Hi, David!
Welcome to planDisney. I am happy you sent your question to us!
Although we do not yet know the exact schedule for the Disneyland Half Marathon weekend, rest assured that there will be plenty of time to enjoy the theme parks! When I ran in the Disneyland Half Marathon earlier this year, the theme parks opened at their regular time. The races are usually very early (often starting at 5:00 a.m.), leaving plenty of time for the runners to get through the theme parks before Cast Members welcome other Guests.
In my experience, the main impact pertains to driving and parking in the area. Some roads may be closed for part of the day, especially when the 10K and Half Marathon are taking place (although those two races are taking place after you leave, on February 1-2, 2025). I suggest checking the
runDisney page and
Disneyland website for any road closures. The Disneyland social media pages may also post route and closure information.
This year, a
Lunar New Year celebration ran from the middle of January through the middle of February in Disney California Adventure Park. I hope it returns for your vacation!
Mulan's Lunar New Year Procession was so much fun to watch, and there was plenty of delicious Asian food to try. Keep an eye on the Lunar New Year page and
Disney Parks Blog for event updates.
David, have a wonderful trip to Disneyland Resort! We hope to see you real soon!
Magic Happens!
Jen