{"id":15588,"date":"2019-01-10T21:16:19","date_gmt":"2019-01-11T05:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/?p=15588"},"modified":"2019-01-10T21:27:17","modified_gmt":"2019-01-11T05:27:17","slug":"lunar-new-year-2019-universal-studios-hollywood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/2019\/01\/10\/lunar-new-year-2019-universal-studios-hollywood\/","title":{"rendered":"Universal Studios Hollywood Celebrates Lunar New Year and the \u201cYear of the Pig\u201d from February 2\u201317"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/publish.ne.cision.com\/l\/bwqvavtbc\/www.universalstudioshollywood.com\">Universal Studios Hollywood<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s2\"> ushers in the \u201cYear of the Pig\u201d as the movie-based theme park celebrates <a href=\"https:\/\/publish.ne.cision.com\/l\/bwqvavtbc\/www.universalstudioshollywood.com\/things-to-do\/events-and-seasonal-activities\/lunar-new-year\"><span class=\"s1\">Lunar New Year<\/span><\/a> with uniquely-themed programs featuring beloved global pop icon <a href=\"http:\/\/publish.ne.cision.com\/l\/bwqvavtbc\/www.universalstudioshollywood.com\/things-to-do\/shopping\/animation-studio-store\"><span class=\"s1\">Hello Kitty<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/publish.ne.cision.com\/l\/bwqvavtbc\/www.universalstudioshollywood.com\/things-to-do\/rides-and-attractions\/dreamworks-theatre\"><span class=\"s1\">DreamWorks\u2019 <i>Kung Fu Panda<\/i><\/span><\/a> masters Po and Tigress and a Mandarin-speaking Transformer\u2019s MEGATRON from Saturday, February 2 to Sunday, February 17, 2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">This spectacularly-themed Lunar New Year tradition will take place within Universal Plaza, located at the heart of the theme park. Under a curtain of customary red Chinese lanterns and stunning plum blossom Wishing Trees, the festivities will come to life as guests discover the 12 zodiac animal signs accompanied by their symbolic attributes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">The centerpiece of the Lunar New Year festivities will feature DreamWorks\u2019 Kung Fu Panda Jade Palace Performance Stage and the exciting Dragon Warrior Training Show based on the beloved <i>Kung Fu Panda<\/i> franchise. The energetic experience is designed to engage guests of all ages in an interactive martial art demonstration performed by Master Po and friends. The immersive event will also feature seasoned animators teaching guests techniques to draw Po and the Furious Five as keepsake mementos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Celebrate Lunar New Year 2019 at Universal Studios Hollywood\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vxSUxMtcj2M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">DreamWorks <i>Kung Fu Panda<\/i>\u2019s famous Mr. Ping\u2019s Noodle Shop is back by popular demand to serve up delicious culturally-themed food such as Po\u2019s Dumplings, Dragon Warrior Bao, Oogway Eggrolls and Secret Ingredient Stir Fry Noodles. Mr. Ping himself will be on hand to interact with guests and take memorable souvenir photos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Beloved global pop icon <a href=\"http:\/\/publish.ne.cision.com\/l\/bwqvavtbc\/www.universalstudioshollywood.com\/things-to-do\/shopping\/animation-studio-store\"><span class=\"s1\">Hello Kitty<\/span><\/a>, created by the global lifestyle brand Sanrio, will further complement this year\u2019s Lunar New Year celebration when she steps out in style wearing her signature red bow and specially-designed Lunar New Year attire. Hello Kitty will be available to meet guests at the Hello Kitty Shop located within the new Animation Studio Store.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Keeping with Universal Studios Hollywood\u2019s Lunar New Year tradition, a Mandarin-speaking Transformer\u2019s MEGATRON will greet guests at the entry of the festivities. The imposing 12-foot-tall robot leader of the DECEPTICONS will interact with guests, engaging them both in Mandarin and in real time conversation reflective of his persona. A resident of Universal Studios Hollywood, MEGATRON is one of the stars of Universal Studios Hollywood\u2019s thrill ride, \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/publish.ne.cision.com\/l\/bwqvavtbc\/www.universalstudioshollywood.com\/attractions\/transformers-the-ride-3d\"><span class=\"s1\">Transformers&#x2122;: The Ride-3D<\/span><\/a>.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Illumination Entertainment\u2019s Minions from the theme parks\u2019 popular <a href=\"https:\/\/publish.ne.cision.com\/l\/bwqvavtbc\/www.universalstudioshollywood.com\/things-to-do\/rides-and-attractions\/despicable-me-minion-mayhem\"><span class=\"s1\">Despicable Me Minion Mayhem<\/span><\/a> ride will also join the festivities, stepping out in style and dressed up in brightly colored traditional Lunar New Year attire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Uniquely themed experiences offered in Mandarin include the theme park\u2019s signature <a href=\"http:\/\/publish.ne.cision.com\/l\/bwqvavtbc\/www.universalstudioshollywood.com\/attractions\/studio-tour\"><span class=\"s1\">Studio Tour<\/span><\/a> and the exclusive <a href=\"https:\/\/publish.ne.cision.com\/l\/bwqvavtbc\/www.universalstudioshollywood.com\/vip-experience\/vip-experience-overview\/?tab=exclusive-backlot-access\"><span class=\"s1\">VIP Experience<\/span><\/a>, both of which provide two distinctive and revealing looks at an authentic movie and television studio. Featuring expertly-trained Mandarin-speaking tour guides both opportunities provide insight into the world of movie-making magic as guests enjoy a front row seat and behind-the-scenes access to one of the largest production studios in the world. In-language park maps are also available for guests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Guests can continue their Lunar New Year celebration at <a href=\"https:\/\/publish.ne.cision.com\/l\/bwqvavtbc\/www.citywalkhollywood.com\"><span class=\"s1\">Universal CityWalk\u2019s<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/publish.ne.cision.com\/l\/bwqvavtbc\/www.citywalkhollywood.com\/Dine\/Casual-Dining\/Dongpo-Kitchen\"><span class=\"s1\">Dongpo Kitchen<\/span><\/a> restaurant featuring upscale and modern Sichuan cuisine. Inspired by China\u2019s 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Universal CityWalk\u2019s newest restaurant, <a href=\"https:\/\/publish.ne.cision.com\/l\/bwqvavtbc\/www.citywalkhollywood.com\/Dine\/Casual-Dining\/vivo-italian-kitchen\"><span class=\"s1\">Vivo Italian Kitchen<\/span><\/a>, serving freshly prepared authentic Italian fare in a newly designed modern setting, also invites guests to toast the \u201cYear of the Pig\u201d offering its <i>haute cuisine<\/i> menu in several languages, including Mandarin. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">With so much to see and do at Universal Studios Hollywood, the all-new 2019 Season Pass invites guests to experience the fun all year long for $139 when purchased online. Details and restrictions available at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.universalstudioshollywood.com\/\"><span class=\"s1\">www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Universal Studios Hollywood ushers in the \u201cYear of the Pig\u201d as the movie-based theme park celebrates Lunar New Year with uniquely-themed programs featuring beloved global pop icon Hello Kitty, DreamWorks\u2019 Kung Fu Panda masters Po and Tigress and a Mandarin-speaking Transformer\u2019s MEGATRON from Saturday, February 2 to Sunday, February 17, 2019. 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