Lunar New Year 2025: Disneyland shares food guide and fun festivities to ring in the Year of the Snake, check dates and all details

The Disneyland Resort is gearing up to celebrate the Lunar New Year Festival with an exciting array of food, drinks, and cultural experiences.

The festival will take place at Disney California Adventure from January 17 to February 16, 2025, and promises a vibrant tribute to Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese traditions, as mentioned in a report by Disneyland.

Guests can expect unique culinary delights, themed entertainment, character meet-and-greets, and festive décor.

Culinary Highlights

The Lunar New Year Festival at Disneyland Resort is set to delight food lovers with an innovative menu of dishes and beverages.

From savory bites to sweet indulgences, here’s a taste of what’s in store:

• Mini Char Siu Pork Shanks served with rice and pineapple chutney
  
• Spicy Gochujang Chicken Tacos topped with Yuja citrus cabbage slaw
  
• Fire Chicken Wings with sesame-seaweed crunch
  
• Red Panda Bao, a nod to Disney’s "Turning Red"
  
• Desserts like the Chocolate Firecracker
  
• Refreshing drinks, including the Peach Makgeolli Cocktail, Mandarin Citrus Mule, and the Guava Lemongrass Cocktail
  
• A Lunar New Year Beer Flight and specialty craft brews like Harland Raspberry Yuja Lemonade Ale
  

Guests can enjoy these offerings at various pop-up booths and participating restaurants throughout Disney California Adventure.

The popular Sip and Savor Pass, featuring six digital coupons, allows guests to sample select food and non-alcoholic beverages.

Cultural Experiences and Entertainment

The Lunar New Year Festival is more than just a food celebration; it’s a showcase of cultural traditions and festive entertainment.

Highlights of the event include:

• Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession: A captivating performance featuring Mulan, Mushu, and traditional drummers on select days.
  
• Hurry Home – A Lunar New Year Celebration: A stunning pre-show in front of the "World of Color – ONE" fountain display, presented by PANDORA Jewelry.
  
• Kid-Friendly Activities: Crafts and workshops designed for younger visitors to immerse themselves in Lunar New Year traditions.
  

Visitors can also enjoy meeting beloved Disney characters, including Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, dressed in vibrant Korean-inspired attire.

Other characters, such as Mulan and friends from "Turning Red," will don colorful Lunar New Year-themed outfits, perfect for photo opportunities.

Lunar New Year Wishing Wall

Guests are invited to share their hopes and dreams for the year ahead at the Lunar New Year Wishing Wall, located in Paradise Gardens.

Beneath strings of ornamental lanterns, visitors of all ages can pen messages of health, happiness, and prosperity, creating a collective display of good wishes for the upcoming Year of the Snake.

Merchandise and Décor to Remember

The festival will also feature exclusive merchandise, including the Lunar New Year Mickey-Shaped Light-Up Straw Clip and commemorative apparel, perfect for marking the occasion.

Vibrant decorations, such as bamboo, peach blossoms, golden flowers, and festive banners, will transform Disney California Adventure into a magical Lunar New Year wonderland.

FAQs

Is Lunar and Chinese New Year the same?

Chinese New Year, a public holiday and one of the most significant celebrations in China, is also widely observed as Lunar New Year in various Asian countries.

What is called Lunar New Year?

Lunar New Year marks the arrival of spring and the start of a new year according to the lunisolar calendar.