: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Ceylon Tea, raspberry and demerara syrups, and oat milk garnished with skewered raspberries (Non-alcoholic beverage)
• Mickey-shaped Macaron Straw Clip (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
• Lotus Flower Glow Cube (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)

Throughout Disney California Adventure Park

Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta

• Bulgogi Pizza: Marinated beef and spicy corn, cheese sauce topped with green onion (Available by slice or whole pie) (New) (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 29)
• Milk Tea Taro Cheesecake: Milk tea cheesecake with a taro mousse (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

Cappuccino Cart (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18; mobile order available)

• Dalgona Coffee Bundt Cake: Coffee Bundt cake filled with sweet milk and topped with Dalgona foam
• Green Tea Horchata (Non-alcoholic beverage)

Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18; mobile order available)

• Blood Orange Cocktail: Baijiu, orange liquor, yuja purée and blood orange syrup, with a spicy sugar rim

Lamplight Lounge (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Spicy Dan Dan Noodles: Crispy pork belly and noodles tossed in spicy Szechuan sauce paired with carrots, cucumber, and crispy shallots garnished with green onions and micro cilantro (New)
• Milk Tea and Taro Donuts: Warm, fluffy donuts dipped in milk tea, drizzled with taro icing, garnished with boba with milk tea dipping sauce (New)
• Lunar New Year Cocktail: Han Soju, Ancho Reyes Ancho Chile Liqueur, dragon fruit syrup, lemon juice, Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, and firewater bitters with mint garnish (New)

Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Kung Pao Bao: Kung pao-glazed crispy pork belly, soft bao bun, red peppers, toasted peanuts, and green onions
• Lunar New Year Cocktail: Han Soju, Ancho Reyes Ancho Chile Liqueur, dragon fruit syrup, lemon juice, Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, and firewater bitters with mint garnish (New)

Paradise Garden Grill (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18; mobile order available)

• Bulgogi Fried Rice with kimchi, egg, pickled cucumber, green onion, and sesame seeds (New) (Plant-based)
• Whole Fish with steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, and black vinegar and soy sauce with sugar, garlic, and red Fresno chile (Served family-style for sharing for two) (New)
• Shrimp Lo Mein: Lo mein noodles tossed with shrimp, mushrooms, cabbage, corn, and bell pepper (New)
• Pork Banh Mi Sandwich: Grilled pork belly with pickled carrots and daikon, cucumber, and jalapeño with spicy mayo
• 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)
• Mango Pudding with a hint of coconut milk topped with mango and a chocolate décor

• Tiger Milk Boba Tea with Brown Sugar Boba (Non-alcoholic beverage)
• Yuja Makgeolli Cocktail: Citrus-flavored rice wine, soju, and a splash of Sprite
• Four Sons Brewing Lucky Dragon IPA

Pym Test Kitchen (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18; mobile order available)

• Almond Cold Brew: Almond cold brew, almond milk, and red foam with blue and gold sugar (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)

Sonoma Terrace (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18; mobile order available)

• Gochugaru Shrimp Roll: Gochugaru-marinated shrimp on a potato roll with kimchi slaw, gochujang mayonnaise, spicy pickle spear (New)

Studio Catering Co. and Hollywood Lounge (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18; mobile order available at Studio Catering Co. only)

• Char Siu-style Ribs: Char siu-braised pork ribs with Asian-inspired glaze topped with roasted peanuts and scallions (New)

Terran Treats (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Strawberry Green Tea Churro: Green tea-cinnamon sugar-dusted churro with strawberry cream sauce topped with freeze-dried strawberries (New)

Select Outdoor Vending Carts (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Chicken Bao: Steamed bao with chicken, butternut squash, and makrut lime served with Vietnamese sweet tangy dipping sauce
• Baked Brown Sugar Nian Gao: Baked sticky rice cake topped with brown sugar (New)
• Char Siu Turkey Leg (New)
• Cantaritos Mandarin (New)  
• Harland Brewing Co. Lunar Maps Hazy IPA (New)

• Almond Cookie Churro: Coated in almond cookie crumble and topped with roasted almonds and almond icing

Churros near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Orange-Ginger Churro: Churro rolled in ginger sugar topped with orange sauce, candied ginger, and black and white sesame seeds (New)

Willie’s Churros (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Dragon Fruit Churro: Churro rolled in coconut-dragon fruit sugar topped with a dragon fruit icing (New)

Novelties Available Across Disneyland Resort

• Lunar New Year Stainless Steel Tumbler: Includes choice of fountain beverage at time of purchase (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply); Available at the following locations:
  • At Disney California Adventure park: Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Cappuccino Cart, Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, select outdoor vending carts, Paradise Garden Grill, Smokejumpers Grill, Studio Catering Co.
• Lotus Flower Glow Cube (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; no discounts apply); Available at the following locations:
  • At Disney California Adventure park: Bayside Brews, Cappuccino Cart, Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Hollywood Lounge, select outdoor vending carts, Paradise Garden Grill
  • At Disneyland park: Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Little Red Wagon, and Refreshment Corner

• Mickey-shaped Macaron Straw Clip (Available starting Jan. 23; limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply); Available at the following locations:
  • At Disney California Adventure park: Corn Dog Castle, Mortimers Market, Outdoor Vending Carts, Paradise Garden Grill, Schmoozies!, select outdoor vending, Smokejumpers Grill

Hotels of the Disneyland Resort

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

GCH Craftsman Bar (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 29)

• Pork Dan Dan Noodles: Crispy pork with egg noodles, sweet chili sauce, peanuts, and scallions (New)
• Moon Dragon: Premium soju, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Hennessy V.S Cognac, cherry juice, plum bitters, and Luxardo Maraschino Cherries (New) (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 29)

GCH Craftsman Grill (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Pork Dan Dan Noodles: Crispy pork with egg noodles, sweet chili sauce, peanuts, and scallions (New)

Grand Californian Great Hall Cart (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Tea Pot and Macarons (New)
• Assorted Macarons (New)
• Lunar New Year Cookie: Decorated sugar cookie (New)
• Lunar New Year Assorted Pretzel Rod Sticks (New)
• Lunar New Year Crisped Rice Treat (New)

Hearthstone Lounge

• Bean Paste Tang Yuan Dumplings and Meatball Soup with rice balls (New) (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)
• Spicy Shrimp with Steamed Rice (New) (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)
• Moon Dragon: Premium soju, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Hennessy V.S Cognac, cherry juice, plum bitters, and Luxardo Maraschino Cherries (New) (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 29)

Storytellers Cafe

• Pork Dan Dan Noodles: Crispy pork with egg noodles, sweet chili sauce, peanuts, and scallions (New) (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)
• Moon Dragon: Premium soju, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Hennessy V.S Cognac, cherry juice, plum bitters, and Luxardo Maraschino Cherries (New) (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 29)

Disneyland Hotel

Goofy’s Kitchen (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Shrimp Stir Fry with noodles, garlic, and ginger (New)
• Pork Bao Bun (New)
• Chicken Dumpling Soup (New)
• Garlic Rice with soy sauce and scallions (New) (Plant-based)

Downtown Disney District

Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Lucky Dragon: Vodka, lemon juice, egg white, and dragon fruit syrup (New)

Kayla’s Cake (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Milk Tea Mochi Egg Tart: Milk tea infused cream topped with mochi on a caramelized custard tart (New)
• Korean Injeolmi Macarons: Sweet Injeolmi buttercream filling finished with roasted soybean powder (New)

Naples Ristorante e Bar (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Banh Mi Pizza: Neapolitan dough, mozzarella cheese, marinated pork, pickled carrot and daikon radish, raw jalapeño, cilantro, and drizzles of Vietnamese mayonnaise and chili sauce (New)
• Dragon Eye Punch Mocktail: Beet juice, strawberry, grenadine, blood orange syrups, and dragon eye fruit (Non-alcoholic beverage)
• Dragon’s Breath Cocktail: Whiskey, elderflower liqueur, triple sec, and simple syrup garnished with a tangerine peel and a smoke top finish (New)

Splitsville Luxury Lanes (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Walnut Shrimp: Lightly fried shrimp with a crispy texture and tossed in a sweet lemon glaze and served with sautéed broccoli on a bed of rice and garnished with candied walnuts and scallions (New)

Tortilla Jo’s (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Sweet and Sour Ribs: Sweet and sour ribs served with white rice and Napa cabbage slaw (New)
• Dragontail Mocktail: Non-alcoholic organic margarita mix, pineapple juice, orange juice, and a splash of grenadine garnished with a paper dragon flag with two cherries and an orange wedge (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
• Breathing Fire Cocktail: Peach schnapps, peppermint schnapps, melon liqueur, orange juice, pineapple, and a splash of grenadine garnished with three cherries (New)

Wetzel’s Pretzels (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Lucky Red Envelope with Special Wetzel’s Pretzels Offering: Receive a lucky red envelope with a special in-app offer with any purchase (Available while supplies last)

Sip and Savor Pass

Use a sip and savor pass to sample Asian-inspired food and beverages from the new Lunar New Year Marketplaces! Expect to find lots of delicious Asian cuisine with a Disney twist at food booths in the Paradise Garden area. You don’t have to purchase the Sip and Savor pass to enjoy the Marketplaces, you can also purchase items individually. You can find out more info on the Sip and Savor Pass 

Hot Tip: Lines get long to purchase kiosk food items during Lunar New Year at Disneyland. You can actually avoid the long lines by purchasing all of your food at one kiosk. Just print out my free printable foodie guide. Circle the items you want to try.

When you arrive, find the kiosk with the shortest line. Purchase all of your food items at this kiosk. SAVE YOUR RECEIPT! That’s very important. Then, you can go to the pickup lines at the kiosks you purchased from any time that day to pick up your food. You can skip the order lines completely since you’ve already paid for your items! You’ll just need to show the cast member your receipt when picking up your food.

Printable Lunar New Year Foodie Guide 2024

I’ve got a free printable foodie guide to help you decide what to eat! You can circle your “must try” items and check them off as you go along!

Disneyland Planning Help

I’ve got bunches of information on planning a Disneyland trip that will be so helpful for you! Start with my complete guide to visiting Disneyland. It’s a step-by-step guide for planning your vacation that will be helpful. Check out my top 10 Disneyland tips and my guide to when to visit Disneyland to help you pick the best time for your vacation! I’ve also got a post on rope dropping at Disneyland that’s very helpful.

Make sure you check out my downloadable touring plans if you’d like a step-by-step guide to the parks! 

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