Pricy ‘Alice in Wonderland’-Inspired New Year’s Eve Celebration Coming to California Grill
Disney World announces an $800 ‘Alice in Wonderland’-Themed New Year’s Eve Party at California Grill located at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort. See all the must know info below!!!
Alice’s Whimsical World of Wonderland
Ring in the New Year with a fantastical evening. Enjoy shimmering champagne, delightful wines, marvelous food and one-of-a-kind entertainment.
Enchanting Entertainment
Immerse yourself in the whimsical surroundings of California Grill—transformed into an immersive romp through Wonderland. You may see Characters from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland throughout the evening.
Get your camera ready: you’ll come face-to-face with The Doorknob in the entryway. Then, keep your eyes peeled for Alice, The Mad Hatter and The March Hare in the Dining Room. You may also get a chance to wave hello to Dinah the Hat Lady—but beware of the Queen of Hearts! It will surely be a merry party, complete with custom-crafted cocktails.
We hope you come dressed in your best and are ready to dance! Our DJ—The White Rabbit—has curated an upbeat music fest. Plus, we’ll cap the evening and start 2024 with a fantastic champagne toast at midnight.
Delicious Dishes
As you float between the rooms, you’ll find food stations inspired by Lewis Carroll’s imaginative stories. Indulge in delicious seafood––including delectable caviar––with our chef’s creative twist.
Menu highlights include the following:
Chilled Appetizer Station
- Chilled Seafood Bar
- Caviar
- Wagyu Beef Tartare
- Ice Wine Winter Salad
Wood-Burning Station
- Fungi Pizza
- Bianca Pizza
Sushi Station
- Maki
- Sashimi
- Nigiri
- A collection of original sushi creations
Hot Seafood Station
- Adobo Marinated Octopus
- Lobster Ravioli
- Seared Ahi Tuna
From the Grill and Rotisserie
- Pork Belly “Porchetta”
- Royal Beef Tenderloin
- Roasted Duck 2 Ways
Sweet Treats from the Pastry Chefs at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Pavlova
- Lemon-Thyme Shortbread
- Blackberry Lavender Tart
- Strawberry and Blackberry Mousse
And so much more!
As you dine, feast your eyes on a fanciful ice sculpture created to celebrate 2024 and California Grill.
Finally, experience the first moments of 2024 as the fireworks spectacular from Magic Kingdom park fills the sky above.
Event Information
- Date: December 31, 2023
- Check-In Time: Begins at 7:00 PM
- Event Time: 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM
Reservations
Call (407) 824-2013 to book this experience. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call.
Price
The cost for this experience is $799 , including tax and gratuity.
Full payment is due at the time of booking. Cancellations must be received at least one day prior to the event to avoid being charged full price.
All events, offerings and menus are subject to change or cancellations without notice.
Legendary Wine
To complement their dining experience, Guests 21 years of age and older can select from an extensive collection of hand-picked wines—most of which are from California. Sommeliers are on hand to offer the perfect pairing suggestions, in addition to the thoughtfully selected 3-course wine pairings available for purchase.
Check-In
Check-in with the My Disney Experience app as you arrive to the 2nd floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort. A Cast Member will then escort you up to the 15th floor in an elevator exclusively reserved for California Grill Guests.
Dress Code
This restaurant is a Disney Signature Dining experience offering fine dining with a distinctly magical flair. Guests are expected to dress accordingly in attire that respects the restaurant’s sophisticated and upscale aesthetic. Clothing should be clean, neat and in good condition. Please no swimwear.
Reservations
Advance reservations are highly recommended. Learn when advance reservations can be made.
Cancellations and Modifications
This restaurant has a cancellation policy and a modifications policy. The credit card provided at the time of reservation will automatically be charged a per-person fee if you don’t show up for your reservation or fail to cancel in accordance with the policy, or if you fail to modify in accordance with the policy and then need to cancel. Policy details will be available when you make your reservation and in your confirmation email. Learn More