Quite a few things are changing all over Walt Disney World, and a number of those changes are taking place at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Guest rooms at the Contemporary are getting an Incredibles-themed makeover, The Wave…of American Flavors has closed to become a new experience, and soon California Grill will host a special dining experience for the 50th Anniversary. Just what can fans expect to see when it comes to those changes at The Wave and California Grill? Disney just shared a BIG update!
Earlier today, Disney announced via Instagram that The Wave…of American Flavors will be replaced by a NEW restaurant called Steakhouse 71. According to Disney, this will be a “new casual-themed dining concept that gets its name from the resort’s opening year.”
On its Instagram post, Disney shared a photo of the cake below as part of the announcement for Steakhouse 71, so it looks like fans may have some sweet treats to look forward to here.
©Disney
When will Steakhouse 71 open? So far, Disney hasn’t shared an exact date, but they have announced that this spot will be open in time for the 50th Anniversary celebrations. Note that those celebrations are set to begin on October 1st.
Check out the new Incredibles-themed rooms coming to Disney’s Contemporary Resort!
What about California Grill? Disney previously shared that this spot would be unavailable for bookings after October 2nd as Disney works to creates a special dining experience for the 50th Anniversary in this spot. Now, Disney has shared that this new dining experience will be available later this year, and it will feature a limited-time menu with items inspired by the restaurant’s history.
California Grill
More details about this experience are set to be released soon. We’ll definitely keep an eye out for more information and we’ll let you know what we find. Be sure to check back with us for all the latest updates!
Learn more about California Grill’s special 50th anniversary dining experience!
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I am anxious to see what the Steakhouse 71 menu looks like. It was very disappointing years ago when the Concourse Steakhouse closed. The WAVE just didn’t cut it, menu not that enticing and the spacing of tables was way too close. Only went once to the Wave because of menu but more importantly the table spacing.
Wow. The Wave was my favorite restaurant. With no Fastpass and eateries wanting the bucks, time to reconsider my annual pass. Disney is about cash, cash, cash. Over it!
Loved the Steakhouse 55 in DL, hoping that Steakhouse 71 lasts longer.
Also wish I could understand Disney’s logic closing down the DL location and opening a new one in FL (maybe too many vegans in CA)?
That’s a big bummer 👎. The Wave was one of my favorite resort restaurants that was both easy to get to and easy to get reservations for. It was also delicious! As if Disney World needs Yet Another Steakhouse…
Great News. Always thought the Wave was just an ordinary hotel restaurant. This sounds like a big improvement.
I’m sad it looks like they’re opening another restaurant that they can charge more money for. I loved the breakfast at the wave we went there several times every trip it’s nice to have something that’s reasonable I guess we will see
Every trip to Disney included dining at the Wave for us. There was always variety of different dishes (beef, pork, chicken, fish, and vegetarian options) to choose from. The Wave was one of the places that my diabetic husband could count on for dessert because they offered a no-sugar added creme brulee was excellent. So what do we think about the Wave being be replaced with a steakhouse? It will depend entirely on the menu. A steakhouse sounds so ordinary but it is matter of waiting to see what the menu looks like. Will the menu have lots of different choices of main course types or will it be the typical steakhouse where there are few or no pork, chicken, fish and vegetarian options? Will they still offer a no-sugar added dessert option? If the menu will be so beef-focused that non-red meat options are limited to one or two, and a no-sugar added dessert option is not available that is as good as the creme brulee was at the Wave, then the answer is, No, we won’t be going to the new restaurant.
Closing the Wave is Great news… I never cared for it. Now..maybe Disney will search its roots to bring back the simple great food that was always enjoyed at the Steakhouse that was located on the 4th floor next to the elevators and before Chef’ Mickeys. This simple unassuming restaurant drew my family there many times no matter where we were staying on the Monorail like and even the Wilderness lodge. The “Sticky Mickey” was awesome, and on our breakfast table at every visit, and back in the 1990’s, the Steakhouse was one of the very few dining locations that served eggs Benedict which was a personal favorite with asparagus side. One can only hope that they bring back some of these long lost but never forgotten treats. I am praying that they do not screw up the menu and make it guest friendly and fun…
From my point of view this is a shame. The Wave is/was a fine restaurant with a variety of offerings. As I have no interest in steak, it’s not clear that I will find its replacement of interest (aside from the chocolate cake….).
Here’s hoping WDW enjoys the spoils taken from the closure of Steakhouse 55 in Disneyland. That cake is straight off the menu.
So long bottomless mimosas…and the Tilamook cheese grits…a piece of my heart just broke a little…so many brunches, lunches, and dinners I have enjoyed with family and friends…
Steak House 71 it will be a new restaurant to try hopefully it is tasty . The menus will come later is it going to be expensive . It will probably have different entres for the whole family . It is always good to see new places .
I just want to know where I can get the seven seas lagoon drink now? Anyone have any suggestions?
Sad to see The Wave go. Went there once and my family and I really enjoyed it. We were going to make it our go to place once we arrived to Bay Lake Towers😥
The Wave is always on our must do list.. and Victor is our waiter of choice. So, we’re hoping that Steakhouse 71 is a hit, and Victor is still there when we return to celebrate our 50th Anniversary in December 2022.