Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession

by | Aug 15, 2024 | Disney California Adventure Attractions, Disney California Adventure Park, Disneyland

Celebrate the arrival of the new year with Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession, a vibrant and captivating parade that features music, dancing, and dazzling cultural displays – plus plenty of insight into the traditions of Lunar New Year celebrations, with the help of Mulan and Mushu.

Note: Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession is a seasonal offering and only appears during California Adventure’s Lunar New Year Celebration in January and February.

Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession Fast Facts

  • Location: Various
  • Height Requirement: None
  • Attraction Length: About 20 minutes
  • Lightning Lane Multi Pass: No
  • Ride Type: Parade
  • Early Theme Park Entry Eligible: No
  • Extended Evening Hours Eligible: N/A
  • Ride Switch Available: No

Queue

There is no queue for Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession. Instead, guests will find seats and viewing spots along the parade route in California Adventure about an hour to 30 minutes ahead of its scheduled show times. 

Accessibility 

Guests can remain in wheelchairs and ECVs. 

Sign language interpretation is offered at specific show times. Check with Guest Relations during your visit to find out which parade show times will offer this accessibility feature.

On-Ride Photo

There is no on-ride photo for this attraction.

Is Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession Kid-Friendly?

Like every Disneyland parade, Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession is very kid-friendly. This is a shorter parade – almost an in-between that’s not quite a parade, but longer than a cavalcade – that features bright, bold colors, a story explaining the traditions of Lunar New Year celebrations, and plenty of Chinese entertainers.

Mulan and Mushu are always part of the parade, but each year you can also catch lesser-seen Disney characters who represent the animal of the zodiac for the year ahead (like Oswald in 2023 for the Year of the Rabbit).

Best For: Guests of all ages who love a good parade with music, eye-catching performances, and rarely-seen Disney characters.

Will Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession Cause Motion Sickness?

Since Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession is a parade, it won’t cause motion sickness.

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Authored by
Heather Adams

Heather Adams, Disneyland Expert and Mom | A lifelong Disneyland enthusiast who's familiar with every square inch of the Anaheim theme parks, Heather has spent over 30 years becoming an expert in all things Disney. A Disney Adult turned Disney Mom, she's now quickly becoming a pro at taking her little one to the theme parks and familiarizing herself with navigating crowds with diaper bags, strollers, and plenty of baby gear. If you're planning a Disney vacation with kids under age 3, she's got all of the advice you need.