California Grill

sacredrose · 06-18-2009

Hey Guys,

I'm new to the forms. I'm 26 and from NH. My family and I have been to Disney World 3 times but we haven't been since 1998. We'll be going again in September and we're all super excited! We're bringing my friend with us this time and she's never been at all so it double's the excitement.

The first night there, we have reservations at 5:45pm at the California Grill. We'd like to stay and watch the MK fireworks afterwords. We're guessing that we'll have finished dinner well before 9pm so what would you all suggest we do until the fireworks start? How early should we take our spots on the balcony to wait for the show? 1 hour? 2 hours?

- Drea

Boss Mouse · 06-18-2009

Oh no - you don't need to be out there so early. We have used the balcony view several times and 20 -30 minutes was fine. Neither time was it crowded. And if you use the back balcony, you can turn around and see the light show on the 7 seas lagoon.

To kill time? wander around the hotel lobby etc or grab a cocktail in the lounge.

Have fun. And welcome to here!

**MissDisney** · 06-18-2009

This is one of the most exceptional things we have ever done at WDW. We had a 7 p.m. ressie in December, and finished dessert just in time to head out onto the balcony. We chose the back balcony, and it was less crowded than the front and it was so much fun.

3DisneyDivas · 06-18-2009

I'm so jealous~ we weren't able to get CA Grill

I was really hoping to see the fireworks from that location. We were able to get 6:50 dinner at Chef Mickey's~ will this be okay for watching the fireworks?

gingles · 06-18-2009

You can really take your time for dinner at Cal. Grill. Unlike the theme park restaurants it's a very relaxed place and they do not rush you. Odds are you will wait 20-25 minutes to be seated, so if your meal runs a 2-2 1/2 hours (easy to do there), you will be getting pretty close to showtime.

gingles · 06-18-2009

Oh, the balcony isn't crowded, you can just walk out when they start.

PrincessJill · 06-18-2009

If you want to be able to pick your spot at the balcony, I suggest 10-15 minutes before Wishes starts. That's what we've done both times we've gone and we've been out there with maybe one other couple, so we were able to line ourselves up with a perfect view. If you don't have a preference where you stand or don't mind standing behind someone, you can wait until showtime.

Cali Grill is always the highlight of our trip! I love going there. Hope you enjoy it too!

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sacredrose Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 31	California Grill Hey Guys, I'm new to the forms. I'm 26 and from NH. My family and I have been to Disney World 3 times but we haven't been since 1998. We'll be going again in September and we're all super excited! We're bringing my friend with us this time and she's never been at all so it double's the excitement. The first night there, we have reservations at 5:45pm at the California Grill. We'd like to stay and watch the MK fireworks afterwords. We're guessing that we'll have finished dinner well before 9pm so what would you all suggest we do until the fireworks start? How early should we take our spots on the balcony to wait for the show? 1 hour? 2 hours? - Drea

06-18-2009	#2 (permalink)
Boss Mouse Gearing Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Coolsville Posts: 4,311	Re: California Grill Oh no - you don't need to be out there so early. We have used the balcony view several times and 20 -30 minutes was fine. Neither time was it crowded. And if you use the back balcony, you can turn around and see the light show on the 7 seas lagoon. To kill time? wander around the hotel lobby etc or grab a cocktail in the lounge. Have fun. And welcome to here! __________________ 1979 - Wilderness Campground 1980 - Off site - I don't remember where. It was the 80's. 1999 - AllStar 2001 - Beach Club 2004 - Saratoga Springs 2005 - Beach Club 2006 - Saratoga Springs 2007 - Boardwalk 2008 - OKW 2009 - A Tree House! ___________________________________________ The Jungle VIP. "We did not inherit the world from our ancestors; We are borrowing it from our children." My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Monkeying around in a tree house Swinging w/the king

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,544	Re: California Grill This is one of the most exceptional things we have ever done at WDW. We had a 7 p.m. ressie in December, and finished dessert just in time to head out onto the balcony. We chose the back balcony, and it was less crowded than the front and it was so much fun. __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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3DisneyDivas Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madison, VA Posts: 134	Re: California Grill I'm so jealous~ we weren't able to get CA Grill I was really hoping to see the fireworks from that location. We were able to get 6:50 dinner at Chef Mickey's~ will this be okay for watching the fireworks? __________________ *Disney Diva.... if the slipper fits...* Sep 2007 Pop Century Sep 2008 All Star Sports Sep 2009 Pop Century Sep 2010? BounceBack?? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Third Time's the Charm Trip to The Most Magical Place on Earth! We're Here! We're Here!

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gingles Phantom of the MB Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Baton Rouge...where Tigers bite Posts: 2,249	Re: California Grill You can really take your time for dinner at Cal. Grill. Unlike the theme park restaurants it's a very relaxed place and they do not rush you. Odds are you will wait 20-25 minutes to be seated, so if your meal runs a 2-2 1/2 hours (easy to do there), you will be getting pretty close to showtime. __________________ Can You Twitter? Facebook DD#1 is Southern Belle and DD#2 is LSUTigerLily! GEAUX LSU FOOTBALL TIGERS!!! FLORIDA MAY BE THE PRESEASON NO. 1 BUT WAIT 'TIL YOU COME TO OUR HOUSE... My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Back to WDW for Free Dining Toto, is this Kansas?

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06-18-2009	#6 (permalink)
gingles Phantom of the MB Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Baton Rouge...where Tigers bite Posts: 2,249	Re: California Grill Oh, the balcony isn't crowded, you can just walk out when they start. __________________ Can You Twitter? Facebook DD#1 is Southern Belle and DD#2 is LSUTigerLily! GEAUX LSU FOOTBALL TIGERS!!! FLORIDA MAY BE THE PRESEASON NO. 1 BUT WAIT 'TIL YOU COME TO OUR HOUSE... My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Back to WDW for Free Dining Toto, is this Kansas?

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PrincessJill Curiouser and curiouser.. Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: FL Posts: 2,380	Re: California Grill If you want to be able to pick your spot at the balcony, I suggest 10-15 minutes before Wishes starts. That's what we've done both times we've gone and we've been out there with maybe one other couple, so we were able to line ourselves up with a perfect view. If you don't have a preference where you stand or don't mind standing behind someone, you can wait until showtime. Cali Grill is always the highlight of our trip! I love going there. Hope you enjoy it too! __________________ Fall 2010 WDWCP Hopeful! Avatar: MNSSHP 2009 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Food and Wine Festival yummm :)

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