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New Year's Eve Grand Buffet

Ring in the New Year at Kalahari Resorts! Join us for our all-you-can-eat New Year's Eve Buffet, featuring all your favorite holiday dishes and beautiful holiday décor. And don’t forget to save room for our dessert station, filled with a wide array of sweet treats sure to satisfy any sweet tooth!

Dinner includes complimentary soft drinks, juices, coffee, and tea. A full bar is available with beer, wine, and craft cocktails for purchase.

Plus, New Year's Eve buffet guests receive FREE access to our family-friendly after party. Ring in the New Year with a live DJ, festive bar, and a balloon drop at midnight.

*Flexible dress code. Please, no swimwear/coverups.
**For those with food allergies, we offer an allergy-friendly buffet section.

Have a promo code? Create a Tock account or log into your existing account to redeem.

Purchase a parking pass

Want to celebrate the new year with us, but can't join for dinner? Consider purchasing a Grand Celebration Parking Pass.

Parking pass is not required for buffet guests.

Purchase a pass

Details:

Date: Thursday, December 31, 2026
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Kalahari Ballroom

Pricing:

Adults (Ages 11+): $95.00
Child (Ages 3-10): $40.00
Child (Ages 2 & Under): FREE

*Subject to 25% taxable service charge & applicable sales tax. Gratuity included.

Menu:

Starters:

  • Classic salad bar
  • Fresh bread display
  • Soup: Shrimp + corn chowder & Black eye pea stew
  • Charcuterie display
  • Poached shrimp
  • Oysters on the half shell
  • Classic sushi rolls
  • Seasonal fruit display
  • Grilled vegetable display

Sides:

  • Sweet potato gratin
  • Hoppin’ john
  • Hatch chili mac n cheese
  • Brown butter + lemon broccolini
  • Collard greens + country ham

Carving Station:

  • Slow-roasted Prime Rib - rosemary au jus, horseradish crema,
  • Puerto rican pernil - arroz con gandules
  • French dip station

Entrées:

  • Halibut verazruz - fire roasted tomato, caper, olive
  • General tso’s shrimp
  • Chicken tagine 
  • Red wine braised short ribs
  • Saag paneer - green coconut curry

  • Coffee tiramisu
  • Chocolate chip bread pudding
  • Fiesta cupcakes
  • Milk chocolate champagne shots
  • Chocolate mirror cake 
  • Raspberry mini cheesecake
  • Seasonal chocolate mousse cup 
  • Orange mimosa panna cotta
  • Salted caramel brownie bites
  • Macarons
  • Croissant sandwiches pressed to order
  • Ice cream action station
  • Chocolate fountain station

  • Broccoli + cheese
  • Buttered corn
  • Chicken tenders
  • Mini corn dogs
  • Mac n cheese
  • Cheese pizza
  • Pepperoni pizza
  • Assorted Jell-O
  • Brownies
  • Cupcakes

  • Roasted potatoes
  • Steamed rice
  • Chicken tagine
  • Braised short ribs
  • Garlic broccolini
  • No-sugar added mini chocolate chip cookies
  • Vegan oatmeal cranberry cookies (gf)

*Menu subject to change.

Included with your buffet ticket

Kid's New Year's Celebration

Little guests can ring in the New Year early with a fun-filled celebration! Featuring an early confetti celebration countdown, live music, entertainment, and cider toast.

Early countdown starts at 9:00pm.

Firework Show

Join us as we light up the night sky with excitement to celebrate the New Year.

Firework show starts at 9:30pm. 

New Year's Eve Glow Party

Keep the celebration going with an exciting (and glowing) New Year's Eve party featuring music, dancing, and midnight balloon drop!

Doors open at 7:45pm.

Want to join for the celebrations but can't make it for dinner?

Purchase a parking pass instead! Parking pass provides access to New Year's Eve Glow Party, Kid's Celebration, Firework Show, live music, and more.

Please note: parking pass is not required for NYE buffet guests.

Purchase a Pass

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