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Panda Mei Debuts for Meet-and-Greets at Disney California Adventure’s Lunar New Year

Her full red panda form is a limited-time addition to the seasonal celebration that runs through February 22, 2026.

Overview

  • Guests can meet Panda Mei at the Pixar Pier Bandstand across from the Pixar Pal-A-Round.
  • This marks the first in-park meet-and-greet for the character in full panda form, following prior human-form appearances near San Francisco Street.
  • Appearance times are listed in the Disneyland app, and the character does not sign autographs.
  • Lunar New Year Marketplaces across the park serve dishes with Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese influences.
  • World of Color: Happiness! features the “Hurry Home – A Lunar New Year Celebration” pre-show with a small fireworks element, and several legacy characters debut new culturally inspired outfits.