Should I not go to CG?

PrincessPooh · 07-08-2005

In a previous thread, someone advised me to skip going to calif. grill with hubby and DD and going to Ohana's at the poly because it is much more "family friendly." DH and I thought it would be nice to have one or two "formal meals"-and I thought going to CG with the fireworks view would be awesome. Can you see wishes from Ohana's? Should I not take DD to the grill?

Also, not sure if I still want to do Coral Reef or if I should try something else in WS. I get the feeling here that not too many people are fans of the Reef, especially since it's a double dinner credit restaurant, and apparently not the best. What else would you recommend (I can never spell that word correctly!)?

**DisneyTeacher** · 07-08-2005

If you want to go to CG with your daughter go for it. There will lots of other kids there, you're at WDW. You can see Wishes from 'Ohana but I don't think the two places compare. Your 3 year old (Am I right, she's 3?) would like 'Ohana but I think she would enjoy it more if she was just a little older.

**cinderbella** · 07-08-2005

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Originally Posted by PrincessPooh

In a previous thread, someone advised me to skip going to calif. grill with hubby and DD and going to Ohana's at the poly because it is much more "family friendly." DH and I thought it would be nice to have one or two "formal meals"-and I thought going to CG with the fireworks view would be awesome. Can you see wishes from Ohana's? Should I not take DD to the grill?

Also, not sure if I still want to do Coral Reef or if I should try something else in WS. I get the feeling here that not too many people are fans of the Reef, especially since it's a double dinner credit restaurant, and apparently not the best. What else would you recommend (I can never spell that word correctly!)?

You can see Whishes from 'Ohana (I have never been to the California Grill so I couldn't really help you with that one)
As far as World Showcase i LOVE The Rose and Crown but it's not as fancy as Coral Reef....I think Le Cellier, The Italy Resturant and Cantina de San Angel are good choices!!

**Dana** · 07-08-2005

Keep your dinner at CG if you have your heart set on it. O'hanna also has a fireworks view, but as DT says, I don't think it compares to the one at the CG. Your DD would enjoy ohanna's coconut race and hoola loop contest, so there that to consider too. Have you and your DH thought about letting your DD go to one of the kid clubs at the resorts? Mom and DAd could have a nice formal dinner and your DD can have a kid dinner at the club and meet some kids to play with for an hour or two. The clubs are great and well staffed. I have used them on two occassions and was thrilled with them. Just a suggestion. Which ever way you do it will be fine. You are at WDW....everything can be kid friendly.

7nqb00 · 07-08-2005

Go to the CG. It is great!!!!
We do it every trip!

PrincessPooh · 07-08-2005

My daughter will be just shy of two (2) when we go. I don't think the kids clubs take them that small...and I really don't feel comfortable calling in one of those babysitting companies the resorts use (I know they aren't actually WDW companies, but I don't know much else...never bothered to look further). For as much as a nice couples dinner would be, I think we are going to have to do the family thing this time, and maybe next year I can get her in to Kids clubs. I think I will keep CG, but I'm gonna ditch the Reef and go for either Rose & Crown, or San Angel for dinner, with the Illuminations view.

PrincessPooh · 07-08-2005

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Originally Posted by 7nqb00

Go to the CG. It is great!!!!
We do it every trip!

oh my goodness-you're leaving in a few hours! ENJOY!!!!

acarballo · 07-08-2005

If you are going to be at the Polynesian, it is better if you go out by the lake side and what the Wishes from there. We have done this a couple of times and it is a great spot!

Allyson · 07-08-2005

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Originally Posted by acarballo

If you are going to be at the Polynesian, it is better if you go out by the lake side and what the Wishes from there. We have done this a couple of times and it is a great spot!

I agree...you can't see the fireworks from every table in Ohanas...the beach at the Poly is a GREAT place to view them!!

kizzmitt · 07-09-2005

California Grill is Great! We never miss it. My DD11 picked it for her birthday dinner this fall. It is very kid friendly, not stuffy. Last time we were there I saw a few little ones sleeping while their parents dined. It's a nice way for a young child to see wishes because sometimes they get scared seeing the fireworks up close.(or from the noise) Enjoy your meal!

PrincessPooh · 07-09-2005

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Originally Posted by kizzmitt

It's a nice way for a young child to see wishes because sometimes they get scared seeing the fireworks up close.(or from the noise) Enjoy your meal!

That's a really good point! And, I could never be so lucky to have her take a nap for dinner...but hey, it is called wishes, right?!

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PrincessPooh Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,365	Should I not go to CG? In a previous thread, someone advised me to skip going to calif. grill with hubby and DD and going to Ohana's at the poly because it is much more "family friendly." DH and I thought it would be nice to have one or two "formal meals"-and I thought going to CG with the fireworks view would be awesome. Can you see wishes from Ohana's? Should I not take DD to the grill? Also, not sure if I still want to do Coral Reef or if I should try something else in WS. I get the feeling here that not too many people are fans of the Reef, especially since it's a double dinner credit restaurant, and apparently not the best. What else would you recommend (I can never spell that word correctly!)? __________________ ~~PrincessPooh~~ "Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy" ...9/05 POR~12/06 WL~9/07 POFQ~9/08 POLY~1/09 SSR~5/09 SSR~8/09 SSR... Your friendly DVC neighbor at Kidani Village, AKL!

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,310	Re: Should I not go to CG? If you want to go to CG with your daughter go for it. There will lots of other kids there, you're at WDW. You can see Wishes from 'Ohana but I don't think the two places compare. Your 3 year old (Am I right, she's 3?) would like 'Ohana but I think she would enjoy it more if she was just a little older. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 238 days 9 hours 33 minutes

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Should I not go to CG? Keep your dinner at CG if you have your heart set on it. O'hanna also has a fireworks view, but as DT says, I don't think it compares to the one at the CG. Your DD would enjoy ohanna's coconut race and hoola loop contest, so there that to consider too. Have you and your DH thought about letting your DD go to one of the kid clubs at the resorts? Mom and DAd could have a nice formal dinner and your DD can have a kid dinner at the club and meet some kids to play with for an hour or two. The clubs are great and well staffed. I have used them on two occassions and was thrilled with them. Just a suggestion. Which ever way you do it will be fine. You are at WDW....everything can be kid friendly. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 269 days 4 hours 33 minutes

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7nqb00 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 245	Re: Should I not go to CG? Go to the CG. It is great!!!! We do it every trip! __________________

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PrincessPooh Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,365	Re: Should I not go to CG? My daughter will be just shy of two (2) when we go. I don't think the kids clubs take them that small...and I really don't feel comfortable calling in one of those babysitting companies the resorts use (I know they aren't actually WDW companies, but I don't know much else...never bothered to look further). For as much as a nice couples dinner would be, I think we are going to have to do the family thing this time, and maybe next year I can get her in to Kids clubs. I think I will keep CG, but I'm gonna ditch the Reef and go for either Rose & Crown, or San Angel for dinner, with the Illuminations view. __________________ ~~PrincessPooh~~ "Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy" ...9/05 POR~12/06 WL~9/07 POFQ~9/08 POLY~1/09 SSR~5/09 SSR~8/09 SSR... Your friendly DVC neighbor at Kidani Village, AKL!

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acarballo Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 290	Re: Should I not go to CG? If you are going to be at the Polynesian, it is better if you go out by the lake side and what the Wishes from there. We have done this a couple of times and it is a great spot! __________________ March 4, 2009 - Disney´s Pop Century here we come! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Catalina´s first visit to DisneyWorld!!

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kizzmitt Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Not far from a beach! Posts: 960	Re: Should I not go to CG? California Grill is Great! We never miss it. My DD11 picked it for her birthday dinner this fall. It is very kid friendly, not stuffy. Last time we were there I saw a few little ones sleeping while their parents dined. It's a nice way for a young child to see wishes because sometimes they get scared seeing the fireworks up close.(or from the noise) Enjoy your meal! __________________ 2002 1st Disney vacation since childhood! Port Orleans Riverside 2003 Port Orleans French Quarter 2005 Port Orleans French Quarter DGD's 1st Disney experience! 2005 1st Fall vacation and 1st MNSSHP! PopCentury Spring 2006 Back to POFQ and SOG 2007 Port Orleans Riverside May 2nd-14th

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