The 2025 Lunar New Year is under way at Disney California Adventure and we’ve got a look at everything there is to enjoy at this robust yearly tradition at the Disneyland Resort. This year, for the Year of the Snake, there’s a bunch of friends, food, and fun to be had across the park.

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Here’s a look at everything you need to know about the 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration at Disney California Adventure.

Tasty New Year

A ton of flavors are packed into the park creating a miniature food festival. Several fan favorites have returned and new menu options are available to tempt the palate. Check out some of what we tried below.

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Entertainment

Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession and Hurry Home – Lunar New Year Celebration are two fan favorite offerings to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Mulan and Mushu along with other Disney friends and several performers entertain by day while the evenings come to life ahead of the start of World of Color with a cute tale of a little lantern.

Plus, throughout the day, head to Sonoma Terrace and the Paradise Gardens bandstand for a rotating roster of entertainment.

Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession

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Hurry Home – Lunar New Year Celebration

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Live Performances

Vocal Seoul (a cappella Korean pop) can be found at Sonoma Terrace while and other authentic Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese dancers and musicians can also be seen at Paradise Gardens Bandtand including Jie Ma (fusion of Chinese and global sounds), Fortunes (fusion of traditional Chinese and modern sounds), New Tradition (Vietnamese music classics and modern hits), and Kim Eung Hwa (Korean dance storytelling).

Always check the Disneyland app on the day of your visit for the most updated showtimes but typical showtimes for Paradise Garden Bandstand are 12:10 pm, 1:10 pm, 2:10 pm, 3:40 pm, 4:40 pm, and 5:40 pm. Typical showtimes for Sonoma Terrace are 2 pm, 4 pm, 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, and 7:30 pm.

Character Greets

A bunch of Disney friends are on hand to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Around the park you never know who you might see, including…

MORE INFO: GUIDE: All characters at 2025 Lunar New Year, Disney California Adventure

Magic Key Extras

Under the Silly Symphony, Swings Magic Key holders can find an exclusive photo backdrop and some additional tables to lounge. Plus, for a limited time, a keepsake button giveaway for a limited time featuring artwork by Disney artist Ann Shen

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Activities

Several activities are available to help celebrate the Lunar New Year. The Lucky Wishing Wall is back again, you can write out your wishes for the new year and share it on the decorative wall. Plus, Crafts are available for the littles and the young at heart across from Golden Vine House – A Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Center.

A fan favorite every year are the skilled Chinese calligraphy artists who honor the art of creating Chinese characters with brushed ink on red paper. These beautiful creations are complimentary keepsakes and you can choose the symbol you’d like to honor for the new year.

Merch Run

A selection of must-have merchandise items commemorating the Lunar New Year are available all around the Disneyland Resort.

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More to Explore

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel

The Lunar New Year celebration is off to a sweet start with a special sweet confection plus treats and entertainment.

MORE INFO: GUIDE: Lunar New Year 2025 offerings at Disney’s Grand Californian

Decor and More

All around the park you can find decorations and informational signage educating about the event and its rich traditions. Learn how various cultures celebration Lunar New Year in China, Vietnam and Korea plus using a fun chart with Disney characters, you can identify the zodiac animal that corresponds to your birth year.