Disney’s Contemporary Resort will begin hosting a new Disney Vacation Club exclusive fireworks dessert party later this month. The Enchantment at the Top Dessert Party will take place in Top of the World Lounge — A Villains Lair. It will include a dessert buffet, adult beverage options for guests 21 and older, exclusive lounge access, … Read more
Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is now the star of phone cases, an ornament, and a magnet. You can pick and personalize these at the MaDe kiosk in Big Top Souvenirs at the Magic Kingdom. Phone Cases – $29.99 You can choose from three different phone case designs. This phone case features Chef Donald, … Read more
It’s World Princess Week and Walt Disney World guests can celebrate with princess-themed desserts all over. At Disney’s Contemporary Resort, a Cinderella Cupcake has returned to Contempo Café. Cinderella Cupcake – $5.99 Vanilla cupcake filled with vanilla crème custard and topped with buttercream, white chocolate slipper, and fondant pumpkin While we always hate to slice … Read more
Starting May 26, California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will have several new plant-based dishes as well as new seasonal dishes. Appetizers The Florida Peach and Raspberry Salad highlight some of Florida’s fresh, bright, and flavorful ingredients by featuring grilled and fresh peaches, raspberry variations, steel-cut oat granola tart, red onion, and a whipped raspberry vinaigrette. The … Read more
Disney Vacation Club members and their guests will be soon be able to once again take in the stunning views from the Top of the World Lounge in Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Disney Vacation Club has revealed in an email to members that the lounge will be reopening soon with a “reimagined” … Read more
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
