2024 is the Year of the Dragon, and Disney California Adventure in Disneyland Resort marked its arrival with the park’s annual Lunar New Year celebration! From January 23 through February 18, 2024, Disney California Adventure rang in the Year of the Dragon with additional cuisine and entertainment offerings (including special Disney Character sightings) and more! As we await more information for the 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration, you can find our 2024 coverage below for your future planning reference!

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

Let’s explore the festivities at Disney California Adventure for the Lunar New Year!

Click HERE to find out EVERYTHING You Need to Eat and Drink at Disney’s 2024 Lunar New Year Festival

But first, a few tools…

Tasting Passports are available throughout the park to help you find everything you’re looking for!

And the Disneyland app can also assist you with entertainment offerings and times, and more.

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!

Bamboo Blessings 

Click HERE for our full review of Bamboo Blessings!

Bamboo Blessings Menu:

• Strawberry Milk Tea Macaron: Strawberry buttercream with milk tea center (New) — $7.75
• Mickey-shaped Hot Dog Bun: Brioche-style Mickey-shaped bun stuffed with hot dog and finished with sesame seeds and scallions — $7.50
• Taro Vietnamese-style Iced Coffee: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Vietnamese-style Coffee, cocoa powder, and condensed milk garnished with a taro chocolate sweet cream (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New) — $7.00
• Lunar New Year Punch: Mango nectar, tangerine and grapefruit juices, and banana and coconut syrups garnished with mango jellies (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New) — $7.00
• Lunar Punch Cocktail: Coconut rum, mango nectar, tangerine and grapefruit juices, and banana and coconut syrups garnished with a purple orchid (New) — $17.00
• Mickey-shaped Macaron Straw Clip (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply) — $7.75
• Lotus Flower Glow Cube (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; no discounts apply) — $6.00

Click HERE for our full review of Bamboo Blessings!

Wrapped with Love 

Click HERE for our full review of Wrapped with Love!

Wrapped with Love Menu:

• Fried Lemongrass Chicken Dumplings with plum sauce (New) — $8.75
• Steamed Pork & Vegetable Dumplings with black garlic sauce (New) — $8.75
• Yuja-Pineapple Cooler: Pineapple juice, yuja purée, rice milk, and condensed milk garnished with a cherry and coconut foam (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New) — $7.00
• Raspberry Oat Milk Tea: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Ceylon Tea, raspberry and demerara syrups, and oat milk garnished with skewered raspberries (Non-alcoholic beverage) — $6.50
• Mickey-shaped Macaron Straw Clip (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply) — $7.75
• Lotus Flower Glow Cube (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; no discounts apply) — $6.00

Click HERE for our full review of Wrapped with Love!

Longevity Noodle Co. 

Flavorful NOODLE dishes are the name of the game here…

Click HERE for our full review of Longevity Noodle Co.!

Longevity Noodle Co. Menu:

• Shrimp Lo Mein Noodles: Pan-fried lo mein noodles with sautéed shrimp garnished with green onions (New) — $9.00
• Garlic Noodles: Long noodles tossed in zesty garlic butter with parmesan — $8.00
• Dragon Cocktail: Dragonberry rum, white rum, lychee nectar, dragon fruit and Chinese five-spice syrups, lime juice, and house-made coriander tea garnished with a dried dragon fruit wheel — $17.00
• Mickey-shaped Macaron Straw Clip (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply) — $7.75
• Lotus Flower Glow Cube (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; no discounts apply) — $6.00

Click HERE for our full review of Longevity Noodle Co.!

Lucky 8 Lantern 

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

Click HERE for our full review of Lucky 8 Lantern!

Lucky 8 Lantern Food Menu:

• Quesabirria Eggroll with guajillo pepper consomé — $9.00
• Mandarin Orange Mousse Cake: Layers of mandarin mousse with vanilla cake and clementine compote finished with white chocolate crunch balls and a tangerine glaze — $6.75
• Hibiscus Apple Soju-rita: Blanco tequila, grapefruit liqueur, soju, green apple and hibiscus syrups, house-made hibiscus tea, and lemon juice garnished with a dried apple chip (New) — $17.00
• Mango Melon Cocktail: Overproof rum, baijiu, allspice liqueur, mango nectar, rock melon syrup, and lime juice topped with grapefruit soda and garnished with a lime wheel (New) — $17.00
• Mickey-shaped Macaron Straw Clip (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply) — $7.75
• Lotus Flower Glow Cube (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; no discounts apply) — $6.00

Click HERE for our full review of Lucky 8 Lantern!

Prosperity Bao & Buns 

There’s more than just bao buns in store at Prosperity Bao & Buns!

Click HERE for our full review of Prosperity Bao & Buns!

Prosperity Bao & Buns Menu:

• Kung Pao Bao with plant-based chicken, toasted peanuts, and scallions (New) — $9.00
• BBQ Pork Bun with kimchi mayo and garlic chile crunch (New) — $9.00
• Brewery X Grapefruit Panda Pool Party Bamboo Rice Lager (New) — $14.00
• Harland Brewing Co. Tangerine Dragon Fruit Hefeweizen (New) — $15.25
• Stereo Brewing Co. Jasmine Tea Lager (New) — $15.25
• Eagle Rock Brewery Lychee IPA (New) — $15.25
• Dragon Beer Flight (New) — $18.50
• Tsingtao with Frozen Mango Beer Foam — $15.00
• Mickey-shaped Macaron Straw Clip (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply) — $7.75
• Lotus Flower Glow Cube (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; no discounts apply) — $6.00

Click HERE for our full review of Prosperity Bao & Buns!

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:

• Spicy Fried Rice with tofu and crispy peas (New) — $8.00
• Red Spice Fried Chicken Bites: Fried chicken chicharrones in spicy red chile sauce — $8.75
• Peach Basil Collins: Gin, ginger liqueur, white peach purée, lemon juice, and house-made Thai basil syrup topped with Topo Chico and garnished with a purple pansy (New) — $17.00
• Guava Whiskey Cocktail: Whiskey, ginger liqueur, guava nectar, coconut cream, and lime juice garnished with a lime wheel — $16.00
• Mickey-shaped Macaron Straw Clip (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply) — $7.75
• Lotus Flower Glow Cube (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; no discounts apply) — $6.00

Click HERE for our full review of Red Dragon Spice Traders!

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!

Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta

• Bulgogi Pizza: Marinated beef and spicy corn, cheese sauce topped with green onion (Available by slice or whole pie) (New) (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 29) — $9.49
• Milk Tea Taro Cheesecake: Milk tea cheesecake with a taro mousse (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18) — $6.79

Cappuccino Cart (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18; mobile order available)

• Dalgona Coffee Bundt Cake: Coffee Bundt cake filled with sweet milk and topped with Dalgona foam — $7.25
• Green Tea Horchata (Non-alcoholic beverage) — $7.00

Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18; mobile order available)

• Blood Orange Cocktail: Baijiu, orange liquor, yuja purée and blood orange syrup, with a spicy sugar rim — $16.00

Lamplight Lounge (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Spicy Dan Dan Noodles: Crispy pork belly and noodles tossed in spicy Szechuan sauce paired with carrots, cucumber, and crispy shallots garnished with green onions and micro cilantro (New) — $27.00
• Milk Tea and Taro Donuts: Warm, fluffy donuts dipped in milk tea, drizzled with taro icing, garnished with boba with milk tea dipping sauce (New) — $11.00
• Lunar New Year Cocktail: Han Soju, Ancho Reyes Ancho Chile Liqueur, dragon fruit syrup, lemon juice, Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, and firewater bitters with mint garnish (New) — $19.00

Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Kung Pao Bao: Kung pao-glazed crispy pork belly, soft bao bun, red peppers, toasted peanuts, and green onions — $22.00
• Lunar New Year Cocktail: Han Soju, Ancho Reyes Ancho Chile Liqueur, dragon fruit syrup, lemon juice, Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, and firewater bitters with mint garnish (New) — $19.00

Paradise Garden Grill (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18; mobile order available)

Click HERE for our review of the Lunar New Year menu at Paradise Garden Grill!

• Bulgogi Fried Rice with kimchi, egg, pickled cucumber, green onion, and sesame seeds (New) (Plant-based) — $14.49
• Whole Fish with steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, and black vinegar and soy sauce with sugar, garlic, and red Fresno chile (Served family-style for sharing for two) (New) — $29.99
• Shrimp Lo Mein: Lo mein noodles tossed with shrimp, mushrooms, cabbage, corn, and bell pepper (New) — $15.49
• Pork Banh Mi Sandwich: Grilled pork belly with pickled carrots and daikon, cucumber, and jalapeño with spicy mayo — $14.49
• Korean-style BBQ Chicken served with steamed rice, kimchi, and pickled cucumber — $17.99
• Korean-style Chicken: Marinated chicken served with steamed rice and broccoli (Disney Check Kids Meal) — $8.49
• Mango Pudding with a hint of coconut milk topped with mango and a chocolate décor — $6.99
• Tiger Milk Boba Tea with Brown Sugar Boba (Non-alcoholic beverage) — $6.99
• Yuja Makgeolli Cocktail: Citrus-flavored rice wine, soju, and a splash of Sprite — $17.99
• Four Sons Brewing Lucky Dragon IPA — $14.25

Click HERE for our review of the Lunar New Year menu at Paradise Garden Grill!

Pym Test Kitchen (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18; mobile order available)

• Almond Cold Brew: Almond cold brew, almond milk, and red foam with blue and gold sugar (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New) — $6.79

Sonoma Terrace (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18; mobile order available)

• Gochugaru Shrimp Roll: Gochugaru-marinated shrimp on a potato roll with kimchi slaw, gochujang mayonnaise, spicy pickle spear (New) — $9.75

Studio Catering Co. and Hollywood Lounge (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18; mobile order available at Studio Catering Co. only)

• Char Siu-style Ribs: Char siu-braised pork ribs with Asian-inspired glaze topped with roasted peanuts and scallions (New) — $8.49

Terran Treats (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Strawberry Green Tea Churro: Green tea-cinnamon sugar-dusted churro with strawberry cream sauce topped with freeze-dried strawberries (New) — $7.25

Select Outdoor Vending Carts (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Chicken Bao: Steamed bao with chicken, butternut squash, and makrut lime served with Vietnamese sweet tangy dipping sauce
  Baked Brown Sugar Nian Gao: Baked sticky rice cake topped with brown sugar (New)
• Char Siu Turkey Leg (New)
• Cantaritos Mandarin (New)
• Harland Brewing Co. Lunar Maps Hazy IPA (New)
• Almond Cookie Churro: Coated in almond cookie crumble and topped with roasted almonds and almond icing

Churros near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Orange-Ginger Churro: Churro rolled in ginger sugar topped with orange sauce, candied ginger, and black and white sesame seeds (New)

Willie’s Churros (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Dragon Fruit Churro: Churro rolled in coconut-dragon fruit sugar topped with a dragon fruit icing (New) — $7.25

Novelties Available Across Disneyland Resort

• Lunar New Year Stainless Steel Tumbler ($ 27.99): Includes choice of fountain beverage at time of purchase (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply); Available at the following locations:
  • At Disney California Adventure Park: Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Cappuccino Cart, Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, select outdoor vending carts, Paradise Garden Grill, Smokejumpers Grill, Studio Catering Co.
• Lotus Flower Glow Cube (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; no discounts apply); Available at the following locations:
  • At Disney California Adventure Park: Bayside Brews, Cappuccino Cart, Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Hollywood Lounge, select outdoor vending carts, Paradise Garden Grill
  • At Disneyland Park: Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Little Red Wagon, and Refreshment Corner

• Mickey-shaped Macaron Straw Clip (Available starting Jan. 23; limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply);
  • Available at the following locations: At Disney California Adventure Park: Corn Dog Castle, Mortimers Market, Outdoor Vending Carts, Paradise Garden Grill, Schmoozies!, select outdoor vending, Smokejumpers Grill

Hotels of the Disneyland Resort

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa — GCH Craftsman Bar (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 29)

• Pork Dan Dan Noodles: Crispy pork with egg noodles, sweet chili sauce, peanuts, and scallions (New) — $22.00
• Moon Dragon: Premium soju, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Hennessy V.S Cognac, cherry juice, plum bitters, and Luxardo Maraschino Cherries (New) (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 29) — $18.00

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa — GCH Craftsman Grill (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Pork Dan Dan Noodles: Crispy pork with egg noodles, sweet chili sauce, peanuts, and scallions (New)
• Asian Bao Hot Dog: Grilled all-beef hot dog in bao buns with sriracha cucumber slaw and dan dan BBQ sauce finished with toasted sesame seeds and served with a side of French fries

Grand Californian Great Hall Cart (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Tea Pot and Macarons (New)
• Assorted Macarons (New)
• Lunar New Year Cookie: Decorated sugar cookie (New)
• Lunar New Year Assorted Pretzel Rod Sticks (New)
• Lunar New Year Crisped Rice Treat (New)

Hearthstone Lounge at Grand Californian

• Bean Paste Tang Yuan Dumplings and Meatball Soup with rice balls (New) (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)
• Spicy Shrimp with Steamed Rice (New) (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)
• Moon Dragon: Premium soju, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Hennessy V.S Cognac, cherry juice, plum bitters, and Luxardo Maraschino Cherries (New) (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 29)

Storytellers Cafe at Grand Californian

• Pork Dan Dan Noodles: Crispy pork with egg noodles, sweet chili sauce, peanuts, and scallions (New) (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)
• Moon Dragon: Premium soju, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Hennessy V.S Cognac, cherry juice, plum bitters, and Luxardo Maraschino Cherries (New) (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 29) – $18.00

P.S. When you’re visiting the Grand Californian Hotel, you can’t miss the GIANT dragon kite hanging from lobby the ceiling –it spans 80 feet long, and it’s spectacular!

Disneyland Hotel — Goofy’s Kitchen (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Shrimp Stir Fry with noodles, garlic, and ginger (New)
• Pork Bao Bun (New)
• Chicken Dumpling Soup (New)
• Garlic Rice with soy sauce and scallions (New) (Plant-based)

Downtown Disney District

Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Lucky Dragon: Vodka, lemon juice, egg white, and dragon fruit syrup (New)

Kayla’s Cake (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Milk Tea Mochi Egg Tart: Milk tea infused cream topped with mochi on a caramelized custard tart (New)
• Korean Injeolmi Macarons: Sweet Injeolmi buttercream filling finished with roasted soybean powder (New)

Naples Ristorante e Bar (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Banh Mi Pizza: Neapolitan dough, mozzarella cheese, marinated pork, pickled carrot and daikon radish, raw jalapeño, cilantro, and drizzles of Vietnamese mayonnaise and chili sauce (New)
• Dragon Eye Punch Mocktail: Beet juice, strawberry, grenadine, blood orange syrups, and dragon eye fruit (Non-alcoholic beverage)
• Dragon’s Breath Cocktail: Whiskey, elderflower liqueur, triple sec, and simple syrup garnished with a tangerine peel and a smoke top finish (New)

Splitsville Luxury Lanes (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Walnut Shrimp: Lightly fried shrimp with a crispy texture and tossed in a sweet lemon glaze and served with sautéed broccoli on a bed of rice and garnished with candied walnuts and scallions (New)

Tortilla Jo’s (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Sweet and Sour Ribs: Sweet and sour ribs served with white rice and Napa cabbage slaw (New)
• Dragontail Mocktail: Non-alcoholic organic margarita mix, pineapple juice, orange juice, and a splash of grenadine garnished with a paper dragon flag with two cherries and an orange wedge (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
• Breathing Fire Cocktail: Peach schnapps, peppermint schnapps, melon liqueur, orange juice, pineapple, and a splash of grenadine garnished with three cherries (New)

Wetzel’s Pretzels (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

• Lucky Red Envelope with Special Wetzel’s Pretzels Offering: Receive a lucky red envelope with a special in-app offer with any purchase (Available while supplies last)

Sip and Savor Pass

The Sip and Savor Pass is a souvenir credential which includes six credits which are eligible one food item or non-alcoholic beverage per credit at the Lunar New Year Marketplaces.

In 2024, Sip and Savor passes went digital! Guests can simply pick up a Sip & Savor pass, which comes complete with a barcode. The barcode will be scanned whenever you purchase an eligible item, and your receipt will reflect the number of credits you have remaining.

In 2024, the Sip and Savor Pass cost $46, and Disneyland Resort Magic Key holders were eligible for a discount on the Sip and Savor Pass, bringing the cost to $43.

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!

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 NEW in 2024, Meilin Lee and her mom, Ming Lee, greeted and interacted with guests at the Festival! You might recognize these two from the Disney and Pixar film, Turning Red.

Raya from Raya and the Last Dragon made her first Lunar New Year appearance in 2022, and she returned again at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail in 2024!

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

“World of Color” Lunar New Year Pre-Show

Hurry Home – Lunar New Year Celebration takes place right before World of Color in the evenings.

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 is even MORE live entertainment throughout the Festival! For instance, the Paradise Garden Bandstand features performances by groups like the Melody of China. 

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

Here is the list of performers for the 2024 Lunar New Year Festival:

• Melody of China: January 29, 30, 31; February 1, 2, 14, 15, 16, 2024
• Vocal Seoul (Korean-American a capella): Friday to Sundays during the Lunar New Year celebration, January 23 through February 18, 2024
• New Tradition (a variety of music styles): January 23, 24, 25, 26; February 5, 6, 2024
• Luna Lee (contemporary gayageum): February 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 2024

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!

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!

And you can get a look at ALL of the merchandise HERE!

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