{"id":62364,"date":"2024-01-24T10:33:21","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T18:33:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=62364"},"modified":"2024-01-31T10:48:57","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T18:48:57","slug":"disneyland-2024-lunar-new-year-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=62364","title":{"rendered":"Disneyland 2024 Lunar New Year celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Anaheim, Ca (January 24, 2024)<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0Disneyland Lunar New Year is an annual tradition that recognizes Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures and celebrates the celestial journey of the sun and the moon toward another year. Disneyland&#8217;s Lunar New Year honors this celebration with festival food marketplace booths, great multi-cultural entertainment, and themed merchandise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Disneyland Lunar New Year typically takes place mid-January through mid-February. Keep reading for the 2024 dates, Lunar New Year menu, and more details about this year&#8217;s celebration! We attended the first day of Lunar New Year at Disneyland and have fully updated this articled with new photos, tips, and details from our experience in person at the event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Disneyland Lunar New Year take place from\u00a0<strong>January 23, 2024, through February 18, 2024.\u00a0<\/strong>This year the celebration rings in the Year of the Dragon with Asian-inspired food and beverages, vibrant d\u00e9cor, and Mushu leading the way in \u201cMulan\u2019s Lunar New Year Procession.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07656.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62369\" src=\"https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07656.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1421\" height=\"945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07656.jpg 1421w, https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07656-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07656-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07656-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07656-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1421px) 100vw, 1421px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Disneyland celebrates Lunar New Year in the same style of food festival marketplace booths you will see during the\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/mickeyvisit.com\/disneyland-christmas-guide\/\">holiday season<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/mickeyvisit.com\/food-wine-festival-california-adventure\/\">Food &amp; Wine Festival<\/a>\u00a0which visitors can find located on the pathway to Paradise Gardens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07584.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62367\" src=\"https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07584.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1421\" height=\"945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07584.jpg 1421w, https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07584-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07584-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07584-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07584-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1421px) 100vw, 1421px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mulan\u2019s Processional is a cavalcade that travels from Pixar Pier to Paradise Garden Park (see\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/mickeyvisit.com\/disney-california-adventure-map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-sv-linklookup-id=\"https:\/\/mickeyvisit.com\/disney-california-adventure-map\/\" data-sv-linklookup-type=\"plugins_nav_external_link\" data-sv-targetauto=\"true\" aria-describedby=\"audioeye_new_window_message\">Disney California Adventure map<\/a>). When the cavalcade comes to a stop, the show begins with music, costumed performers, Mulan, Disney characters, a Chinese dragon puppet, warriors, drummers, and dancers. This year will debut a brand new parade float that will join the processional carrying Mulan and Mushu from the Disney film Mulan. Disneyland has announced that a new float will join the processional this year to carry Mulan and Mushu.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">These marketplace food booths are extremely popular which means lines can get long around peak lunch and dinner times, so hitting the booths outside those normal \u2018eating&#8217; times can save you time spent in line. Or better yet, use\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/mickeyvisit.com\/mobile-ordering-at-disneyland\/\">mobile ordering<\/a>\u00a0for the Lunar New Year food options that offer that service like Paradise Garden Grill.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bring family and friends together during this multicultural celebration filled with auspicious wishes for health, luck and prosperity throughout the new year!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Event highlights include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-style: inherit;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: var(--anchor-font-weight, initial); color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/disneyland.disney.go.com\/entertainment\/disney-california-adventure\/mulans-lunar-new-year-procession\/\">Mulan\u2019s Lunar New Year Procession<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Special appearances by some popular Disney Characters\u2014including Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse\u2014dressed in colorful attire<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Innovative menus celebrating delicious Asian cuisine<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Commemorative festive merchandise<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: var(--anchor-font-weight, initial); color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/disneyland.disney.go.com\/entertainment\/disney-california-adventure\/lunar-new-year-water-show\/\">Hurry Home \u2013 A Lunar New Year Celebration<\/a>\u00a0pre-show<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Kid-friendly crafts and activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Festive d\u00e9cor and more<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">All events, experiences and offerings are subject to cancellation or change without notice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Meet Disney Characters<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ring in the Year of the Dragon with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Mulan, Mushu and friends dressed in vibrant attire inspired by Lunar New Year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Gather loved ones for cherished photo memories under a gorgeous pavilion bedecked with bamboo, peach blossoms, golden flowers and banners bearing serendipitous holiday wishes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For the first time, meet Meilin Lee and her mom Ming Lee from\u00a0<em style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">Turning Red<\/em>\u00a0on San Francisco Street. They\u2019re observing Chinese traditions together and Meilin is so excited\u2026 she\u2019ll be starting to show her Red Panda side!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">And under the forest canopy in Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, encounter the heroic\u00a0<a style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: var(--anchor-font-weight, initial); color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/disneyland.disney.go.com\/entertainment\/disney-california-adventure\/redwood-creek-challenge-trail-raya\/\">Raya<\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0<em style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">Raya and the Last Dragon<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07761.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62370\" src=\"https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07761.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1421\" height=\"945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07761.jpg 1421w, https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07761-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07761-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07761-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07761-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1421px) 100vw, 1421px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lunar New Year Wishing Wall<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stroll beneath strings of ornamental lanterns, make a wish and dare to dream big during the new year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stop by the Lunar New Year Wishes Wall located in Paradise Gardens\u2014it\u2019s where Lunar New Year magic begins! Guests of all ages are welcome to add their own special message of hope, health and happiness for the upcoming year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bring family and friends together during this multicultural celebration filled with auspicious wishes for health, luck and prosperity throughout the new year!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Event highlights include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-style: inherit;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: var(--anchor-font-weight, initial); color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/disneyland.disney.go.com\/entertainment\/disney-california-adventure\/mulans-lunar-new-year-procession\/\">Mulan\u2019s Lunar New Year Procession<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Special appearances by some popular Disney Characters\u2014including Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse\u2014dressed in colorful attire<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Innovative menus celebrating delicious Asian cuisine<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Commemorative festive merchandise<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: var(--anchor-font-weight, initial); color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/disneyland.disney.go.com\/entertainment\/disney-california-adventure\/lunar-new-year-water-show\/\">Hurry Home \u2013 A Lunar New Year Celebration<\/a>\u00a0pre-show<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Kid-friendly crafts and activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Festive d\u00e9cor and more<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">All events, experiences and offerings are subject to cancellation or change without notice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07596.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62368\" src=\"https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07596.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1421\" height=\"945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07596.jpg 1421w, https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07596-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07596-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07596-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07596-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1421px) 100vw, 1421px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07781.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62371\" src=\"https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07781.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1421\" height=\"945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07781.jpg 1421w, https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07781-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07781-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07781-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC07781-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1421px) 100vw, 1421px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hurry Home- Lunar New Year Celebration is another popular entertainment option at Disneyland&#8217;s Lunar New Year. This six-minute show takes place before the first nightly showing of\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/mickeyvisit.com\/world-of-color-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-sv-linklookup-id=\"https:\/\/mickeyvisit.com\/world-of-color-guide\/\" data-sv-linklookup-type=\"plugins_nav_external_link\" data-sv-targetauto=\"true\" aria-describedby=\"audioeye_new_window_message\">World of Color<\/a>\u00a0in Disney California Adventure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The show&#8217;s story is about Little Lantern who journeys home to celebrate the new year with family and friends. He meets Mulan and Mushu and joins them in a celebration of friendship. The show features sky-high fountains, light effects, and a musical score that was created for the opening ceremony of the Shanghai Disney Resort.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anaheim, Ca (January 24, 2024) &#8211;\u00a0Disneyland&#46;&#46;&#46;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":62371,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-62364","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ca-local","category-travel"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62364","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=62364"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62364\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":62372,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62364\/revisions\/62372"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/62371"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=62364"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=62364"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=62364"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}