Full Guide to 2023 Lunar New Year Festival at Disney California Adventure

Madison Skowronski

Full Guide to 2023 Lunar New Year Festival at Disney California Adventure

The celebration of the Year of the Rabbit has kicked off as the Lunar New Year 2023 Festival begins at Disney California Adventure. We have gathered all the entertainment, food, and merchandise for you in this year’s full guide to the festival.

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Decorations for Lunar New Year Festival

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Entertainment

Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession

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Since 2023 marks the Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese and Korean zodiac, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit gets a place of honor on a small float.

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Ortensia Meet and Greet

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Ortensia makes her US parks debut alongside Oswald the Lucky Rabbit in a meet and greet at Paradise Gardens gazebo. The two greet guests separately.

“Hurry Home” World of Color Lunar New Year Tag Returns

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The tag follows a red paper lantern’s journey home as it encounters Mushu and Mulan and enjoys a Lunar New Year feast.

Food & Beverage

Sip & Savor Pass

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Passes can be purchased at kiosks located in Paradise Gardens Park, near the bridge to Pacific Wharf, as well as at Seaside Souvenirs, Lunar New Year Marketplaces, and the Merchandise Marketplace in Paradise Gardens Park.

We tried every new food and beverage that was introduced this year for Lunar New Year. You can see our whole video review right here:

Pacific Wharf Cappuccino Cart

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  • Green Tea Horchata
  • Coffee Bundt Cake

Prosperity Bao & Buns

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  • Pizza Bao Bun
  • Char Siu BBQ Pork Bao
  • Peach Yuja-Ade
  • Soju Peach Yuja-Ade
  • Lychee Celebration

Goofy’s Churro Cart

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  • Almond Cookie Churro

Paradise Garden Grill

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  • Kimchi Bokkeumbap
  • Shrimp Lo Mein
  •  Sweet and Sour Whole Fish served with Steamed Rice and Stir-Fried Vegetables
  • Dak Bulgogi
  • Bánh Mì
  • Tiger Milk Boba Tea
  • Blackberry Soju Cocktail
  • Anderson Valley Brewing Co. Black Rice Ale

Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta

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  • Milk Tea Taro Cheesecake

Lamplight Lounge

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  •  Surf & Turf Fried Rice
  •  Sesame Seed Donuts
  • Three Weavers Brewery Seafarer Kolsch-Style (4.8% ABV)
  •  Lamplight Lounge Lunar New Year Cocktail

Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining

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  • Pork Dumplings
  • Lamplight Lounge Lunar New Year Cocktail 

Bamboo Blessings

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  • Mickey Mouse-shaped Hot Dog Bun
  • Mickey Mouse-shaped Purple Sweet Potato Macaron
  • Young Master Brewery, Neon City Pale Ale, China
  • Four Sons, Lunar New Year IPA, Huntington Beach, CA
  • Master Gao Brewery, Baby Jasmine Tea Lager, China
  •  Three Weavers Brewing Co., Moon Rabbit, Inglewood, CA
  •  Stereo Brewing Co., Gingerine, Placentia, CA
  • Brewery X, Green Tea Rice Lager, Anaheim, CA
  • Anderson Valley Brewing Co. Black Rice Ale
  • Tsingtao, Premium Lager, China
  • Tsingtao with Mango Beer Foam
  • Lucky Flight: Tsingtao, Young Master Brewery, Stereo Brewery and Three Weavers Brewing Co.
  • Prosperity Flight: Four Sons Brewing Co., Master Gao Brewery, Brewery X and Anderson Valley Brewing Co.

Pacific Wharf Café

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  • White Chocolate Apple Bread Pudding

Sonoma Terrace

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  • Pad Thai Spring Roll

 Lucky Fortune Cookery

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  • Mango Sticky Rice

Longevity Noodle Co.

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  • Garlic Noodles
  • Spicy Pork DanDan Noodles
  • Raspberry Oat Milk Tea

Magic Key Offerings

Lunar New Year 2023 Button

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The complimentary button is available for pick for Magic Key holders under the Silly Symphony Swings in Paradise Gardens Park from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Magic Key Terrace

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  • Pork Spare Ribs

Merchandise

We found all the Lunar New Year merchandise at the festival market booth in front of The Little Mermaid-Ariel’s Undersea Adventure.

Lunar New Year Loungefly Ear Headband – $44.99

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Lunar New Year Jacket – $89.99

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Lunar New Year Sweater featuring Judy Hops – $59.99

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Lunar New Year Long-Sleeve Shirt – $44.99

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Lunar New Year Loungefly Backpack – $85.00

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Lunar New Year Mug – $19.99

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Lunar New Year Limited Release Pin featuring Oswald the Lucky Rabbit – $17.99

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Lunar New Year Limited Edition Pin featuring Oswald the Lucky Rabbit – $19.99

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Lunar New Year Shirt – $39.99

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Lunar New Year Lazy Susan – $44.99

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Lunar New Year Stationary – $29.99

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Lunar New Year Loungefly Wallet – $50.00

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Lunar New Year Youth Shirt – $24.99

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Lunar New Year Youth Sweater – $39.99

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

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Author

  • Madison Skowronski

    Madison has been “playing” in the parks since ‘91. Growing up in Celebration, FL, the theme parks were her playground. Nowadays, you can find her at a RunDisney event, sipping Butterbeer in Diagon Alley, or getting the high score of the day on Toy Story Mania. You can contact Madison at, Madison@wdwnt.com