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January 28–March 3, 2026, Shanghai Disney Resort (Chuansha New Town, Pudong New Area, Shanghai) will host a grand Year of the Horse Chinese New Year celebration—saddle up to experience a holiday unlike any other! 🌟🏇 🧧 Limited-time character appearances and themed decor Starting January 28, Bullseye from Pixar’s Toy Story will make his first public appearance at the Pepsi E-Stage during the "Spring Refreshed Party" and join the daily Chinese New Year drum ceremony throughout the event. Bullseye will also pop up in Toy Story Land to greet guests and take part in interactive fun at the Garden of the Twelve Friends zodiac murals. Large-scale themed decorations across the land dial up the festive vibes. Time: January 28–March 3, 2026 Location: Pepsi E-Stage, Toy Story Land, Garden of the Twelve Friends 🐎 New Year greetings and interactions with Mayor Brian Ma Feiyang in Zootopia Mayor Brian Ma Feiyang shares Chinese New Year blessings in the City of Zootopia. Join a series of playful interactions, unlock exclusive Mayor Ma Feiyang merchandise, and enjoy festive treats like Ma Feiyang–themed cotton candy and hot chocolate. Time: January 28–March 3, 2026 Location: City of Zootopia 🧣 Classic characters in festive attire Take a lucky spin on Fantasia Carousel with 62 flying steeds, and meet Mickey and friends in brand-new Chinese New Year outfits. Lanterns and Year of the Horse decor bring festive flair to every corner of the park. Time: January 28–March 3, 2026 Location: Mickey Avenue, Fantasia Carousel, Gardens of Imagination, and more across the park 🏮 Chinese New Year entertainment and seasonal shows Kick up your heels with the daily Chinese New Year Swing on Mickey Avenue. On February 17, Tomorrowland debuts a BDX robot–themed interactive experience inspired by the movie "Chengqiu Wars" for a high-tech thrill. Time: Chinese New Year Swing: January 28–March 3, 2026 BDX robot experience: February 17–March 3, 2026 Location: Mickey Avenue, Tomorrowland 🦋 Festive food and limited-time merchandise Across the park and resort hotels, savor Year of the Horse–themed dishes and desserts. The Chinese New Year merchandise lineup features plush toys, accessories, apparel, and gift sets to make your holiday shopping a breeze. Time: January 28–March 3, 2026 Location: Restaurants and shops in the park and resort hotels 💃 Disneytown Chinese New Year specials From January 31, every Friday to Sunday, Disneytown presents New Year–themed dance performances and a joyful chorus show. From February 17 to March 3, browse the Disneytown Chinese New Year Market for folk performances, specialty snacks, and cultural experiences without pause. Show dates: Fridays–Sundays from January 31, 2026 Market dates: February 17–March 3, 2026 Location: Disneytown 🎆 Immersive hotel experiences and ticket offers During the holiday, Shanghai Disneyland Hotel and Toy Story Hotel will sparkle with Year of the Horse decorations, festive activities, and seasonal dining for a magical check-in experience. Take advantage of value offers like the "Chinese New Year Family 1-Day Ticket" and the "Disney Magical Dream Holiday – Enchanted Winter Package" to make the most of your getaway. Time: January 28–March 3, 2026 Location: Shanghai Disneyland Hotel, Toy Story Hotel From January 28 to March 3, 2026, the Shanghai Disney Resort Year of the Horse Chinese New Year Spectacular lights up Shanghai Disneyland, Disneytown, and the resort hotels with dazzling entertainment, limited-time offerings, and delicious treats. Bring family and friends to wander through worlds of wonder, chase good fortune and surprises, and set off on an immersive Chinese New Year celebration!

From November 7, 2025, to March 3, 2026, Shanghai Disneyland is celebrating the winter season! Mickey uses his magic to conjure the first snowflake, illuminating the entire park with a winter fairytale. Don't miss the Disney Winter Magic Cavalcade, held once or twice daily, where Duffy and Friends perform a heartwarming dance, lighting up a fairytale of friendship; Judy and Nick burst out of Tundratown, bringing an adventurous fairytale to life; and princes and princesses start a grand ball, enacting a romantic fairytale. Experience magical snowfall moments on Mickey Avenue as snowflakes flutter around you. In Fantasyland, the friends from the Hundred Acre Wood have put on their brand-new winter outfits, waiting for your hugs. Inside the Enchanted Storybook Castle, princes and princesses will make surprise appearances at random times. While you're here, you can also savor delicious winter treats like Kung Pao chicken pizza, special winter-flavored hot drinks, and baked seafood and potato balls to keep you energized. November 12–18 is Mickey and Minnie's birthday week, where magical snowflakes will transform into birthday hats and fly all over the park. On November 12, you can even meet Mickey and Minnie in their birthday outfits. Come to Disneyland to light up your winter fairytale and enjoy multiple magical experiences.

Chinese New Year 2026: Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park unveils the Ocean Immortal Festival, built around "Ocean + Intangible Heritage," introducing a bold new immersive format—see orcas by day, celebrate intangible heritage by night. Partnering with 11 intangible cultural heritage performances from across China and 100,000 marine creatures, the park delivers a one-of-a-kind Chinese New Year at sea. - Intangible heritage highlight: innovative underwater Nuo dance Shanghai’s first-ever “undersea” Nuo dance water show takes center stage. Eleven heritage performances, including iron flower and Yingge dance, rotate day and night. After dark, traditional rituals send festive blessings and create a fully immersive, Chinese-style New Year vibe. - Ocean stages: science and visual symphony Beluga Love and other classic marine shows keep the excitement going. Watch orca and dolphin shows, explore six animal pavilions such as the Antarctic Penguin Pavilion and Marine Mammal Discovery Hall, and enjoy more than 10 rides including Volcano Drift and Dolphin Coaster. Make the most of a special holiday where Chinese New Year meets nature. - Jianghu market: mountains and seas temple fair Grand opening on January 24. Night sessions added January 24–25 and January 31–February 1; starting February 7, night sessions run continuously. Two core zones—Jianghu Variety Lane and Mountains & Seas Skill Arena—plus three themed lantern markets recreate a temple fair inspired by the Classic of Mountains and Seas. The heritage market and signature lantern displays light up the new year. - Lights and shadows spectacular: night-sky showcase From February 15–23, the night program culminates in a grand finale. A thousand drones, sky lanterns, and fireworks bloom together, delivering an awe-inspiring feast of light and shadow. - IP interactions: trendy parade The Blue Star Squad land-and-sea mecha grand parade features more than 10 giant mech beasts in the Ice and Snow Kingdom. The Ultraman pavilion is newly upgraded—combining exhibits, theater, and a boutique—to elevate fan check-ins and interactive fun. Whether you’re traveling with kids or exploring with friends, you’ll find rich cultural heritage and high-energy park experiences in one place. This Chinese New Year, come to Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park for a daytime journey under the sea and a nighttime immersion in intangible heritage. Kick off your “Mountains & Seas adventure” and claim a Chinese New Year vacation that’s all yours.

2026 Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival lights up on January 26! This year expands to 6 lantern zones, illuminating the path from Yuyuan Garden all the way to the Bund—with popular IPs like LABUBU, Xingxingren, and more ringing in the Year of the Horse with you. ✨ Highlights at a glance 📅 January 26–March 3, 2026 - Six themed lantern zones across the city: 1 ticketed folk arts zone + 5 free zones (BFC, Gucheng Park, Fangbang Middle Road, Fuyou Road, and the Bund) - The ticketed folk arts zone debuts season 4 of "Legends of Mountains and Seas: Yuyuan Chronicles – The Wilds," blending intangible-heritage lantern artistry with immersive digital light to bring the theme "Ride your dreams, let flowers bloom in the wild" to life - A giant revolving lantern installation at Golden Plaza lets you post live on‑screen blessings - The Nine-turn Bridge transforms into a starry sea with "Horses Leaping Across the Galaxy," featuring a dazzling display of the Twenty‑Eight Mansions - The "Dancing Horses Treading in Blessings" installation on Ninghui Road fuses traditional motifs with a contemporary visual narrative ✨ [Ticketed zone: Yuyuan folk arts lantern zone] 📍 Gate 2: The "Gate of Fortune and Prosperity" couplet lantern array; Gate 5: "A Path in Full Bloom." 📍 Golden Plaza: The giant interactive revolving lantern, "Gourds of Light, Auspicious Wonders," with a wish-screen for messages. 📍 Ninghui Road: "Dancing Horses Treading in Blessings" along the elevated corridor. 📍 Central Plaza: Main installation "Galloping Across China, Blossoms at Every Step," featuring six magnificent horse lantern scenes. 📍 Nine-turn Bridge: "Horses Leaping Across the Galaxy," showcasing the Twenty‑Eight Mansions. 📍 Yanhai Pavilion: "Horses Scattering Petals" lantern group. ✨ Co-created installations with Dunhuang Cultural Tourism, Luoyang Museum, Shanghai Lexicographical Publishing House, and more appear throughout the garden. Dive into interactive fun like AI-powered heritage photo booths, digital riddles, and the VR experience of "Legends of Mountains and Seas: Yuyuan Chronicles." Don’t miss the scheduled parades and performances, including "Lead the Charge: Festival Parade" and "Instant Fortune: Lucky Kids Bring Blessings." 🆓 [Five free lantern zones] Highlights and locations - BFC fashion and trend zone 📍 BFC Bund Finance Center and surrounding areas. South outdoor area: Starting February 1, Pop Mart’s New Year carnival and blessing lanterns greet visitors. Fan-favorite IPs don fresh Year of the Horse looks to share New Year wishes on the Bund. Explore immersive, trend-forward interactions with blessing lanterns, and pop into New Year flash stores for exclusive gifts. Fengjing Road: "Chasing Light Through Dreams" installation. Fifth-floor riverside terrace: Art installations like "Gallop into Dreams." Inside BFC: "Warehouse of Fortune" themed game space. - Fangbang Middle Road zone 📍 Along Fangbang Middle Road. A nostalgic light-and-shadow vibe: "Lights in Every Home · Stories of Fangbang." - Fuyou Road zone 📍 Along Fuyou Road. A lantern-lined street scene: "Luminous Lanes · Fireworks of Fuyou." - Gucheng Park zone 📍 Inside Gucheng Park. A family-friendly atmosphere: "Reunion for All · Old City New Year." - The Bund zone 📍 The Bund area. "Brilliant Riverbank · A Bund Chapter," blending city lights with waterfront views. 🍲 Festive markets, time-honored eateries, Black Pearl restaurants, and limited-edition New Year merchandise are all on offer—perfect for snacking, strolling, and gifting. We can’t wait to celebrate an authentic Shanghainese New Year with you amid a sea of dazzling lights.

From January 28 to March 3, 2026, Shanghai LEGOLAND® Resort will host its first-ever Lunar New Year celebration since opening: "Big New Year, Big Joy". Blending time-honored traditions with LEGO® brick creativity, it’s a surprise-filled festive journey perfect for families. The park will be refreshed with Lunar New Year flair—lanterns, window decorations, and all the lively vibes of the season. On Brick Street, don’t miss the must-see photo spot: a 175 cm-tall God of Wealth built from over 100,000 LEGO bricks. On the 5th day of the Lunar New Year, the limited-time "Welcoming the God of Wealth" event takes center stage, and guests may receive lucky red envelopes. New Year-exclusive characters "Jixiang" and "Ruyi" will also make surprise appearances to share festive blessings. Expect a dynamic lineup of Lunar New Year performances that reimagine beloved traditions. The interactive musical "Long Xiaojiao’s Quest for Blessings" brings the cultural spirit of the season to life. On Lunar New Year’s Day, the century-old Xia Guozhang Dragon & Lion Troupe presents "The Lion Awakens to Spring". Plus, catch limited-time golden dragon parades and classic lion dance performances. Head to Shanghai LEGOLAND Resort to experience, adventure, and create together with your family. Celebrate a joyful, festive season and make unforgettable Lunar New Year memories!