Welcome back, Jill!
Oh, bother! I should have included that information for you.
Dining reservations open at 7:00 AM (ET) 60 days before your visit—which means you can book at 7:00 AM on July 19th (not the 17th).
To be ready, I set my alarm bright and early so I can fire up my laptop, log in to
My Disney Experience through an internet browser, and pull up the
California Grill webpage. As soon as the clock strikes 7:00 AM, I click "Check Available Days." Lately, dining reservations haven't been quite as tricky to snag as they used to be, so hopefully, you'll have no trouble finding a "practically perfect" table!
I hope that helps, Jill! If you're looking for recommendations, the Cast Iron-grilled Pork Tenderloin is unbelievable. My server recommended it last time and mentioned that many Cast Members consider it the best dish on the menu. The Oak-grilled Filet of Beef is also top-notch—it practically melts in your mouth! Whatever you choose, you're in for a magical meal.
And in the words of Abuela from Encanto, "The magic is strong, and so are the drinks!" If you're a fan of cocktails, the Icewine Martini, Ancho Rancho Spicy Margarita, and Sonoma Maple Bourbon Old Fashioned are all delicious and well worth trying. Cheers to a fantastic dining experience!
See ya real soon!
Mike