While many of us are going through either the end of holiday celebrations or a nice big holiday hangover, Disneyland already has eyes on the next event on the calendar: Lunar New Year. From January 17 to February 16, Paradise Gardens Park will host festivities to kick off the year of the snake. Good news – you made the invite list! No separate event ticket required.
Source: Disneyland Resort
To join the celebration, all you have to do is visit Paradise Gardens Park with a regular California Adventure park ticket. You’ll have access to tons of special food, merchandise, and live entertainment. Plus, characters will be out in full force to celebrate with you.
Source: USA Today
This year’s lineup includes:
- Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession – a daily parade featuring Mulan and Mushu
- Hurry Home (A Lunar New Year Celebration) – a special pre-show ahead of World of Color
- Character meet and greets – Mickey and Minnie (in new Korean outfits), Mulan, Mushu, and the cast from Turning Red
- The Lunar New Year Marketplace – stands with menus celebrating a variety of Asian foods (Sip & Savor passes available for purchase)
- Craft and activity tables
- Shops in the area offering exclusive Lunar New Year merchandise
- Special performers including drummers and dancers
- Lucky Wishing Wall – a place to make a wish and leave a message for the new year
- Themed decor, including ornamental lanterns, strung lights, red and gold banners, and more!
All events, experiences and offerings are subject to cancellation or change without notice.
Source: People
For more information about this year’s specific offerings, food options, and sip & saver passes, check out the official event page here.