Ring in the new year and join the festivities of Disneyland Resort’s annual Lunar New Year celebration! We’re sharing everything that’s in store for the Year of the Snake below.
Each January, a new year rolls around – and so too does the annual Lunar New Year Celebration at Disneyland Resort. This festive event, which first started back in 2013, celebrates the Lunar New Year and the Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultural traditions that accompany the holiday.Â
The Lunar New Year Celebration is a multicultural festival that welcomes guests to bring auspicious wishes for health, luck, and prosperity into the year ahead. Themed around the Chinese zodiac calendar, the 2025 Lunar New Year festival will celebrate the Year of the Snake.
For 2025, the Lunar New Year Celebration runs from January 17 through February 16. While most of the festivities take place inside Disney California Adventure Park, the main hub of the event, there are plenty of Lunar New Year treats and offerings to explore across the broader Disneyland Resort, too.
What can you expect during this year’s Lunar New Year Celebration at Disneyland Resort? Find everything you need to know – including what’s available for kids – below.
Lunar New Year Celebration at Disneyland Resort
- How Lunar New Year is Celebrated
- 2025 Lunar New Year Food Booths
- 2025 Lunar New Year Activities and Entertainment
- What’s Available for Kids at the Lunar New Year Celebration?
- Lunar New Year FAQs
How Lunar New Year is Celebrated at Disneyland Resort
If you’re looking to kick the new year off with a bang, head to California Adventure. That’s the heart of the Lunar New Year Celebration at Disneyland Resort – inside the theme park, you’ll find food booths, parades, interactive activities, and live entertainment.
Some of the highlights of the Lunar New Year Celebration are:
- Festival food booths serving Asian-inspired cuisine throughout the park
- Disney characters in special Lunar New Year attire
- Live music and cultural performances
- Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession
- The Lunar New Year Wishes Wall
Most of the action does take place at California Adventure, and you can easily spend an entire day inside the park exploring all of the Lunar New Year exclusive offerings. But if you’re looking for more, Downtown Disney and the hotels of the Disneyland Resort have special offerings to explore, too.
2025 Lunar New Year Food Booths
Photo by Danny Shuster
One of the most popular offerings during the Lunar New Year Celebration is the food – and there’s so much food to try! Guests can sample Asian-inspired bites and sips from Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and other cultures at six festival marketplaces (or booths) throughout California Adventure.
Each one of the festival marketplaces offers a different mix of delicious dishes and drinks, with their own theme. Here’s a look at the 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration marketplaces:
- Bamboo Blessings
- Longevity Noodle Co.
- Lucky 8 Lantern
- Prosperity Bao & Buns
- Red Dragon Spice Traders
- Wrapped with Love
A Sip and Savor Pass is offered each year, featuring six entitlements that allow guests to try out offerings from the different marketplace booths for a single price (Magic Key Holders typically receive a discount on the Sip and Savory Pass).
2025 Lunar New Year Activities and EntertainmentÂ
No festival would be complete without some standout Disney entertainment, and the Lunar New Year Celebration certainly delivers. During the annual event, California Adventure is home to a number of exciting offerings that introduce the traditions of the Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and other cultures who celebrate Lunar New Year.
At California Adventure, you can enjoy the following entertainment during the celebration:
- Special appearances by Disney characters (including Mickey and Minnie) dressed in festive attire
- Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession, a parade that shares Lunar New Year traditions with guests
- Hurry Home – A Lunar New Year Celebration pre-show for World of Color – ONE, in which guests follow Little Lantern home for the annual celebration
- Live entertainment by local cultural groups
- Kid-friendly crafts and activities
- The Lunar New Year Wishing Wall, where guests can write their wishes for the Year of the Snake
While some activities take place at guests’ own pace, like the Wishing Wall and kids’ crafts, others do have scheduled performances throughout the days of the celebration. You’ll want to check the Disneyland app during your visit to find out when live performances, parades, and nighttime spectaculars will take place.
What’s Available for Kids at the Lunar New Year Celebration?
Photo by Danny Shuster
There’s a ton for kids to enjoy at Disneyland Resort’s Lunar New Year Celebration each year. Whether you’re visiting with toddlers or tweens and teens, you and your family will easily find food and entertainment that suits your kids’ interests.
Below, we’ve broken down the top things to do with kids of each age group.
The Best Options for Toddlers and Preschool-Age Kids
- Character meet and greets, particularly with Mickey and Minnie in their special Lunar New Year attire
- Lunar New Year craft stations, which are home to coloring activities and crayons
- Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession, which features catchy music and character appearances
The Best Options for School-Age Kids
- Character meet and greets, particularly with Mickey and Minnie in their special Lunar New Year attire
- Lunar New Year craft stations, which are home to crafts themed after Year of the Snake
- Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession, which features catchy music and character appearances
- The Lunar New Year Wishing Wall so kids can create their own wishes for 2025
- Hurry Home – A Lunar New Year Celebration, if your kids are able to stay up and catch a World of Color – ONE showing
The Best Options for Tweens and Teens
- Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession, which blends cultural traditions with classic Disney characters
- The Lunar New Year Wishing Wall so tweens and teens can create their own wishes for 2025
- Hurry Home – A Lunar New Year Celebration, which enhances World of Color – ONE
- Lunar New Year Marketplaces, which offer an array of exciting food options for adventurous eaters
Lunar New Year: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Lunar New Year Sip and Savor Pass?
The Sip and Savor Pass, which can be used at the festival marketplaces inside California Adventure and select restaurants throughout the theme park, offered six entitlements for $46 in 2024 ($43 for Magic Key Holders).
The 2025 Sip and Savor Pass price has yet to be announced.
Does Disneyland decorate for Lunar New Year?
While Disneyland Park doesn’t decorate for the resort’s Lunar New Year Celebration, you can spot festive touches throughout California Adventure and Downtown Disney. Like we mentioned above, since California Adventure is the heart of the celebration, it’s where you’ll find the most in terms of decorations and Lunar New Year themed displays.
Is Disneyland’s Lunar New Year Celebration free?
Yes, the Lunar New Year Celebration at Disneyland Resort is free – but to enjoy any of the offerings inside California Adventure, you will need to purchase a theme park ticket. Additionally, keep in mind that while many aspects of the festival, such as the entertainment, are free, others (like the festival marketplace booths) offer additional purchases.
