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Ring in the Year of the Pig by attending a multicultural celebration at Disney California Adventure.
Here are 10 reasons why the Lunar New Year Celebration is a must for you and your friends/family to attend:
- Hurry Home – Lunar New Year Celebration: You’re sure to love this water show at Paradise Bay, which appears nightly with the first performance of World of Color. It features Mulan, Mishu and their friend – a little lantern. Sky-high fountains & dazzling light effects will help tell the tale, which plays out across a captivating mist screen. A moving score, which was originally created by Tan Dun for Shanghai Disney’s Resort opening ceremony, will accompany this show.
- Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession: Watch Mulan & Mishu host a vibrant parade, along with performers & beautiful music from Mulan.
- Entertainment: Enjoy great entertainment unique to this special event
- Disney Character Meet & Greets: You’ll be able to enjoy special appearances by some popular Disney Characters, like Mickey & Minnie Mouse, dressed in colorful event costume
- Paradise Garden Grill: During the Lunar New Year Celebration the menu will be filled with Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese-derived cuisine!
- Lunar New Year Marketplaces: You can enjoy delicious Asian inspired cuisine through California Adventure, not just Paradise Garden Grill, at marketplace kiosks throughout the park
- Decorations: Enjoy beautiful decorations throughout Disney California Adventure that will make this event even more special
- Crafts: There will be great kid-friendly craft opportunities throughout Disney California Adventure that children can participate in
- Activities: In addition to crafts, there will be special Lunar New Year kid-friendly activities that children can participate in
- Lunar New Year Merchandise: You’ll be able to shop Lunar New Year-themed apparel at the park that can help bring good luck to you all year – and help you remember this special event for years to come!
And as long as you’re headed to California Adventure, I know you’ll want to also visit Disneyland – it’s a classic! You can buy admission to both and save money on the tickets by purchasing your tickets through Expedia.
