Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel
Guests celebrating the Year of the Dragon at the Disneyland Resort can extend their celebration to the Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel! For the first time ever, the hotel is displaying new lobby decor — including a giant red dragon.
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In the lobby, a showcase features three dolls adorned in customary Lunar New Year attire. Among them is a Chinese doll elegantly dressed in a qipao, a garment traditionally worn during Chinese New Year and other significant celebrations. The qipao, often red in color, symbolizes good luck.
Displayed in the showcase, the Vietnamese doll is attired in a traditional ao dai, complemented by a coordinating headpiece. Ao dai, worn by both men and women, holds significance for special events, including Tet, also recognized as Vietnamese New Year.
Also in the showcase, the Korean doll is portrayed donning a hanbok, the traditional attire reserved for special occasions and Seollal, the Korean New Year. The doll is also depicted clutching a bokjumeoni, a traditional Korean lucky bag used to hold gifts of money.
In the lobby, a partition adorned in red and gold is cordoned off with stanchions. While guests can use this area for a photo opportunity, Cast Members said that it might also serve as a potential space for performers.
Adjacent to the photo opportunity, there are signs providing information on how Lunar New Year is celebrated in Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures. The sign alongside the English one conveys the same information but in their respective languages.
The Grand Californian Great Hall Cart is offering Lunar New Year treats. There is a Year of the Dragon Mickey cookie showcasing Mushu, a rice cereal treat featuring Mushu, and some pretzel sticks coated in icing.
We can’t forget the dragon in the room. For the first time ever, a massive dragon is on display in the lobby! The red and gold dragon fully extends the length of the lobby, hanging from the ceiling.
The dragon’s face features red and gold fuzzy accents, white teeth, and a long golden beard. His form consists of numerous circular pieces adorned with intricate gold filigree art, all interconnected with a rope-like material. Every circular element is embellished with gold and red feathers, culminating in the dragon’s tail that resembles a red flame.
The Lunar New Year Celebration is in full swing at the Disneyland Resort. If you’d like to join in the celebration, contact me today! I am a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, my services are complimentary, and I’d love to help you plan a magical vacation!
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