2025 is the Year of the Snake, and Disney California Adventure in Disneyland Resort marked its arrival with the park’s annual Lunar New Year celebration! From January 17 through February 16, 2025, Disney California Adventure rang in the Year of the Snake with additional cuisine and entertainment offerings (including special Disney Character sightings) and more! As we await more information for the 2026 Disney California Adventure Lunar New Year Festival, you can find 2025 coverage below for your future planning reference!
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!
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Bamboo Blessings
Click HERE for our full review of Bamboo Blessings!
- Mini Char Siu Pork Shanks with rice and pineapple chutney (New) — $9.25
- Strawberry Milk Tea Macaron: Strawberry buttercream with a milk tea center — $8.50
- Brown Sugar Milk Tea: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Ceylon Tea, hotteok-inspired brown sugar syrup, maple and butter pecan syrups, and oat milk garnished with banana milk-infused whipped cream (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New) — $7.50
- Dragon Fruit Cocktail: Dragonberry rum, white rum, lychee purée, dragon fruit and Chinese five-spice syrups, lime juice, and house-made coriander tea garnished with a dried dragon fruit wheel — $18.00
- Lunar New Year Mickey Shaped Light-Up Straw Clip (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
Wrapped with Love
Click HERE for our full review of Wrapped with Love!
- Phở Dip with rice noodles, sliced beef, shaved jalapeños, pickled onions, and Phở broth (New) — $9.50
- Fried Lemongrass Chicken Dumpling with plum sauce — $9.00
- Mandarin Orange Cream Puff filled with citrus cream and Mandarin compote (New) — $8.50
- Taro Vietnamese-style Iced Coffee: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Vietnamese-style Coffee, cocoa powder, and condensed milk garnished with taro-chocolate sweet cream (Non-alcoholic beverage) — $7.25
- Lunar New Year Mickey-shaped Light-Up Straw Clip (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
Longevity Noodle Co.
Flavorful NOODLE dishes are the name of the game here…
Click HERE for our full review of Longevity Noodle Co.!
- Garlic Noodles with zesty garlic butter sauce and Parmesan cheese — $8.25
- Shrimp Lo Mein Noodles with stir-fried vegetables — $9.25
- Tropical Coconut Cooler: Coconut cream, coconut milk, house-made jackfruit syrup, dragon fruit syrup, lychee nectar, and cherry juices garnished with mango coconut foam and rainbow jellies (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New) — $8.00
- Mandarin Citrus Mule: Mandarin vodka, grapefruit liqueur, lime juice, Mandarin and apricot purées, and candied orange syrup topped with ginger beer and garnished with orange rock candy (New) — $19.00
- Lunar New Year Mickey-shaped Light-Up Straw Clip (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
Lucky 8 Lantern
Luck into some tasty dishes and drinks at Lucky 8 Lantern!
Click HERE for our full review of Lucky 8 Lantern!
- Quesabirria Eggroll with guajillo pepper consomé — $9.50
- Chocolate Firecracker: Light chocolate mousse, chocolate ganache filling, chocolate almond dacquoise, and popping candy featuring DOVE Dark Chocolate (New) — $7.50
- Guava Lemongrass Cocktail: Silver rum, guava nectar juice, house-made lemongrass syrup, and lime juice garnished with a lemon wheel (New) — $17.00
- Year of The Snake Margarita: Reposado tequila, lime juice, kiwi syrup, and mango purée garnished with a snake gummy (New) — $17.50
- Lunar New Year Mickey-shaped Light-Up Straw Clip (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
Prosperity Bao & Buns
There’s more than just bao buns in store at Prosperity Bao & Buns!
Click HERE for our full review of Prosperity Bao & Buns!
- Kung Pao Bao with plant-based chicken, toasted peanuts, and scallions — $9.25
- Red Panda Bao: Jumbo pork and vegetable bao with chile-garlic sauce — $9.50
- Harland Raspberry Yuja Lemonade Ale (New) — $16.25
- Strawberry-Lychee Cocktail: Bourbon, strawberry purée, lychee syrup, and lime juice garnished with a skewered lime gummy (New) — $17.50
- Lunar New Year Beer Flight (New) — $18.50
- Study Break Lychee & White Tea Hard Seltzer (New) — $16.25
- Three Weavers Expatriate IPA (New) — $16.25
- Brewery X Panda Pool Party Lager — $14.50
- Lunar New Year Mickey-shaped Light-Up Straw Clip (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
Red Dragon Spice Traders
Just look for the bright Red Dragons to find bites with SPICE!
Click HERE for our full review of Red Dragon Spice Traders!
- Fire Chicken Wings with sesame-seaweed crunch (New) — $9.00
- Spicy Gochujang Chicken Tacos with yuja citrus cabbage slaw (New) — $8.00
- Peach Makgeolli Cocktail: Peach rice wine, citron vodka, ginger liqueur, cucumber syrup, and white grape and lime juices garnished with a skewered frozen peach and grape (New) — $18.00
- Lunar New Year Mickey-shaped Light-Up Straw Clip (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
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Additional Locations at Disney California Adventure Park
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Aunt Cass Café (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16; mobile order available)
- Almond Cookie Bread Pudding: Almond bread pudding with a gooey almond center, Mandarin orange créme anglaise, whipped topping, toasted almonds, and an almond cookie (Available with Sip and Savor pass) (New) — $7.49
- Snake Sourdough Bread (New) — $11.99
Award Wieners (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16; mobile order available)
- Bánh Mì Hot Dog: Seared pork belly, cilantro jalapeño aïoli, pickled carrots and daikon, cilantro, and jalapeños on a French roll — $14.49
- Strawberry Milk Tea Macaron: Strawberry buttercream with milk tea center (Available with Sip and Savor pass) $7.99
Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 27; mobile order available)
- Bulgogi Pizza: Marinated beef and spicy corn cheese sauce topped with green onion (Available by slice or whole pie) — $9.49
- Mango and Coconut Sago Parfait: Layers of coconut sago pudding, mango passion fruit compote, and mango yogurt mousse topped with toasted coconut and a Mickey decoration (New) — $7.29
Boudin Bread Cart (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16)
- Snake Sourdough Bread (New)
Cappuccino Cart (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16; mobile order available)
- Dalgona Coffee Bundt Cake: Coffee bundt cake filled with sweet milk topped with dalgona foam (Available with Sip and Savor pass) — $7.25
- Green Tea Horchata with matcha (Available with Sip and Savor pass) (Non-alcoholic beverage) — $7.50
Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16; mobile order available)
- Lychee Fruit Sundae: Lychee sorbet, raspberry syrup, Mandarin orange slices, raspberries, and black sesame seeds (New) — $8.79
- Mandarin Orange Cream Puff filled with citrus cream and Mandarin compote (Available with Sip and Savor pass) (New) — $7.99
Hollywood Lounge (Mobile order available)
- Mandarin Citrus Mule: Mandarin vodka, grapefruit liqueur, lime juice, Mandarin and apricot purées, and candied orange syrup topped with ginger beer and orange rock candy (New) (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16) — $18.00
Lamplight Lounge (Reservations recommended)
- Vietnamese BBQ Pork Chop with spicy garlic noodles and chile-marinated cucumbers (New) (Available Jan. 8 through April 27) — $30.00
- Green Tea Donuts (New) (Available Jan. 8 through Feb. 27) — $11.00
- Three Weavers Brewing Company Synthwave Sour Ale (New) (Available Jan. 8 through April 29) — $15.00
Paradise Garden Grill (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 26; mobile order available for non-Sip and Savor portions)
- Beef and Broccoli: Marinated steak tips with fried rice, green onion, and toasted sesame seeds (Tasting-size portion available with Sip and Savor pass) (Plant-based) (New) — $15.49
- Bánh Mì: Grilled pork belly with pickled carrots and daikon, cucumber, and jalapeño with spicy mayo on a French roll (Tasting-size portion available with Sip and Savor pass) — $14.99
- Korean-style BBQ Chicken served with steamed rice, kimchi, and pickled cucumber — $18.99
- Korean-style Chicken: Marinated chicken served with steamed rice and broccoli (Disney Check Kids Meal) — $8.99
- Spicy Shrimp Lo Mein: Lo mein noodles tossed with shrimp, arbol chiles, mushrooms, cabbage, corn, and bell pepper — $15.99
- Whole Fish with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables (Served family-style for sharing for two) — $29.99
- Strawberries and Cream Roulade covered in toasted almond slices (Tasting-size portion available with Sip and Savor pass) (New) — $6.79
- Tiger Milk Tea with brown sugar tapioca pearls (Tasting-size portion available with Sip and Savor pass) (Non-alcoholic beverage) — $7.49
- Brewery X, Hard Peach Tea Seltzer (New) — $13.50
- Strawberry-Lychee Cocktail: Bourbon, strawberry purée, lychee syrup, and lime juice garnished with a skewered lime gummy (New) — $16.25
Pym Test Kitchen (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16; mobile order available)
- Legend of the Ten Spices Flatbread: Kung pao beef, sesame spread, toasted bok choy, and napa cabbage served with onion-cilantro salad garnished with heirloom radish and chile threads (New) — $14.99
Smokejumpers Grill (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16; mobile order available)
- Fire Chicken Wings with sesame-seaweed crunch (Available with Sip and Savor pass) (New) — $8.29
Sonoma Terrace (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16; mobile order available)
- Garlic Noodles with zesty butter garlic sauce and Parmesan cheese (Available with Sip and Savor Pass) — $7.75
Studio Catering Co. (Mobile order available)
- Moo Shu Pork Burrito: Sautéed vegetables, egg fried rice, and crispy noodles with a side of plum sauce (New) (Available Jan. 8 through Feb. 27) — $13.99
- Scallion Pancake Tostada: Fried scallion pancake, bulgogi beef, kimchi aïoli, and spicy scallion salad (Available with Sip and Savor pass) (New) (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16) — $8.49
- Brown Sugar Milk Tea: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Ceylon Tea, hotteok-inspired brown sugar syrup, maple and butter pecan syrups, and oat milk garnished with banana milk-infused whipped cream (Available with Sip and Savor pass) (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New) (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16) — $6.99
Select Outdoor Vending Carts
- Mickey-shaped Hot Dog Bun: Brioche-style Mickey-shaped bun stuffed with hot dogs finished with sesame seeds and scallions (Available with Sip and Savor pass)
- Char Siu Turkey Leg
- Sweet Taro Bread: Taro cream cheese icing and condensed milk (New)
Churros near Goofy’s Sky School and at Señor Buzz Churros on Pixar Pier (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16)
- Vietnamese Coffee Churro: Classic churro rolled in coffee sugar topped with a bold coffee icing and sweetened condensed milk (New)
Churros at Hollywood Land (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16)
- Toasted Sesame and Red Bean Churro: Classic churro rolled in toasted sesame sugar with red bean whipped topping and sesame tuile (Available with Sip and Savor pass) (New)
Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff and Trolley Treats (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16; mobile order available)
- Firecracker Marshmallow Wand: Marshmallows on a stick dipped in caramel and red-colored white chocolate decorated with yellow sanding sugar, a piece of black licorice, and a yellow Mickey chocolate piece (New)
- Mickey Lantern Caramel Apple: Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel and decorated with marshmallow ears dipped in red-colored white chocolate decorated with red sanding sugar and a gold and red flower chocolate piece (New)
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Novelties Available Across Disneyland Resort (Available starting Jan. 17)
- Lunar New Year Stainless Steel Tumbler (New) (Mobile order available at select locations; limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply); Available at the following locations:
- At Disney California Adventure Park: Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Cappuccino Cart, Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Corn Dog Castle, Paradise Garden Grill, select outdoor vending carts, Smokejumpers Grill, and Studio Catering Co.
- At Disneyland Hotel: The Coffee House
- At Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: Grand Californian Great Hall Cart
- Lunar New Year Mickey-shaped Light-Up Straw Clip (New) (Mobile order available at select locations; limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply); Available at the following locations:
- At Disney California Adventure Park: Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Churros at Hollywood Land, Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Corn Dog Castle, Paradise Garden Grill, select outdoor vending carts, and Smokejumpers Grill
Hotels of the Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Hotel
The Coffee House (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16; mobile order available)
- Dalgona Coffee Bundt Cake: Coffee Bundt cake filled with sweet milk and topped with dalgona foam — $9.00
- Honeydew Collins: Gin with coconut, honeydew, lime leaf, and elderflower (New) — $15.00
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
GCH Craftsman Grill (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16)
- Dan Dan Noodles: Pork, seasoned noodles, peanut, green onions, sesame oil, garlic, and cilantro — $18.00
GCH Craftsman Bar (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16)
- Dan Dan Noodles: Pork, seasoned noodles, peanut, green onions, sesame oil, garlic, and cilantro — $22.00
- Moon Dragon: Premium soju, St-Germain, Hennessey V.S., cherry juice, plum bitters, and Luxardo cherries (New) — $18.00
Grand Californian Great Hall Cart (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16)
- Lunar New Year Mickey-shaped Sugar Cookie (New)
- Lunar New Year Pretzel Rod Sticks
- Lunar New Year Crisped Rice Treat
- Macaron Box
Hearthstone Lounge (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16)
- Mandu Appetizer — $21.00
- Szechuan Shrimp: Spicy shrimp, steamed rice, broccolini, sesame oil, green onions, and garlic — $30.00
- Moon Dragon: Premium soju, St.-Germain, Hennessey VS, cherry juice, plum bitters, Luxardo cherries — $18.00
Pixar Place Hotel
Great Maple Modern American Eatery (Available Jan. 15 through Feb. 16)
- Five Spice Sugar Doughnut Holes served in a Chinese takeout box with chocolate sauce, raspberry sauce, and whipped cream for dipping (New)
The Sketch Pad Café (Available Jan. 15 through Feb. 16)
- Coconut Custard Bao Bun
- Giant Brown Butter and Lemon Fortune Cookie (New)
- Red Velvet and Creme Cheese Whoopie Pie (New)
- Strawberry and Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats (New)
- Coconut Matcha Latte with sweet mango purée and coconut jelly (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
- Taro Dirty Milk Tea with rainbow agave boba (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
Downtown Disney District
Ballast Point Brewing Co. (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16)
- Sweet and Spicy Sticky Pork Ribs: 1 lbs. St. Louis ribs tossed in a sweet sambal glaze, garnished with sesame seeds and scallions (New)
Beignets Expressed (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16)
- Lunar New Year Special Glaze Beignet: Green tea matcha glaze with a white chocolate drizzle (New)
Céntrico and Paseo (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16)
- Pork Belly Bao Bun Tacos: Tamarindo chipotle glaze, pickled veggies, and cilantro criollo (New)
Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16)
- Snake in My Boot Cocktail: Rum, melon liqueur, pineapple juice, and half and half (New)
Naples Ristorante e Bar (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16)
- Banh Mi Pizza: Neapolitan crust, mozzarella cheese, marinated pork, pickled carrot and daikon radish, raw jalapeño, cilantro, Vietnamese mayonnaise and sriracha sauce drizzles
Splitsville Luxury Lanes (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16)
- Serpent’s Tail: Kanikama crab, cream cheese, water chestnuts, and chives that rolled and tempura fried served with Thai chili sauce, spicy mayo, and sriracha hot chili sauce (New)
- Lychee Martini: Vodka, elderflower liquor, and lychee juice garnished with a lychee and mint sprig (New)
Vista Parkside Market (Available Jan. 17 through Feb. 16)
- Serpentine Sour: Gin, yuja juice, egg white, and lemon peel (New)
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.
Sip and Savor passes are now 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 2025, 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.”
The Sip and Savor Pass cost $48 in 2024, and Disneyland Resort Magic Key holders were eligible for a discount on the Sip and Savor Pass, bringing the cost to $45. (Stay tuned for 2025 pricing!)
You can purchase a Sip and Savor Pass at the following locations:
- Elias & Co.
- Festival Gifts
- Festive Food Marketplace Booths
- 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 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:
- Tigger
- Mulan and Mushu
- Mickey and Minnie
- The Three Little Pigs
A special photo pavilion is available for guests to capture their memories in the area. Meilin Lee and her mom, Ming Lee, greet and interact with guests at the Festival! You might recognize these two from the Disney and Pixar film, 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.

Hurry Home
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 groups like Vocal Seoul (a Korean-American a capella group).
Check your Disneyland 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.
There’s so much to explore!
Lunar New Year Merchandise
Keep your eyes peeled for Lunar New Year merchandise around the park!
Check out the 2025 Lunar New Year merchandise collection HERE!
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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