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California Grill: Contemporary Resort

9250 Island Grove Ter
Orlando, Florida 32830
(407) 934-7639

berky
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California Grill

  • June 6, 2005
  • Rated 5 of 5 by marrymeagain from OCEANSIDE, New York
This is a great place to eat. Be sure to make reservations around the fireworks time and go on the observation deck to watch the wishes fireworks in the Magic Kingdom. The waiters are great, and the food selections are excellent. They even let you relax, turn down the lights, and play the coordinating soundtrack while the fireworks are on. This is a meal not to be rushed.

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From journal Disney Vacation

California Grill

  • November 14, 2004
  • Rated 5 of 5 by supermom1 from Metairie
This beautiful restaurant is at the top of the Contemporary Hotel overlooking the Magic Kingdom. It's the perfect place to catch the Magic Kingdom fireworks show at 8 pm (in the off season.) We made reservations for 8 pm. Be there on time with your entire group to get seated. The place was crowded, as everyone was waiting to watch the fireworks. We watched from the walkway outside the restaurant. Beautiful! And our meal was excellent!

The only drawback was the snooty person who checked us in and rudely asked if we had reservations (we did) because "if we didn't, we were out of luck." He wasn't your usual friendly Disney employee, but the lady working the check-in desk was sweet and friendly. Our waitress was great-I wish I could remember her name! I think it was Vicky. Go for the view and the food!

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From journal Orlando with the Girls

The California Grill

  • February 6, 2004
  • Rated 5 of 5 by dvc1994 from York, Pennsylvania
Scrumptious food, excellent wine, great views, and wonderful service! Make your reservations around dusk to get a fantastic view of the fireworks over the Magic Kingdom!

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From journal Mouse Addicts

California Grille

  • February 5, 2004
  • Rated 5 of 5 by art jensen from WESTERVILLE, Ohio
It has always been spectacular. The menu has changed little over the years, but the main items always taste the same. Of course, the view of the fireworks don't hurt either.

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From journal The Happiest Place on Earth

California Grille

  • July 7, 2003
  • Rated 5 of 5 by berky from Nepean, Ontario
We made priority seating reservations for the California Grille so that we could watch the Fireworks at Magic Kingdom from the dining room. Service was excellent and during the fireworks, your meal is delayed until the show was over. Everyone was encouraged to abandon their table to move outside onto the viewing balconies and the restaurant's lights were dimmed so that those who chose to stay at their tables could watch the display.

Our food was excellent but very expensive. We started with some tasty bread with an herb flavoured oil. Since we're Canadian with the exchange of 1.6, we ordered an apaetizer and entree to share. Both were excellent. When the dessert and coffee menu came, we ordered a trio of cream brulees and asked to order regular tea because the specialty teas were $5. Well the regular teas were also $5, so we skipped that.

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