Hi there, Steve! Welcome to planDisney. I'm so excited to see that you have an upcoming trip to the Disneyland Resort. That just so happens to be my son's birthday! Your visit perfectly coincides with the
Lunar New Year celebrations as we welcome the Year of the Horse. With so much to see, eat, and do, I'd love to tell you about the special characters you'll be able to spot throughout your visit.
Bringing honor to us all, Mulan leads the way in her
Lunar New Year Procession, joined by Mushu, Chip 'n' Dale, and Horace Horsecollar, all dressed in their special festive Lunar New Year attire. These unique appearances are exclusive to the celebration, making each encounter extra magical. As she leads the way from Hollywood Land to Paradise Gardens, you'll also see graceful Chinese fan and ribbon dancers, powerful drummers, and lively dragon performers, all bringing the celebration to life with color and energy. This festive procession can be enjoyed multiple times throughout the day during the Lunar New Year celebration.
Over at Paradise Gardens Gazebo, you'll be able to meet several characters at various times of the day in their Lunar New Year attire. Mickey and Minnie appear in Korean-inspired Hanboks, Goofy and Clarabelle sport Vietnamese aó dài, and Donald and Daisy are featured in Chinese-inspired hanfu. You can also meet Horace Horsecollar in his own festive Chinese-inspired ensemble!
If you're a fan of Turning Red, Mei Lee appears in her Panda Mei form at Pixar Pier Bandstand. You can gush about 4*Town or discuss the struggles of being a 13-year-old red panda! These characters and their festive outfits are exclusive to the Lunar New Year celebrations, so be sure to take your time capturing these magical moments with the help of
Disney PhotoPass.
Steve, thank you so much for visiting
planDisney with your question. Remember, you must be as brave as a raging fire if you want to see all these limited-time characters! If you have any more questions before your visit, planDisney is here to help.
With a Sprinkle of Pixie Dust,
Bev