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An Elevated New Year’s Eve: Disney’s California Grill Celebration

Disney’s California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, has unveiled a luxurious plan to ring in 2026. Guests can celebrate New Year’s Eve in sophisticated style with an elegant four-course meal, live entertainment, and a prime, unparalleled view of the spectacular fireworks display over Magic Kingdom. This is the ultimate elevated Disney celebration.

Related – 2025 New Year’s Eve Fireworks Schedule Revealed for Magic Kingdom & Epcot

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Your celebratory evening at California Grill is packed with luxurious details. It all starts with a four-course, event-exclusive meal featuring premium ingredients and nods to the restaurant’s 30th-anniversary favorites. Throughout the night, a live band will provide smooth, festive music, and you’ll have a chance to meet and snap photos with Mickey and Minnie Mouse in their special New Year’s attire. The grand finale is a prime viewing experience of the spectacular Magic Kingdom fireworks, perfectly capped with a complimentary champagne toast for guests 21 and older.

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Menu Highlights

First Course

  • American Wagyu Futomaki Roll

Second Course – Market Inspirations (Choice of One)

  • BBQ European Quail
  • Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli
  • Norwegian Brown King Crab
  • Sweet Potato & Nantucket Scallop Bisque

Third Course – Chef’s Creations (Choice of One)

  • 30-Day Dry-Age Snake River Farms Wagyu Filet
  • Berkshire Pork Tenderloin
  • Butter Poached Maine Lobster
  • Truffled Poulet Rouge
  • Glacier 51 Toothfish Mosaic

Fourth Course – Sweet Creations (Choice of One)

  • Celebration of Citrus
  • Chocolate Blossom
  • Blueberry-Goat Cheese Cheesecake
  • Muscovado Brown Sugar Crème Brûlée

Specialty Cocktails (Additional Cost)

  • Black Truffle and Fig Old-Fashioned
  • Blueberry & Thyme Gin Smash
  • Heirloom Applejack 75
  • Cosmopolitan Highball

Optional add-ons will also be available for purchase.

Secure your spot for this exclusive event by calling 407-824-2284. Note that the price per person varies depending on the date and time of your reservation:

DateSeatingPrice (Per Person)
December 30One Seating$229
December 31Early Dinner$299
December 31Late Celebration$349

Please Note: All reservations are subject to a full charge for any cancellations made within 24 hours of the event or for no-shows.

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