Hong Kong Disneyland will usher in the Year of the Snake by upping the ante with their 2025 Chinese New Year celebrations, called ‘Magical Year After Year’. The festivities, which will take place from January 17-February 16, 2025, will see popular Disney characters in traditional outfits and Chinese New Year twists on some of the park’s most popular events, as well as other New Year-inspired treats. The park will also kickstart its annual Duffy and Friends Play Days after winding up their New Year events.
How will Hong Kong Disneyland celebrate Chinese New Year?
This year, Hong Kong Disneyland will present a Mickey and Friends Year of the Snake Processional starring God of Fortune Goofy, who will also be a part of this year’s Chinese New Year Night Parade on January 29. Disney characters like Mickey, Chip ‘n’ Dale, and Pluto will be dressed in traditional festive outfits and groove to the original song Magic is Here, along with Mulan.
The fun will continue with the Chinese New Year Edition of the Mickey & Friends Street Celebration. Mickey, Minnie, and their pals, along with Duffy and Friends, will ride Mickey’s Main Street Express and bring festive cheer to spectators. Fan-favourite characters like Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, and Chip ‘n’ Dale will also make appearances at Fantasy Gardens. Visitors can also head to the Duffy and Friends Play House to meet Duffy, ShellieMay, Gelatoni, StellaLou, CookieAnn, ‘Olu Mel, and LinaBell.
Starting from the first day of Chinese New Year, guests can even receive a Disney-themed red packet containing a gold chocolate coin at the entrance of the park, as well as dining and shopping vouchers. But the lai see packets are only available in limited numbers, so visitors who want to get their hands on them should head to the park as close to January 17 as possible.
What are the Duffy and Friends Play Days?
The fun at Disneyland won’t end once their Chinese New Year celebrations come to an end as the park will host the annual Duffy and Friends Play Days from February 21-May 7. During this time, the Hong Kong Disneyland Railroad will get a Duffy and Friends makeover, complete with colourful buntings and confetti. Duffy and some of his friends will also hop aboard the limited-time themed train in the all-new spring outfits.
Duffy and Friends will also dress up in seasonal outfits to present a seasonal The Joy of Sharing show at the castle stage, and will do meet-and-greets at the springtime-decorated Duffy and Friends Play House. Visitors will also come across Duffy and Friends plush photo installations featuring special seats for their furry companions in different themed lands.
Image credits: Hong Kong Disneyland
