Reservations for apps or dessert only

[goNsoon2WDW]

We would like to schedule dessert at California Grill and watch MK fireworks. Fireworks are at 9:00 or 10:00 on evenings during our trip.

• What time should I try to get a reservation?
• Any recommendations for dessert?

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

 

[Nancyg56]

I would shoot for 60 minutes prior to Wishes.

 

[pavicich]

are you planning to sit at the bar by chance? I ask as I just heard this is getting more and more common at Cali Grill (people not ordering a full meal and wanting "just dessert or apps"). Suspicion is an impact of the Poly Beachers and rumor is consideration of someway to prevent at Cali Grill (pre fix event).

I'll be bummed if this cause has that effect.

 

[Nancyg56]

are you planning to sit at the bar by chance? I ask as I just heard this is getting more and more common at Cali Grill (people not ordering a full meal and wanting "just dessert or apps"). Suspicion is an impact of the Poly Beachers and rumor is consideration of someway to prevent at Cali Grill (pre fix event).

I'll be bummed if this cause has that effect.

That would be a shame. My family are a full meal family, so this would not impact us, but one of the nicest things about Disney Dining is that you can truly have it your way. No plate sharing charges, allowing adults to order from a child's menu, and the opportunity to enjoy dessert and coffee over a full meal made Disney an easy way to explore new restaurants without feeling guilty. I hope that CG finds a way to compromise.

 

[pavicich]

We are also a full meal family and often stay at CR/BLT. If consumer behavior forces CG to go the same route as Ohana, CRT, etc it will be a shame as we really enjoy the full menu and don't like to be limited in choice.

 

[Nancyg56]

We are also a full meal family and often stay at CR/BLT. If consumer behavior forces CG to go the same route as Ohana, CRT, etc it will be a shame as we really enjoy the full menu and don't like to be limited in choice.

I think that the change will only affect those folks who enjoy appetizers or dessert, but want to have them at places like CG in order to have that vantage point to view Wishes. The PP was saying that there may be a fixed price menu that will be the minimum people can order if they want to dine inside these monorail resorts.

 

[Pumbaa_]

All of which is OT for the OP question

I would also shoot for an hour before the scheduled fireworks. Allows for a delay in getting seated, order and enjoy

Have a great trip!

 

[goNsoon2WDW]

Thank you for your replies. We will try to arrange for our reservations for approximately an hour before Wishes. If anyone has a recommendation on a favorite app or dessert, please share.

 

[Scottishbrit]

I booked 8:55 reservations for our October trip, 9:30 fireworks I believe. That was the only thing available so I took it. Weather we see much Im fine with it cause it's still on my bucket list.