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California Grill reservations
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We watch cancellations for California Grill and text the official booking link — you book it. Snaggo never holds the table.
Disney World typically opens tables 60 days out at about 6:00 AM Eastern. After the drop, every opening is a cancellation.
How to get a table at California Grill
California Grill opens on the official 60-day window. We watch the 15-minute slots you pick and ping you the official booking link when one matches.
You book it. Snaggo never holds the reservation and never logs into your Disney or Universal account.
Hours at California Grill
5:00 PM–9:00 PM · Dinner
Dinner. Confirm day's hours on the official park calendar before you walk over.
Official hours on DisneyCancellation
Disney's cancel window
Disney's cancel window applies. Snaggo does not charge Disney's fee and never holds the table.
8 / 10 scarce · Click a 15-minute window to check that slot on Disney.
Open times for your dates
Showing Tue, Dec 15, party of 4. Change dates in the watch below and this grid follows. Each chip is a 15-minute window — open count is of the day's slots, not a guess. Click a green time to check that slot on Disney.
Green times are open — click one to check that slot on Disney.
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California Grill
Walt Disney World Resort · Contemporary
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Dates
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October 2026
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Exact time
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Party size
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4 guests
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About California Grill
California Grill is on the 15th floor of Disney's Contemporary Resort, looking out toward Magic Kingdom. It serves dinner only, as a three-course prix-fixe menu, and it is a Disney Signature Dining room with a dress code.
The big draw is the view of the Magic Kingdom fireworks from up top. Check in on the second floor and you are taken up. It is at a resort hotel, not inside a park.
Disney says reservations are highly recommended, and kids have their own prix-fixe price.
When California Grill tables open
Walt Disney World opens reservations 60 days ahead at about 6:00 AM Eastern. Guests at a Disney Resort hotel can book their whole stay, up to 10 nights, from 60 days before arrival. Fireworks-hour tables tend to be the first to go.
How cancellations show up
Disney says most restaurants charge $10 per person to cancel within 2 hours or for a no-show. Your confirmation shows this room’s exact policy.
A cancelled time goes back on the calendar right away. Plans change most in the last few days, and planners often see more openings a day or two out. That is a pattern, not a promise.
How to watch it on Snaggo
California Grill is dinner only, so tap Dinner or set a 15-minute window in the evening. Watch up to 12 dates.
When a table matches, we text or email the official Disney link. You book it. We never hold the table.
Chasing a fireworks-hour table? Start with a window around showtime for your date, then widen by 30 or 60 minutes if nothing turns up.
Good to know
- Disney describes market-inspired Californian cuisine, with sushi on the menu, and views of Seven Seas Lagoon and Magic Kingdom park. Dinner currently runs from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
- Fireworks times change by night, and fireworks can be cancelled for weather. If the view matters most, check the park schedule before you set your window.
- Disney lists a Signature Dining dress code, so plan a change of clothes if you are coming straight from a park day.
Same-park backups
- Steakhouse 71. Also at the Contemporary.
- Chef Mickey's. Also at the Contemporary.
- Narcoossee's. At the Grand Floridian.
Official sources
- California Grill on the official Walt Disney World site
- Disney: when dining reservations open
- Disney: restaurant cancellation policy
Snaggo never books or holds a table. Not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company, Disney Parks or Universal.
Frequently asked questions about California Grill
How far in advance can I book California Grill?
Disney World typically opens tables 60 days out at about 6:00 AM Eastern. After the drop, every opening is a cancellation.
Does Snaggo book California Grill for me?
No. We ping you with the official booking link already filled in for your date, party, and time. You finish it. We never hold the table.
Which meals can I watch at California Grill?
Snaggo lists California Grill for dinner. One watch can cover that meal, or a time window you pick. Hours change, so check the official Disney page before you go.
What if California Grill has no tables for my date?
Start a watch with your dates, party size and time window. Snaggo keeps watching around the clock and texts you the official Disney link when a matching table comes back, usually from a cancellation. You finish the booking yourself.
Does California Grill serve lunch?
No. Disney lists dinner only, as a three-course prix-fixe menu.
Is there a dress code at California Grill?
Yes. It is a Disney Signature Dining room, and Disney asks guests to dress for an upscale restaurant.
Does Snaggo book California Grill?
No. We send the official Disney link when your watch matches. You book it. Snaggo never books or holds a table.