PHOTOS: Holiday Treats Arrive at Contempo Café in Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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Holiday treats are now available at Contempo Café in Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The holiday options are on display alongside the 50th anniversary German cupcake and peanut butter-banana pie. Build-Your-Own Gingerbread Kit – $35 Gingerbread Boy Cookie – $5.49 Chocolate Peppermint Cookie – $5.49 Linzer Cookie – $5.49 Pumpkin Tart – $4.79 Check out the full list of new and old … Read more

PHOTOS: Additional 50th Anniversary Magical Touches Added to Peanut Butter Banana Pie at Contempo Cafe

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We have been covering all of the 50th Anniversary treats available at Walt Disney World, including those at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The 50th Anniversary Peanut Butter Banana Pie at Contempo Cafe has received a sprinkling of pixie dust. The dessert has two new special touches. The ingredients are the same, but two elements now look … Read more

REVIEW: New Halloween Mini Cake is No Treat at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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Contempo Cafe in Disney’s Contemporary Resort has a new Halloween mini cake, so of course, we had to go try it out. Contempo Cafe is right next to Chef Mickey’s. Cast Members have put all of the cafe’s special treats on display. Halloween Mini Cake – $5.99 Halloween sprinkle cake filled with candy bar custard … Read more

REVIEW: New 50th Anniversary Peanut Banana Pie and German Chocolate Cupcake at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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Contempo Cafe in Disney’s Contemporary Resort has two new 50th anniversary treats. We visited this week to try out the peanut butter-banana pie and German chocolate cupcake. Contempo Cafe has a display of some of their treats at the front of the restaurant. German Chocolate Cupcake – $5.99 Chocolate cupcake filled with German chocolate filling … Read more

Steakhouse 71 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort to Serve Limited Menus on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day 2021

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Steakhouse 71, the newest restaurant to open at Walt Disney World, has announced it will be open on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day — but with limited menus. The Walt Disney World website notes that “selections” from the breakfast and dinner menus will be available, and the lunch menu will not be available at all on … Read more

REVIEW: Breakfast at Steakhouse 71 Brings Back the Classics in Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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Disney’s Contemporary Resort opened on October 1, 1971, alongside the Magic Kingdom, and we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary with breakfast from the new Steakhouse 71 inside the hotel. Interior The former site of The Wave… of American Flavors has been renovated to match the new look for the lobby. Classic art of the Magic Kingdom … Read more

Limited Time 50th Anniversary Menu Revealed for California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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As part of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will have a limited-time three-course menu with dishes inspired by past favorites as well as new market-fresh creations. Here’s a look at some of the special menu items: The California Grill Sushi Classics Trio includes the Blue Crab California Roll, Shrimp … Read more

PHOTOS: Menus and Concept Art Revealed for New Steakhouse 71, Opening October 1 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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Steakhouse 71, the replacement for The Wave… of American Flavors is set to open on October 1 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Today, Disney released concept art for the restaurant’s interior and revealed the menus. Reservations for the restaurant will open on September 16 through the Walt Disney World website. Steakhouse 71 is named so in … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Hollywood Studios 8/25/21 (New 50th Banners Arrive at Magic Kingdom, Biometric Scanning Returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, All-Star Movies Lobby Partially Refurbished, & More)

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Royal greetings from Magic Kingdom! We have a big day of parks and resorts ahead so let’s get started! We previously saw new banners for the 50th celebration a few days prior, but a colorful new rainbow version now sits along the entrance to the Magic Kingdom as well! Starting our day off with a … Read more

PHOTOS: Signage for The Wave… of American Flavors Removed from Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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The reimagining of The Wave… of American Flavors has been well underway at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and today, we’ve spotted the latest sign (or lack thereof) of progress. The signage for the restaurant has been removed from the entrance, obstructed from view by a black curtain behind construction walls. You can see the facade of … Read more

California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Unavailable After October 2 to Create “Special Dining Experience for 50th Anniversary”

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Guests looking to secure a dining reservation at California Grill will need to do so before October 2. A message on the reservation page states that the Disney’s Contemporary Resort restaurant will be unavailable after October 2. California Grill is currently unavailable for bookings after October 2 as we create a special dining experience for … Read more

REVIEW: The Wave… Breakfast Served at California Grill Offers Fantastic Fare With a Spectacular View at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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Good morning from Disney’s Contemporary Resort! The Wave… of American Flavors began its refurbishment today, but the classic breakfast is being served at California Grill, instead. We stopped in for a delicious start to our day at the parks. A sign in front of The Wave… of American Flavors directs guests to California Grill. Interior … Read more

The Wave Breakfast to be Offered at California Grill Starting July 16th

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The Wave… of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will be closing July 16 as Disney refurbishes the restaurant in time for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. During the closure, The Wave’s breakfast will be available at California Grill. Breakfast will be offered from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM daily according to the Walt … Read more

REVIEW: Character Dinner Has Returned, Is Surprisingly Edible Now at Chef Mickey’s in Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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Chef Mickey’s dinner service has returned to Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Like with the restaurant’s breakfast service, guests can still see Mickey and friends during their meal, but from a distance without the full meet-and-greet experience. The meal is a prix fixe all-you-care-to-enjoy family-style dinner. It’s $55 for adults and $36 for children (not including tax … Read more

California Grill Adds and Updates Menu Items at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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The California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, which reopened in July, has added several new allergy-friendly items to their menu. They have also updated their oak-fired filet of beef dish. Allergy-Friendly Menu The allergy-friendly menu has the following new or returning items. Poached Shrimp Roll with Nori, Jicama and Mango (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish, and … Read more

REVIEW: The New “Wave Feast” is Almost Better Than the Breakfast Buffet at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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Among the many changes the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to Walt Disney World has been the suspension of the buffets across property, with several reopening as family-style dining. But thankfully, The Wave… of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, has found a way to bring back favorites from its breakfast buffet in a new entrée, … Read more