Details of upcoming Disneyland Resort’s Lunar New Year celebration
Disneyland will again be hosting a limited-time Lunar New Year event at Disney California Adventure Park from Jan. 21 through Feb. 13, 2022.
The event is a tribute to Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean cultures with a touch of Disney magic. The celebration of the Year of the Tiger will feature Tigger.
Highlights of the Lunar New Year celebration include:
All-new float for “Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession:” Tigger joins the festive parade.This year’s procession also introduces a new float for Mulan and Mushu to arrive upon, accompanied by traditional Chinese drummers. Decorated in red and gold to symbolize good fortune and happiness, the float features bright bunches of red firecrackers that hang together with golden tassels, and delicate red and gold lanterns come aglow for after-sunset performances. During the procession, Mulan and Mushu are surrounded by performers bringing cultural artistry and dance to life. Guests of all ages will delight in this honorable celebration.
Special appearances by Disney Characters: At the Paradise Gardens Gazebo, guests may spot Tigger, Mulan and Mushu, Mickey and Minnie, and the Three Little Pigs – all dressed in festive attire. At the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, Raya, from “Raya and the Last Dragon,” will make her debut at the Disneyland Resort.
Four Lunar New Year Marketplaces: There will be new and returning favorites, such as the char-siu BBQ pork bao, spicy pork Dandan noodles, Impossible Lion’s Head meatballs and many others.
Llimited-time, multicultural menu at the Paradise Garden Grill: The menu will include:
- Pork Banh Mi; grilled pork belly with pickled daikon, carrots, cucumber, jalapeno, cilantro and seasoned mayonnaise on a crispy baguette
- Plant-based spicy Kung Pao tofu with zucchini, yellow squash, broccoli, red peppers, peanuts and fried rice, garnished with garlic chips
- Tiger milk tea (nonalcoholic) with brown sugar boba
Paradise Garden Bandstand live performances: The daily performances will feature traditional musical instruments, along with Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese folk dancers. Returning this year, San Francisco-based musical group Melody of China will perform a fusion of Chinese folk, classical and contemporary instrumentals.
Lucky Wishes Wall: Guests are encouraged to leave their own messages at the wall that are adorned with ornamental lanterns.
