California Grill is a specialty restaurant located at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and it is one of the most iconic dining locations on Disney property.
California Grill
From fireworks views to the goat cheese ravioli (IYKYK), it’s a bucket list spot for many Disney fans. However, if you’re planning a visit soon and you’re bringing kids, you might want to try to eat here before June! Prices are about to increase, and we have all the details.
This spot is a fan-favorite and has long been one of the most popular dining locations in Disney World, as well as one of the most difficult dining reservations to snag. This is because it sits on top of the iconic Contemporary hotel, and it is especially popular in the evening because of the amazing view of the Magic Kingdom fireworks!
View from California Grill
However, if you can snag one of these hard-to-get reservations, be prepared because this is not a cheap experience. California Grill operates under a pre-fixe menu that includes your choice of one appetizer, entree, and dessert. For adults, the meal will cost $99 before tax and gratuity per person. And we just found out that the price for kids to dine here will be increasing on June 2nd.
California Grill
Currently, the price for kids is $39 per child; however, on June 2nd, it increases to $42 per child. It is also important to note that at Disney table service dining, the kids’ price only applies to children ages 3 to 9. So if you have any children 10 and above, they will be charged with the adult price and portion.
Our Meal at California Grill
So this experience can definitely add up quickly, especially if you are going with a larger group. However, if you’re looking to experience this iconic spot without the huge price tag, we recommend checking out the California Grill Lounge. This operates on a first-come, first-served basis; however, you are not required to participate in the pre-fixe menu.
California Grill Lounge
This allows you to sample the amazing food, take in the atmosphere, and of course, save a little money. It’s also important to note that kids are also allowed to dine in the lounge, so this could also be an amazing tip if you want to dine at California Grill without paying the steep prices for kids who might not enjoy the food.
The juiciest filet
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Disney did it again. PRICE INCREASE AGAIN FOR FOOD. Only the wealthy can afford Disney. Everyone who reads this should
1. Close your eyes
2. Open your eyes and it is 2019 in Disney World
3. We had THE MAGICAL EXPRESS. We had FREE THREE RIDE FAST PASS. We had FREE WRIST BAND. WE PAID FOR PARK ADMISSION AND COULD GO ON ALL OF THE RIDES AS OFTEN AS WE WANTED. WE COULD STAY AT THE POLYNESIAN FOR $485 A NIGHT. WE COULD EAT AT ANY OF THE BEST SIT DOWN RESTAURANTS AT A VERY VERY REASONABLE PRICE.
I WISH THAT EVERYONE WOULD ASK DISNEY WHAT CHANGED SINCE 2019 THAT CAUSED SUCH GREEDY AND TERRIBLE CHANGES AT DISNEY. HOW DOES DISNEY JUSTIFY THESE CHANGES. MY WIFE, TWO CHILDREN, SIX GRAND CHILDREN AND ONE GREAT GRANDSON CANNOT AFFORD IT ANYMORE.
There are certainly LESS PEOPLE going to Disney but the dollars spent per person has increased enormously. ONLY THE WEALTHY CAN AFFORD DISNEY NOW. IN 2019 MANY MORE FAMILIES COULD AFFORD A DISNEY VACATION. THINK ABOUT IT.