Groups can Celebrate the Season with a Festive Catered Experience

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Available just in time for the 2016 holiday season, groups can now enjoy two new event offerings at Walt Disney World Resort including the Winter Wonderland Escape package available at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and the Holiday Memories offering available at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. From gatherings of family and friends to corporate and social groups, it has never been easier to celebrate the holidays — with a touch of Disney magic.

Available December 2 through December 29, the new event packages include immersive theming and specially designed menus offering an affordable way for teams, organizations or families to experience the wonder of the holidays at Walt Disney World Resort.

At Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center, guests will enter an elegant ballroom and find themselves transported into a world of snow-capped evergreens and larger-than-life snowflakes through the Winter Wonderland Escape package. Available for groups of 20 to 200 guests, the customizable holiday experience offers lunch and dinner menus featuring festive holiday fare such as Herb Panko-Crusted North Atlantic Cod, Turkey Meatballs tossed with Maple-Granny Smith Apple Gastrique and Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake.

Classic holiday merriment abounds through the Holiday Memories package at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Convention Center where guests will be immersed in a classic atmosphere featuring red, green and gold tables decorated with assorted ornaments and flickering candlelight. Lighting projections will illuminate the walls with holiday gifts, candy canes and holly, adding a joyful tone. Available for groups of 20 to 80 guests, this holiday event offers lunch and dinner menus featuring festive bites such as Carved Maple-Glazed Turkey with Thyme Jus, Mama’s Pot Roast with Pan Gravy and a variety of holiday dessert selections.

Pricing for both event options start at $45 inclusive* per person** for lunch and $70 inclusive* per person** for dinner. Additional enhancements are available to customize event experiences including culinary action stations with renowned Disney chefs, festive performances by a string trio or small group of carolers, or an appearance by a beloved Disney character such as Mickey and Minnie Mouse dressed in their best holiday attire.

In addition to these exciting new event offerings, guests can also enjoy other seasonal activities available at Walt Disney World Resort including Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party available select nights at Magic Kingdom Park or the popular Candlelight Processional at Epcot. ***

These affordable new holiday event packages are just two of many customizable options available at Walt Disney World Resort, offering unique locations, décor, culinary experiences, group activities and character appearances. With more than 700,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, Walt Disney World Resort also features four theme parks, two night nighttime entertainment districts, three championship golf courses, world-class spas and endless recreation opportunities for meeting attendees and their guests.

To learn more about hosting a Disney holiday event visit www.disneymeetings.com or call 321-939-7129.

*Includes tax and service fees.
**Minimum of 20 attendees required.
***Valid Theme Park admission or special event ticket required. Events and dates are subject to change.