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Disney California Adventure extends Lunar New Year Celebration


This year the Lunar New Year will last a full 24 days at Disney California Adventure. From Jan 26 through Feb 18, the park will commemorate the Year of the Dog with more fun than ever before. The festival features multicultural performances, fun-filled activities, beautiful decorations, delicious cuisine, and themed merchandise to help celebrate the start of a new year.

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

Highlights of the Lunar New Year Celebration at Disney California Adventure include:

  • God of Good Fortune Goofy and Pluto greet guests at the Disneyland Resort Lunar New Year celebration, along with pals Mickey, Minnie, Mulan and Mushu, all dressed in their Lunar New Year attire
  • “Hurry Home—Lunar New Year Celebration,” the heartwarming nighttime water show at Paradise Bay prior to “World of Color” which tells the tale of a little lantern’s quest to reunite with family for the annual celebration of good luck and fortune
  • “Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession,” a magical celebration hosted by Mulan and Mushu that honors Lunar New Year and celebrates family and friendship
  • Three Asian marketplaces offering delightful foods inspired by Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures, as well as a special Lunar New Year menu at Paradise Garden Grill
  • Live, daily performances with authentic musicians, and an area for guests to try their hand at arts and crafts with local artisans
  • A Lucky Wishing Wall, where guests may add their own wishes for a wonderful future
  • Beautiful Lunar New Year décor, including ornamental lanterns and banners wishing guests a Happy Lunar New Year in English, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese
  • New Lunar New Year merchandise inspired by different cultures of East Asia
    • Special items all the way from Shanghai Disney Resort, including traditional red envelopes for gift-giving, Mickey Mouse plush, Minnie Mouse snow globes and a limited-edition pin
    • Commemorative items featuring special Lunar New Year designs, including adult tees and hoodies

Will you go out of your way to participate in the Lunar New Year fun at DCA in 2018??