Fireworks and California Grill

[jmkst58]

The time on Disney.com for the FW at MK won't change now, right? I just booked a VERY LAST minute trip to WDW for Feb. 1-8 and thought I'd TRY to get a FW seating at Calif. Grill. I GOT ONE!! I couldn't believe it. I thought this was popular. 7:15 is good, right? I'll take it. That 8:00 FW show won't change times on me, right? I thought it was a strange time since MK closed at 8:00, but I guess that must be normal. SO EXCITED NOW!! California Grill is good, right? Any suggestions? I'll be 5 months pregnant, so unfortunately I won't be able to enjoy wine with dinner, but the dessert will make up for it .....I'm sure.....LOL.....Any suggestions for dress? THANKS FOR ANY ADVICE WHATSOEVER!!!

 

[M.K. Poppins]

Just had an AMAZING meal at Cali Monday night - a spontaneous elegant evening out with my boyfriend and another couple...Unfortunately, we weren't able to make the fireworks but still enjoyed the MK view and even saw a couple get engaged!! My men were in shirts and ties, my friend and I in Black pants and fun tops (like I said, an elegant evening ) - there were also plenty of khaki pants and polos for the men - If you decide to go dressy, you won't feel overdressed! My only complaint was that we had PS for 8:00 and didn't get seated until just before 9 (and not even a window table)...But I would still go back tonight if I could! Enjoy!

 

[jmkst58]

thanks so much for the attire info.

Sorry to hear about the wait. That's not good. I was considering calling to see if I could get an earlier seating. I just might...just in case the FW makes my wait even longer.

THANKS!!!

 

[disney queen]

my husband and i wore jeans(ugh). it was pouring rain the evening we went, but surprisingly the fireworks went off as scheduled. be sure request a table on the MK side of the restaurant. the view is fabulous! my husband had the filet of beef w/the BBq sauce and he really enjoyed it. enjoy!

 

[jmkst58]

Thanks for attire and menu info. That beef meal sound right up my DH's alley.

 

[Uncleromulus]

Don't feel you HAVE to dress up if you really don't want to--we eat at CG all the time and in summer, we always wear shorts and a Disney T-Shirt. The only real dress code is no tank tops or bathing suits.
Good luck in getting a fireworks view table--there aren't many. And if you do get one, prepare for a crowd swarming around your table when the fireworks start. Lots of people who don't have window tables just get up and wander over to your table....

 

[jmkst58]

Thanks for the very good advice Uncleromulus. I now know better what to expect.

 

[Straughn]

The fireworks schedule, according to the Disney website, for the week of Feb 1-8 is 8PM on the two Saturdays and 7 PM the rest of the week. You didn't say what date your reservation is for, but hopefully it is a Saturday. Good luck in getting a window table!

 

[jmkst58]

yep.....Sat night (our arrival night). When I first called for a table at CG on Sat. night...I thought it would be hard to get, but I had forgotten that they have now started adding Fireworks shows more than just on Sat. nights now. I'm sure it's not as popular anymore. Thanks Straughn.