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2024 Disney California Adventure Lunar New Year

Disney California Adventure Lunar New Year

Mid-January – Mid-February 2025

The following is information for 2024. Updated details will be posted when released for 2025.

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon during the time-honored traditions that commemorate the start of the Lunar New Year with grand festivities at Disney California Adventure from mid-January through mid-February.

The Lunar New Year Celebration is the perfect opportunity to explore culturally inspired food, music and entertainment at the Disneyland Resort. During the event, Guests of all ages will enjoy an impressive array of musicians and performances. Plus, be on the lookout for Disney Characters dressed in traditional garb, ready to take part in the fun! Guests will also be able to stroll beneath strings of ornamental lanterns, pay a visit to the Lucky Wishing Wall and explore the art of local artisans. In addition, take time to shop for Lunar New Year themed apparel, souvenirs and gifts to remember your experience.

Mulan’s Procession Character Greetings Marketplace Kiosk Menus Hurry Home Celebration Entertainment Lucky Wishes Wall Additional Fun

Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession

Make way for a magical parade honoring the Lunar New Year. Beloved Characters Mulan and Mushu will welcome Guests as they clap along as triumphant music from Mulan fills the air and a sea of performers flow gracefully through the streets. Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession fills the street with exciting music, exquisite costumes and traditional dances by Asian performing troupes. Tigger joins the procession during the Year of the Tiger. Discover a magnificent Chinese dragon making its way along the route. In addition, umbrella and fan dancers perform their delicate dances. The procession can be enjoyed multiple times throughout the day during the Lunar New Year celebration.

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

Character Greetings

Enjoy special appearances by Disney characters at the Paradise Gardens Gazebo. Guests may see Mulan and Mushu, as well as Mickey and Minnie.

@themouseforless Mickey Mouse at the Lunar New Year Celebration at Disney California Adventure. #disney #dcalunarnewyear #disneycaliforniaadventure #mickeymouse ♬ Lunar New Year – Kyrylo Zaplotynskyi

In addition, Guests will be able to see Raya, from Raya and the Last Dragon. Guests will find her in Redwood Creek Challenge Trail.

@themouseforless Visit Raya at Disney California Adventure during this year’s Lunar New Year Celebration. #disney #dcalunarnewyear #raya #disneytok ♬ Raya and the Last Dragon: Theme – 2Hooks

Wrapped With Love

Disneyland Lunar New Year Wrapped with Love

Food Items:

  • Fried Lemongrass Chicken Dumplings with Plum Sauce – $8.75

California Adventure Fried Lemongrass Chicken Dumplings

  • Steamed Pork & Vegetable Dumplings with Black Garlic Sauce – $8.75

California Adventure Steamed Pork And Vegetable Dumplings

Beverages:

  • Yuja-Pineapple Cooler – $7.00
    Pineapple Juice, Yuja Purée, Rice and Condensed Milk, garnished with a Cherry & Coconut Foam

California Adventure Yuja Pineapple Cooler

  • Raspberry Oat Milk Tea – $6.50
    Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co.® Ceylon Tea, Raspberry & Demerara Syrups and Oat Milk, garnished with skewered Raspberries

California Adventure Raspberry Oat Milk Tea

  • DASANI® Bottled Water – $4.75
  • smartwater® – $5.25
  • Lotus Flower Glow Cube – $6.00
    Limit ten (10) per person, per transaction. No discounts apply.

Bamboo Blessings

Food Items:

  • Mickey Mouse-shaped Hot Dog Bun – $7.50
    Brioche-style Mickey-shaped Bun stuffed with Hot Dogs and finished with Sesame Seeds and Scallions
  • Strawberry Milk Tea Macaron – $7.75
    Strawberry Buttercream with Milk Tea Center

Beverages:

  • Lunar Punch Cocktail – $17.00 (alcoholic)
    Coconut Rum, Mango Nectar, Tangerine & Grapefruit Juices, Banana & Coconut Syrups, garnished with a Purple Orchid
  • Lunar New Year Punch – $7.00
    Mango Nectar, Tangerine & Grapefruit Juices, Banana & Coconut Syrups, garnished with Mango Jellies
  • Taro Vietnamese-style Iced Coffee – $7.00
    Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co.® Vietnamese-style Coffee, Cocoa Powder and Condensed Milk, garnished with a Taro Chocolate Sweet Cream
  • DASANI® Bottled Water – $4.75
  • smartwater® – $5.25
  • Lotus Flower Glow Cube – $6.00
    Limit ten (10) per person, per transaction. No discounts apply.

Red Dragon Spice Traders

Food Items:

  • Spicy Fried Rice – $8.00
    with Tofu and Crispy Peas
  • Red Spice Fried Chicken Bites – $8.75
    Fried Chicken Chicharrones in spicy Red Chile Sauce
@themouseforless Our favorite Lunar New Year Celebration festival food at Disney California Adventure. #disney #dcalunarnewyear #disneytok #disneycaliforniaadventure ♬ Chinese New Year – TonsTone

Beverages:

  • Guava Whiskey Cocktail – $16.00 (alcoholic)
    Whiskey, Ginger Liqueur, Guava Nectar, Coconut Cream and Lime Juice, garnished with a Lime Wheel
  • Peach Basil Collins – $17.00 (alcoholic)
    Gin, Ginger Liqueur, White Peach Purée, Lemon Juice and House-made Thai Basil Syrup, topped with Topo Chico® and garnished with a Purple Pansy
  • DASANI® Bottled Water – $4.75
  • smartwater® – $5.25
  • Lotus Flower Glow Cube – $6.00
    Limit ten (10) per person, per transaction. No discounts apply.

Prosperity Bao & Buns

Lunar New Year Prosperity Bao & Bun

Food Items:

Kung Pao Bao – $9.00
with Plant-based Chicken, Toasted Peanuts and Scallions

California Adventure Kung Pao Bao

BBQ Pork Bun – $9.00
with Kimchi Mayo and Garlic Chile Crunch

California Adventure BBQ Pork Bun

Beverages:

  • Tsingtao with Frozen Mango Beer Foam – $15.00 (alcoholic)
    Tsingtao with a Frozen Mango Beer Foam (ABV 4.8%)
  • Brewery X Grapefruit Panda Pool Party, Anaheim, CA – $14.00 (alcoholic)
    Bamboo Rice Lager, 4.5% ABV, 8 IBU
  • Harland Brewing Co. Tangerine Dragonfruit Hefeweizen, San Diego, CA – $15.25 (alcoholic)
    Hefeweizen, 5.2% ABV, IBU
  • Stereo Brewing Co. Jasmine Tea Lager, Placentia, CA – $15.25 (alcoholic)
    Lager, 5% ABV, IBU
  • Eagle Rock Brewery Lychee IPA, Los Angeles, CA – $15.25 (alcoholic)
    IPA, 7% ABV, 70 IBU
  • Dragon Beer Flight – $18.50 (alcoholic)
    Brewery X Grapefruit Panda Pool Party, Harland Brewing Co. Tangerine Dragon Fruit Hefeweizen, Stereo Brewing Co. Jasmine Tea Lager & Eagle Rock Brewery Lychee IPA
  • DASANI® Bottled Water – $4.75
  • smartwater® – $5.25
  • Lotus Flower Glow Cube – $6.00
    Limit ten (10) per person, per transaction. No discounts apply.

Lucky 8 Lantern

Lunar New Year Lucky 8 Lantern

Food Items:

  • Quesabirria Eggroll – $9.00
    with Guajillo Pepper Consomé
  • Mandarin Orange Mousse Cake – $6.75
    Layers of Mandarin Mousse with Vanilla Cake and Clementine Compote, finished with White Chocolate Crunch Balls and a Tangerine Glaze

Beverages:

  • Hibiscus Apple Soju-rita – $17.00 (alcoholic)
    Blanco Tequila, Grapefruit Liqueur, Soju, Green Apple & Hibiscus Syrups, House-made Hibiscus Tea and Lemon Juice, garnished with a dried Apple Chip
  • Mango Melon Cocktail – $17.00 (alcoholic)
    Overproof Rum, Baijiu, Mango Nectar, Rock Melon Syrup and Lime Juice, topped with Grapefruit Soda and garnished with a Lime Wheel
  • DASANI® Bottled Water – $4.75
  • smartwater® – $5.25
  • Lotus Flower Glow Cube – $6.00
    Limit ten (10) per person, per transaction. No discounts apply.

Longevity Noodle Co.

Disney California Adventure Lunar New Year Food Kiosks

Food Items:

  • Garlic Noodles – $8.00
    Long Noodles tossed in a zesty Garlic Butter with Parmesan

Disney California Adventure Lunar New Year - Garlic Noodle

  • Shrimp Lo Mein Noodles – $9.00

California Adventure Shrimp Lo Mein Noodle

Beverages:

  • Dragon Cocktail – $17.00
    Dragonberry Rum, White Rum, Lychee Nectar, Dragon Fruit & Chinese 5 Spice Syrups, Lime Juice and House-made Coriander Tea, garnished with a dried Dragon Fruit Wheel
  • DASANI® Bottled Water – $4.75
  • smartwater® – $5.25
  • Lotus Flower Glow Cube – $6.00
    Limit ten (10) per person, per transaction. No discounts apply.

Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta

Food Items:

  • 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) – $9.49/slice, $47.49/whole
  • Milk Tea Taro Cheesecake: Milk tea cheesecake with a taro mousse (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18) – $6.79

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 – $16.00

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 – $7.25
  • Green Tea Horchata (Non-alcoholic beverage) – $7.00

Aunt Cass Café

Food Items:

  • White Chocolate Apple Bread Pudding: Granny Smith Apples and white chocolate with crème anglaise and whipped topping (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) – $14.49
  • 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) – $29.99
  • Shrimp Lo Mein: Lo mein noodles tossed with shrimp, mushrooms, cabbage, corn, and bell pepper (New) – $15.49
  • Pork Banh Mi Sandwich: Grilled pork belly with pickled carrots and daikon, cucumber, and jalapeño with spicy mayo – $14.49
  • Korean-style BBQ Chicken served with steamed rice, kimchi, and pickled cucumber – $17.99
  • Korean-style Chicken: Marinated chicken served with steamed rice and broccoli (Disney Check Kids Meal) – $8.49
  • Mango Pudding with a hint of coconut milk topped with mango and a chocolate décor – $6.99
  • Tiger Milk Boba Tea with Brown Sugar Boba (Non-alcoholic beverage) – 6.99
  • Yuja Makgeolli Cocktail: Citrus-flavored rice wine, soju, and a splash of Sprite – $17.00
  • Four Sons Brewing Lucky Dragon IPA – $14.25

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) – $6.79

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) – $27.00
  • 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) – $11.00
  • 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) – $19.00

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 – $22.00
  • 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) – $19.00

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) – $9.75

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) – $8.49

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)

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)

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 from Churros near Goofy’s Sky School and Orange-Ginger Churro from Churros near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail for Lunar New Year 2024
  • Almond Cookie Churro: Coated in almond cookie crumble and topped with roasted almonds and almond icing

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

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)

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)
  • Bean Paste Tang Yuan Dumplings and Meatball Soup and Spicy Shrimp with Steamed Rice from Hearthstone Lounge for Lunar New Year 2024

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)

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)

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)
  • Sweet and Sour Ribs, Dragontail Mocktail and Breathing Fire Cocktail from Tortilla Jo’s for Lunar New Year 2024

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)

2024 Lunar New Year Sip and Savor Pass

Disney California Adventure Lunar New Year Sip and Savor

Embark on a culinary adventure with the Sip and Savor Pass, which consists of a commemorative credential and 6 digital coupons redeemable for food and beverage offerings (excluding alcohol) at these select Lunar New Year Marketplace locations:

  • Longevity Noodle Co.
  • Lucky 8 Lantern
  • Prosperity Bao & Buns
  • Red Dragon Spice Traders
  • Cappuccino Cart
  • Festival Cart
  • Lucky Fortune Cookery
  • Paradise Garden Grill
  • Paradise Gardens Food and Beverage Cart

The Sip and Savor Pass is available for sale at:

  • Sip and Savor Cart
  • Seaside Souvenirs
  • Lunar New Year Marketplaces
  • Merchandise Pergola

Hurry Home – Lunar New Year Celebration

This World of Color pre-show invites Guests to follow Little Lantern on a journey to return home for the annual celebration of good luck and fortune. Accompanied by a stirring musical score, you’ll be immersed in the magic of a 6-minute tale.

Entertainment

At the Paradise Garden Bandstand, enjoy daily performances to welcome the Year of the Tiger and attract good luck and prosperity for the new year. These musicians hail from some of China’s most prestigious conservatories. Their renowned fusion of Chinese folk, classical and contemporary instrumentals bridge the gap between ancient customs and American youth. Join this premiere trio as they captivate audiences with pitch-perfect music played on a traditional Chinese yangqin (dulcimer), pipa (lute) and erhu (fiddle).

@themouseforless Melody of China performs on traditional Chinese instruments at the Paradise Gardens Bandstand during Lunar New Year. #dcalunarnewyear #disney ♬ original sound – TheMouseForLess

Lucky Wishes Wall

Celebrate the Year of the Tiger by sharing wishes. Reflect on the past and welcome a new year of prosperity and good fortune at the Lucky Wishes Wall. Guests of all ages are invited to add their own special message of hope, health and happiness for the upcoming year.

@themouseforless Happy Lunar New Year! Lunar New Year Celebration at Disney California Adventure. #dcalunarnewyear #disney #disneytok ♬ Chinese New Year – Kyrylo Zaplotynskyi

Additional Lunar New Year Fun

  • Beautiful Lunar New Year décor, including ornamental lanterns and banners wishing guests a Happy Lunar New Year in English, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese
  • New Lunar New Year merchandise inspired by different cultures of East Asia is available.

 

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