It’s the Year of the Pig and everyone is celebrating at Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort. For the first time, guests will be able to see the Three Little Pigs (Fiddler, Fifer, and Practical) in Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession. And of course, there is little Mushu as well as a bunch of other Disney characters on hand to celebrate.

Disneyland always prepares special food items for their celebrations and this is no exception. Pick up a Sip and Savor pass so you’ll be able to sample a wide variety of food from various countries. Personally, I can highly recommend the Stir-fried Vegetables & Pineapple with Soy Protein at the Lucky 8 Lantern. Just thinking about it I want to go back for more! And definitely try the Raspberry Lychee Chia Tea (non-alcoholic) at the Red Dragon Spice Traders. With the Sip and Savor pass, you can go to any of the food kiosks celebrating the Lunar New Year in DCA and sample whatever you want. Of course, if you don’t want to purchase a pass ($36 for annual passholders and $39 for non annual passholders) you can still purchase the individual food and drinks. As Gary Maggetti, General Manager of DCA West, told a group of media, “It’s the Year of the Pig-Out.” And with all the food the chefs have created, that is definitely the case.

There are plenty of things to do during the Lunar New Year Festival. There is an area where guests can create their own paper lantern, there is a Lucky Wishing Wall where guests write their wishes for the upcoming year on little pieces of paper then attach them to the wall, there are musical performances (Dat Ngyuen and the performing group from China called Melody of China) and there is the colorful and musical Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession.

The procession has several of the Disney characters along with Mulan and Mushu, but there are also Asian dances and music. It’s truly a delightful way to immerse guests in the Asian cultures and the spirit of the Lunar New Year.

And last but not least, guests will be inspired to purchase a special item to commemorate this event. Perhaps it will be the beautiful ears, a light-up lantern, some shirts or other items. The folks at Disney have come up with some great items to bring home to enjoy long after you leave the resort.

The Lunar New Year festival at the Disneyland Resort runs through February 17, 2019, so get down there soon to enjoy the sights, sounds, and of course the food and celebrate along with Mickey and Minnie.

Happy Year of the Pig!

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Francine Brokaw has been covering all aspects of the entertainment industry for over 25 years. She also writes about products and travel. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites. She has written her own book, Beyond the Red Carpet The World of Entertainment Journalists, from Sourced Media Books, is the entertainment correspondent for Good Day Orange County, and has her own TV show, Beyond the Red Carpet, on Village Television in Orange County.

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From January 26 – February 18, 2018 Disney California Adventure is celebrating the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Dog. With décor, themed merchandise, and of course entertainment and cuisine commemorating the event, guests will be engrossed in all the festivities with their favorite characters.

Guess who is front and center? Considering it’s the Year of the Dog, it’s none other than Pluto. Along with Mickey and Minnie, and Chip ‘n Dale, Pluto and the gang are all dressed in their special Lunar New Year attire. Make sure to get your photo taken with them when you visit the park.

Besides highlighting Pluto (after all, it is the Year of the Dog), Mulan and Mushu host the “Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession” all decked out in their “god of Good Fortune” outfits and joined by Goofy. (Did I mention it’s the Year of the Dog?)

Paradise Bay presents a special nighttime water show, “Hurry Home – Lunar New Year Celebration” with lanterns and Mulan and Mushu before experiencing the celebrated “World of Color” on the water.

There are special Asian performances and entertainment designed for the occasion along with plenty of activities for guests during this celebration. Guests can try their hand at specific arts and crafts (Chinese calligraphy, paper lantern making) and add their own wishes at the Lucky Wishing Wall. Let’s all have good fortune and happiness in the year ahead!

With lanterns and banners in English, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese, Disney California Adventure is even more colorful than ever. Plus, there are Asian-inspired items to purchase to commemorate this special experience. And, if you haven’t had the chance to visit Shanghai Disney Resort, there are items that are only available in China that guests in California can purchase during this event.

Happy New Year, and in case you didn’t already know, it’s the Year of the Dog.

About the Author

Francine Brokaw has been covering travel and entertainment for over 20 years. She also writes about products and travel. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites. She has written her own book, Beyond the Red Carpet The World of Entertainment Journalists, from Sourced Media Books.

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Click below for a glimpse of “Hurry Home Lunar New Year 2018”
Hurry Home Lunar New Year 2018