This vibrant collage showcases Disney characters dressed in stunning Lunar New Year attire, surrounded by festive food items, talented performers, and the iconic entrance to Disney California Adventure, setting the stage for an unforgettable 2025 celebration event.

FULL GUIDE to 2025 Lunar New Year Festival at Disney California Adventure

Jamie Rowland

The celebration of the Year of the Snake has kicked off as the Lunar New Year 2025 festival begins at Disney California Adventure. We have gathered all the entertainment, food, and merchandise for you in this year’s guide to the festival.

Ring in the Year of the Snake with Disney Characters, culinary delights and fun festivities—inspired by Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese traditions at this year’s festival which began on January 17 and runs through February 16.

Celebration Guide

A colorful theme park map is spread out, displaying various attraction locations, labeled images, and icons on a bench.

The inside of the 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration guide provides a look at this year’s offerings at Disney California Adventure. Festival marketplaces, along with the food and drink offerings of each area are listed inside. Check out the full menu.

Two hands hold an open festival brochure on a bench, displaying colorful festival information and images, QR codes, schedules, and events.

The other side of the celebration guide shows the Sip and Savor cards, entertainment, merchandise, and more.

Entertainment

New: Meet Mickey and Minnie

Minnie and Mickey Mouse dressed in traditional attire, standing together in a festive, Asian-inspired setting with lion statues and decorative red curtains.

This year, guests can meet Mickey and Minnie in new outfits celebrating Korean cultural attire at the gazebo in Paradise Gardens throughout the day.

Meet Meilin and Ming Lee from “Turning Red”

Mei Lee and Ming Lee at a Turning Red Character meet and greet

Guests can once again meet & greet Meilin and Ming Lee at this year’s celebration. They are located in Performance Corridor in the old stroller parking for The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, across from Embarcadero Gifts. 

Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession

Watch our video of the 2025 Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession below.

The procession is narrated as it goes by, explaining each group of performers and the connections to Lunar New Year. 

“Hurry Home- A Lunar New Year Celebration”

Mulan and red lantern in Hurry Home Lunar New Year tag

Follow Little Lantern on a journey to return home for the annual celebration of good luck and fortune. Accompanied by a stirring musical score, created by Academy Award®-winning composer Tan Dun, you’ll be immersed in the magic of a 6-minute tale.

Other offerings around Disney California Adventure include:

  • Live Entertainment at Paradise Garden Bandstand daily at 12:10, 1:10, 2:10, 3:40, 4:40, and 5:40 p.m. and at Sonoma Terrace Friday-Sunday at 3:00, 4:00, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.
  • Kid-Friendly Crafts where guests of all ages can enjoy crafts inspired by Lunar New Year, daily from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM near the entrance of Avengers Campus at Golden Vine House – A Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Center.

Food and Beverage

Sip and Savor Pass

A person holds three vibrant "Sip and Savor Pass" festival tickets adorned with playful cartoon characters, celebrating the Lunar New Year 2025.

This year’s passes are available in three new, limited edition collectible designs that pay homage to either Chinese, Korean, or Vietnamese cultures and feature Goofy, Clarabelle Cow, Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, Daisy Duck, and Donald Duck in culturally-inspired outfits designed by artist Ann Shen. The scannable pass, available in six digital coupons, can be redeemed for select dishes and non-alcoholic beverages from the Lunar New Year Marketplaces and participating dining locations at Disney California Adventure.

Food Reviews

You can check out our full video review of every new item at the 2025 Lunar New Year Festival below.

A vibrant collage celebrates Lunar New Year with five unique food items: an orange drink with garnish, a red cylindrical dessert, a coiled pastry on a stick, a meat skewer topped with pink flair, and a delicately drizzled pastry.

You can also read our full reviews of all new and returning festival food and beverage items where we break down the taste and price in our complete thoughts and ratings.

Souvenir Food & Beverage Items

A Mickey Mouse-themed tumbler and a lunar new year light-up straw clip are displayed on a table with snacks and a water bottle.
A person holds a decorative cup with vibrant "Lunar New Year" designs, perfectly capturing the celebration's spirit. In the background, a classic column and building facade elegantly frame this festive moment.

A Lunar New Year Mickey-shaped light up straw clip and Tumbler celebrating the Year of the Snake are available around the park.

Merchandise

A vibrant collage of Lunar New Year merchandise for 2025, showcasing a pin, bag, Minnie ears, and a shirt. Each piece dazzles in red with festive designs and Mickey Mouse elements.

Check out our guide (with prices) of the full collection of 2025 Lunar New Year merchandise at Disney California Adventure. The items honor the Year of the Snake and feature designs evoking Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese culture.

Magic Key Offerings

A yellow and blue wristband reads "Magic Key Disneyland Resort," adorned with decorative icons, much like the beloved sip and savor pass.

Disneyland Magic Key holders can receive a specialty priced Sip and Savor Pass ($2 discount) with commemorative lanyard in addition to a semi-secluded sining and photo-op area near Silly Symphony Swing and festive merchandise.

Disney’s Grand Californian Resort and Spa

A large green Mickey Mouse pretzel display greets you, with festive lanterns above celebrating the Lunar New Year. Top right: vibrant red and green Mickey-shaped cookies. Bottom right: packaged confectionery featuring Mickey patterns, reflecting the charm of the Grand Californian Hotel.

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is also getting in on the festivities with Lunar New Year treats and decor including a large snake sitting on the center table of the lobby, treats, and photo-ops around the resort.

Are you ready to celebrate the year of the snake? Let us know in the comments!

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