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For a sumptuous meal, excellent service, luxurious atmosphere, and a breathtaking view, you can't do any better than the California Grill Restaurant. Not if it's the one that sits atop The Contemporary Resort, fifteen stories above the Seven Seas Lagoon at Orlando's Walt Disney World.

== Making Reservations ==

It all starts with a phone call, which you should make at least two or three months in advance. You can do this yourself, or if you're a member of AAA, they can set up all the details of your Disney vacation, including dining reservations.

To enjoy all the amenities of being "on top of the world," check the Magic Kingdom's fireworks schedule for the night you'd like to dine (and be ready with a second and third choice of dates and times, just in case your ideal pick is already fully booked). Hence, if you book early enough, you will be able to watch the fireworks before, during, or after your dinner, depending on your preference.

== Getting To The Resort ==

So now your dining plans are set, and all you have to do is show up. Assuming you're already in Orlando and on Walt Disney World property, you can get to the Contemporary Resort via car, bus, monorail, or boat.

The parking lot is near the Ticket and Transportation Center (TTC) on the opposite side (south) of the Seven Seas Lagoon from the Magic Kingdom. If you have a car, you can park at the TTC and take a monorail or bus to the Contemporary Resort, or you can simply drive yourself.

If you're coming from nearby Wilderness Lodge Resort, you can take the ferry. If you're coming from the Magic Kingdom (or any Disney park), just grab a monorail or bus and you'll be at The Contemporary in minutes. Both are on constantly running loops, allowing a wait time of up to about 20 minutes, depending on crowd size.

All signs are clearly marked, but if you become lost or unsure during your sojourn, just ask. Disney employees (a.k.a. Cast Members) are very genial and will try to help you any way they can.

== Getting To The Restaurant ==

When you arrive at The Contemporary, go to the special check-in desk on Level Two. It's not the easiest desk to find, so look for signs. The staff there will verify your reservation, then personally escort you into the nearby express elevators and up to the 15th floor. For those with a touch of claustrophobia, don't worry: You'll have a staff member with you, and the elevators are very quick.

When you arrive at the restaurant, check in at the desk, where one of the hosts or hostesses will most

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