Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2019 with Amazing Events at Walt Disney World Resort

Get ready to ring in 2020 with one of these fabulous New Year’s Eve events at Walt Disney World® Resort. From rooftop celebrations, Champagne toasts, and exquisite meals to fun dance parties and character greetings, there are many ways to celebrate the night in true Disney fashion! Here is a list of New Year’s Eve events happening throughout our resort hotels. And remember, these popular events fill up fast, so be sure to book reservations now!

First up, rooftop celebrations: Walt Disney World Resort now features three amazing rooftop New Year’s Eve celebrations – at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and at Disney’s Riviera Resort (scheduled to open later this year).

Rooftop Celebrations

Feliz Ano Nuevo: A New Year’s Eve Party at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

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 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 will take in spectacular views of Walt Disney World Resort with glimpses of incredible Disney fireworks displays in the distance.

Mezzanotte at Topolino’s: An Italian Masquerade at Disney’s Riviera Resort

Wear your most luxurious red finery to this elegant rooftop restaurant and don custom colorful masks at this special New Year’s Eve party. This Italian masquerade ball comes alive with an exciting DJ, Champagne toasts, and traditional musicians and vocalists from the Italian Riviera, all while featuring buffet displays, á la carte tapas-style dishes, and action stations where Disney chefs create dishes right in front of Guests! You will also enjoy spectacular sights as neighboring Disney fireworks displays light up the night.

Elegant Evening Under the Stars at California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Ring in the New Year at Disney’s Contemporary Resort with An Elegant Evening Under the Stars at the California Grill. 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 may even catch a glimpse of a few familiar pals as they make a special appearance to celebrate the New Year!

New Year’s Eve Celebrations Throughout The Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Countdown to Midnight: A New Year’s Celebration at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

This extraordinary soiree will be filled with sensational cuisine, live music, dancing and unique photo opportunities. The Fantasia Ballroom at Disney’s Contemporary Resort becomes the setting for a sensational evening where you can wander through tempting tasting stations and indulge in an assortment of libations for party-goers of all ages before partying it up on the dance floor. Delight in a stunning display of culinary sorcery and personal interactions with the Disney Chefs as they build sensational bites inspired by Disney signature restaurants from across Walt Disney World Resort. With a live band providing the backdrop, you will be able to dance and dine all the way to the New Year. At midnight, Guests can celebrate with a toast at a special ground-level viewing area near the porte cochére while they take in the spectacular sights of the famous New Year’s Eve fireworks display at Magic Kingdom Park.

Ink & Paint Club at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Enjoy a pre-party add-on for the Countdown to Midnight: A New Year’s Eve Celebration. This special reception is inspired by the iconic Walt Disney Animation Studios Ink and Paint Department. Guests will also enjoy a private area throughout the evening and, after 11 p.m., an exclusive outdoor private viewing of the Magic Kingdom Park fireworks complete with desserts and a Champagne toast. You may even see some familiar friends hanging out for fun photo opportunities!

NOTE: This experience is only available as a combined event ticket with Countdown to Midnight: A New Year’s Eve Celebration. 

Pixar Party: A New Year’s Celebration

Take a trip down memory lane to your own playful beginnings with the Pixar friends. From toys and monsters to supers and adventurers, Guests can ignite their childhood memories at this exciting event filled with family fun and delicious food!

Located on the second level of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, you will find two ballrooms have been transformed to immerse you in the imaginative world of Pixar.

Meet some of your favorite characters, dance with an interactive DJ, go to Boot Camp with Sarge and enjoy other fun-filled activities. You can also chow down on a Pixar-inspired buffet featuring dishes like Ratatouille, white cheddar baked mac and cheese, slow roasted beef tenderloin, crème brûlée tarts and much more. At the end of the night, Guests can step outside to enjoy the spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks display at Magic Kingdom Park.

This event occurs on Dec. 30 (reservations still available) and Dec. 31 (SOLD OUT).

Disney’s BoardWalk Countdown to 2020 at Atlantic Dance Hall

Tons of fun and a late-night party will be on tap at the Atlantic Dance Hall this New Year’s Eve! You can kick off the brand-new year with rockin’ music, tasty treats, and a dash of Disney magic as they count down to midnight. This festive holiday celebration includes views of the Epcot Fireworks a live DJ, party hats and horns, a confetti drop, a mouthwatering light-bite menu with savory and sweet eats, and a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight. 

New Year’s Eve at Flying Fish

Celebrate the arrival of the New Year with family and friends surrounded in an atmosphere of elegance as you dine on a multi-course, prix fixe menu created by award-winning Chef Tim Majoras. Seatings are available from 5:00-6:30 p.m. and 8:30-10:00 p.m. on Dec. 31,  2019, with a sustainable seafood tower and intermezzo included in the second seating. 

A New Year’s Eve Celebration at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Revel in the festivities while tantalizing their taste buds with a special New Year’s Eve dinner waterside at Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Reserve an earlier dinner time for a relaxed, casually elegant experience. Later dinner times amp up the fun with an upbeat three-piece band and a dance floor. 

Victoria & Albert’s New Year’s Celebration at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Delight in New Year’s Eve festivities at the only AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Travel Guide Five Star restaurant in Florida. Enjoy melodies from a live harpist while dining on exquisite cuisine. Start the evening with a Champagne reception and then enjoy a dégustation wine dinner.

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New Years Eve at Walt Disney World

There are three ways for you to ring in the New Year at Disney’s Contemporary Resort this year. These "can't miss" experiences, which are part of the Enchanting Extras Collection, and will enhance your Walt Disney World® Resort experience!

For an evening of dining and dancing, “Disney Countdown to Midnight” includes delightful dining, live music, libations and more. An interactive band and DJ will fill the dance floor (and we hear that Mickey and Minnie may make a special appearance). Plus, you can welcome in 2018 with a flute of bubbly and a viewing of those legendary New Year’s Eve fireworks at the Magic Kingdom® Park. The party takes place from 8 p.m.-1 a.m. in the Fantasia Ballroom and is designed for Guests 18 years and older. 

If you are looking for a family-friendly way to ring in the New Year, you'll enjoy “Pixar Party: A New Year’s Eve Celebration.” From Andy’s Room in “Toy Story” to Metro City with The Incredibles, this immersive celebration will include theatrical backdrops, dramatic set pieces and fun props that re-create the fantastic worlds of the Pixar films. And, of course, favorite characters will be on hand from “Toy Story,” “The Incredibles,” “Cars,” and “Up.” Kids can have fun with Pixar face painting, a balloon artist and a boot camp with Sarge, while an interactive DJ will spin hits from Radio Disney.  Dinner is buffet style.  At midnight, you can head outdoors to ring in the New Year with a viewing of the Magic Kingdom fireworks.  This event takes place from 8 p.m.-12:15 a.m in the Ballroom of the Americas. 

Fine dining is the theme of the third party, “Down in New Orleans: A Disney New Year’s Eve Dining Experience” in the Grand Republic Ballroom. Inspired by the Disney animated film “The Princess and the Frog,” the room is beautifully decorated French Quarter style to transport you to the Big Easy. Signature dishes will include herb-crusted Louisiana redfish, crayfish etouffee, Black Angus beef cooked two ways, braised short ribs and filet of beef with truffled celery root silk. A N’awlins jazz band will entertain during dinner, joined later in the evening by a vocalist who will bring to life the Academy-Award-winning classics from the film. You can slip outside with a glass of bubbly just before midnight to ring in 2018 with a private viewing area for theMagic Kingdom fireworks. This party takes place from 7 p.m.-12:15 a.m. 

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Celebration at the Top - New to California Grill

Celebration at the Top, a new dining event coming to California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World® Resort, allows guests to sip, savor and sparkle as they enjoy the Magic Kingdom® Park fireworks spectacular from an intimate and private observation deck.

Celebration at the Top Guests check in at California Grill an hour before fireworks. After being whisked up to the California Grill, which sits on the 15th floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, you will be taken to the intimate and secluded banquet rooms to enjoy canapés, a selection of sushi rolled by the expert California Grill sushi chefs, a selection of flatbreads and other small plates. A complimentary bar offering craft beers, California wines, cordials and coffee will also be available.

Just before the night spectacular begins, you will be lead to a private observation deck, which offers stunning views of Magic Kingdom Park and the fireworks. After taking in the breathtaking sights and sounds, return to the private room for petit four desserts including decadent chocolate confections and fruit tarts.

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New Highway in the Sky Dine-Around Launches at Walt Disney World Resort

You can now experience a culinary journey around the Walt Disney World® monorail with stops for cocktails, appetizers, dinner and dessert along the way at some favorite Disney resorts.  The new Highway in the Sky Dine-Around gives Guests priority boarding on the monorail for an unparalleled dining journey around the circuit between Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

You will start the journey by checking in at The Wave…of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort then board the monorail to be whisked off to Disney’s Polynesian Resort to celebrate the spirit of the South Pacific with island-inspired sips and appetizers.

Guests will hop back on the monorail and head to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, stepping into the elegant hotel to enjoy a sumptuous wine dinner at award-winning Cítricos. After dinner, Guests sip sparkling wine and sample artisanal cheese in the lavish lobby.

Disney’s Contemporary Resort is the final stop for dessert for cordials and coffee on a private patio with the Magic Kingdom® fireworks over Cinderella Castle as the backdrop.

Bookings for Highway in the Sky Dine-Around are now open for this offering on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. (No dine-around between Dec. 18 and Jan. 3). Cost is $150 plus tax and gratuity. Availability is limited and valet parking is included. Advance reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 407-WDW-DINE (407-939-3463) or online at Disneyworld.com. 

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My Disney App has new "Get Directions" Feature!

As of this week, the My Disney Experience app has a brand new feature! You can now navigate Walt Disney World® Resort with the help of the “Get Directions” feature!  

The “Get Directions” feature will help you to conveniently navigate to your Walt Disney World destination whether walking or taking Walt Disney World Resort Transportation. Using GPS navigation, this new feature provides Guests with turn-by-turn walking directions to destinations across the Walt Disney World Resort including Theme Parks, Water Parks, select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels, Disney Springs and many other locations such as Restrooms, Guest Services, shopping locations and more.

So you can now feel free to book that restaurant you've been hesitant to book in the past because you weren't sure of how to get there!  This brand new feature will help you get there! All you have to do is search for where you want to go in the app - for example I picked The California Grill a signature restaurant located at Disney's Contemporary Resort.   

First step: Search for where you're going.

The search feature will pull up a list of places matching what you have searched. Select the place you want to go. For my search, the California Grill was listed first.

My search results.

When it opens up the locations page, there is a new icon "Get Directions" with a walking-man figure. 

Locations now show the 'Get Directions' feature helping you find your way!

When you hit the "Get Directions" options, it will take you to a page where you'll have to enter your current location or turn on your location services. 

Add your starting point.

Then the "Get Directions" feature will tell you how to get there! 

Once your starting point is added, you'll get your directions!

From the Walt Disney World Swan I need to take a bus to Magic Kingdom then a Monorail to Disney's Contemporary! 

Directions on how to get to the California Grill from Walt Disney World Swan.

Just be sure to look up from your phone to avoid an accidents!

Another cool aspect of the “Get Directions” feature is that it will provides transportation route information to and from Parks and select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels, along with bus, monorail and watercraft transit options.
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*Availability subject to device limitations and features may vary by device or service provider. Guests must enable location services on their device to use the functionality.   Message, data and roaming rates may apply.  Coverage and app stores not available everywhere.  If you’re under 18, get your parent’s permission first.  Valid Theme Park and online registration required.