Hi David,
Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! Congratulations to you for securing a dining reservation at
California Grill. The view from atop
Disney's Contemporary Resort is just spectacular!
Yes, I would definitely suggest that you try to change that reservation to an earlier time. Typically, we do 8:30 p.m. or 8:45 p.m. when the fireworks show starts at 9:00 p.m. We have started a tradition of celebrating my husband's birthday at California Grill, so we always request a window table and have been lucky enough to get one each time.
If you cannot change it to an earlier time, just check in about 30 minutes early. If they can seat you early, they will. As long as you are upstairs in the restaurant's lounge, you should be able to see the
Happily Ever After fireworks show. You could also potentially watch from the observation deck if your reservation is after the show.
We always review the
menu prior to our dinner reservation so when we arrive, everyone knows what to order. Our service and food have both been outstanding on each visit. The desserts are just scrumptious!
David, I am sending pixie dust your way hoping you can change that dinner reservation to a slightly earlier time!
Magic, memories and Minnie Mouse hugs,
Donyell