Wishes from Comtemporary - CA Grill Deck, 4th Floor Deck, or Stair Case?

[wareagle57]

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Does anyone who has been recently have a definitive answer on if anyone can view the fireworks from the California Grill Observation Deck without reservations? I'm seeing conflicting info everywhere I look ranging from: "You can walk up the stair case on any floor to the observation deck", to "You can just stroll up there no matter what and watch. Worst case you can just order a drink at the bar and then be a customer." to "no way to do it without an ADR. You are escorted up there, and they have people checking receipts on the deck even if you could get out there via the stair case."

So which is it? And assuming you CAN'T watch from the 15th floor, is the view that much better than on the 4th floor? And can you actually watch from an outdoor stair case just below the 15th floor? Can you hear the music from above on the deck?

 

[rteetz]

Does anyone who has been recently have a definitive answer on if anyone can view the fireworks from the California Grill Observation Deck without reservations? I'm seeing conflicting info everywhere I look ranging from: "You can walk up the stair case on any floor to the observation deck", to "You can just stroll up there no matter what and watch. Worst case you can just order a drink at the bar and then be a customer." to "no way to do it without an ADR. You are escorted up there, and they have people checking receipts on the deck even if you could get out there via the stair case."

So which is it? And assuming you CAN'T watch from the 15th floor, is the view that much better than on the 4th floor? And can you actually watch from an outdoor stair case just below the 15th floor? Can you hear the music from above on the deck?

As far as I know you have to have reservations. I believe they check for reservations before you even get on the elevator.

 

[wareagle57]

As far as I know you have to have reservations. I believe they check for reservations before you even get on the elevator.

*edit* I just noticed I accidentally posted this in the Rumors and News board. My mistake. Can a mod delete? I'm going to post in Theme Park Attractions and Strategies.

Thanks. This was my understanding as well. People claim that you can tell them you are just getting a drink at the bar, which does not require reservations.

Do you know anything about the stairwells?

 

[rteetz]

*edit* I just noticed I accidentally posted this in the Rumors and News board. My mistake. Can a mod delete? I'm going to post in Theme Park Attractions and Strategies.

Thanks. This was my understanding as well. People claim that you can tell them you are just getting a drink at the bar, which does not require reservations.

Do you know anything about the stairwells?

I can't help you with the stairwells. I would try the restaurants board maybe.