California Grill observation deck

[wendyt_ca]

Does anyone know if you can go to the California Grill observation deck to watch the fireworks without eating in the restaurant? If so has anyone done this?

 

[ROEDISNEY]

You need to eat there to go on there OD. Now I know you can go on the CR 4th OD to watch it.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

If you don't have an ADR the best thing is to watch Wishes from the 4th floor observation deck.

 

[catne]

Does anyone know if you can go to the California Grill observation deck to watch the fireworks without eating in the restaurant? If so has anyone done this?

You can't even get to that floor in the hotel unless you have a reservation...the public elevator doesn't go there

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

You can't even get to that floor in the hotel unless you have a reservation...the public elevator doesn't go there

That's because the California Grill check-in desk is on the 2nd floor of the Tower and they have their own special elevator which goes up there. It's also funny how times I have been in the elevator with others trying to get to the California Grill because they press the button for the 15th floor and it does not light up, so I then tell them where to go.

 

[Disney1976]

There IS the possibility of eating at the bar at California Grill. This is first come first served, and you might be able to head out to the OD if you're there at the right time.

Can you tell me more about this? Even though I tried to book at 90 days out for my GF and I, the first night of our trip, I couldn't get in. Do you just go to the second floor booking area and tell them you want bar seating?

 

[Uncleromulus]

Yes. If there is room they will let you up. But the bar/lounge area is rather small and anywhere near Fireworks time, it's usually quite full.

 

[wendyt_ca]

Ok thanks everyone. I had a feeling you did but I just wanted to confirm.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Ok thanks everyone. I had a feeling you did but I just wanted to confirm.

You're welcome and have a great time.