Universal Studios celebrates Chinese Lunar New Year

Universal Studios celebrates Lunar New Year included in the Price of Admission to Universal Studios Hollywood from Thursday, January 23 through Sunday, February 9.

Guests with the “Year of the Rat” birthdays are said to be intelligent, witty and charming. Festive red banners list the years of each Chinese zodiac animal, and a Mandarin-speaking MEGATRON from “Transformers: The Ride-3D” greets guests under the Happy Lunar New Year arch before entering Po’s Village in Universal Plaza.

At no additional cost, guests can learn some Kung Fu Panda moves from Po, take an art class at Feng The Palace Artist Stand to learn how to draw Po at the fabled Jade Palace. In the center are tables set up for guests to make a wish and attach it on one of the blossoming pink wishing trees. Pose with Tigress for photos in front of a Chinese background.

Only for this special celebration, meet Po’s adoptive father, Mr. Ping and have a chat before enjoying some of his delicious noodles and other food options from his nearby Noodle Shop.

Be sure to see the immersive “Kung Fu Panda Adventure” Attraction across the way. Hello Kitty and Illumination’s Entertainment Minions are all adorned in custom-designed Lunar New Year Attire.

The Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride will add to the festivities, entertaining guests in their brightly colored traditional Lunar New Year attire.

The world-famous Studio Tour is available in Mandarin at select times throughout the day, featuring expertly trained Mandarin-speaking tour guides, offering guests insight into the world of movie-making magic. Language park maps are also available for Mandarin guests.

Guests can continue their Lunar New Year celebration at Universal CityWalk’s Dongpo Kitchen restaurant which features upscale and modern Sichuan cuisine. Inspired by China’s premier restaurant Meizhou Dongpo, Dongpo Kitchen offers the comforts of a casual dining environment with both indoor and al fresco seating and caters to an eclectic palate with a variety of signature dishes.

More information is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com. Mandarin-speaking guests can learn more about the Lunar New Year event at www.ush.cn. Information is also available on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTubeand Weibo @好莱坞环球影城.