Jan. 29 marks the primary day of the brand new lunar calendar, and 2025 is about to be the 12 months of the Snake. And over at Disneyland Resort in Southern California, Mickey and Minnie Mouse are already celebrating in type. Consistent with the Lunar New 12 months custom of swapping previous garments for brand new ones, the couple lately debuted Korean hanbok outfits which they’re going to be carrying for the month-long Lunar New 12 months at Disney California Journey Park festivities happening by way of Feb. 16.
Lunar New 12 months is considered one of Asia’s largest holidays and is usually celebrated by giving (and receiving) crimson envelopes, fireworks, and feasting with family and friends. However nobody rings within the Lunar New 12 months fairly like Disney — the 2025 celebrations will spotlight Chinese language, Korean, and Vietnamese traditions and have a number of beloved Disney associates, along with Mickey and Minnie.
There might be appearances by characters from movies like Mulan and Turning Pink, together with Meilin, Ming Lee, Mushu, and Mulan herself. They’ll all be wearing festive outfits and able to pose for images beneath a pavilion embellished with peach blossoms, bamboo, golden flowers, and banners adorned with vacation needs.
And it would not be a visit to Disneyland with out consuming nicely. Disney is rolling out new menus to rejoice the vacation, and there are six pop-ups scattered throughout Disneyland serving Lunar New 12 months-inspired dishes. Guests can feast on issues like garlic noodles at Paradise Gardens Park, strawberry milk tea macaron at Bamboo Blessings, and shrimp lo mein at Longevity Noodle Co. There’ll even be some enjoyable cocktails on provide for adults just like the 12 months of The Snake margarita, which could be discovered at Fortunate 8 Lantern.
There are just a few particular occasions to stay up for too, together with the favored Mulan’s Lunar New 12 months Procession and the (additionally Mulan-themed) Hurry Residence water show that can happen earlier than the nightly World of Shade. However even when parkgoers cannot make it to a present, they’ll take in Lunar New 12 months vibes with the enjoyable decor that might be festooned round Disneyland.
And earlier than you allow the park, make sure to go to the Lunar New 12 months Wishing Wall, the place you’ll be able to write down your needs for the brand new yr beneath a string of crimson decorative lanterns.