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Lunar New Year at Universal Studios

MomsLA was invited to check out the Lunar New Year celebration at Universal Studios Hollywood, which runs from February 10 – 25th, so we could share all our insider tips with you. There are so many fun things to do and see at Universal, especially during Lunar New Year.

golden lion at the entrance to Universal Plaza for Lunar New Year at Universal Studios Hollywood

The gang from Kung Fu Panda is out in force, with a Dragon Warrior Training Show and special noodles and dumplings at Mr. Ping’s Noodle Shop. Plus, Dreamworks animators will demonstrate how they draw the characters from the movie series.

Po helps get Dragon Warrior training at Universal Studios Hollywood

Po helps get Dragon Warrior training at Universal Studios Hollywood

kids getting Dragon Warrior Training at Universal Studios Hollywood

Kids getting Dragon Warrior Training at Universal Studios Hollywood

fan posing with Tigress and Po at Universal Studios Hollywood

Fan posing with Tigress and Po at Universal Studios Hollywood

dumplings for Lunar New year at Universal studios hollywood

Dumplings for Lunar New year at Universal studios hollywood

couple meeting Mr. Ping at the Noodle shop for Lunar New Year at Universal Studios Hollywood

Happy couple meeting Mr. Ping at the Noodle shop for Lunar New Year at Universal Studios Hollywood

Dreamworks Animator showing how to draw characters from Kung Fu Panda

Dreamworks Animator showing how to draw characters from Kung Fu Panda

But those aren’t the only aspects of the park that are ready for the Year of the Dog. Megatron has brushed up on his Mandarin, Universal Plaza is decorated with red Chinese lanterns and pear blossom Wishing Trees, and the Despicable Me Minions have a whole new wardrobe.

Wishing tree for Lunar New Year at Universal Studios Hollywood

Wishing tree for Lunar New Year at Universal Studios Hollywood

Sarah posing with a Minion for Lunar New Year at Universal Studios Hollywood

Sarah from MomsLA posing with a Minion for Lunar New Year at Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Plaza decorated for Lunar New Year at Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Plaza decorated for Lunar New Year at Universal Studios Hollywood

Of course you can also do all the other fun stuff you love at Universal Studios Hollywood while you’re there, like visit Springfield, take the studio tram tour, spend time in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, ride Jurassic Park or the Mummy, and the best part is: all the Lunar New Year events are included with your regular admission price.

archway entrance with Chinese lanterns at Universal studios hollywood

Archway entrance with Chinese lanterns at Universal Studios Hollywood

Chinese zodiac years collage

These are the Chinese Zodiac animals for the people in my family. Do you know yours?

Lunar New Year at Universal Studios Lunar New Year

Universal Studios Hollywood Sign

Universal Studios Hollywood Sign

MomsLA was given tickets to Universal Studios.

 

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