The Lunar New Year is here with the zodiacs showing that it is the Year of the ~~Rat~~ Mouse and Disney California Adventure is ready to celebrate in style! The cherished holiday tradition returns once more to the Happiest Place on Earth with a fantastic festival featuring fine feastables, fortuitous findables, and fascinating spectacles celebrating the wonders of China, Korea, and Vietnam.

Take a look at everything you need to know about the Disney California Adventure 2020 Lunar New Year Celebration…

Tasty New Year

A ton of flavors have been packed into the park creating a miniature food festival of sorts to ensure a tasty new year. Several fan favorites have returned and new menu options are available to tempt the palate all around the park. It was so much food we had to do a whole separate posting about it which you can see below.

MORE INFO: FIRST TASTE: 2020 Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure brings bright new flavors

Entertainment

Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession

The charming presentation features Mulan and Mushu along with Mickey, Minnie and their pals who accompany a series of dancers and musicians in this beautiful little pageant. It really is a must-see offering.

Live Daily Performances

Melody of China and other authentic Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese dancers and musicians can also be seen as part of the celebration.

“Hurry Home – Lunar New Year Celebration”

A 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. Guests will be delighted to see Mulan as a part of the little lantern’s journey.

Character Greets

Fashion designer Guo Pei collaborated with Disney to create beautiful new costumes for Mickey and Minnie and they are ready to snap pics with you in the fashionable new threads. You can also see them in the Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession.

MORE INFO: FIRST LOOK: Mickey and Minnie rocking the 2020 Lunar New Year in designer duds

Mulan and Mushu are also ready to greet guests and wish them a lucky and happy new year.

You never know who might show up for the festivities! Pluto, Goofy, Chip & Dale or even the Three Little Pigs have all been known to be seen during the festival!

Activities

No free face painting this year but you can pay to get these designs.

The Lucky Wishing Wall is back again, you can write out your wishes for the new year and share it here.

Crafts are available for the littles and the young at heart. Last year, they made these cute little lanterns.

Get hand-painted artwork like these beauties that we spotted last year.

Merch Run

Lines build fast in the morning and the merch is flying fast off the shelves! If there’s something you want to get, be sure to make it your first stop of the day!

More to Explore

Stay and Play

In addition, the Disneyland Resort is offering special hotel offers during the Lunar New Year celebration!

See it for Yourself

Lunar New Year celebrations takes place at Disney California Adventure from January 17 – February 9, 2020.

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