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Keepsake menu from California Grill In honor of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary, the California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort is offering a special, limited-time menu to celebrate. The special menu revisits some past favorites from the original Top of the World restaurant that opened in 1971 to new market-fresh creations. It's a dining experience "50 years in the making" and in my humble opinion, is a must-do for Disney foodies out there! The 50th Anniversary Celebration menu is a 3-course meal so you'll want to arrive to your reservation hungry! Guests can choose one appetizer from the Market Inspirations, one entree from the Chef's Journey, and one dessert from the Sweet Creations section of the special menu. For our dining experience, we dined with four adults and one child so we were able to try a nice assortment of the different menu options.  For our appetizers, we ordered two of the California Grill Sushi Classics Trio, a Lobster and Pa

Location:  Top level of The Contemporary Resort Parking/Transportation Situation:  General Resort Parking or Valet Parking** available. Monorail service from The Polynesian, The Grand Floridian, The Transportation and Ticket Center, and The Magic Kingdom. Walkable from The Magic Kingdom. Boat service from The Magic Kingdom, The Wilderness Lodge, and Fort Wilderness. Bus service from Disney Springs, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. (If using Disney Bus Transportation, allow 1-1.5 hours transportation time. If using monorail or boat, allow 30-45 minutes.) ** Complimentary valet parking is offered as part of this Brunch!!! Meals Served:  Brunch (Sunday mornings ONLY), Dinner Characters/Entertainment:  No characters. A musical duo plays soft Disney tunes and more, while you dine during brunch. Type of Cuisine:  Pacific Coast flavors, with a focus on market fresh, seasonal ingredients. Type of Menu:  All-You-Care-To-Eat Buffet and Plated Entrees for Brun