Tiana’s New Year’s Adventure: An Elaborate Dining Experience Coming to Disney’s California Grill to Celebrate the New Year
Disney has announced that a Princess and the Frog-themed dinner will be held on New Year’s Eve (December 31, 2024) at the California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. This exclusive event will be held from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Guests can check in as early as 7:00 p.m.
Guests will be privy to a special buffet (menu below), a champagne toast at midnight, a fanciful ice sculpture created to celebrate 2025, and a unique viewing of Magic Kingdom’s Fantasy in the Sky fireworks from the California Grill’s private balcony. Of course, if the weather is chilly, you’ll have a good view of the fireworks inside the restaurant.
This elaborate dining experience costs $799.00, including tax and gratuity. Per Disney: 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. Here’s how Disney describes the event:
Enchanted Entertainment
Immerse yourself in the whimsical surroundings of California Grill—where you’ll see Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen. They’ve stopped by to sample the cuisine, meet some new friends and assist Tiana’s friend Chef Matthew. But wait… there’s a twist!
With the help of Mama Odie’s magic, Louis and a few of Tiana’s other critter pals have crashed the party. Throughout the night, Mama Odie will cast playful spells to help Louis and friends stay out of sight of Tiana and Naveen. However, Tiana is smart—she will get to the bottom of who crashed this party. But she’ll need your help to do it, so be prepared to join in the action!
We hope you come dressed in your best and are ready to dance to beats from live musicians! Plus, we’ll cap the evening and start 2025 with a fantastic champagne toast at midnight.
Tiana’s New Year’s Adventure Menu
Delicious Dishes
As you float between the rooms, you’ll indulge in delicious New Orleans-inspired dishes—including delectable caviar—with our chef’s creative twist.
Menu highlights include the following:
Chilled Appetizer Station
- Beef Tartare
- Chilled Raw Bar Display
- Caviar Station
- Chopped Salad
Wood Burning Appetizer Station
- Chicken “Drumstick”
- Squash Blossom “Doughnut”
- Creole Pizza
- Muffaletta Pizza
- Rock Shrimp Po Boy
- Corn Fried Oysters
Sushi Station
- Maki
- Sashimi
- Nigiri
- A collection of original sushi creations
Hot Seafood Station
- Lobster Ravioli
- Jumbo Sea Scallops
- Blackened Red Fish
- Seafood Boil
From the Grill and Rotisserie
- Suckling Pig “Porchetta”
- Smoked Duck
- Beef Tenderloin
- Pan Seared Lions Mane “Skate Wing”
- Gumbo
Desserts and Interesting Breads
- Beignets & Chicory
- Assorted House Made Truffles and Bon Bons
- Chocolate Covered Strawberries
- King Cake
Reservations
Call (407) 824-2013 to book this experience. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call.
Whether you’re new to the world of Disney or are a seasoned pro in search of a new adventure, their goal is to give you an experience like you’ve never had before. Check with our travel partner, Firefly Travels, to begin planning.
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