2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, and Disney California Adventure in Disneyland Resort marked its arrival with the park’s annual Lunar New Year celebration! From January 20 through February 15, 2023, Disney California Adventure rang in the Year of the Rabbit with additional cuisine and entertainment offerings (including special Disney Character sightings) and more! As we await dates and information for the 2024 Lunar New Year celebration, you can find our 2023 coverage below for your future planning reference!

Click HERE for our Opening Day Coverage of the 2023 Lunar New Year Festival!

Disney shares that this celebration is a “joyous tribute” to Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean cultures!

Disney California Adventure recognizes the Year of the Rabbit in accordance with the Chinese zodiac calendar. (In Chinese culture, the rabbit symbolizes luck more than any other zodiac animal!) Disney also recognized the Vietnamese zodiac calendar during the celebration, which marks 2023 as the Year of the Cat.

Let’s explore the festivities at Disney California Adventure for the Lunar New Year! If you’d like to jump to a specific topic, just click any of the links below:

• Lunar New Year Marketplaces
• Additional Lunar New Year Food Locations
• Mulan’s New Year Procession
• More Disney Character Sightings
• Lunar New Year Entertainment
• More Lunar New Year Activities
• Lunar New Year Merchandise

Lunar New Year Marketplaces

Lunar New Year Marketplaces (Food Booths) present Asian cuisine through limited-time menus, just for the event!

Click HERE to find the BEST Things to Eat and Drink at Disney’s Lunar New Year Celebration

Bamboo Blessings — NEW in 2023!

Find our FULL REVIEW of Bamboo Blessings HERE!

Bamboo Blessings Menu:

Bamboo Blessing Food Menu:

• Mickey Mouse-shaped Hot Dog Bun: Brioche-style Mickey Mouse-shaped buns stuffed with hot dog and finished with sesame seeds and scallions — $7.50
• Mickey Mouse-shaped Purple Sweet Potato Macaron: Red macaron filled with purple sweet potato buttercream and a crème fraîche center — $7.00

Bamboo Blessing Drink Menu:

• Young Master Brewery Pale Ale with mandarin and bergamot zest — $13.25
• Master Gao Brewery Baby Jasmine Tea Lager — $13.25
• Three Weavers Brewery Moon Rabbit: Golden stout with vanilla and Vietnamese cinnamon (New) — $13.00
• Stereo Brewing Co. Gingerine: Ginger wheat ale with tangerine, honey, and lemon juice (New) — $13.00
• Brewery X Green Tea Rice Lager (New) — $13.00
• Tsingtao Brewery Premium Lager (New) — $10.50
• Tsingtao topped with a frozen mango beer foam (New) — $12.75
• Lucky Flight: Tsingtao Brewery, Young Master Brewery, Stereo Brewing Co., and Three Weavers Brewery (New) — $17.50
• Prosperity Flight: 4Sons Brewing Co., Master Gao Brewery, Brewery X, and Anderson Valley Brewing Co. (New) — $17.00
• Lotus Flower Glow Cube — $6.25 (Limit 10 per guest, per transaction)

Wrapped with Love — NEW in 2023!

Find our FULL REVIEW of Wrapped with Love HERE!

Wrapped with Love Menu:

Wrapped with Love Food Menu:

• Pork and Shrimp Wontons with a black garlic sauce (New) –– $8.75
• Bok Choy & Mushroom Dumpling with a black garlic sauce (New) (Plant-based item) — $8.75

Wrapped with Love Drink Menu:

• Pineapple Baijiu Cocktail: Dark Rum, baijiu, Allspice Dram, pineapple and orange juices, and falernum syrup garnished with a dried red pineapple chip (New) — $16.00
• Grapefruit-Melon Wine Cocktail: Sauvignon blanc, grapefruit liqueur, watermelon purée, rock melon syrup, and lime juice garnished with skewered grapes (New) — $15.00
• Lotus Flower Glow Cube — $6.25 (Limit 10 per guest, per transaction)

Longevity Noodle Co. 

Flavorful NOODLE dishes are the name of the game here…

Find our Longevity Noodle Co. REVIEW HERE!

Longevity Noodle Co. Menu:

Longevity Noodle Co. Food Menu:

• Garlic Noodles: Long noodles tossed in zesty garlic butter with parmesan — $7.50
• Spicy Pork DanDan Noodles: Pan-fried noodles with ground pork and spicy tri-chile sauce — $8.50

Longevity Noodle Co. Drink Menu:

• Raspberry Oat Milk Tea: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Ceylon Tea, raspberry and demerara syrups, and oat milk garnished with skewered raspberries (New) — $6.50
• Lotus Flower Glow Cube — $6.25 (Limit 10 per guest, per transaction)

Lucky 8 Lantern 

Luck into some tasty dishes and drinks at Lucky 8 Lantern!

Click HERE for our Lucky 8 Lantern REVIEW!

Lucky 8 Lantern Food Menu:

• Quesabirria Eggroll with Guajillo pepper consommé filled with Oaxaca cheese, beef birria, and a side of guajillo pepper consommé (New) — $9.00
• Mandarin Mousse Cake: Layers of mandarin mousse with vanilla cake and clementine compote finished with white chocolate crunch balls and a tangerine glaze (New) — $6.25

Lucky 8 Lantern Drink Menu:

• Coconut-Lavender Matcha Foam Iced Coffee: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. French Bistro Blend, coconut milk, coconut cream, and white chocolate sauce garnished with lavender matcha, coconut foam, sea salt, and purple sanding sugar (Non-alcoholic) (New) — $6.50
• Lotus Flower Glow Cube — $6.25 (Limit 10 per guest, per transaction)

Prosperity Bao & Buns 

THIS is the home of the Mickey Chinese Hot Dog Bun! But there’s even more in store at Prosperity Bao & Buns!

Click HERE for our FULL REVIEW of Prosperity Bao & Buns!

Prosperity Bao & Buns Menu:

Prosperity Bao & Buns Food Menu:

• Pepperoni Pizza Bao Bun served with marinara (New) — $9.00
• Char Siu BBQ Pork Bao with pickled red onion and jalapeño — $9.00

Prosperity Bao & Buns Drink Menu:

• Peach Yuja-Ade: Yuja-lemongrass purée, dragon fruit and peach syrups, lemon juice, and butterfly pea flower tea garnished with a lemon wheel (Non-alcoholic) — $6.50
• Soju Peach Yuja Ade: Soju, yuja-lemongrass purée, dragon fruit and peach syrups, lemon juice, and butterfly pea flower tea garnished with a lemon wheel (Non-alcoholic) — $16.00
• Lychee Celebration: Gin, prosecco, lychee syrup, yuja-lemongrass purée, and grapefruit juice garnished with an edible purple orchid — $15.00
• Lotus Flower Glow Cube — $6.25 (Limit 10 per guest, per transaction)

Red Dragon Spice Traders 

Just look for the bright Red Dragons to find bites with SPICE!

Click HERE for our FULL REVIEW of Red Dragon Spice Traders!

Red Dragon Spice Traders Menu:

Red Dragon Spice Traders Food Menu:

• Gochujang Elote: Steamed corn on the cob rolled in gochujang aїoli and cotija cheese drizzled with spicy gochujang sauce (New) — $7.50
• Red Spice Fried Chicken Bites: Fried chicken chicharrones in spicy red chile sauce (New) — $8.75

Red Dragon Spice Traders Drink Menu:

• Guava Ginger Whiskey Cocktail: Whiskey, ginger liqueur, guava nectar, coconut cream, and lime juice garnished with a lime wheel (New) — $15.00
• Dancing Firecracker: Pineapple and lime juices, guava nectar, spicy honey, and house-made hibiscus syrup garnished with a lime wheel (New) — $6.50
• Lotus Flower Glow Cube — $6.25 (Limit 10 per guest, per transaction)

Additional Food and Drink Offerings

The Lunar New Year treats aren’t limited, though, to just the Marketplaces. There are delicious eats for the occasion throughout the entire park… AND BEYOND!

Below you will find additional menu items from 2023 as we await the 2024 event information.

CLICK ON ANY OF THE LINKS BELOW to find our review for the item!

Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta

• Milk Tea Taro Cheesecake: Milk tea cheesecake with a taro mousse (New) 

Lamplight Lounge

• Surf & Turf Fried Rice: Five Spice-rubbed New York steak, sautéed shrimp, fried rice, ginger pea purée, and chile oil topped with a carrot salad (New) — $29.00
• Sesame Seed Donuts: Maple-glazed donuts topped with sesame seed brittle and served with a kaya jam dipping sauce (New) 
• Three Weavers Brewery Seafarer Kolsch-style (New) — $10.00
• Lamplight Lounge Lunar New Year Cocktail: Han Soju, Aperitivo Aperol, carrot and orange juices, and cream of coconut garnished with a raspberry and mint (New) — $17.00

Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining

• Pork Dumplings with Chinese broccoli, roasted mushrooms, Fresno chiles, and fried shallots (New)
• Lamplight Lounge Lunar New Year Cocktail: Han Soju, Aperitivo Aperol, carrot and orange juices, and cream of coconut garnished with a raspberry and mint (New) 

Lucky Fortune Cookery

• Mango Sticky Rice: Taro and coconut sticky rice with mango gel, toasted coconut, and fresh mango (New) 
• Lotus Flower Glow Cube

Magic Key Terrace

• Pork Spare Ribs with peanut-chile sauce, Asian slaw, toasted peanuts, and crispy noodles (New) 

Pacific Wharf Cappuccino Cart (Mobile order available) 

• Green Tea Horchata (New) 
• Dalgona Coffee Bundt Cake: Coffee Bundt cake filled with sweet milk and topped with dalgona foam (New) 

Pacific Wharf Café

• White Chocolate Apple Bread Pudding: Granny Smith Apples and white chocolate with crème anglaise and whipped topping (New)

Paradise Garden Grill (Mobile order available)

• Kimchi Bokkeumbap: Kimchi, potato, carrot, and onion fried rice with egg and Korean chili paste topped with crispy sweet and sour tofu and black sesame seeds (New) (Plant-based Item) — $14.49
• Shrimp Lo Mein: Lo mein noodles tossed with shrimp, mushrooms, onions, carrots, and bok choy (New) — $14.99
• Dak Bulgogi: Korean BBQ chicken served with rice and kimchi — $17.99
• Bánh Mì: Grilled pork belly with pickled carrots, cucumbers, daikon, and jalapeños with a spicy mayo — $14.49
• Sweet and Sour Whole Fish served with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables (served family-style for two) (New) — $27.99
• Tiger Milk Boba Tea with brown sugar (Non-alcoholic) (New) — $6.49
• Hite Beer — $9.50
• Blackberry Soju Cocktail: Soju, blackberry purée, and lemon juice with a hint of ginger (New) — $15.00
• Lotus Flower Glow Cube — $5.69

Find our review of the Lunar New Year EATS at Paradise Garden Grill HERE!

Sonoma Terrace (Mobile order available)

• Pad Thai Spring Roll: Shrimp with scrambled eggs, noodles, crushed peanuts, and Thai basil served with tangy slaw and pad Thai sauce (New)

Goofy’s Churro Cart 

• Almond Cookie Churro coated in cookie crumble and topped with almond icing (New) 

Outdoor Food Carts (Available Jan. 19 through Feb. 12) 

• Chicken Bao with Curry Dip: Steamed bao with chicken, butternut squash, and kaffir lime served with a spicy red curry sauce (New)
• Teriyaki Turkey Leg (New) 
• Baked Coconut Almond Nian Gao: Baked sticky rice cake topped with coconut and almonds (New) 
• Blackberry Cotton Candy (New)
• Mandarin Orange Cotton Candy (New)
• ACE High! Hard Cider Imperial Apple Cider
• Master Gao Brewery Puffed Rice Chinese Pale Ale

Disneyland Resort Hotels 

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa 

Hearthstone Lounge

• Rabbit Firecracker: Spiced rum, orange brandy, lemon oil, honey, and black tea garnished with star anise and pink peppercorns (New)

GCH Holiday Cart 

• Lunar New Year Cookie (New) 
• Assorted Pretzel Sticks

Storyteller’s Café 

• Offering Lunar New Year-inspired offerings such as fried rice and spring rolls

Disneyland Hotel

Goofy’s Kitchen 

• Offering Lunar New Year-inspired offerings such as fried rice and spring rolls

Downtown Disney District 

Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes (Available Jan. 20 through Feb. 15) 

• Year of The Rabbit CrazyShake: Vanilla-frosted rim with red and gold sixlet, Chinese zodiac rabbit vanilla cupcake, red and gold rock candy, whipped cream, red sprinkles, and caramel drizzle

Catal Restaurant (Available Jan. 20 through Feb. 15)

• Pork Belly Bao Bun: Pork belly, soy Gochujang glaze, baby mixed greens, spring onions, spicy mayo, and charred lemon (New)
• Kung Pao Paella: Valenciano paella rice, kung pao chicken, lemon vinaigrette, spring onions, water chestnuts, roasted peppers, roasted peanuts, and chiles (New) 
• Lunar Eclipse: Gin, cherry liqueur, triple sec, lime juice, pineapple juice, grenadine, and bitters and topped with soda and gold glitter (New) 

Mad Dumplings Food Truck (Available Jan. 13 through Feb. 5, starting at 3 p.m. daily) 

• Food truck serving unique dumplings and rice dishes (New) 

Naples Ristorante e Bar (Available Jan. 20 through Feb. 15)

• Firecracker Chicken Pizza: Hoisin, mozzarella cheese, marinated chicken, carrot strings, and a firecracker sauce drizzle topped with a sliced green onion garnish (New) 
• Lunar New Year Margarita: Tequila blanco, pomegranate juice, lime juice, agave, and simple syrup with a pinch of salt (New) 

Sprinkles (Available Jan. 16 through 29)

• Lunar New Year Gold Bunny Almond Red Velvet: Red velvet cake with slivered almonds lined with an almond cookie crust and topped with almond cream cheese frosting (Available while supplies last.) 
• Lunar New Year Red Box: Three Lunar New Year Gold Bunny Almond Red Velvet cupcakes, Three Almond Red Velvet cupcakes, Three Dark Chocolate cupcakes, Three Strawberry cupcakes, and Eight Limited-edition red envelopes (Available while supplies last.)

Tortilla Jo’s (Available Jan. 20 through Feb. 15)

• Asian Tuna Nachos: Tuna marinated 24 hours in a Vietnamese-style sauce with diced tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, avocado cream, Asian spiced aïoli, and Vietnamese-style glazed sauce (New)
• New Year Sunrise: Rum, grenadine, lime juice, orange juice and pineapple juice (New) 

Uva Bar & Cafe (Available Jan. 20 through Feb. 15)

• Lunar Eclipse: Gin, cherry liqueur, triple sec, lime juice, pineapple juice, grenadine, and bitters topped with soda and gold glitter (New) 

Sip and Savor Pass

The Sip and Savor Pass is typically available for purchase. This souvenir credential features six pull-off tabs. Each tab may then be traded for one eligible food item or non-alcoholic beverage at the Lunar New Year Marketplaces.

The Sip and Savor Pass cost $45.00 in 2023. (Disneyland Resort Magic Key holders were eligible for a discount on the Sip and Savor Pass, bringing the cost to $42.00).

Additionally, select Counter Service locations serve tasting portions of select full entrees which are also available with the Sip and Savor Pass. You can typically purchase a Sip and Savor Pass at the following locations:

• Sip and Savor Cart
• Seaside Souvenirs
• The Lunar New Year Marketplaces (as seen below)
• Merchandise Pergola

Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession

Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession is a highlight of the celebration! In 2023, the parade’s path extended through the entire park along the parade route from Paradise Gardens through Hollywood Land!

The procession features beautiful music and costumes, as well as traditional dances by Asian performing troupes.

Mulan is accompanied by Mushu in a float, and guests will also catch sight of a Chinese dragon.

The Processional is presented several times daily throughout the celebration. Check your Disneyland App and the park entertainment schedule for times.

Click HERE to see MORE VIDEOS of Mulan’s New Year Procession!

More Disney Character Sightings

Be sure to stop by the Paradise Gardens Gazebo to see more Disney pals in their Lunar New Year attire!

Characters you see may include:

• Tigger
• Mulan and Mushu
• Mickey and Minnie
• The Three Little Pigs

A special photo pavilion is available for guests to capture their memories in the area. And a VERY special photo opportunity was offered in 2023. In celebration of the Year of the Rabbit, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit made appearances. And Oswald’s sweetheart, Ortensia the cat, joined the fun in honor of the Year of the Cat!

Raya from Raya and the Last Dragon made her first Lunar New Year appearance in 2022, and she returned again in 2023 at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail.

Be sure to check with a Cast Member for information about various character appearances.

“World of Color” Lunar New Year Pre-Show

Returning to the celebration in 2023, Hurry Home – Lunar New Year Celebration took place right before World of Color.

The nighttime water show tells the story of a little lantern’s quest to reunite with family for the annual celebration of good luck and fortune.

Lunar New Year Entertainment

There will likely be even MORE live entertainment throughout the Festival! For instance, the Paradise Garden Bandstand featured daily performances by the Melody of China for previous celebrations.

The trio performs a “fusion of Chinese folk, classical and contemporary instrumentals” on a “traditional Chinese yangqin (dulcimer), pipa (lute) and erhu (fiddle).”

It’s a Small World, but make it Lunar New Year 🎶🎶 pic.twitter.com/E7wNsXYRf1

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) January 21, 2022

Check your Disneyland App and the park entertainment schedule for times.

Additional Activities

Take a moment to add your message to the Lucky Wishes Wall!

This is where guests can share wishes of health and happiness for the year.

And parents, be on the lookout for Arts and Crafts opportunities for the kiddos!

For instance, Year of the Tiger fans were available with one side ready to be filled in with color by a little budding artist.

In 2023, crafts at Lunar New Year included Chinese calligraphy demonstrations. 

It’s lovely to take some time, too, to explore and learn about the Lunar New Year celebrations in Korea, China, and Vietnam.

There’s so much to explore!

Lunar New Year Merchandise

Keep your eyes peeled for Lunar New Year merchandise around the park!

We’re always excited to ring in the Lunar New Year in Disney California Adventure with you here on the DFB!