It’s a new year and there’s a lot to celebrate! The Lunar New Year Celebration has officially started in Disneyland, and we got to see some RARE characters, eat some DELICIOUS treats, and check out some FESTIVE merchandise!

Sound like fun? There’s plenty of time to celebrate! The event runs from  January 21st through February 13th. But before you go, take a look at our official 2022 BEST of the Fest picks so you know exactly what to eat and drink!

It’s been a WHILE since we’ve been able to celebrate Lunar New Year in Disneyland but BOY are we glad to be back! There are so many new food options, not to mention a special character appearance!

This year, there are over a dozen places to grab a snack or sip a festival-exclusive drink! With so many options, you might want a little advice on what to eat. Luckily, we tried ALL the new foods and drinks in Disney California Adventure, and we’re sharing our favorite treats!

Check out this year’s Lunar New Year Festival booths and menus HERE!

2022 Lunar New Year BEST OF THE FEST

Lychee Celebration from Prosperity Bao and Buns

The Lychee Celebration is made with Gin, prosecco, lychee purée, lychee syrup, grapefruit juice, and yuja. We LOVED this drink! Seriously, we thought it was so good — it’s a perfect light, sweet drink for a sunny California day!

Hot tip: make sure to stir your drink around so all those delicious flavors can really work together. The Lychee Celebration is available for $14.

Honorable Mention: Prosperous Tiger from Prosperity Bao and Buns

Prosperity Bao and Buns had not one, but TWO amazing drinks this year! The Prosperous Tiger, which is Vodka, cream of coconut, bitters, triple sec, mandarin purée, and vanilla bean paste, is available for $15.

In our review, we mention that it tastes like a vodka creamsicle — who wouldn’t want to drink that?!

Returning Best: Mickey Chinese Hot Dog Bun from Prosperity Bao and Buns

No surprise here; this snack has made our best of the fest list before! The Mickey Chinese Hot Dog Bun is a Brioche-style Mickey-shaped bun stuffed with pieces of hot dog and topped with sesame seeds and scallions for $7.

This is such a fun and unique take on your typical theme park hot dog! If you’re looking for a photogenic (and tasty) snack, give this a try!

Click HERE to read a full review of the Prosperity Bao and Buns food booth! 

Returning Best: Beef Bulgogi Short Rib on Rice with Green Onion Salad from Lucky Lantern

We love consistency, and we love the returning favorite Beef Bulgogi Short Rib on Rice with Green Onion Salad for $8.25. When you marinate beef in bulgogi sauce, you can expect a pretty tasty outcome, and Disney did NOT disappoint this year!

We highly recommend this returning favorite if you like rice, beef, and onions (an iconic trio!).

Returning Best: Shrimp Fried Rice from Lucky Lantern

We’ve got another old favorite at the Lucky Lantern food booth! The Shrimp Fried Rice with Garlic Bacon Edamamehas fresh veggies, bacon, and savory fried rice — what more could you ask for?! 

 This year, the Shrimp Fried Rice is available for $8.

Click here to check out a full review of the Lucky Lantern food booth!

Salted Pistachio Cold Brew from Longevity Noodle Co.

This may sound a little outside the box, but we LOVED the Salted Pistachio Cold Brew this year! It features Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. French Bistro Blend Coffee, Orange Blossom Honey Syrup, Oat Milk, and Salted Pistachio Foam.

Looking for a little caffeine with a unique flavor? This cold brew was nice because it wasn’t too sweet, and we liked the pistachio flavor that mixed with a slight mocha taste. Overall, it just worked! You can try it for $6.50.

Click here to see our full review of the Longevity Noodle Co. food booth!

Gochujang Wings from the Paradise Gardens Special Events Cart

We tend to love the Lunar New Year wings at Disney California Adventure, and the Gochujang Wings are no exception! These chicken wings are covered in a spicy Gochujang sauce and priced at $8.

These were the best kind of wings — the meat fell right off of the bone and the sauce was so good! Keep in mind that this snack is a little spicy, but it’s not too bad!

Click here to read a full review of the Paradise Gardens Special Events Cart!

Honorable Mention: Baked Char Siu Bao from the Cappuccino Cart

Who would have thought that a cappuccino cart would sell such good food?! The Baked Char Siu Bao is a Chinese BBQ pork-filled baked bun that is warm, sweet, and portable!

You can grab one for $6.50.

Click HERE for a full review of the Cappuccino Cart!

Ta-daaa! We hope you like our Best of the Fest list for Lunar New Year 2022! Be sure to stay tuned as we discuss all the latest Disney news!

See ALL the Lunar New Year Menus HERE

What’s on your must-eat list at the Lunar New Year Celebration? Let us know in the comments!

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