Your guide to celebrating the Lunar New Year at Disneyland

The Lunar New Year celebration will take place at Disneyland’s California Adventure from Jan. 25 through Feb. 17, 2019, offering live entertainment and musical performances, including an enhanced “Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession,” arts and crafts, delicious cuisine and themed merchandise.

Even the Three Little Pigs join in the fun with a rare appearance. After all, the celebration is for the Year of the Pig.

New this year is a special Sip and Savor Pass, which consists of a commemorative credential and 6 coupons redeemable for food and beverage offerings

The Lunar New Year is traditionally celebrated within Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures and commemorates the moment when both the sun and the moon begin their journey for another year.

Here’s what you can find at the celebration:

Entertainment

“Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession” – A bright and bold parade hosted by Mulan and her faithful dragon, Mushu, that honors Lunar New Year and celebrates family and friendship. As a special treat for the Year of the Pig, the Three Little Pigs (Fiddler, Fifer and Practical) join the procession in their full holiday garb, along with Goofy in his “god of Good Fortune” attire and Chip ‘n’ Dale in their red vests. “Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession” is enhanced this year with a longer processional route, from Pixar Pier to Paradise Gardens Park, where guests will gather to watch the festivities. A troupe of Chinese performers bring additional dancers, martial artists and drummers to add extra excitement to the beautiful and colorful procession.

Character meet and greets – Mulan, Mushu, Pluto, Mickey and Minnie donning their Lunar New Year attire will greet guests at Paradise Gardens Park.

The Melody of China – New this year, this ensemble entertains guests with Chinese classical, folk and contemporary music, with a trio of artists that play the yangqin (Chinese dulcimer), pipa (Chinese lute) and Erhu (Chinese fiddle).

Dat Nguyen – A Vietnamese artist plays traditional and original compositions on classical guitar, lute, flute and melodica at Paradise Garden Bandstand.

Complimentary arts and crafts – An area for guests is being set aside to try some special arts and crafts with local artisans, including Chinese calligraphy, paper lantern making and face painting.

A Lucky Wishing Wall – A wishing wall will be built where guests may add their own wishes for a wonderful year.

Food

Four Asian marketplaces offering delightful foods inspired by Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures, all with a Disney twist. In addition, the Paradise Garden Grill will offers items inspired by traditional Asian fare and there will also be a new Festival Food and Beverage Cart inside Paradise Gardens.

Here’s a look at the marketplaces with their menus:

Lucky 8 Lantern

• Crispy Shrimp Fried Rice with Garlic, Bacon and Edamame
• Stir-fried Vegetables & Pineapple with Soy Protein, Steamed Rice and Crunchy Chow Mein Noodles
• Mandarin Orange-Green Tea Tart
• Vietnamese Iced Coffee

Prosperity Bao & Buns

• Char Siu Pork Bao, Chinese BBQ Pork with Pickled Red Onions and Jalapeño
• Mickey Chinese Hot Dog Bun
• Mango-Pineapple Pastry
• Winter Plum Blossom Gin Mule

Longevity Noodle Co

• Pan-fried Wheat Noodles with Chicken Meatballs, Cabbage Salad with Apple-Ginger Sauce
  Vegetable Egg Roll and Chilled Sesame-Garlic Noodles with Cilantro-Cashew Sauce and Toasted Peanuts
  Egg Tart
  Orchid Spritz

Red Dragon Spice Traders

• Firecracker Three Cup Chicken with Steamed Rice
• Steamed Short Rib Shumai with Spicy Korean Sauce, Sriacha-Mayonnaise and Cucumber Salad
• Purple Yam Macaron with Crème Fraiche
• Raspberry Lychee Chia Tea

Sip and Savor Pass

The pass consists of a commemorative credential and 6 coupons redeemable for food and beverage offerings (excluding alcohol) at these select Lunar New Year Marketplace locations:

• Longevity Noodle Co.
• Lucky 8 Lantern
• Prosperity Bao & Buns
• Red Dragon Spice Traders
• Paradise Garden Grill
• Festival Food and Beverage Cart

Each Sip and Savor Pass is $39, including tax. In addition to a reduced price, Annual Passholders will also receive a special Passholder lanyard as well as buttons (at participating marketplaces upon coupon redemption). To receive the Passholder price and keepsakes, a valid Annual Pass and photo ID must be shown upon purchase.

The Sip and Savor Pass is available for sale at Elias & Co., Kingswell Camera Shop, Festival Gifts (in Paradise Gardens Park), the Sip and Savor Cart and each Lunar New Year Marketplace. So get in touch with your inner foodie and sample these culinary creations Jan. 25 through Feb. 17, 2019 during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure Park!

Merchandise

New Lunar New Year merchandise inspired by different cultures of East Asia will be introduced.

• Special items all the way from Shanghai Disney Resort, including traditional red envelopes for gift-giving, Minnie Mouse ear headbands, lantern glow wands and more.
• Commemorative items with Lunar New Year designs, including a limited-edition pin, adult hoody and tees.