2026 is the Year of the Horse, and Disney California Adventure in Disneyland Resort is currently marking its arrival with the park’s annual Lunar New Year celebration! From January 23 through February 22, 2026 (31 days!), Disney California Adventure is ringing in the Year of the Horse with additional cuisine and entertainment offerings (including special Disney Character sightings) and more!
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! But first, a few tools…
Lunar New Year Celebration Guides 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
- Five-Spice Popcorn Chicken with sweet chile-garlic sauce (New) — $9.50
- Strawberry Milk Tea Macaron: Strawberry buttercream with a milk tea center — $9.00
Beverages:
- Guava Dragon Fruit Sparkler: Simply Lemonade, Topo Chico, and guava and dragon fruit syrups garnished with frozen dragon fruit (Non-alcoholic) (New) — $8.50
- Brown Sugar Milk Tea: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Ceylon Tea, oat milk, and brown sugar, maple and butter pecan syrups garnished with banana milk-inspired whipped cream (Non-alcoholic) — $7.75
- Guava Dragon Fruit Vodka Cocktail: Vodka, Simply Lemonade, Topo Chico, and guava and dragon fruit syrups garnished with a lemon wheel (New) — $19.00
Wrapped with Love
2026 Wrapped with Love Menu
Food:
- Quesabirria Eggroll with guajillo pepper consomé — $9.50
Beverages:
- Taro Vietnamese Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Vietnamese-style Coffee, cocoa powder, and condensed milk garnished with taro chocolate sweet cream (Non-alcoholic) — $7.75
- Cold Brew Cocktail: Bourbon, Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Vietnamese-style Coffee, cocoa powder, and condensed milk garnished with taro chocolate sweet cream and a chocolate wafer stick (New) — $19.50
Longevity Noodle Co.
Flavorful NOODLE dishes are the name of the game here…
- Japchae Noodles with kalbi short rib (New) — $9.50
- Garlic Noodles: Long noodles tossed in zesty garlic butter with parmesan — $8.50
Beverages:
- Strawberry Lychee Cocktail: Bourbon, strawberry purée, lychee syrup, and lime juice garnished with a lime gummy wedge — $18.50
Lucky 8 Lantern
Luck into some tasty dishes and drinks at Lucky 8 Lantern!
- Phở Dip with rice noodles, sliced beef, shaved jalapeños, pickled onions, and phở broth — $9.75
- Chocolate Firecracker: Light chocolate mousse, chocolate ganache filling, chocolate almond dacquoise, and popping candy featuring DOVE Dark Chocolate — $8.00
Beverages:
- Red Envelope Margarita: Tequila, orange juice, sweet and sour, raspberry purée, blood orange syrup, and gold shimmer (New) — $18.50
- Yuja-Melon Cocktail: Gin, Lillet Blanc, yuja purée, and rock melon syrup garnished with a purple orchid (New) — $18.00
Prosperity Bao & Buns
There’s more than just bao buns in store at Prosperity Bao & Buns!
2026 Prosperity Bao & Bun Menu
Food:
- Char Siu BBQ Pork Bao with pickled red onions and jalapeño — $9.25
- Kung Pao Bao with plant-based chicken, toasted peanuts, and scallions — $9.00
Beverages:
- Brewery X, Grapefruit Citrus Seltzer (New) — $15.25
- Coronado Brewing Co., Nado Premium Rice Lager (New) — $17.00
- Harland Brewing Co., Lucky Horse (New) — $18.50
- Unsung Brewing Company, Photo Nuclear Orange (New) — $18.50
- Year of the Horse Beer Flight: Brewery X Grapefruit Citrus Seltzer, Coronado Brewing Co. Nado Premium Rice Lager, Unsung Brewery Company Photo Nuclear Orange Wheat Ale, and Harland Brewing Co. Lucky Horse West Coast IPA (New) — $19.25
Red Dragon Spice Traders
Just look for the bright Red Dragons to find bites with SPICE!
2026 Red Dragon Spice Traders Menu
Food:
- Spicy Chicken Wings with sesame seaweed crunch — $9.50
- Mandarin Orange Cream Puff filled with citrus cream and Mandarin compote — $9.00
Beverages:
- Green Apple Soju Cocktail: Soju, grapefruit liqueur, green apple syrup, and sweet and sour (New) — $18.50
- Honeydew Colada: Rum, melon liqueur, honeydew cream, coconut cream, and sweet and sour topped with a slushy made with DOLE Whip Pineapple (New) — $18.50
- Mango Soju Cocktail: Soju, Sprite, mango purée, and sweet and sour (New) — $18.50
- Peach Yogurt Soju Cocktail: Soju, Sprite, white peach syrup, and yogurt (New) — $18.50
- Soju Cocktail Flight: Peach Yogurt Soju Cocktail, Mango Soju Cocktail, and Green Apple Soju Cocktail (New) — $19.50
Additional Locations at Disney California Adventure Park
Eateries all over Disney California Adventure showcase specialty items for the Lunar New Year Festival. And restaurants and snack kiosks in the Hotels of Disneyland Resort and even Downtown Disney get in on the Festival fun with limited-time dishes and drinks!
Carthay Circle Restaurant
- Golden Moonfire Cocktail: Pomegranate martini served with a strawberry-mint garnish (New)
Trolley Treats
- Firecracker Marshmallow Wand: Marshmallow on a stick dipped in caramel and red-colored white chocolate decorated with yellow sanding sugar, a piece of red licorice, yellow-colored white chocolate, and a gold and red flower chocolate piece
Award Wieners
- Scallion Pancake Tostada: Fried scallion pancake, bulgogi beef, kimchi aïoli, and spicy scallion salad
Churros at Hollywood Land
- Feng Li Su Churro: Churro rolled in shortbread sugar topped with pineapple jelly and cherry-flavored popping pearls (New)
Hollywood Lounge
- Tteokbokki: Rice cakes with gochujang sauce topped with cheese, sesame seeds, and green onions (New)
- Lychee Soju Cocktail: Soju with lychee syrup topped with grenadine and club soda (New)
Schmoozies!
Studio Catering Co.
- Tteokbokki: Rice cakes with gochujang sauce topped with cheese, sesame seeds, and green onions (New)
PYM Test Kitchen
- Spicy Pork Belly Grilled Cheese: Pork belly marinated in Korean spices with white American cheese, spicy aïoli, pickled onions, sourdough bread, and green onion crust served with potato bites (New)
Cozy Cone Motel 5 — Popcone
- Crispy Chicken Bao: Fried chicken coated in sweet chile sauce with cucumbers, carrots, and sesame seeds served in a soft bao bun (New)
Aunt Cass Cafe
- Year of the Horse Bread: Horse-shaped Boudin sourdough bread (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 22)(Plant-based)(New)
- Strawberry Green Tea Bread Pudding: Strawberry and green tea-layered bread pudding with green tea crème anglaise and whipped topping (Available Jan. 23 through Mar. 5; eligible for redemption with a Sip and Savor Pass through Feb. 22)(New)
- Almond Cold Brew: Almond cold brew with orange cold foam (Available Jan. 23 through Mar. 5)(Non-alcoholic)(New)
Boudin Bread Cart
- Year of the Horse Bread: Horse-shaped Boudin sourdough bread (Plant-based)(New)
Lucky Fortune Cookery
- Mango Milk Tea with brown sugar tapioca spheres topped with pineapple cold foam (Non-alcoholic) (New)
Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff
- Firecracker Marshmallow Wand: Marshmallow on a stick dipped in caramel and red-colored white chocolate decorated with yellow sanding sugar, a piece of red licorice, yellow-colored white chocolate, and a gold and red flower chocolate piece
Lamplight Lounge
- Chef’s Special: Mongolian beef topped with green onions, sesame seeds, red Chile flakes, and crispy shallots served with noodles tossed with Chinese broccoli, cabbage, and carrots (Available Jan. 23 through Mar. 5)(New)
- Coconut Pandan Donuts (Available Jan. 23 through Mar. 5)(New)
- Lunar Cocktail: Baijiu, gin, mango purée, lychee syrup, and lemon juice (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 22)
Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining
- Lunar Cocktail: Baijiu, gin, mango purée, lychee syrup, and lemon juice
Boardwalk Pizza &Pasta
- Korean Pork Belly Pizza: Roasted soy-glazed pork belly with kimchi cucumber, mozzarella, yellow corn, sesame seeds, and kimchi marinara (Available Jan. 23 through Mar. 5)(Available by slice or whole pie)(New)
- Pandan Cheesecake: Pandan-flavored cheesecake, brown butter graham crust, coconut whipped topping, and strawberry jam (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 22)(New)
Paradise Garden Grill
- Lemongrass Pork Skewers: Grilled lemongrass-marinated pork belly skewers served with fried garlic rice, pickled carrots and daikon radish, and a side salad (Available Jan. 23 through Mar. 5)(New)
- Vietnamese Coffee Roulade: Coffee sponge, Vietnamese coffee mousse, coffee cookie crumble, and sweetened condensed milk whipped cream (Available Jan. 23 through Mar. 5)(New)
- Strawberry-Lychee Cocktail: Bourbon, strawberry purée, lychee syrup, and lime juice garnished with a skewered lime gummy (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 22)
Smokejumpers Grill
- Bulgogi Fries: Fries with marinated bulgogi beef, kimchi cucumber, mozzarella cheese, and gochujang aïoli topped with sesame seeds and green onions (New)
Select Outdoor Vending Carts
Food Items:
- Mickey-Shaped Hot Dog Bun: Classic milk bread with hot dogs, hoisin glaze, parmesan, green onion, and sesame seeds
- Blue Vanilla Cotton Candy: Blue vanilla cotton candy (New)
- Watermelon Cotton Candy: Pink watermelon cotton candy in 70th anniversary bag (New)
Novelties Available Throughout Disneyland Resort
Lunar New Year Stainless Steel Tumbler
(Available starting Jan. 22 while supplies last)(Mobile order available at select locations; limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)(New)
- Disney California Adventure Park: Award Wieners, Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Corn Dog Castle, Paradise Garden Grill, Select Outdoor Vending Locations, and Smokejumpers Grill
- Disneyland Hotel: The Coffee House
Lunar New Year Straw Clip
(Available starting Jan. 22 while supplies last) (Mobile order available at select locations; limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)(New)
- Disney California Adventure Park: Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats, Bamboo Blessings, Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Corn Dog Castle, Longevity Noodle Co., Lucky 8 Lantern, Paradise Garden Grill, Prosperity Bao & Buns, Red Dragon Spice Traders, Select Outdoor Vending Locations, and Wrapped with Love — $8.50 at Lunar New Year Marketplaces
Sip and Savor Pass
The Sip and Savor Pass is a souvenir credential which includes six digital coupons, each of which are eligible for one food item or non-alcoholic beverage per credit at the Lunar New Year Marketplaces and select items at the Additional Locations as designated above per restaurant. The Sip and Savor Pass costs $49, and Disneyland Resort Magic Key holders are eligible for a discount, bringing the cost to $46.
Sip and Savor passes are 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, you’ll enter the 4-digit code located on your pass, and your receipt will reflect the number of credits you have remaining.
In 2026, per Disney, “When you purchase your pass, let a Cast Member know which limited design you want. Sip and Savor Passes are available in 3 new, limited-edition, collectible designs that pay homage to either Chinese, Vietnamese or Korean cultures—and feature some of your favorite Disney characters in culturally-inspired outfits designed by artist Ann Shen.”
You can purchase a Sip and Savor Pass at the Lunar New Year Marketplaces and the following locations:
- Elias & Co.
- Festival Gifts
- Julius Katz & Sons
- Seaside Souvenirs
- Sip and Savor Cart
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, typically at 12:45PM, 2:30PM, 5PM, and 6:45PM (though it’s best to check your Disneyland App and the park entertainment schedule to confirm).
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:
- Horace Horsecollar (in honor of the Year of the Horse!) in his Chinese-inspired ensemble
- Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in Korean-inspired outfits
- Goofy and Clarabelle wearing Vietnamese-inspired aó dài outfits
- Donald and Daisy in Chinese-inspired hanfu styles
- Mulan and Mushu
- Meilin Lee and her mom, Ming Lee from Turning Red
Be sure to check with a Cast Member for information about various character appearances, and you can also find characters and times on the Disneyland app.
“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 musicians like Jie Ma, who Disney shares is “a world renowned pipa and ruan virtuoso, Jie Ma blends the enchanting essence of Chinese heritage with a touch of global wonder.”
Check yourDisneyland 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.
You may even see an artist creating Disney characters with Sweet Enchantment Sugar Art.
There’s so much to explore!
Lunar New Year Merchandise
Keep your eyes peeled for Lunar New Year merchandise around the park!
We’re always excited to ring in the Lunar New Year in Disney California Adventure with you here on the DFB!
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