A "Pika" is a small Chinese mountain rodent in the rabbit family.
Mr. Ping is the only character in Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny who is played by the same actor who played him in the movies: the incredible James Hong.
Jing had a different name; she was originally known as Gengi, but the name had to be changed for legal reasons.
Tumbling Pika Monks are inspired by the Tumbling Monks of Shaolin.
Mei Mei is played by Chrissy Metz of the NBC TV show, "This is Us;" it's been Chrissy's dream since she was a child to work in animation.