Disney California Adventure rings in Lunar New Year with Asian food and new characters

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What better way to welcome the Lunar New year than a feast of good Asian food and charming characters? This is exactly what Disney California Adventure in Disneyland Resort has in store for you.

If lucky foods for New Year celebration weren’t enough, Disneyland California has something epic for the coming Year of the Dragon. From savory Asian delights to your favorite and new characters, the theme park has planned a memorable bash for the visitors.

Happening from January 23 to February 18, the theme park will transform into a Lunar New Year wonder park. Visitors are looking into a fusion of Korean, Chinese and Vietnamese cultures with a dash of Disney magic.

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Asian culinary delights await in Disney California Adventure 

While California has been named as the best spot for foodies in the US, Disneyland is bringing in festival food with the return of marketplace booths. 

From dumplings, Lo Mein noodles, Kung Pho Bay and milk teas to name a few, get ready for an Asian feast with these food choices (along with some of their specialties):

• Wrapped with Love: Fried and steamed dumplings with specialty sauces, milk tea and fruit refreshers
• Bamboo Blessings: Vietnamese-style Iced coffee, Lunar New Year punch, hotdog buns and more
• Lucky 8 Lantern: Quesabirria eggroll, Mandarin orange mousse cake
• Red Dragon Spice Traders: Spicy Fried Rice with tofu and crispy peas, Red Spice Fried Chicken Bites, Guava Whiskey Cocktail
• Longevity Noodle Co: Shrimp Lo Mein Noodles, Garlic Noodles, Dragon Cocktail
• Paradise Garden Grill: Pork Banh Mi Sandwich, Korean-style BBQ Chicken, Tiger Milk Boba Tea

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Tip: Skip the lunch rush by mobile ordering or going to the booths earlier or during off-peak hours. Sip and Savor Pass is also a must-have, giving you six pull-off tabs you can trade for a food item or drinks at the Lunar New Year marketplaces (Disneyland will announce the updated prices soon).

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Meet the new Disney characters

Familiar with Disney Pixar’s film “Turning Red”? Meilin Lee and mom Ming Lee are ready to cheer up the area between Paradise Gardens Park and Grizzly Peak — with Meilin also in her red panda form.

And they’re not the only Disney stars gracing DisneyCalifornia Adventure’s streets. Mulan, Mushu and a slew of your favorite characters will be present — all dressed in their Lunar best. 

The Lunar New Year celebration will also glam up the park with a procession of lights with music, dance and performers in stunning costumes. It won’t be complete with a Chinese dragon and Mickey and Minnie joining in the fun.

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Returning this year for the Lunar New Year is the “World of Color – ONE” by Pandora, a light spectacular you don’t want to miss.

Dozens of fun for the whole family

Disneyland California welcomes this Lunar New Year not just with food and spectacular shows. Extend your good luck at their Lucky Wishing Wall or strike a pose at their special photo pavilion designed with peach and bamboo blossoms. 

Kids can get ready to unleash their creativity and explore Chinese calligraphy, face painting and dragon’s pearl coloring — all happening at The Little Mermaid attraction.

Trinkets and Disneyland Lunar New Year novelties can also be purchased at the park in selected stores. Choose from stainless steel tumbler or lotus flower glow cube and more for your souvenirs.

Whether it’s an Asian food crawl, snapping selfies with the new characters or just enjoying the Lunar New Year, the most magical place on Earth, Disney California Adventure sure knows how to throw a great bash.