New Year’s Eve Party Bookings Now Available At Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Planning ahead for big holiday events is very important, and New Year’s Eve is right there at the top of the list. If you’re looking for a unique experience outside of the theme parks, Disney’s Contemporary Resort is the place to be. But you’ll have to hurry, because party bookings are now available!
To ring in 2020, two New Year’s Eve celebrations are available at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. You can choose from: Pixar Party: A New Year’s Eve Celebration (recommended for families) and Disney Countdown to Midnight. Disney Countdown to Midnight also includes an option to purchase VIP access to the Ink and Paint Club (recommended for adults without kids). Both celebrations will feature entertainment, music, food and other refreshments, plus a viewing of the Magic Kingdom New Year’s Eve fireworks to cap off the night. Here’s what else to expect at each party:
Pixar Party: A New Year’s Celebration
Discover your own playful beginnings as the new year approaches, with Pixar friends—toys, monsters, heroes and adventurers!
Rediscover the Joy of Childhood
Sarge waits to escort you into this extraordinary party at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, with his hands on his hips and a bark in his voice! Once at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center –Second Level, discover areas that immerse you in the imaginative world of Pixar—inspired by Toy Story, Up and more!
Meet some of your favorite Pixar Characters including Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and Bullseye from Toy Story; Joy and Sadness from Inside Out; Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl from The Incredibles; Mike and Sulley from Monsters, Inc.; as well as Dug and Russell from Up—while Sarge continues his role as the premier performer!
Take in the theatrical backdrops, dramatic set pieces and props that help create the fantastic worlds of some of your favorite Pixar friends. Then, enjoy a fun and family-friendly buffet. The menu is inspired by some of your favorite Pixar pals, including items such as pan-seared grouper, slow-roasted beef tenderloin, white-cheddar baked macaroni and cheese—and even a seasonal ratatouille fit for Remy!
Get into the action at a dazzling dance party when the Interactive DJ spins Radio Disney hits from his Cars-inspired DJ rig, gussied up with tires and road signs—as if it just drove out of Radiator Springs! Kids activities include Boot Camp with Sarge, Pixar Face Painting and a balloon artist who creates some of your favorite Pixar characters.
Finally, at the end of the night, head to the Porte Cochére and view the famous fireworks of Magic Kingdom. This is an experience you’ll remember well into the new year and beyond!
Schedule and Pricing
Start planning for an unforgettable evening! Explore important details about this all-inclusive event:
- Dates: December 30th and December 31, 2019
- Time: Check-in begins at 7:30 PM and the event will run from 8:00 PM through 12:00 AM.
- Price: $199 per Guest (tax and gratuity included)
- Location: Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center—Second Level
How to Book
Reservations open 180 days in advance. To purchase a ticket, you can book online HERE,by calling (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463, or contacting your Disney Travel Agent (like me!). Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call.
Disney Countdown to Midnight: A New Year’s Eve Celebration
Ring in 2020 in the most magical way during an elegant, all-inclusive event like no other at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
The Countdown Experience
Starting at 8:00 PM on December 31, 2019, Disney Countdown to Midnight gives Guests the opportunity to welcome the new year at an extraordinary soirée held within the convention center at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
The fun begins as you head to the heart of the party in the Fantasia Ballroom, where you can indulge in an assortment of libations—including adult beverages for Guests 21 years of age and older—before moving and grooving to dance tunes from our interactive DJ, featuring music spanning from the ‘60s to today. Then, it’s time to marvel at a stunning display of culinary sorcery, as the Disney chefs produce incredible “cheftainment” behind animated shadowboxes. Enjoy personal interaction with the chefs, as they build sensational seasonal bites right before your eyes!
Delight in delectable creations inspired by such signature restaurants as California Grill, Le Cellier Steakhouse, Narcoossee’s and Tiffins. Menu highlights include barbecue-spiced wild Florida shrimp and grits with cherrywood-smoked bacon, pan-seared sablefish with leek fondue and cassis red wine reduction. Or, sink your teeth into a New York strip steak, carved to order with fingerling potatoes, baby spinach, fried capers and a maple bordelaise sauce. For dessert, indulge in a white-chocolate-raspberry crème brûlée or a Florida Key lime bar with toasted meringue, raspberry and passion fruit—or why not have both?
As the evening continues, take the party to the next level with the high-energy sounds of the New Year’s Eve Bash Band. Enjoy as the group takes over the main stage, keeping you dancing, dining and drinking all the way into 2020. Finally, Guests are invited outside to the Porte-Cochère for an invigorating toast as the famous New Year’s Eve fireworks spectacular lights up the night from Magic Kingdom park!
Throughout the evening, you can capture memories with a variety of themed photo ops and backdrops. It’s all remarkable—and it’s all included with the price of your admission. This event will book quickly, so be sure to reserve your spot!
Schedule and Pricing
- Time & Date: Check-in begins at 7:00 PM and the event will run from 8:00 PM on December 31, 2019 to 12:15 AM on January 1, 2020
- Price: $299 per Guest (tax and gratuity included)
- Location: Fantasia Ballroom at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
How to Book
Reservations open 180 days in advance. To purchase a ticket now, please call (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463. Online booking is also available. Or contact your Disney Travel Agent (like me!) Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call.
Countdown to Midnight – VIP Experience
Upgrade your Countdown to Midnight celebration with an elegant private reception in the Disney Ink & Paint Club lounge. Ring in the new year in the glamorous style of a bygone era—amid décor that recalls the legendary offices of the original Walt Disney Animation Studios.
This premier party package includes all the sumptuous food, libations and festivities included with the Countdown to Midnight event. Plus, you’ll have access to this intimate and “animated” gathering featuring a live pianist and special surprises.
Schedule and Pricing
- Price: Disney Ink & Paint Club is ONLY available as a combination ticket to Disney Countdown to Midnight. Total ticket price is $499 per Guest—tax and gratuity included.
- When & Where
- Check-in begins at 6:30 PM in the Convention Center at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
- Disney Ink & Paint Club will be available from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM in The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Ballroom at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
- The reception menu will be available until 8:30 PM.
Access to Countdown to Midnight in the Fantasia Ballroom will be available until midnight. If you choose this enhanced experience, you will receive a special wristband and Ink & Paint wristband that confirms your access to both events.
How to Book
Reservations open 180 days in advance. To reserve this all-inclusive VIP package, call (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463, or contact your Disney Travel Agent (like me!). Guests under 18 year of age must have parent or guardian permission to call.
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