8 returning favorites at Disneyland’s Lunar New Year food festival
The 2024 Lunar New Year event celebrating Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures and traditions runs through Feb. 18 at Disney California Adventure.
Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
More than three dozen new food and drink items at Disney’s Lunar New Year event are vying to join the pantheon of fan favorites that make the menu every year at the annual food festival that has become a great way to try new flavors and savor old standbys.
Disney’s 2024 Lunar New Year event celebrating Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures and traditions kicked off Tuesday, Jan. 23 and runs through Feb. 18 at Disney California Adventure.
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Ming Lee and Mei Lee from Pixarxe2x80x99s Turning Red greet visitors on San Francisco Street during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Spicy Dandan Noodles – crispy pork belly with noodles tossed in spicy szechuan sauce paired with carrots..cucumber and crispy shallots, garnished with green onions and micro cilantro available at Lamplight Lounge during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Raspberry Oat Milk Tea – Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. ceylon tea, raspberry & demerara syrups and oat milk, garnished with skewered raspberries availabale at Wrapped with Love Marketplace during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Whole fish with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables, served family-style for two available at Paradise Garden Grill during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Milk Tea & Taro Donuts – warm, fluffy donuts dipped in milk tea, drizzled with taro, garnished with boba, with milk tea dipping sauce available at Lamplight Lounge during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Whole fish with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables, served family-style for two available at Paradise Garden Grill during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Spicy fried rice with tofu and crispy peas available at Red Dragon Spice Traders Marketplace during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Milk Tea & Taro Donuts – warm, fluffy donuts dipped in milk tea, drizzled with taro, garnished with boba, with milk tea dipping sauce available at Lamplight Lounge during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Bulgogi fried rice with kimchi, egg, pickled cucumber green onion and sesame seeds available at Paradise Garden Grill during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Mickey-shaped macaron straw clip during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Shrimp Lo Mein Noodles – pan-fried lo mein noodles with sautxc3xa9ed shrimp, garnished with green onions new available at longevity noodle co. marketplace available at Paradise Garden Grill during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Shrimp Lo Mein Noodles – pan-fried lo mein noodles with sautxc3xa9ed shrimp, garnished with green onions new available at longevity noodle co. marketplace during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Mickey macarons and mandarin orange mouse cake during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Lunar New Year treats at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Gochugaru Shrimp Roll gochugaru-marinated shrimp on a potato roll with kimchi slaw, gochujang mayonnaise and spicy pickle spear available at Sonoma Terrace during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Fried lemongrass chicken dumplings with plum sauce available at Wrapped with Love Marketplace during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Mandarin Orange – Mousse Cake Layers of Mandarin Mousse with Vanilla Cake and Clementine Compote, finished with White chocolate Crunch Balls and a Tangerine glaze available at Lucky 8 Lantern Marketplace during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Strawberry milk tea macaron with strawberry buttercream with milk tea center available at Bamboo Blessings Marketplace during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
BBQ pork bun with kimchi mayo and garlic bbq pork bun with kimchi mayo and garlic chile crunch available at Prosperity Bao & Buns Marketplace during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
New Year of the Dragon spirit jersey during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
New Year of the Dragon Mickey Mouse during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Kung Pxc3xa0o Bao with chicken, Toasted Peanuts and Scallions available at Prosperity Bao & Buns Marketplace during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Kelly Kobayashi with Mushu and Mulan during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Mushu and Mulan during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
New Mickey ears for Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Heather Adams dons the new Year of the Dragon spirit jersey as she takes a picture of Kat Lee with Mushu and Mulan during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Heather Adams dons the new Year of the Dragon spirit jersey as she takes a picture of Kat Lee with Mushu and Mulan during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Ming Lee and Mei Lee from Pixarxe2x80x99s Turning Red greet visitors on San Francisco Street during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Heather Adams dons the new Year of the Dragon spirit jersey as she takes a picture of Mushu and Mulan during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Sip and Savor passes for the Lunar New Year event allow visitors to purchase a prepaid card with multiple tabs good for individual items at food and beverage stands throughout the festival.
Here are eight returning favorites at this year’s Lunar New Year food festival that fans won’t let Disney chefs take off the menu.
Mickey Mouse-shaped Hot Dog Bun: Brioche-style Mickey Mouse-shaped buns stuffed with hot dog and finished with sesame seeds and scallions available at Bamboo Blessings during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure in Anaheim, CA, on Jan. 20, 2023.(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
1) Mickey-shaped Hot Dog Bun: Brioche-style Mickey-shaped bun stuffed with hot dog and finished with sesame seeds and scallions
Strawberry milk tea macaron with strawberry buttercream with milk tea center available at Bamboo Blessings Marketplace during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
2) Mickey Mouse-shaped Macaron: This year’s iteration features a strawberry milk tea flavor
Mandarin Orange – Mousse Cake Layers of Mandarin Mousse with Vanilla Cake and Clementine Compote, finished with White chocolate Crunch Balls and a Tangerine glaze available at Lucky 8 Lantern Marketplace during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
3) Mandarin Orange Mousse Cake: Layers of mandarin mousse with vanilla cake and clementine compote finished with white chocolate crunch balls and a tangerine glaze
Whole fish with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables, served family-style for two available at Paradise Garden Grill during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
4) Whole Fish: Served with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables with black vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, garlic and red Fresno chile
Banh Mi Thit Nuong – marinated pork belly, pickled carrots and daikon with cucumber, cilantro, season mayonnaise and jalapeño on a crispy baguette – during Disney’s Lunar New Year celebration at California Adventure in Anaheim on Friday, Jan 26, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
5) Pork Banh Mi Sandwich: Grilled pork belly with pickled carrots and daikon, cucumber and jalapeño with spicy mayo
Quesabirria Eggroll with Guajillo pepper consommé filled with Oaxaca cheese, beef birria, and a side of guajillo pepper consommé available at Lucky 8 Lantern during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure in Anaheim, CA, on Jan. 20, 2023.(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
6) Quesabirria Eggroll: Served with guajillo pepper consomme
Garlic Noodles: Long noodles tossed in zesty garlic butter with parmesan available at Longevity Noodle Co. during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure in Anaheim, CA, on Jan. 20, 2023.(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
7) Garlic Noodles: Long noodles tossed in zesty garlic butter with parmesan
Raspberry Oat Milk Tea – Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. ceylon tea, raspberry & demerara syrups and oat milk, garnished with skewered raspberries availabale at Wrapped with Love Marketplace during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
8) Raspberry Oat Milk Tea: Ceylon tea, raspberry and demerara syrups and oat milk garnished with skewered raspberries
