California Grill Brunch

[Aj1129]

I was just wondering if anyone knows if California Grill Brunch times are released at 180 days? We just had our dining window open a few days ago and couldn’t get in for brunch. I know this is a popular time with limited availability, but was surprised I couldn’t find a single time available. I have a search going in touring plans, but wanted to see if anyone else has had this happen and then times open up later.

 

[pooh'smate]

When we went last September I remember that Cali Grill opened after the 180 window. We had a great meal there in September!!!

 

[Newsies]

Following for the same dilemma! It's the one ADR my family really wants to do this trip.

 

[marikujawa]

I was just wondering if anyone knows if California Grill Brunch times are released at 180 days? We just had our dining window open a few days ago and couldn’t get in for brunch. I know this is a popular time with limited availability, but was surprised I couldn’t find a single time available. I have a search going in touring plans, but wanted to see if anyone else has had this happen and then times open up later.

The last time we went, I had been looking for weeks. Many, many reservations at all different times opened up about 10 days before our trip. The trip before that, we got a reservation well within the 180 days. Touringplans works very well.

 

[gillep]

No, not always. It is very hit or miss as to whether this is released at 180 days or not. Set up a touring plans alert and keep checking. Good Luck.

 

[NYCgrrl]

Right now I've been waiting for a brunch ADR to open since 1/11/19 when I missed a touring plan alert. Haven't received another since for an April trip but the way I see it it's early days still and I have time.

What this tells me is the meal is popular, reservations were made and I missed them, and people will still be firming up their plans once their FPs windows open.
Should this not happen as I imagine it already have a backup plan at DS.

 

[alltwelve]

We have done the CG brunch for our holiday trip for the past 3 years and I don't believe it has ever opened up right at the 180 day mark unfortunately. You basically just have to keep scouting it every day to see when it opens. I believe the last time it opened up for booking about 3 weeks after the 180 mark. Good luck- its DEFINITELY worth the waiting!!!!

 

[JeninTexas]

I just made my reservation and the brunch was not available when my ADR window opened, which would have been 180+3. The reservation did become available exactly 180 days before the day I was trying to book it for, so 3 days after my ADR window opened.

 

[NYCgrrl]

I just made my reservation and it was not open when my window opened, which would have been 180+3. It did become available exactly 180 days before the day I was trying to book it for, so 3 days after my ADR window opened.

We tend to decide to go to WDW after our 180 ADR window has already opened yet have always gotten a reservation when we want one eventually.

 

[garris3404]

Keep trying. it's a great experience.

 

[evlaina]

On our trip in December I was able to book at 180+5, so they are likely open but just full for now. Our next trip in September our only Sunday is day 2, so I'm doubtful on our chances.

 

[marikujawa]

On our trip in December I was able to book at 180+5, so they are likely open but just full for now. Our next trip in September our only Sunday is day 2, so I'm doubtful on our chances.

We’ve gone on two “last minute” trips and got Cali Grill brunch for both. The second was something like 10 days out and tons of reservations at various times opened up all at once.

 

[Hi Pluto]

We’ve gone on two “last minute” trips and got Cali Grill brunch for both. The second was something like 10 days out and tons of reservations at various times opened up all at once.

I wonder if people chickened out on the hefty price.

 

[NYCgrrl]

I wonder if people chickened out on the hefty price.

Probably if that many reservations opened up at once they were being held back so that those with later reservation windows had a chance to eat there as well.
Happens at other popular Disney eateries too.
The meal is not inexpensive but it's worth every dollar I've ever spent on it; we rarely eat more than snacks for the remainder of the day after eating at this brunch.

 

[evlaina]

We’ve gone on two “last minute” trips and got Cali Grill brunch for both. The second was something like 10 days out and tons of reservations at various times opened up all at once.

I hope they open up. I’ll definitely be checking every day if I don’t nab it at 180 days. It’s the only reservation my husband cares about.

 

[Aj1129]

Me too! I check multiple times a day! I got one hit on the reservation finder and within a minute it was gone . Good luck to you! I hope you get one for the time you need

I hope they open up. I’ll definitely be checking every day if I don’t nab it at 180 days. It’s the only reservation my husband cares about.

 

[DISNEY1975]

Yes, they open at 180. I too tried for my party of 3 with no times available. Keep in mind, they only host brunch for 3 hours once a week, so its nearly impossible. For the heck of it, I tried for a party of 2 and saw a few times available....so I know they opened at 180. Sadly I needed for 3. Im going to keep at it though.

 

[Courtney Rowe]

Sorry if this has already been asked, but what is the latest ADR you can make for this? I'd like to go around noon, but I know that the times only show brunch until 1:00 and I don't want to be rushed. Thank you!!

 

[NYCgrrl]

Sorry if this has already been asked, but what is the latest ADR you can make for this? I'd like to go around noon, but I know that the times only show brunch until 1:00 and I don't want to be rushed. Thank you!!

The latest reservation taken is at least 12:55 PM; might even be 1:00 PM. I always try to get a later ADR so we can do some roller coasters at MK before eating; never been rushed and the appetizer section is continually refilled.

 

[js]

For those that used TPs to find a ressie for Brinch, what did you put on for a time?

Thank you.