The “Hurry Home” Lunar New Year pre-show has returned to World of Color Happiness! at Disney California Adventure for the 2026 celebration.
“Hurry Home” Pre-Show
The show, performed at 9:00 p.m. each night, follows a lost lantern who encounters Mulan and Mushu. The tag’s score is composed by Academy Award winner Tan Dun. It’s a six-minute show incorporating the lagoon’s fountains, water screens and projections, and fireworks.
The main character of “Hurry Home” is a red lantern with a long tassel, and Mulan helps the little lantern find its way home to its family. The show ends with an appearance by Mushu, as well as “Happy New Year” projected in different languages.
On a typical night during the Lunar New Year celebration, red and gold fireworks also accompany the end of the show. The color red symbolizes good luck and fortune. It’s the main color associated with the Lunar New Year. On this particular showing, fireworks were withhold due to inclement weather.
Lunar New Year is commonly called “Chinese New Year,” but it’s celebrated in multiple countries and cultures that use the lunar calendar. Lunar New Year is commonly celebrated in Vietnam, Singapore, and South Korea, in addition to China.
Watch the “Hurry Home” Lunar New Year “World of Color Happiness!” pre-show below:
Lunar New Year 2026
Lunar New Year 2026 festivities are happening at Disney California Adventure Park now through February 22, 2026. Check out our merchandise guide, reviews of all the new food, special character opportunities, and more!
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