Walt Disney World has been expensive for many, but lately it’s just getting outright unattainable for some. Throw in the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser at several thousand dollars for less than 48 hours time, the price increases for holiday parties and now, you can pay $700 per person to have a special New Year’s Eve event at the ‘California Grill’ in Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
The event lasts about five hours with check-in at 7PM and the event running from 7:30 PM-12:30 AM from December 31 – Jan 1st.
The event is called A Golden New Year’s Eve in Wine Country here’s what you get for that $700 (includes tax and gratuity) price tag:
“Ring in the New Year with elegance at California Grill. Enjoy champagne and delightful wines, marvelous food and one-of-a-kind entertainment.
Dine and delight in a setting inspired by the twinkling lights and lush greenery of California Wine Country. Your brand-new 50th Anniversary Hosts––a pair of Sparkling Sommeliers painted in luxurious gold––are here for your photographic fun!
Enter the Napa Room, now transformed into an eclectic speakeasy! Be mesmerized by a slight-of-hand magician while you sip delicious wine pairings and custom crafted cocktails.
The Sonoma Room is next on your journey into 2022. Here you can visit Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Baby New Year Donald.
We hope you come dressed in your best and are ready to dance! Our DJ has curated a music fest and a roaming violinist is ready to serenade you with upbeat melodies.
As you float between the 2 rooms, you’ll find 50th Anniversary food stations. Indulge in delicious seafood––including delectable caviar––that honors the legacy of California Grill chefs. Enjoy this trip down memory lane as you dine on some favorite offerings from the last 50 years.”
Here is the menu for the event:
- Chilled Appetizer Station
Chilled Seafood Bar
Caviar Station with Potato Blinis
Smoked Beef Tartare
Chilled Golden and Candycane Beet Salad - Wood Burning Station
Perigord Black Winter Pizza
Duck Char Sui Bao - Sushi Station
An array of maki, sashimi, nigiri and a collection of original sushi creations - Hot Seafood Station
Lobster Ravioli
Plancha Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops
Seared Ahi Tuna - From the Grill and Rotisserie
Grilled Porcelet
Oak Fire-grilled Beef Tenderloin with Truffle Sauce
Rohan Duck Breast 2 Ways - Sweet Treats from our Disney’s Contemporary Resort Pastry Chefs
5 Magical Bites – 50 Years in the Making
Banana Butterscotch Buzz
Valrhona Molten Lava Cake
Florida Citrus Cream Puffs
“As you dine, feast your eyes on a glamorous ice sculpture featuring both the 50th Anniversary and California Grill logos.
Finally, experience the first moments of 2022 as the fireworks spectacular from Magic Kingdom park fills the sky above.
For reservations call (407) 824-2013. You have to pay for the event in full when you book and you must cancel one day before the event to not get charged the full price.
It sounds cool, but I don’t know if it’s $700 a person cool. But I’m sure people will pay it.
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