Celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 at Disney California Adventure: A Fun-Filled Guide

Disney California Adventure is set to welcome the Lunar New Year 2026 with a vibrant celebration from January 23 to February 22, 2026. The festivities kick off early, with the actual new year beginning on February 17. This year, the park is honoring the Year of the Horse with a variety of activities, food, and entertainment spread across Performance Corridor and Paradise Gardens.

Highlights of the Celebration

• Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession
• Route: Hollywood Land, Performance Corridor, Paradise Gardens

• Showtimes: 12:45 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m., and 6:45 p.m. daily

• Hurry Home
• Pre-show before the World of Color Happiness! nighttime spectacular

• Showtime: 8:54 p.m., lasting about 6 minutes

• Live Musical Performances
• Featuring groups like Fortunes, Jie Ma, Loc Hong, and Vocal Seoul
• Representing different Asian cultures

• Character Meet and Greets
• Characters: Horace Horsecollar, Goofy, Clarabelle, Donald, Daisy, Mickey, Minnie, Mulan, Mushu, and Red Panda Mei
• Special Outfits: Inspired by various cultures

Activities and Offerings

• Lunar New Year Wishing Wall
• Write your new year wishes

• Get wishes artistically written by Chinese calligraphy artists

• Food and Beverage Options
• Special menu items available at various dining locations
• Sip and Savor Pass
• Price: $49 ($46 for Magic Key holders)

• Includes six digital coupons for select food and non-alcoholic beverages

• Merchandise
• Collection includes:
• Mickey plush
• Pins
• Ear headbands
• Spirit Jerseys
• More
• Exclusive Offer for Magic Key Holders:
• Lunar New Year 2026 button featuring Horace Horsecollar
• Available daily during the festival