Get ready for a character explosion at Disney California Adventure's Lunar New Year 2026 celebration! 🐼🎉 Meet Panda Mei in her full red panda form for the first time, along with Horace Horsecollar and other beloved Disney friends.
The Character Lineup:
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- Horace Horsecollar (Grizzly Peak) - This vintage Disney character is rocking a stylish Chinese-inspired outfit, complete with a lucky jade necklace. 💎
- Mickey & Minnie (Near Paradise Garden Grill) - The iconic couple is dressed in traditional Korean attire, looking sharp in their blue and pink ensembles.
- Donald & Daisy (Grizzly Peak) - These two are donning matching Chinese-inspired hanfu outfits, complete with gold embroidery and pankou knot closures. 🐼
- Goofy & Clarabelle (Grizzly Peak) - Goofy's green aó dài and Clarabelle's pink ensemble are giving us major Vietnamese vibes. 🌟
Meet and Greet Schedule:
- Donald & Daisy: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
- Goofy & Clarabelle: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday (together for first two sets, then alternate)
The Lunar New Year 2026 festivities run from January 23 to February 22, 2026, and are included with park admission. 🎉 Some special offerings may require an extra fee.
Will you be meeting any of these characters? Share your plans with us! 👇
