Ultimate Foodie Guide to a Disney Lunar New Year [2023]

The Lunar New Year celebration is back at Disneyland, and we have the full breakdown of all of the delicious food that will be offered during the event. This will be a complete Lunar New Year foodie guide!

Not only is the Lunar New Year being celebrated at Disneyland, but also at the two Disney Parks in China too! That’s right, Shanghai Disneyland and Hong Kong Disneyland will also celebrate the Lunar New Year.

This post will be a Foodie Guide to the Lunar New Year Celebration at Disneyland California. If you are interested in foodie guides to the Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disneyland celebrations, check out these posts:
Hong Kong Disneyland Lunar New Year
Shanghai Disneyland Lunar New Year

For a guide to all the activities happening in Disneyland (California), check out this blog post; Disneyland Lunar New Year [2023].

Lunar New Year Foodie Guide: Disneyland

The Lunar New Year celebration starts on January 20, 2023. Be sure to bring your appetite, as there are a lot of delicious food options available for guests.

The Sip & Savor Pass will also be returning for the Lunar New Year celebration, so be sure to grab one of those so you can try all of the delicious food options available.

Sip & Savor Pass will have 6 tabs this year for guests to exchange for food items apart of the

As well as food options available at the themed marketplaces, there are also food options available at other eateries around the park! Be sure to check them out, as the limited-time food isn’t just located at the marketplaces.

Disneyland Lunar New Year Foodie Guide: Marketplaces

This year there are six different marketplaces, with two new marketplaces; Bamboo Blessings, and Wrapped with Love. In addition, there are a ton of new items available this year!

Be sure to make a list of all the things that you wish to try so you don’t miss anything!

Bamboo Blessings

Food:

Mickey Mouse-shaped hot dog bun – brioche-style Mickey Mouse-shaped buns stuffed with a hot dog and finished with sesame seeds and scallions
Mickey Mouse-shaped purple sweet potato macaron – Red macaron filled with purple sweet potato buttercream and a crème fraîche center

Alcoholic Drinks:

Young Masters Brewery Neon City Pale Ale with mandarin and bergamot zest
4Sons Brewing Co. Lunar New Year IPA
Master Gao Brewery Baby Jasmine Tea Lager
Three Weavers Moon Rabbit – golden stout with vanilla and Vietnamese cinnamon (NEW)
Stereo Co. Gingerine – Ginger wheat ale with tangerine, honey, and lemon juice (NEW)
Brewery X Green Tea Rice Lager (NEW)
Anderson Valley Brewing Co. Black Rice Ale (NEW)
Tsingtao topped with a frozen mango beer foam (NEW)
Lucky Flight – Tsingtao, Young Master Brewery, Stereo Brewery, and Three Weavers Brewing Co. (NEW)
Prosperity Flight – Kloud Brewery, Master Gao Brewery, Brewery X, and Anderson Valley Brewing Co. (NEW)
Lotus Flower Glow Cube (Limited Item*)

Lucky 8 Lantern

Quesabirra egg roll with Guajillo pepper consommé filled with Oaxaca cheese, beef birria, and a side of guajillo pepper consommé (NEW)
Mandarin mousse cake – layers of mandarin mousse with vanilla cake and clementine compete finished with white chocolate crunch balls and a tangerine glaze (NEW)
Coconut-Lavender Matcha foam iced coffee – Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. french bistro blend, coconut milk, coconut cream, and white chocolate sauce garnished with lavender matcha, coconut foam, sea salt, and purple sanding sugar (Non-alcoholic) (NEW)

Red Dragon Spice Traders

Gochujang Elote – steamed corn on the cob rolled in gochujang aIoli and cotija cheese drizzled with spicy gochujang sauce (NEW)
Red Spice Fried Chicken Bites – Fried chicken chicharrons in spicy red chile sauce (NEW)
Guava Ginger Whiskey Cocktail – whiskey, ginger liqueur, guava nectar, coconut cream, and lime juice garnished with a lime wheel (NEW)
Dancing Firecracker – Pineapple and lime juices, guava nectar, spicy honey, and house-made hibiscus syrup garnished with a lime wheel (NEW)

Wrapped in Love

Pork and shrimp wontons with black garlic sauce (NEW)
Bok Choy & Mushroom dumplings with a black garlic sauce (NEW) (Plant-based)
Pineapple Baijiu Cocktail – dark rum, baijiu, allspice dram, pineapple, and orange juices, and falernum syrup garnished with a dried red pineapple chip (NEW)
Grapefruit-Melon Wine Cocktail – sauvignon blanc, grapefruit liqueur, watermelon purée, rock melon syrup, and lime juice garnished with skewered grapes (NEW)

Prosperity Bao & Bun

Pepperoni Pizza Bao – bao bun served with marinara (NEW)
Char Siu BBQ Pork Bao – pickled red onion and jalapeño
Peach Yuja-ade – Yuja-lemongrass purée, dragon fruit, peach syrups, lemon juice, and butterfly pea flower tea garnished with a lemon wheel (Non-alcoholic)
Soju Peach Yuja-Ade – Soju, Yuja-lemongrass purEe, dragon fruit and peach syrups, lemon juice, and butterfly pea flower tea garnished with a lemon wheel (non-alcoholic)
Lychee celebration – Gin, prosecco, lychee syrup, Yuja-lemongrass purée, and grapefruit juice garnished with an edible purple orchid

Longevity Noodle Co.

Garlic Noodles – long noodles tossed in zesty garlic butter with parmesan
Spicy Pork DanDan Noodles – Pan-friend noodles with ground pork and spicy tri-chile sauce
Raspberry Oat Milk Tea – Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Ceylon tea, raspberry and demerara syrups, and oat milk garnished with skewered raspberries (NEW)

Disneyland Lunar New Year: Additional Eateries at California Adventure Park.

Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta

Milk Tea Tarro Cheesecake with taro mousse (NEW)

Lamplight Lounge

Food:

Surf & Turf Fried Rice – five spice-rubbed new york steak, sautéed shrimp, fried rice, ginger pea purée, and chili oil topped with carrot salad (NEW)
Sesame Seed Donuts – donuts topped with sesame seed brittle served with a kaya jam dipping sauce (NEW)

Beverages:

Three weavers Brewing Co. Seafarer Kolsch-style (NEW)
Lamplight Lounge Lunar New Year Cocktail – Han Soju, Aperitivo Aperol, carrot and orange juices, and cream of coconut (NEW)

Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining

Pork Dumplings – Chinese broccoli, roasted mushrooms, and fried shallots (NEW)
Lamplight Lounge Lunar New Year Cocktail – Han Soju, Aperitivo Aperol, carrot and orange juices, and cream of coconut (NEW)

Lucky Fortune Cookery

Mango Sticky Rice – taro and coconut sticky rice with mango gel, toasted coconut, and fresh mango (NEW)
Lotus flower glow cube

Magic Key Terrace*

Pork Spare Ribs – peanut chile sauce, Asian slaw, toasted peanuts, and crispy noodles (NEW)

*Only available to valid Magic Key holders and their guests (limited guests allowed)

Pacific Wharf Cappuccino Cart

Green Tea Horchata
Dalgona Coffee Bunt Cake – Coffee bundt cake filled with sweet milk and topped with dalgona foam (NEW)

Pacific Wharf Café

White chocolate apple bread pudding – granny smith apples and white chocolate with crème anglaise and whipped toppings (NEW)

Paradise Garden Grill

Kimchi Bokkeumbap – kimchi, potato, carrot, and onion fried rice with egg and Korean chili paste topped with crispy sweet and sour tofu and black sesame seeds (NEW) (Plant-based)
Shrimp Lo Mein – lo mein noodles tossed with shrimp mushrooms onions carrots and bok choy
Dak bulgogi – Korean bbq chicken served with rice and kimchi
Bánh Mì – grilled pork belly with pickled carrots, cucumbers, daikon, and jalapeños with a spicy mayo
Sweet and Sour whole fish served with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables (Family-style for two) (NEW)
Tiger milk boba tea with BobaBam brown sugar boba (NEW)
Hite Beer
Blackberry Soju Cocktail – Soju, blackberry purée, and lemon juice with a hint of ginger (NEW)

Sonoma Terrace

Pad Thai Spring Roll – shrimp with scrambled eggs, noodles, crushed peanuts, and Thai basil served with tangy slaw and Pad Thai sauce (NEW)

Goofy’s Churro Cart

Almond Cookie Churro coated in cookie crumble and topped with almond icing (NEW)

Outdoor Food Carts (Jan 19 – Feb 12)

Chicken Bao – Steamed bao with chicken, butternut squash, and lime served with a spicy red curry sauce (NEW)
Teriyaki turkey leg (NEW)
Baked coconut almond Nian Gao – baked sticky rice cake topped with coconut and almonds (NEW)
Purple grape cotton candy (NEW)
ACE High! Hard cider imperial apple cider
Master Gao brewery puffed rice Chinese pale ale

Disneyland Lunar New Year Foodie Guide: Resort Hotel Food

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Hearthstone Lounge

Rabbit Firecracker – spiced rum, orange brandy, lemon oil, honey, and black tea garnished with star anise and pink peppercorns (NEW)
Cat’s Delight – plantation pineapple rum, oolong tea, lychee purée, lemongrass syrup, lime and pineapple juices, and mint garnished with a mint sprig, lime wheel, and lemon grass shot (NEW)

GCH Holiday Cart

Lunar New Year Cookie (NEW)
Assorted pretzel sticks

Storyteller’s Café is offering Lunar New Year-inspired offerings such as fried rice and spring rolls

Disneyland Hotel

Goofy’s Kitchen offers Lunar New Year-inspired offerings such as fried rice and spring rolls

Disneyland Lunar New Year Foodie Guide: Downtown Disney Food

Here are some Lunar New Year food options you can try in Down Disney! Where a park ticket isn’t required to enter, and you can still get a bit of that Disney magic!

Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes (Jan 20 – Feb 15)

Year of the Rabbit CrazyShake – Vanilla-frosted rim with red and gold sixlet, Chinese zodiac rabbit vanilla cupcake, red and gold rock candy, whipped cream, red sprinkles, and caramel drizzle

Catal Restaurant (Jan 20 – Feb 15)

Pork belly bao bun – pork belly, soy Gochujang glaze, baby mixed greens, spring onions, spicy mayo, and charred lemon (NEW)
King Pao Paella – Valenciano paella rice, kung pao chicken, lemon vinaigrette, spring onions, water chestnuts, roasted peppers, roasted peanuts, and chiles (NEW)
Lunar Eclipse – Gin, cherry liqueur, triple sec, lime juice, pineapple juice, grenadine, and bitters and topped with soda and gold glitter (NEW)

Mad Dumplings
Food Truck (January 13 – Feb 5; 3 pm daily)

Naples Ristorante e Bar (Available Jan. 20 through Feb. 15)

Firecracker Chicken Pizza – Hoisin sauce, mozzarella cheese, marinated chicken, carrot strings, and a firecracker sauce drizzle topped with a sliced green onion garnish (NEW)
Lunar New Year Margarita – Tequila Blanco, pomegranate juice, lime juice, agave, and simple syrup with a pinch of salt (NEW)

Sprinkles (Jan 16 – Jan 29)

Lunar New Year Gold Bunny Almond Red Velvet – Red Velvel cake with silvered almonds lined with an almond cookie crust and topped with almond cream cheese frosting
Lunar New Year Red Box – Three Lunar New Year Gold Bunny Almond Red Velvet cupcakes, three almond red velvet cupcakes, three dark chocolate cupcakes, three strawberry cupcakes, and eight limited-edition red envelopes

Tortilla Jo’s (Jan 20 – Feb 15)

Asain Tuna Nachos – Tuna Saku marinated 24 hours in a Vietnamese-style sauce with diced tomatoes, green onion, cilantro, sesame seeds, avocado cream, Asian spice aIoli, and Vietnamese-style glazed sauce (NEW)
New Year Sunrise – Rum, grenadine, lime juice, orange juice, and pineapple juice (NEW)

Uva Bar & Cafe (Jan 20 – Feb 15)

Lunar Eclipse – Gin, Cherry Liqueur, triple sec, lime juice, pineapple juice, grenadine, and bitters topped with soda and gold glitter (NEW)

Lunar New Year Foodie Guide FAQ:

Here are some of the frequently asked questions for the Lunar New year (food related and non).

Does it cost extra for Lunar New Year?

No, the festivities associated with Lunar New Year are included in your park ticket. The only thing that costs extra is the food, just like all the food at Disneyland.

Is there a Sip & Savor Pass for Lunar New Year food?

Yes! Disney will be offering a Sip & Savor Pass for the Lunar New Year food booths. The pass tabs cannot be used towards alcoholic beverages, and some items might be excluded or downsized to a ‘taste’ size portion with the Sip & Savor Pass.

Please ask any cast member when you purchase the pass if you have any further questions about the Sip & Savor Pass.

Can I try Lunar New Year treats without going to the park?

Yes and no! There are many limited, Lunar New Year food options that are available for all guests at the hotel restaurants, as well as in Disney’s Downtown District.

However, in order to try the food that is located at the food booths within the parks, you will need an admission ticket to the park, as well as a park reservation in order to enter.

The Wrap-Up: Lunar New Year Foodie Guide

The Lunar New Year celebration goes from January 20 until February 15. It is a great time to visit Disney California Adventure Park, with lower crowds and great food.

There are two new marketplaces joining the food booths this year, and a ton of new food items for guests to try.

Purchasing the Sip & Savor pass can save guests money if they plan on trying a variety of different foods. But remember that the Sip & Savor tabs do not cover all items on the menu, and exclude alcoholic beverages.