News Tiana's New Year's Adventure at California Grill ($799)

Disstevefan1

Disstevefan1

Well-Known Member
DCBaker said:
Disney has announced details for a New Year's Eve celebration at California Grill:

Event Information
  • Date: December 31, 2024
  • 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.

Enchanting 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.

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
As you dine, feast your eyes on a fanciful ice sculpture created to celebrate 2025 and California Grill.

Finally, experience the first moments of 2025 as the fireworks spectacular from Magic Kingdom park fills the sky above.
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This is insanity.

That said, all the folks who choose to partake in this, have fun.
 
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Lilofan

Well-Known Member
SplashJacket said:
Not saying they shouldn’t validate, but the average guest isn’t likely isn’t driving, and if they are, they’re likely driving intoxicated.
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Some wealthy guests who live in nearby Windermere and Golden Oak do frequent the dining options at WDW.

Reminds me of a monied guest . My friend was at the Boardwalk valet waiting for his car when the valet cast member advised a local guest he didn't feel comfortable parking his Ferrari. The local guest was beyond upset and then drove his vehicle himself to park in self parking. If one doesn't know how to drive an exotic vehicle one shouldn't be valet parking cars.
 
Ayla

Ayla

Well-Known Member
SplashJacket said:
A bit hyperbolic, no ones been complaining that the average park guest isn’t dropping $700 for two at Victoria and Albert’s.
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This Cali Grill thing is $800 per person...including children! Anyone with a brain in their head would spend half that at V&A's and get a fantastic meal with outstanding service, in a quiet, intimate environment...not a cheesy 'who dun it' with Tiana.
 
SplashJacket

SplashJacket

Well-Known Member
Ayla said:
This Cali Grill thing is $800 per person...including children! Anyone with a brain in their head would spend half that at V&A's and get a fantastic meal with outstanding service, in a quiet, intimate environment...not a cheesy 'who dun it' with Tiana.
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I'm aware, but my point is, the existence of premium offerings (even scams such as this one) has no bearing on the average park guest.
 
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Mr. Pusskers

Active Member
This is soooooo ridiculous and far from reality. just say $1600, per couple. For what. A band, fancy food and character event, REALY. Oh, I forgot Champagne at midnight. No thanks, I think I will save the money and put it away for my next vacation trip to somewhere else and something different. Disney has lost its common sense.
 
Phonedave

Phonedave

Well-Known Member
Is the Lions Mane "skate wing" just a Lions Mane mushroom that kinda/sorta looks like a skate wing?

I won't be in WDW for NYE, but this whole thing would be a hard pass. The food looks good, but I am not eating ALL of it, and for that price I want plated table service, not a serve yourself from stuff that has been sitting out and picked over by others.
 
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Lilofan

Well-Known Member
celluloid said:
Oh, in that case stupid them for not charging 1,000 or more a person.
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The price to be part of the exclusive Club 33 with access to all 4 private theme park locations at WDW is $35K joining fee and $16K annual dues per person. Food and drink not included. Price it and guests will and have joined.
 
UNCgolf

UNCgolf

Well-Known Member
SplashJacket said:
There's definitely a market for great food on the roof for NYE, but an IP inclusion shows they've lost the plot. $300 or $400 as a one-off event with alcohol included, somewhat understandable.

$700 with an IP integration? hilarious.

If you spend hundreds of dollars on NYE, you want a romantic, sexy, and upscale experience, not Tiana.
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Yeah, it's a bizarre combination.

The description of the event makes it sound like it's aimed at children. But $800 a head for a kid's event? And then the actual menu really doesn't look too friendly for the average child; it looks like something aimed at couples having a fancy NYE outing.

It's just strange all around.
 
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CAV

Well-Known Member
DCBaker said:
Disney has announced details for a New Year's Eve celebration at California Grill:

Event Information
  • Date: December 31, 2024
  • 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.

Enchanting 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.

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
As you dine, feast your eyes on a fanciful ice sculpture created to celebrate 2025 and California Grill.

Finally, experience the first moments of 2025 as the fireworks spectacular from Magic Kingdom park fills the sky above.
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Jedi14

Well-Known Member
UNCgolf said:
Yeah, it's a bizarre combination.

The description of the event makes it sound like it's aimed at children. But $800 a head for a kid's event? And then the actual menu really doesn't look too friendly for the average child; it looks like something aimed at couples having a fancy NYE outing.

It's just strange all around.
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That’s because it is. It’s supposed to be fun New Years event for Disney fans. They did one last year themed to Alice in Wonderland.
 
UNCgolf

UNCgolf

Well-Known Member
Jedi14 said:
That’s because it is. It’s supposed to be fun New Years event for Disney fans. They did one last year themed to Alice in Wonderland.
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Without knowing the details of what they actually did, Alice in Wonderland feels like a much, much better fit for a potential adult party than this.

The Tiana hidden animals thing very much describes something aimed at children.
 

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