When I ate in California Grill in June, the CM on the front desk told me that their VIP Dreams meal with viewing from the Castle Club balcony would not be available after end of September, as I was thinking of this for my October trip.
The first reservation time for C.Grill in June was 6.15pm. Assuming park closing time could be 8pm or earlier in October, it doesn't really allow enough time to have a 3 course meal then get to the balcony to watch Dreams. I did look at the Dreams menu in CG and it may have had 4 courses. I should have taken a photo. I took photos of the other new menus but not this one as it is separate, kept at the front desk.
I assumed the timing was the reason they would stop doing the VIP Meals here.
The Dreams meals in Walt's, BL and SS may only be for lunchtime rather than dinner when Dreams is on earlier.
Yes, it would make a difference at weekends or school holidays with later park hours.
When I ate in C.Grill in June the new Gourmet Chef had arrived 10 days previously, and menus were changed. I saw this mentioned on twitter, so knew that the menu on DLRPMagic was no longer current.
I can't remember the menu for the Dreams meal but this could also have changed in June.
Thank you SOOOO much for all this information and continuing to update it
I'm still very confused as to whether it's worth doing assuming it is continuing to October. But I am very appreciative for all the information so it is a very informed decision.
Is the 199 Cali Grill package paying much more for the meal than you would be if you price out the items on the menu? I get the feeling from the other comments the 40 package you are paying more for the food than paying off the menu so I'm just wondering if this is the same with the Cali Grill?
Also I note early on people were offered the package having not prebooked. Do you think this will be possible in October given the lower crowd levels? How late could I leave booking and the package?
AND....could I book the package and then change my mind on the day? I am not at all familiar with the rules of booking at DLP...and customs?
Thanks so much
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Thanks for the additional bits of info. Matches largely my assumptions but I appreciate the clarity.Looking at the 40€ menus you are paying roughly 6€ for your place in the reserved Dreams area as a set 3 course meal at BL and Walt's is 34€ so I don't think it's too bad.
California Grill is different as you are getting "an experience" not just a meal - you've got the apertif to start, the champagne at the end, you are sitting down to see Dreams in a private area that the general public are not going to be anywhere near etc etc
Is it worth it ? Question of opinion..I wouldn't pay 199€ for it when I could go and eat in a Michelin restaurant in Paris for less but I'm not the best person to ask as I'm not a die hard Disney Fan
I didn't like the look of the food coming out of CG and the menu doesn't appeal to me food wise
The CG menu has to be booked with the concierge at DLH so you'd have to see with them the conditions of cancellation etc
The standard menus can be booked 60 days before then cancelled on the day if you wanted without any payment or penalty.
You don't have to reserve it at all as they will offer you it when you are seated in the restaurant
Or of course you can also change your mind when seated if you have booked it and order off the main menu as nothing is decided in advance.
Thanks for the additional bits of info. Matches largely my assumptions but I appreciate the clarity.
I agree very much you are paying for an experience and while I realise the food may not be the best in the world...I do know DBF might want to try dining there so I'm just wondering (if anyone happened to know or knew the restaurant well enough to 'work it out') if you were paying 'a lot' for that experience. Because for me if he wants to try there ANYWAY I would like the experience...but it does depend a bit on finances and if any good news lands this way for once
As I say...just trying to have all the information rolling around in the head to work it out.
DBF is a foodie so will likely pick out if the food isn't the best but at the same time we are both Disney nuts so... that location does matter too.
As for the bit I've bolded. Does that mean that you don't book through the normal dining number? Do you need to be staying on site?
Thanks again.
I'm looking but I haven't found a CG thread yet
The "Tasting Menu" according to DLRP magic site is currently
http://www.dlrpmagic.com/planning/dining/restaurant-menus/california-grill/
Tasting Menu ... 99.50
Appetizers
House foie gras in a spice bread crust, candied Provins rose petals and Sichuan pepper sorbet
Scrambled egg white and French caviar, piquillo pepper coulis
Surf and turf platter (1/2 lobster and 1/2 Carolais beef fillet) with garnishes
Our cheese trolley
Fresh fruit and chocolate fondue
My point in mentioning THAT was because it is comparing to the mention of the tasting menu being "60E" a few years ago...Sorry I forgot the link That's what you get being here and watching the Olympics at the same time
As you can see that menu is out of date. I'll translate on the other thread as this thread is more concerning the 40 menu than the CG experience
Just for info the photos from May reflect that menu ^^ and that's what makes me go euh for 100 I want more than that
My point in mentioning THAT was because it is comparing to the mention of the tasting menu being "60E" a few years ago...
Only reason for bringing it up....
And I agree....that tasting menu ain't appetising for that price
As for the Olympics...yesh...that Mountain Bike course was designed by a sadist!!!
But it's just...you....can't.....take....your....eyes....away....
Sorry for distracting away from the 40Euro which yes this is mainly about...
Bumping this to see if anyone knows what the updated menus are. Figgygirl did you manage to find them? I've booked blue lagoon but now i'm not too sure.......