NEW YEAR'S EVE DINING AT DISNEY - 2020
If you're going to celebrate New Year's in Walt Disney World, think about making dining reservations. All of the theme parks will be extremely busy with long lines and limited seating at the counter serve venues.
Special Dining Available on New Year's Eve - 2019 INFORMATION
- New Year's Eve Dinner at the World ShowPlace Pavilion – December 31, 2019
Close out the year at Epcot's World ShowPlace listening to Disney tunes at a family-friendly, special New Year’s Eve buffet.
The wide-range of menu items include savory soups and a selection of salads, including an amazing antipasto salad with basil, grilled vegetable and bean salad, roasted Ruskin tomato basil soup and creamy seafood-and-corn chowder. A smorgasbord of enticing entrees is guaranteed to please any palate—from seafood mac and cheese with butter-toasted panko and fried chicken breast with corn gravy to gluten-friendly options like oven baked cod with tomatoes, olives and peppers, demi braised beef with mushrooms and pearl onions and apple cider brined pork with roasted apples and cherries.
Kids can dig into chicken fritters, meatballs with red sauce and other tasty plates.
Don’t forget to save room for an incredible selection of desserts—fresh cut fruit with berries, dulce de leche, assorted cookies, cheesecakes, macaroons and more.
Photo ops will be available, but there will not be Disney characters present.
Price is $84 for adults and $54 for children ages 3-9 (tax and gratuity NOT included). The Disney Dining Plans is accepted for this event – 2 table-service meals are required per person. Available from 4-9:30 p.m. (this is a dinner buffet only and not an all-night event) on New Year's Eve and can be booked by calling (407) WDW-DINE.
- New Year's Eve 2020 at The Edison - December 31, 2019
The Industrial Gothic-style restaurant will host a dazzling gala and serve extraordinary food, exceptional cocktails plus a spectacular lineup of world-class entertainment.
Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. which will allow attendees plenty of time to eat, drink, and be merry, leading up to a special midnight toast to ring in 2020. Tickets are $150 (plus tax and gratuity) per person. Must be 21 years of age to attend. Tickets can be purchased HERE.
Disney Resorts New Year's Eve Events 2019
-
Mezzanotte at Topolino's: An Italian Masquerade (8 p.m.-12:15 a.m.) – December 31, 2019
Disney’s Riviera Resort, the newest Disney Vacation Club property, will be hosting a New Year’s Eve party at Topolino’s Terrace: Flavors of the Riviera, its rooftop restaurant.
Guests will enjoy a European-inspired buffet, food stations, and tapas, with a menu to include artisanal cheeses, imported French and Italian charcuterie, house-made breads, chilled seafood, hand-crafted pastas, European desserts and more.
At midnight, guests can head to the outdoor terrace to catch a glimpse of the fireworks from Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Tickets are $550, including tax and gratuity. The event is open to the general public.
Acceptable clothing options for ladies include dresses, skirts, dress slacks and blouses. Gentleman should wear dress slacks and a collared shirt. Guests can also a bit of red to the wardrobe as part of the Italian New Year’s Eve tradition.
-
Feliz Ano Nuevo: A New Year's Eve Party at Gran Destino Tower – December 31, 2019
Celebrate the New Year with an elegant party at Tolédo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood, the new rooftop restaurant at the top of Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. This special celebration features a savory menu inspired by traditional Spanish New Year’s cuisine. Entertainment includes an electric flamenco guitarist who will delight you during your meal with exciting melodies alongside a DJ in Dalhia Lounge who will lead the New Year countdown! And from the windows of the restaurant and the Dalhia Lounge balcony, you’ll take in spectacular views of Walt Disney World Resort with glimpses of incredible Disney fireworks displays in the distance.
Tickets are $400 per person, including tax and gratuity.
Elegant Evening Under the Stars at California Grill – December 31, 2019
Take in a bubbling Champagne toast in a setting inspired by the twinkling lights and lush greenery of California wine country. Be mesmerized by a sleight-of-hand magician, or have your portrait drawn by an artist on hand. Indulge in decadent delicacies as you mingle with a host of eccentric personalities, and marvel at the dazzling view of fireworks from one of the most sought-after lookouts in Central Florida. You might even catch a glimpse of a few familiar pals as they make a special appearance to celebrate the New Year!
- $675 per Guest – includes tax and gratuity
- Full payment is due at time of booking
- Cancellations must be received at least 1 day prior to event to avoid being charged full price
- 7:00-7:45 p.m. Seating
To purchase tickets for any of the above events, call (407) WDW-DINE.
Pixar Party: A New Year’s Eve Celebration (8 p.m.-12:15 a.m.) – December 31, 2019
This New Year’s Eve, welcome in 2020 with a festive, family-friendly frolic through some childhood joys during Pixar Party: A New Year’s Eve Celebration at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
Sarge from Pixar Animation Studios’ Toy Story films will welcome you as you arrive at the second floor of the resort. Once inside, you will discover spaces that have been transformed with scenes from beloved Pixar movies.
Highlights of the evening include:
- Being enveloped in the worlds of various Disney•Pixar films, like Inside Out, The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, and Up, including meeting some of your favorite characters.
- Kids’ activities, including Boot Camp with Sarge, Pixar Face Painting, and a balloon artist creating favorite Pixar characters.
- An interactive DJ spinning Radio Disney hits from his Cars-inspired DJ Rig, complete with tires and road signs right out of Radiator Springs.
- A delicious buffet dinner, including Woody’s Favorite Lemon Thyme Chicken Breast, Wall-E’s Pan Seared Mahi-Mahi, Rex’s Manhattan Filet, Sulley’s Beast White Cheddar Baked Mac & Cheese, build-your-own salad options, desserts, kids’ favorites like chicken fingers and more.
- A viewing of the famous Magic Kingdom New Year’s Eve fireworks.
Tickets are $199 per person, including tax and gratuity.
Disney Countdown to Midnight (8 p.m.-12:15 a.m.) – December 31, 2019
This New Year’s Eve, dress up and party during Disney Countdown to Midnight – an evening of dining, dancing, and enchantment in the Fantasia Ballroom at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Come discover a world sparkling with magic – everything from a Mickey Mouse mirror ball to Disney Character topiaries – as you move and groove to the high-energy New Year’s Bash Band and a live DJ providing music all night long.
Other highlights of the evening include:
- A “cheftainment” station featuring a seasonal menu inspired by some Disney Signature Dining restaurants – with a touch of Disney magic.
- A special appearance by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.
- At the end of the night, guests will be invited out to the porte cochère, where they will receive a Champagne flute and welcome 2020 with a viewing of the famous Magic Kingdom New Year’s Eve fireworks.
Tickets are $299, including tax and gratuity.
Ink and Paint Club experience (7 p.m.-12:15 a.m.) – December 31, 2019
Offered only as a VIP enhancement to the Disney Countdown to Midnight party and located adjacent to the Fantasia Ballroom at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, this special reception begins prior to the opening of the main event. At the Ink and Paint Club, guests will step back in time into a vintage Disney Animation-inspired room with silver Chiavari chairs, metallic tables and references to classic Disney Animation filling the room. Ticketed guests can visit the lounge throughout the evening, starting with a featured reception from 7-8 p.m.
Highlights of this special reception include:
- Photo opportunities with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse with a unique Disney Animation backdrop.
- A pianist providing live entertainment.
- Chef stations featuring king crab, tuna tartare, sheep’s milk ricotta gnocchi, cocktails, Champagne, cordials and more – all included with admission.
- Reserved seating in the Disney Countdown to Midnight Party when it opens at 8 p.m.
Disney Ink & Paint Club is only available as a part of an enhanced ticket that includes access to both the Disney Countdown to Midnight and the Ink & Paint Club for $499 total per guest. Access to Ink & Paint Club must be purchased concurrently with the Disney Countdown to Midnight ticket and cannot be added on at a later date.
Narcoossee's - Two dinner seatings (4:45 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.) will be offered. During the first seating, a four-course menu will be available. The second seating is five courses. A pre-set holiday menu will be served; regular menu items are not offered during this event. The special event will be held both December 30th and 31st, 2020. The price for the first seating is $190 (12/30)/$250 (12/31) for adults and $72 (12/30)/$99 (12/31) for children ages 3-9. The price for the second seating is $220 (12/30)/$350 (12/31) for adults and $99 (12/30)/$140 (12/31) for children ages 3-9.
Tax and gratuity included on all listed prices.
Victoria & Albert's - A butler-served dinner (prix fixe menu) will feature eight courses with wine pairings, plus two dessert courses. A harpist will entertain and guests will go home with a personalized menu and a long-stem rose (for the ladies). Champagne Reception is from 6-6:45 p.m. and dinner is from 7–7:45 p.m. Price is $652.47 per person
(Gratuity not included).
Flying Fish - Guests can ring in 2020 at Flying Fish with two dinner seatings. The first seating is from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. The second seating, which includes a Sustainable Seafood Tower, is from 8:30 p.m. -10:00 p.m.
$150 for adults (including tax and gratuity)
For reservations, call (407) 939-2398.
Garden Grove - dinner
- 5:00 - 9:30 p.m. New Year's Eve buffet with Disney characters! $55.99 adults & $27.99 for children
- Full Menu
For reservations call: (407) 934-1618
Il Mulino - dinner
Shula's Steak House - dinner
- Seating One (4:00 - 6:30 p.m.) offers A la carte dining with Shula’s Dinner Menu
- Seating Two (7:00 p.m. - varies) offers a Prix Fixe Menu with four courses and is $145 for adults & $60 for children who have their own Prixe Fixe Menu. (tax and gratuity not included)
For reservations call: (407) 934-1362
bluezoo - dinner
- 4:00-11:00 p.m. Along with the regular menu, there will also be butter poached king crab, kobe striploin, potato puree, pommes maxim, forest mushrooms, asparagus, and sauce maltaise $60 (tax and gratuity not included).
For reservations call: (407) 934-1111
Date: 12/31/19
Time: 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. (check-in at 8:30)
Event Admission = $99 (plus tax and gratuity)
Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney’s BoardWalk invites you to ring in the new year with rockin’ music, tasty treats, high spirits and an enchanting dash of Disney magic. Dance the night away to a live DJ. In addition, you can celebrate the new year with complimentary party hats and horns, a view of the sensational Epcot fireworks, and a champagne toast at midnight. Guests must be 21 years or older with valid ID to enter.
In order to preserve the elegant atmosphere of this event, men should wear dress pants or slacks with a collared shirt and for women, dresses, skirts, pants, and blouses are recommended.
For reservations, call (407) WDW-DINE.
