Just because the Holidays are over doesn’t mean there aren’t any more popular events happening at Disneyland Resort.
Over the past few years, Disney brought us events to keep the unique celebrations happening all year long. In fact, many of these events have grown so popular that we look forward to every single one of them! And with so many events happening at Disneyland Resort throughout the year, there’s an overwhelming amount to cover.
That’s why we decided to go over everything happening at Disneyland Resort in early 2025.
Read on for all of the special events that you can expect between January and March!
Lunar New Year
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- January 17 to February 16, 2025
For a limited time, you can find offerings inspired by Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean traditions to ring in the Year of the Snake.
This multi-cultural event includes food, authentic performances, and – of course – your favorite Disney characters. The main event takes place at Paradise Gardens inside Disney California Adventure, where you’ll be welcomed by colorful lanterns, red decorations, and hanging banners wishing you a Happy Lunar New Year. You can even participate in the cultural traditions of writing wish of good fortune and happiness to your friends and family, receive customized Chinese calligraphy and brush art, and make crafts.
Both Mickey and Minnie also debut their all-new outfits with representations of traditional Korean attire! Offerings include “Hurry Home – A Lunar New Year Celebration,” a dazzling nighttime water pre-show before World of Color – ONE and “Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession,” a captivating procession honoring the family, friendship, and the potential for a fortune-filled new year. You can also find daily live musical performances and Asian-inspired menu items all over the resort.
Lunar New Year at Disneyland Resort is one of the most unique Disney theme park offerings!
Anaheim Ducks Day
- January 24, 2025
Did you know that Anaheim has an NHL hockey team?
Each year, the Anaheim Ducks head over to Disney California Adventure to celebrate a day filled with activities, including a special cavalcade, meet-and-greets with Ducks players, photo-ops, special treats, merchandise, and more.
Throughout the theme park, you can listen to live performances by Anaheim Ducks DJs, color a Ducks jersey and wave it during the cavalcade, play games and collect prizes in Hollywood Land, and even learn how to draw some favorite Disney “Ducks,” including Agent P at Animation Academy!
Don’t be surprised – this is a very popular event every year!
runDisney Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend
- January 30 to February 2, 2025
If you love running and you love Disney, this event just might be for you.
The Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend is part of a series of running events for Disney fans of all fitness levels. One of the biggest highlights of this event is being able to run through the theme parks before they open, go backstage, and even meet rare characters, see parade floats, performers, and more. Participants will tell you just how amazing this event is.
With a variety of events for marathon weekend, you can choose between in-person race distances of 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and a Dumbo Double Dare Challenge. You can even sign up for a yoga event, kids races, and even virtual races!
With this event back in Disneyland Resort for 2025, both running enthusiasts and Disney fans can rejoice.
Valentines Day Celebrations
- First half of February to February 16, 2025
While Valentine’s Day may be on February 14, you can find a variety of Valentine’s Day themed food offerings. In our opinion, some of these items might just be too adorable to eat. Some eateries, like Great Maple Modern American Eatery at Pixar Place Hotel only offer special Valentine’s Day menu items on February 14!
And if you’re looking for something extra special to do with your significant other, Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite transforms Disneyland Park into a celebration of love with unique entertainment, rare characters and special food and beverages. Disney puts on
- a Royal Cavalcade with Disney couples,
- a Royal Ball,
- projection effects on Sleeping Beauty Castle and Main Street, U.S.A.,
- a jazz ensemble on the Mark Twain Riverboat,
- romantic photo-ops,
- Valentine’s Day inspired decor, food, and beverage,
- and more!
This after-hours ticketed event happens on select nights in January and early February.
Celebrate Soulfully and Black History Month
- February 1 to February 28, 2025
To celebrate Black History Month, Disneyland Resort offers performances by award-winning Gospel music stars, unique themed food menu items, and entertainment and art for you to enjoy. Delicious menu items include a Fried Chicken Bowl with baked mac and cheese at Troubador Tavern and a Catfish Po’Boy at Tiana’s Palace.
Over at Downtown Disney for every night in February, you can find live bands on the Downtown Disney LIVE! stage highlighting R&B, hip hop, reggae, funk, Motown, jazz, and doo-wop. Even the Disneyland Resort hotels join in the celebration with entertainment and food options.
For 2025, you can listen six-time Grammy-nominated artist DOE on February 8 or you can come hear four-time Grammy-nominated artist Melvin Crispell, III on February 15.
Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
- February 28 to April 21, 2025
Every year, Disney California Adventure delivers more and more for all the foodies out there.
This classic event celebrates the Golden State with plenty of creative menu items, live entertainment, and the return of fan-favorites like Chef Goofy. You can even book special culinary seminars, tastings, and experiences on the weekends. And who could deny themselves of the return of the classic Soarin’ Over California attraction?
The highlight of the festival are the ten Festival Marketplaces themed around different tastes and drinks of California.
With new foods and returning fan-favorites, the Food and Wine Festival is something foodies look forward to every year!
90s Nite at Disneyland Park
- March 4 and 6, 2025
The 90s were filled with incredible memories – especially for Disney fans.
That’s why 90s Nite at Disneyland Park will return with dance parties, sing-alongs, and celebrations for the iconic music, pop culture, and films from the decade. This after-hours ticketed event even features “90s on Parade” which highlights past parades, including “The Lion King Celebration” and “Mulan Parade.”
Disney only holds this after-hours event for two nights, so tickets are likely to sell out quick!