2024 Disneyland “Magical Year After Year” Chinese New Year Celebrations – Year of the Dragon

There are many extra bonuses of visit Hong Kong Disneyland during 2024 Magical Year After Year Chinese New Year celebrations period. One is to see your favourite Disneyland characters dressed in traditional Chinese costumes which is different every year. Besides, visitors can enjoy traditional Chinese themed settings in the park as well as many CNY-related food and limited merchandises.

From January 25 to February 25, 2024, you can experience the magic of Disneyland, get some good luck for the New Year and celebrate a Happy Chinese New Year in Hong Kong Disneyland.

The Disneyland hotels also offer themed rooms and special promotions. Find out which one meets your expectation and reserve the room while the good deal is still available.

If you would like to enjoy other Chinese New Year celebrations, such as Lunar New Year Fair, Night Parade, CNY Raceday, etc., check out the 2024 Chinese New Year celebrations and events in Hong Kong.

When does the 2024 Disneyland Chinese New Year celebrations take place?

Hong Kong Disneyland’s annual Chinese New Year celebrationsstarts from January 25 to February 25, 2024. The popular theme park attraction turns once again into a magical world full of traditional Chinese elements and lovely dragons.

In the past few years, the park was closed at designated days (due to the Covid-19 pandemic and local regulations). However, life in Hong Kong starts to resume back to normal again. This year, the theme park will be open every day (from January 18 to February 25, 2024) during the festive holidays.

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How much is the entrance fee and where to buy tickets for the Disney “Magical Year After Year” Chinese New Year event?

Official ticket Prices for HKDL

The standard tickets (Tier 1) for Hong Kong Disneyland are starting at HK$ 639 for adults and HK$ 475 for children on the regular days. On the peak days, the prices go up to HK$ 879 for adults and HK$ 659 for children. The days around and during Chinese New Year (February 10 – 16, 2024) are all considered as “Tier 4” days.

Hong Kong Disneyland Admission Ticket:
Adults: HK$ 639 (Tier 1 = regular day)/HK$ 719 (Tier 2 = peak day)/HK$ 799 (Tier 3 = peak plus day)/HK$ 879 (Tier 4)
Children (aged 3-11): HK$ 475 (Tier 1)/HK$ 539 (Tier 2)/ HK$ 599 (Tier 3)/ HK$ 659 (Tier 4)
Seniors (aged 65 or above): HK$ 100

Where to buy tickets of Hong Kong Disneyland?

Tickets can be purchased directly at the Main Entrance of Hong Kong Disneyland. You also can buy them at the Hong Kong Disneyland Ticket Express (located at the MTR Hong Kong station).

Alternatively, you can get tickets in advance from either Hong Kong Disneyland official website or the following discount provider. In addition, tickets are available at all Circle K convenience stores throughout the city.

Where to buy discounted tickets of Hong Kong Disneyland?

After several-year’s price rising, the entrance price of Disneyland gets very high. In fact, the last price adjustment just took place in late September 2023. It could be very high expense especially if you are travelling with family and kids. Besides entrance tickets, the restaurants in Disneyland are all relatively expensive. Probably there will be an extra expense on souvenirs. Don’t miss that chances to get some extra discounts on tickets and coupons.

For the moment, there are some available promotions on tickets. More discounts with special combo meal coupons are available.

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Highlights of 2024 Disneyland Chinese New Year celebrations

It is the Year of the Dragon. The whole theme park is beautiful decorated with Chinese New Year decorations to bring prosperity and good luck. Mickey and his friends wear special traditional CNY outfits to ring in the Year of the Dragon. Besides that the park also have several new shows such as e.g. “Mickey’s Year of the Dragon celebrations” New Year performance. However, the highlight this year is definitely the Live Concert by Lang Lang. So, let’s take a closer look.

Disney Classic Live in Concert presents Lang Lang

To celebrate Chinese New Year in style, Hong Kong Disneyland has a special treat for everyone who loves music. No one else than the famous and world-class pianist Lang Lang will ring in the Year of the Dragon with a special live concert. Make sure to mark down the date. This one-of-a-kind performance takes place at 7:30 pm to 8:15pm on January 27, 2024.

The Disney Classic Live in Concert presents Lang Lang will take you on a unforgettable musical journey. Lang Lang and a string quartet will perform some classic Disney hits and melodies on stage of the Castle of Magical Dreams. The Live Concert also includes stunning visual effects, projection mapping and storytelling. Classic hits include e.g. Can you feel the love tonight (Lion King), Let it go (Frozen) and It’s a small world.

Besides that beloved Disney characters will join Lang Lang on stage. Look out for Mickey Mouse, Elsa (from Frozen), Miguel (from Coco), Belle and Beast (from Beauty and the Beast) to bring the live concert to a complete new level.

If you would like to enjoy this special Lang Lang Live Concert, you need to purchase special seating passes. Tickets are available for HKD 980 (Standard Seating Area Pass) and HKD 1,480 (VIP Searing Area Pass).

In case you are interested to watch this one-of-a-kind live concert with Lang Lang, you should act fast. Tickets are available from January 3, 2024 onwards. But don’t wait too long. There is a high chance that they will sell out quickly.

Meet Mickey and Friends during Chinese New Year

One highlight during the Lunar New Year season is that you can meet Mickey and Friends throughout the park. Enjoy your favourite Disney characters in special traditional Chinese New Year costumes. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and Chip’n’Dale wait for you to wish you good fortune and happiness.

Red packets (Lai See)

A Chinese traditions are red packet (Lai See). Among the special themed and designed dragon merchandise, you find the traditional lai see packets. Make sure to pick some up. Is there are the better way to start in the Year of the Dragon with some good luck and fortune?

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Disney Chinese New Year-themed food, snacks and dishes

Similar to Christmas, Chinese New Year is the time when family and friends gather and enjoy some delicious food. Hong Kong Disneyland offers special Chinese New Year-themed food during the festive season. To celebrate the Year of the Dragon their restaurants added a whole bunch of new dishes, delights and snacks to their menu.

So make sure to check out the restaurants and their special menus for the CNY. The Plaza Inn e.g. offers good fortune and good luck with a special “Chinese New Year menu”.

In case you have a sweet tooth, try and grab one of the cute and delicious Duffy and Friends eclairs or red velvet cupcakes to ring in the Year of the Dragon and get abundant wealth and good fortune.

And if you love chocolate, cookies or would love to take a special gift home, then take a closer look at the special Chinese New Year God Diva gift box set.

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Limited merchandises for 2024 Chinese New Year in Disneyland

It’s hard to resist all kinds of colourful souvenirs and leave Disneyland empty handed. Especially when there are plenty of special Chinese New Year “Year of the Dragon” themed merchandise items this year. No matter if you want to grab a Mickey plush toys, some apparel, stationery or accessories, there is something for everyone.

Amongst all the new items, you can find e.g. Mickey and Minnie, Duffy & Friends, Disney Princesses, Disney Pixar in their traditional Chinese outfits. Many of the plush toys such as Duffy & Friends dress up in cute dragon costumes this year.

And if you like pins or love to collect them, take a closer look at the special Duffy & Friends pin collections. This year, they crossover with a cute dragon design.

Besides the normal merchandise items, you can also find some Disney style Chinese New Year gifts. This includes the new windmill, lucky “fan chun” banners, red packets (Lai see) and of course candy and cookie boxes.

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Special Chinese New Year offers at Hong Kong Disneyland resort hotels

Hong Kong Disneyland resort hotels are already celebrating the Year of the Dragon. Aside from having auspicious and good luck wishing Chinese New Year decoration, all three Disney hotels offer some special promotion and additional goodies. Check out the detailed comparison of three Hong Kong Disneyland resort hotels before you decide to stay.

In case you plan to stay in one of the three hotels during the Chinese New Year celebrations, you can upgrade your stay with a special Chinese New Year LinaBell themed in-room merchandise package (the package includes e.g. Hong Kong Disneyland exclusive 9-inch LinaBell in a dragon outfit, themed pouches, door decorations and wooden wishing cards).In addition, you can take part of some Chinese traditions and hotel activities.

Finally, there are special themed arts and crafts sessions available for the littles ones. Here you have a chance to create some special holiday wishes for the Year of the Dragons. The sessions are available across all three Disney Hotels.

The Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Hotels are offering 30% off for two or more consecutive nights stay. The price for standard room can be lower to HK$ 980 per night. Check out the booking and extra bonus.

(Photo source: all the photos from this article are from Hong Kong Disneyland)