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The Lunar New Year is upon us, and SeaWorld San Diego will be celebrating the special event starting this weekend. The popular Southern California theme park will be celebrating the Asian holiday on the following dates:
- February 1 & 2, 2025
- February 8 & 9, 2025
It’s a great way to have a lot fun and celebrate the Year of the Wood Snake. Because all the things you normally can do at the park (like rides and animal interactions) will still be happening. There will just be extra things for the celebration, which I’m about going to tell you about. Then I’ll tell you how you can save money on a ticket!
Performances
One thing I’m excited about is the performances.
Taiko Drumming
La Jolla Taiko will be performing traditional Japanese drumming. They do a great job blending classical taiko rhythms with contemporary influences.
Lion Dancers
The Three Treasures Cultural Arts Society will bring the tradition of lion and dragon dancing to the event.
Snakes
This year is the Year of the Snake. So Slithering Snakes is a new feature at SeaWorld San Diego’s Lunar New Year celebration. It takes place on just one day: Saturday, February 1st, 2025. Guests can get a great up-close view of snakes like:
- Burmese python
- Rattlesnake
- Dumeril’s boa
- King snake
- and more!
Food
Asian food is delicious, and there will be an extra menu full of popular Asian dishes and drinks available during the event. Some of these menu items were there last year and some are new.
There are three different locations you can find these special menu items. Here are the locations and what you can find at each location:
Red Lantern
Returning Favorite Menu Item:
- Pork Belly Bao: Pork Belly, Cucumbers & a Bao Bun with Hoisin Sauce
- Green Tea Mochi Ice Cream
New Menu Items:
- Beef Chow Mein: Beef, Noodles, Cabbage, Carrots & Scallions
- Vegetable Spring Roll with Sweet Chili Sauce
- Wonton Soup: Wontons, Broth & Bok Choy
- Mango Pudding
Lotus Garden
- New Menu Items:
- Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken with Sriracha Mayo
- Kimchi Fried Rice: Kimchi, Rice, Carrots, Peas, Eggs & Scallions
- Tteokbokki: Rice Cakes, Gochujang Sauce & Mozzarella Cheese
- Strawberry Brick Toast: Strawberry, Butter, Sugar & Powdered Sugar on Toast
- Brick Toast: Butter, Sugar & Powdered Sugar on Toast
Fortune Bar
- Drinks
- Tsing Tao Beer
- Bivouac Pear Cider
- Kirin Beer
- Stone Tangerine Express IPA
- Cocktails
- Lucky Dragon Punch (NA): Orange, Guava, Passion Fruit, Strawberry Popping Boba (Returning Favorite)
- Orange Blossom: Gin, Orange Juice, Grenadine (New)
Discounted Tickets
You will need a general admission ticket to SeaWorld to enjoy this great celebration. You can save up to 40% on your ticket by purchasing it here.