Disney's California Grill New Year's Eve 2025 Event Features Live Band, Gourmet Menu, and Fireworks

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Posted: Friday October 31, 2025 4:00pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has announced details for this year's New Year's Eve dining event at California Grill, the signature restaurant perched atop Disney's Contemporary Resort. Guests can ring in 2026 in elegant style with a four-course meal, live entertainment, and a special fireworks viewing experience overlooking Magic Kingdom.

Event Overview

The California Grill New Year's Eve celebration includes:

  • Four-Course Meal - Event-exclusive dishes featuring premium ingredients inspired by California market cuisine and the restaurant's 30th anniversary dishes.
  • Live Music - A band will perform smooth, festive tunes throughout the evening.
  • Character Appearance - Meet and take photos with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in their celebratory attire.
  • Fireworks Viewing - Guests will enjoy a prime viewing location for Magic Kingdom's New Year's Eve fireworks at the end of each seating. (Subject to weather.)
  • Champagne Toast - Each guest 21 and over will receive a complimentary glass of champagne.

Pricing and Dates

  • December 30: $229 per person
  • December 31 (Early Seating): $299 per person
  • December 31 (Late Seating): $349 per person

Reservations can be made by calling 407-824-2284. A full charge applies if cancelled within 24 hours or for no-shows.

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.

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