The California Grill in Disney’s Contemporary Resort is celebrating New Year’s Eve on both December 30 and 31 at Walt Disney World with a special dinner including characters, music, and fireworks viewing.
The Magic of New Year’s Eve at California Grill
Reservations are required for this special event at California Grill, which features a prix-fixe four-course meal, a live band, photo ops with Mickey and Minnie, a complimentary champagne toast (for guests 21 and older), and a great viewing spot for the Magic Kingdom’s New Year’s Eve fireworks.
Join us for The Magic of New Year’s Eve celebration on December 30 or December 31, 2025. Call (407) 824-2284 to book.
New Year’s Celebration at California Grill
Make the final moments of the year ones to remember! Limited reservations available for The Magic of New Year’s Eve celebration at California Grill on December 30th. Bookable by calling 407-824-2284.
As of December 29, a few reservations for both nights are still available, however we recommend calling to get the most up-to-date availability.
Special New Year’s Eve Menu
As detailed on the site, the Magic of New Year’s Eve celebration has a four-course menu inspired by the restaurant’s 30th anniversary this year. Here are menu highlights:
1st Course
- Japanese Wagyu Futomaki Roll
2nd Course – Market Inspirations (Choice of One)
- BBQ European Quail
- Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli
- Norwegian Brown King Crab
- Sweet Potato Bisque
3rd Course – Chef’s Creations (Choice of One)
- 30-Day Dry-Age Wagyu Filet
- Berkshire Pork Tenderloin
- Butter Poached Maine Lobster
- Truffled Poulet Rouge
- Glacier 51 Toothfish Mosaic
4th Course – Sweet Creations (Choice of One)
- Celebration of Citrus
- Chocolate Blossom
- Blueberry-Goat Cheese Cheesecake
- Muscavado Brown Sugar Crème Brûlée
Cocktails (Available at an Additional Cost)
- Black Truffle and Fig Old-Fashioned
- Blueberry & Thyme Gin Smash
- Heirloom Apple 75
- Cosmopolitan Highball
The prices are as follows:
- December 30: $229 per person
- December 31 – Early Seating: $299 per person
- December 31 – Late Seating: $349 per person
New Year’s Eve Cancellation Policy: Full price will be charged if you cancel within 24 hours of the reservation time, or if you don’t show up for your reservation.
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