Lunar New Year at Disneyland: Everything You Need To Know

Want to spend Lunar New Year at Disneyland? Here is everything you need to know including what to do, what to eat, and celebration dates.

Lunar New Year at Disneyland: Everything You Need To Know

Lunar New Year at Disneyland: Everything You Need To Know

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure Park! Bring family and friends together during this multicultural celebration filled with auspicious wishes for health, luck and prosperity throughout the new year!

Ring in the new year with culinary delights, fun festivities and Disney Characters, returning January 23 through February 18, 2024.

Lunar New Year at Disneyland Event highlights include:

  • Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession
  • Vocal Seoul at Sonoma Terrace
  • Special appearances by some popular Disney Characters—including Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse—dressed in colorful attire
  • Innovative menus celebrating delicious Asian cuisine
  • Commemorative festive merchandise
  • Hurry Home – A Lunar New Year Celebration pre-show
  • Kid-friendly crafts and activities
  • Festive décor and more

Lunar New Year at Disneyland: Everything You Need To Know

Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession

Catch a captivating procession that travels from Hollywood Land to Paradise Gardens.

The show kicks off as the sound of triumphant music fills the air and dozens of beautifully costumed performers populate the street. You won’t be able to take your eyes off this dazzling display featuring Mulan, some Disney pals and a spirited group of Chinese entertainers—a dragon puppet, warriors and dancers.

The procession can be enjoyed multiple times throughout the day during the Lunar New Year celebration.

Meet Disney Characters

Ring in the Year of the Dragon with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Mulan, Mushu and friends dressed in vibrant attire inspired by Lunar New Year.

Gather loved ones for cherished photo memories under a gorgeous pavilion bedecked with bamboo, peach blossoms, golden flowers and banners bearing serendipitous holiday wishes.

Lunar New Year Wishing Wall

Stroll beneath strings of ornamental lanterns, make a wish and dare to dream big during the new year.

Stop by the Lunar New Year Wishing Wall located in Paradise Gardens—it’s where Lunar New Year magic begins! Guests of all ages are welcome to add their own special message of hope, health and happiness for the upcoming year.

what to eat during lunar new year at disneyland

What To Eat During Lunar New Year At Disneyland

Sample a variety of Asian-inspired dishes prepared with a Disney twist, returning January 23 through February 18, 2024. 

Take part in an exuberant holiday tradition as you enjoy inspired eats—including favorites from Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean cuisine—at a variety of marketplaces. 

Check here closer to the event for full details.

Musical Entertainment During Lunar New Year At Disneyland

Musical Entertainment During Lunar New Year At Disneyland

Vocal Seoul

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with Vocal Seoul! This sensational group is a cultural bridge of Korean artists that are here to spread their passion for music across the world.

Performance Dates: Friday to Sundays during the Lunar New Year celebration, January 23 through February 18, 2024

New Tradition

Watch New Tradition perform a variety of musical styles to ring in the Lunar New Year.

Performance Dates: January 23, 24, 25, 26; February 5, 6, 2024

Melody of China

To celebrate the Lunar New Year, Melody of China will perform classical, folk and contemporary music.

Performance Dates: January 29, 30, 31; February 1, 2, 14, 15, 16, 2024

Luna Lee

Get ready to hear Luna Lee bring a modern twist to the centuries-old traditional Korean stringed instrument. Her contemporary gayageum tunes will impress you!

Luna Lee is a recording artist, performer and gayageum sound engineer. Her childhood passion for exploring different musical styles and genres inspired her to arrange and perform modern rock on a traditional Korean string instrument, the gayageum, which has drawn fans worldwide.

Performance Dates: February 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 2024

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