Are you looking forward to welcoming 2026 with a Disney twist? Head over to Disneyland® Resort to celebrate the Lunar New Year! The Happiest Place on Earth has an impressive lineup of activities and experiences from January 23 through February 22. Together with your loved ones, visit your favorite theme park and soak in Lunar New Year spirit.
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and other beloved Disney pals will be rocking their colorful Lunar New Year festival outfits! Don't miss out on new items and themed food and merchandise around the resort. Disney fans will surely love this unforgettable event, so make sure to swing by the Happiest Place on Earth! Celebrate Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure® Park with your favorite people. Here's the 2026 Lunar New Year celebration guide for you. Read on.
Lunar New Year Celebration Highlights
The 31-day celebration will showcase colorful Asian traditions, specifically highlighting Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures. See the event's highlights below:
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Tasty Asian delicacies with a Disney twist
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Enchanting festival ambiance
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Special appearances by favorite Disney Characters like Mickey and Minnie in colorful traditional outfits
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Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession: Don't miss the magical pre-show before World of Color Happiness!
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Specially designed, themed Lunar New Year merchandise
IMPORTANT NOTE: This event is part of the admission ticket for Disney California Adventure® Park.
All the Lunar New Year 2026 experiences at Disneyland®
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with vibrant decorations
Experience the enchanting fusion of Disney magic and cherished traditions from China, Korea, and Vietnam. Immerse yourself in stunning displays adorned with radiant lanterns and meaningful ornaments that capture the essence of this celebration.
Explore bites and beverages at the Lunar New Year Marketplace.
Enjoy flavorful dishes from Asian cuisine while taking in the festivities at various vendors in Disney California Adventure® Park, featuring Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean options. Check out this list of Disney California Adventure® food spots this Lunar New Year:
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Lucky 8 Lantern
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Wrapped with Love
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Bamboo Blessings
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Red Dragon Spice Traders
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Prosperity Bao & Bun
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Longevity Noodle Co.
Have your New Year's wishes written in captivating Chinese calligraphy.
Get your New Year's wishes beautifully written in Chinese calligraphy by a talented calligrapher in the park. Choose your favorite wish and see it turned into a unique souvenir to display at home. Each artist has a distinct style, making your piece special!
Meet your favorite Disney characters in Lunar New Year costumes
Experience the magic of characters dressed in vibrant cultural outfits. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse shine in traditional Korean attire, while Goofy and Clarabelle impress in beautiful Vietnamese aó dài. Donald and Daisy sport lovely hanfu styles, while Horace Horsecollar wows with an exquisite Chinese-inspired ensemble!
Marvel at majestic live entertainment and performances
Enjoy the rhythmic beats as they lead you to a joyful world of tradition and celebration.
Mulan's Lunar New Year Procession
Witness the excitement of a lively parade moving from Hollywood Land all the way to Paradise Gardens. The celebrations begin with joyful music and a mix of vibrant performers, including Mulan, Disney characters, and lively Chinese acts. It's shown several times a day during the Lunar New Year.
Hurry Home – A Lunar New Year Celebration
Experience a breathtaking nighttime water pre-show featuring Mulan and her friends, leading up to World of Color - ONE, a tribute to the themes of family and friendship. Celebrate good luck and fortune in this 6-minute tale with Little Lantern, featuring a lovely score by Tan Dun, an Academy Award® winner.
More details about Lunar New Year entertainment and performers will be dropped soon, so stay tuned.
Bring your wish for the coming year to the Lunar New Year Wishing Wall.
Seize the opportunity to experience the lively Lunar New Year Wishing Wall at Paradise Gardens Park! Share your wishes for hope, health, and happiness, and let your dreams for the new year blend with this celebration.
More Lunar New Year offerings with a Disney twist.
Special Lunar New Year food items
Indulge in mouthwatering dishes and refreshing beverages at participating Lunar New Year Marketplaces and select outdoor vending carts. Taste the flavor of Asian delicacies, from sweet to savory specialties. Here are some of the new food and beverage items you should try.
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Brown Sugar Milk Tea: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Ceylon Tea, oat milk, and brown sugar, maple and butter pecan syrups garnished with banana milk-inspired whipped cream.
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Taro Vietnamese Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Vietnamese-style coffee, cocoa powder, and condensed milk garnished with taro chocolate sweet cream.
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Spicy Pork Belly Grilled Cheese: Pork belly marinated in Korean spices with white American cheese, spicy aïoli, pickled onions, sourdough bread, and green onion crust served with potato bites.
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Chocolate Firecracker: Light chocolate mousse, chocolate ganache filling, chocolate almond dacquoise, and popping candy featuring DOVE Dark Chocolate.
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Red Envelope Margarita: Tequila, orange juice, sweet and sour, raspberry purée, blood orange syrup, and gold shimmer.
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Guava Dragon Fruit Vodka Cocktail: Vodka, Simply Lemonade, Topo Chico, and guava and dragon fruit syrups garnished with a lemon wheel.
Check out the Disneyland® Lunar New Year Food Guide for more mouthwatering food and nonalcoholic beverage items.
Adorable Lunar New Year attire and merchandise
2026 Lunar New Year Festival is not complete without new merchandise inspired by Lunar New Year ornaments, and Disney characters. Find unique items such as Lunar New Year Spirit Jersey, ear headband, and pin at Elias & Co. while supplies last. They are also available at Festival Gifts and Acorns Gifts & Goods.
2026 Lunar New Year Sip and Savor Pass
Sample delicious dishes inspired by Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean cuisine at Disney Parks! Choose from 3 collectible pass designs. Purchase a Sip and Savor Pass to make the most of Lunar New Year's diverse culinary experiences.
You get 6 digital coupons with each pass for food and drinks at Lunar New Year Marketplaces. Have a Cast Member scan your pass and enter the 4-digit code at checkout.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Sip and Savor at participating restaurants offers only tasting-size portions, not full entrees.
Capture magical moments with Disney PhotoPass – Lunar New Year Magic Shot
Visit Buena Vista Street for a special Magic Shot with a Disney character in a Lunar New Year outfit!
Welcome the year with the magic of family fun at Disneyland® Resort.
Let's all manifest only great things for the coming year! Visit Disneyland® Resort and enjoy the fun and vibrant festivities to celebrate the Year of the Horse. Catch appearances by some popular Disney characters, exciting entertainment, exceptional food and beverage items, and wonderful keepsakes. Magic Key holders can also enjoy more unforgettable perks and experiences!
Treat your family to a magical festival of vibrant Asian traditions and an all-out fun for all ages. Share your enchanting wishes and make your Disney dreams come true. These unique offerings will be available throughout Disneyland® Resort from January 23 to February 22, so make sure to get your discounted Disneyland® tickets now!
