A sugary snack that’s also a “work of art” is wowing guests at Disney’s California Adventure park.
Chinese sugar art draws visitors with its intricate designs and cultural significance, all as part of Disneyland’s Lunar New Year celebration.
The cast masterpieces are carefully crafted by the talented mother-daughter duo, Yujan Sui and Selena Yan.
But the candy is so exquisite and delicate that some guests wonder if they should try it.
The Sweet Enchantments kiosk has become the talk of the festival, offering a variety of sugar art creations.
The couple, originally from Lanzhou, China, transform melted sugar into stunning designs that feel more at home in an art gallery than a theme park.
His work includes symbols of the Chinese zodiac, including snakes for the Year of the Snake, along with fun designs like butterflies, pandas and even dinosaurs.
“It’s very, very difficult,” Yan revealed in an interview with SF gate. ‘You have to have a picture in your mind when you draw it. There’s no way you can stop, rethink the form or anything like that.
A sugary snack that is also a ‘work of art’ captivates attendees at Disney’s California Adventure park

The women are artisans who transform melted sugar into stunning designs that feel more at home in an art gallery than a theme park.

Chinese sugar art draws visitors with its intricate designs and cultural significance, all as part of Disneyland’s Lunar New Year celebration.
Creating each piece only takes about a minute, but after pouring your heart (or sugar) into each design, the result is nothing short of spectacular—and almost too good to eat!
This year, the festival will be held from January 17 to February 16, when the sugar stand will be closed for another year, but these sugary wonders are sure to leave behind nothing but sweet memories.
It’s a complicated business, but the piece de resistance of what’s on offer at the booth is an intricate dragon, available for $15, a comparatively small price for the opportunity to hold and try such a rare treasure.
Simpler designs, including hearts or butterflies, are on sale for $12.
“It was a great pleasure to work with them last year,” said Edgar Hernandez, whose nonprofit organization Working to Give operates the kiosk.
‘They are like family to us right now. We love working with them and are glad they were able to return this year. You have high expectations for how they look, especially when a customer is very excited to see these creations.
“If there’s a little kid who says their year is the Year of the Dog, they’re going to do everything they can to make it happen,” Hernandez said. “I think part of the reason he loves being there is because he really enjoys making people’s days.”

Talk about a treat that’s too good to eat! This is an art form that does not sugarcoat its craftsmanship.

Each piece only takes about a minute to create, but each design is nothing short of spectacular.

The Sweet Enchantments kiosk has become the talk of the festival, offering a variety of sugar art creations.

Spin the wheel and let destiny sweeten your day with one of eight designs.

The cast masterpieces are carefully crafted by the talented mother-daughter duo, Yujan Sui, pictured, and Selena Yan.

Sui brought her craft to New York years ago, where she remained a hidden gem until Disney discovered her talent at Dragon Fest, an annual outdoor Chinese food festival.

Disney Sugar Art is drawing crowds with its intricate designs of sugar-coated perfection.

The sweet is so exquisite and delicate that some guests wonder if they should try it.

The art of Chinese sugar painting is an ancient tradition, often seen in China’s bustling street markets, like here with children photographed in Xinghua, Jiangsu Province, China.
The art of Chinese sugar painting is an ancient tradition, often seen in the bustling street markets of China, but rarely experienced in the United States.
Sui brought her craft to New York years ago, where she remained a hidden gem until Disney discovered her talent at Dragon Fest, an annual outdoor Chinese food and culture festival held each fall in the city.
Last year, the couple estimates they consumed about 500 pounds of sugar.
“In the old days, sugar art was very popular,” Yan explained. ‘You could see art on the street all the time. “Right now, it’s pretty rare to see.”
Now, under the vibrant lanterns of Disney’s Lunar New Year, Sui’s work bridges generations and cultures, bringing a part of China’s artistic heritage to a global audience.
Each swirl of melted sugar, poured with precision and care, tells a story of resilience, creativity and a mother’s determination to share her craft with the world.