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Good morning from the kids’ water-play area near the Beach Pool at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Looks like an ideal place for an early morning splash. Have your little ones enjoyed this space? See the posts below for more morning views from around Disney Parks: It’s a Peaceful Morning at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground at Walt Disney World ResortThe Sun Rises on Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom ParkAll Aboard For A Morning Train Ride at Disneyland Resort ParisCarrousel Horses Ready for the Day at Magic Kingdom ParkA Morning View From The PeopleMover at Magic Kingdom ParkIt’s a Sunny Morning at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa by Jennifer Fickley-Baker: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog View the full article

Time to check in on one of Walt Disney World’s most popular signature dining spots — California Grill. Learn About: California GrillDisney World RestaurantsLocated atop Disney’s Contemporary Resort, the Grill has become nearly as well known for its stellar views as its market-inspired food. And those two factors can make this a tough table to book. My last visit here, however, when the restaurant had just reopened after an in-depth refurbishment, was somewhat disappointing. At the time, I chalked it up to the kitchen having an off night; after all, I had enjoyed incredible dining here many times before. I decided it was time to check in again. So we booked an early Advance Dining Reservation (ADR) on a recent visit, and up we went. AtmosphereIf you’ve never visited California Grill, then there’s one thing you should know: you don’t just head to the 15th floor. Your journey actually starts on the 2nd floor of the Contemporary where you check in. Even if you’re just heading to the first-come, first-served Lounge, this is your first stop. Second Floor Check In Desk for California Grill You’ll then be escorted via a private elevator to the 15th floor. In this way, staff act as gatekeepers for the popular spot. If left unattended, it would get pretty busy up there, especially around Wishes-at-Magic-Kingdom time. Once you make your way upstairs, a bank of Wine Fridges greets you straight ahead. Entrance and Wine Fridges You walk through the Lounge and Bar to get to the restaurant’s main seating area. That sounds as though these are different spaces; they aren’t. Basically, with the exception of a few private dining rooms, the restaurant features an open floor plan, accentuating the sweeping views and retro-meets-modern vibe. California Grill Bar If you find yourself without an ADR, there’s still hope. You can sit in the Grill’s Lounge and order from the menu, or just enjoy Drinks, Sushi, and Appetizers. Be forewarned, though: it’s not uncommon for this area to reach capacity as the night goes on. Here at 5PM, though, it was pretty bare. California Grill Lounge Wrap around to the main seating area, and you see that nearly every table commands an excellent view of the surrounding landscape, including Magic Kingdom and the Resorts situated around Seven Seas Lagoon. Seating varies here and includes both tables and chairs and booths. Seating There are also a selection of tables that mix banquette and chair seating. Note that white tablecloths and cloth napkins are the norm here, lending to the upscale air of sophistication. Table for Two Booths are somewhat unique in that they are located in the middle of the floor. That means that you can enter from either side, and there will be traffic on both sides of your table, similar to what you find at Jiko. While this isn’t necessarily bad, it does mean that your booth won’t be as secluded as you might like. But the view outside of the windows isn’t the only thing you have to look at. California Grill Kitchen The well-orchestrated, professional hustle and bustle that’s happening behind the counter in the on-stage kitchen can be fascinating as well. Prepping for Dinner Service Although we will focus today on the food here, the sweeping, panoramic vistas certainly bear mentioning. You can see for miles! The View And that’s one of the biggest draws of California Grill — this view, especially when it comes to seeing Wishes. If that’s an experience that you’re after, I recommend that you book your ADR to coincide with the fireworks show. But rest assured — even if you eat earlier (as we did), you can still come back to take in Wishes from the viewing platform outside of the restaurant. Seeing the Fireworks from California Grill Should Be on Your Disney Bucketlist Time to check out the menu items we tried during this visit. EatsI have my favorites, and you’re going to see them during our journey. But Chef Brian Piasecki and his staff also like to change things up seasonally…sometimes even weekly. So I’d like to think I’m offering you a glimpse of the best of both — classic and new. However, note that on my last visit I changed up my order — getting chicken instead of the always-amazing filet. Not a good idea. I didn’t make the same mistake this time. California Grill Menu We began by taking a look at the Grill’s extensive Drink Menu. You’ll find interesting cocktails with an emphasis on classics, although they’re often reinterpreted with fresh flavors. Drink Menu — Click to Enlarge We’ve enjoyed the Sake Martini on a previous occasion, and can definitely recommend this beautiful drink to start off your meal. Sake Martini This time out, my husband decided to enjoy an Innis & Gunn, a Scottish Beer. In addition to a fine wine list, beer and cider drinkers will find several excellent options to choose from. And we’ve enjoyed Innis & Gunn for the last couple of years at the Scotland Booth during the Epcot Food and Wine Festival, so we knew this rich, oak-matured beer would be a winner. Innis & Gunn Nothing on the cocktail list was speaking to me tonight, so I decided to enjoy another classic, a Long Island Iced Tea. It was strong and tart — perfect. Long Island Iced Tea That wasn’t stopping us from checking out the Wine List, however. And really, if you’re a wine drinker, you have to give it a once over. While the emphasis here is California Wines (natch), you’ll find an incredible — and lengthy — list of wines from all over the world, available by the glass or bottle. I love this, since it makes pairing with different courses a cinch, and allows everyone at the table to enjoy the wines he or she likes. Wine List — Click to Enlarge And I did actually order a glass to go with dinner! Because how better to enjoy this wonderful view? (Yep, that’s right. If you’re keeping track, that’s my second drink of the night. ) White Wine and the View The Menu at California Grill isn’t as long as the one at your local Denny’s. But pay attention, because every dish is multifaceted with lots of components. And if you don’t understand something, be sure to ask! The wait staff are well accustomed to explaining the ins and outs of the menu. Menu — Click to Enlarge After we made our choices, we began our meal with complimentary Bread Service. Breads are baked fresh for the California Grill, and include Rolls and Focaccia. The bread came with a small plate of salted Butter. Bread and Butter In short order, our appetizers began to arrive. My husband, as usual, opted to begin with an Artisan Romaine Salad, the Grill’s upscale take on a Caesar. Baby Romaine Hearts (no babies or hearts were harmed in the making of this salad) are topped with Boquerones (marinated anchovies), Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Brioche Croutons. The salad is lightly dressed with a flavorful Roasted Garlic Dressing. He enjoyed the fresh, sharp flavors and beautiful presentation. Artisan Romaine Salad As I prefer a soup to a salad (you guys know this about me by now), I gave the Caramelized Spring Onion Soup a try. The soup was pureed to a velvety smooth consistency, and was supposed to be served with Marinated Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, which I requested be left off. A garnish of Spring Onion Oil further intensified the flavors, and a Crouton topped with Gruyere gave a nod to traditional French Onion Soup. Caramelized Spring Onion Soup This one was fine, but not great. The flavors were there, but it just didn’t capture my attention. I’ve had several soups at Cali Grill that were super wow, so when I get a dud — or a relative dud — I’m a bit annoyed. I know what they’re capable of. ;-D California Grill also makes deft use of its oak-fired wood grill for all kinds of dishes, and we’ve enjoyed their Flatbreads in the past. They often change with the seasons, however. So what we show you may not be available the next time you dine there. The Chili-Coffee Rubbed Pork Flatbread was quite good. Think of the best smokey-sweet barbecue flavor that you’ve ever enjoyed, and you’re getting the idea about this one, which also featured Washington Red Pear Butter and amazingly flavorful Jack Cheese. It was the perfect sweet/salty combo, but taken up, like, a thousand notches. Chili-Coffee Rubbed Pork Flatbread While we enjoyed all of these new-to-us dishes, there was no way I could pass up ordering one of my favorites — the Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli. I have enjoyed this dish time and again, and it was just as delicious and full of flavor as ever. I know it doesn’t seem like much when you see it on the plate here, but it is, in fact, very much indeed. Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli But let me take a moment here to share an overall negative of our meal. The service. I’ve had great service at California Grill, and I’ve had so-so service at California Grill. But I’ve never had straight up bad service here. And that was my experience on this visit. What I encountered is something I would have expected at a MUCH lower price point restaurant. For example, when I asked that the ravioli be cut in half and brought on two plates so that my husband and I could split it, I was immediately told no. I mentioned that I’d had this done time and time again, and could he please go and ask someone in the kitchen if it was at all possible. He walked away for about 2 minutes, then came back and said no again. The rest of the evening followed suit. For the amount on the bill, the service was just plain bad. Maybe it was just an off night for this guy, but if it had been my one-and-only visit to California Grill, he would have made me truly regret my decision to spend that kind of money. OK, off my soap box now. Soon, our entrees began to arrive. As I mentioned, I had learned from my previous visit, when I had ordered the Chicken, not to stray from what I like! And here, I like — no, love — the Oak Fired Filet of Beef. Dude, it’s ALWAYS good. And it was. On this visit, it was served with a Florida Heirloom Tomato Risotto and Tomato Butter…which was awesome, but it was waaaaaaaay too robust to pair with the filet. The flavors were IN. TENSE. That risotto could easily have made a fantastic entree, but pairing it with the filet simply overpowered the steak. How gorgeous are those tomatoes, though? Oak Fired Filet of Beef As I am wont to do, I ordered a side of the risotto simply to have as another dish since I LURVE risotto, but I pretty much took three bites and was done. Amazing. But suuuuuuper rich. But, again, garnished with those uber fresh tomatoes. I love it. An Extra Side Order of Tomato Risotto My husband also went with a classic — the Bison Strip Loin. I say classic because Cali Grill will often have a bison dish on the menu, but it changes up regularly. Bison Strip Loin The dish is served with Extra Virgin Olive Oil Potatoes and Baby Brussels Sprouts that are pan-roasted with Cherrywood Bacon. A Huckleberry Veal Jus provides a sweet counterpoint. Bison Strip Loin And this thing? Truly out of this world. Did you READ what’s IN this? EVERYTHING on this dish worked. It was just perfect. We both quickly decided that this was the winner of the night and commenced fighting for every bite. Bison Strip Loin — Up Close Although we had enjoyed a bountiful table of treats, we weren’t passing on Dessert. Dessert Menu — Click to Enlarge Desserts tend to be pretty interesting and labor-intensive here, so I looked forward to trying some unusual things. We began with the Peanut Butter and Peach Jam on Cinnamon Toast. Baked Florida Peaches (whaaaa???) are served with Peanut Butter Gelato and Cinnamon Sugar Gaufrettes. (If I’m not missing my mark, yep — those are fancy Potato Chips.) A thick Peach Jam and a sprinkle of Chopped Peanuts completed the comfort food-leaning dish. This one was good, but weird. It tasted as weird as it sounds. The flavors and textures didn’t really mesh, but the peaches were fantastic. Oddly, something in the gelato and jam felt gritty. I wish they’d just brought me a big bowl of those peaches. ;-D Peanut Butter and Peach Jam on Cinnamon Toast For our second dessert, we had to give the Sundae Sampler a try. It reminds me, of course, of the Trio of Concession Sweets at Flying Fish Cafe. And, yes, that’s the fabric of the banquette behind the sampler. Why? I won’t get on my soap box again, but let’s just say that our server was being less than helpful when I requested the shade be drawn on the window so we weren’t bombarded with direct sunlight. Sundae Sampler The sampler comes with three mini desserts, which are takes on Ice Cream Treats. You’ll find a colorful Banana Split. Sandae Sampler — Banana Split The Reverse Root Beer Float wins the prize for cutest dessert ever, with its tiny soda bottle and glass. Sundae Sampler — Reverse Root Beer Float And the Frangelico Toffee offered two bites of rich, caramel flavor. Sundae Sampler — Frangelico Toffee While desserts like this are more about visual impact to me than anything else, it’s clear to see that a lot of work went into each component. It’s a great choice if you’re looking for just a couple of bites of sweetness to round out your meal. OverallCalifornia Grill is…sort of…back. It’s good. The quality and innovation are there. Still, you are paying a premium to dine at California Grill. So it’s fair to expect that each and every visit would be more of an experience than just a stop to fuel up, and you expect the service to be top-notch. I can still recommend going, but be prepared that they seem to be having more “off” nights than I’ve ever before experienced with them. I’d say that half of our dishes were great (flatbread, goat cheese ravioli, bison) and half of our dishes were really just hum-drum. And with the bad service, it made us give this experience a solid B-. With two not-the-best experiences back to back, here’s hoping my next one hits it out of the park! Will you be dining at California Grill during your next visit to Disney? Leave a comment and tell us your thoughts about this classic Disney dining spot! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com!Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on TwitterBecome a Facebook Fan Related posts: Guest Review: California Grill at the Contemporary Resort Guest Review: California Grill at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort Review: California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort View the full article

One person died and four more were taken to a hospital after a crash near mile marker 34 on State Road 528 on Sunday evening, according to Orange County Fire Rescue. View the full article

The teen daughter of "Queen of Versailles" stars David and Jackie Siegel died Saturday after being found unresponsive in their Windermere home, Orange County sheriff's spokesman Jeff Williamson said. View the full article

The SunRail commuter train has been credited with spurring more than $1 billion worth of development and taking thousands of cars off the road each weekday. View the full article

Florida's park service has drawn controversy for looking at logging and grazing to bolster its strapped budget, but the agency also may consider an ongoing garage sale of sorts stocked with stuff from the state's most protected landscapes. View the full article

The sun was shining and the dogs were wet at Lake Baldwin Park in Winter Park, where dozens of dogs and their human companions gathered for a Sunday ritual of running, sniffing and rolling in mud — the dogs, anyway, if not the owners. View the full article

Universal Orlando Resort's 25th-anniversary celebration Sunday was apparently more of a throwback to opening day than planned. View the full article

A 10-year-old-boy suffered a "significant injury" when he was bitten by a shark off Cocoa Beach on Sunday morning, Brevard County spokesman Don Walker said. View the full article

One of the four people charged with murder in connection with the June 1 homicide of Rayshaan Berry in Titusville is the daughter of a Brevard County deputy, the Sheriff's Office said. View the full article

Universal Orlando Resort's 25th-anniversary celebration Sunday was apparently more of a throwback to opening day than planned. View the full article

The teen daughter of "Queen of Versailles" stars David and Jackie Siegel died Saturday after being found unresponsive in their Windermere home, Orange County Sheriff spokesman Jeff Williamson said. View the full article

Four people were charged with murder in connection with the homicide of Rayshaan Berry in Titusville Monday, the Brevard County Sheriff's Office said. View the full article

A 10-year-old-boy suffered a "significant injury" after he was bitten by a shark off Cocoa Beach Sunday morning, Brevard County spokesman Don Walker said. View the full article

After more than three years of planning, Sonya Baumstein is waiting no longer. View the full article

Fans from across the country will get a chance to marvel at the newly-renovated Citrus Bowl as the stadium once again hosts the Russell Athletic and Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus bowls this fall. View the full article

This week, Mickey Mouse and the “Happiest Balloon on Earth” were in Sacramento to celebrate as the California State Senate and Assembly proclaimed June 1, 2015 as “Disneyland Day!” During the day, the “Happiest Balloon on Earth” floated over the Capitol lawn before Mickey Mouse and Disney Ambassador Allie Kawamoto visited young patients at UC Davis Medical Center. Disneyland Resort’s visit included a stop in West Sacramento, where 500 volunteers from Disney, KaBOOM! and the city of West Sacramento built Disney’s largest KaBOOM! playground ever. Check out Kevin’s original post for more images and details of the day. We also unveiled a new, extraordinary entertainment experience for guests of all ages coming to Disney Springs called The NBA Experience at Walt Disney World Resort. The NBA Experience at Walt Disney World Resort is going to be a one-of-a-kind destination featuring hands-on activities that put families and guests of all ages right in the middle of NBA game action. You’ll be able to explore inside the world of professional basketball with numerous interactive experiences and enjoy a restaurant and retail store. Check out our original story for more details about The NBA Experience at Walt Disney World Resort. Here are some of the other stories we worked on this week. Behind the Scenes of Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland Park with Walt Disney Imagineering – Matterhorn Bobsleds recently reopened at Disneyland park, following a refurbishment that brought many new creative elements to this classic attraction – including a whole new look for its most famous resident, the Abominable Snowman. See an Exclusive Sneak Peek of ‘Ant-Man’ at Disney California Adventure Park Starting June 19 – Soon, you’ll be able to get a glimpse of the next evolution of Super Hero when the Bug’s Life Theater at Disney California Adventure park hosts a sneak peek of the high-stakes, tension-filled adventure, “Ant-Man”! QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park? – This week was the anniversary of the opening of Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park here at Walt Disney World Resort. How well do you know this park? Give your knowledge a test! Rhino Kiama Makes Her Big Debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Earlier this year, thousands of you voted to name our female baby rhino Kiama. She has been growing rapidly – gaining about three or four pounds a day – and now you can see her during your next adventure on Kilimanjaro Safaris! Team Disney VoluntEARS Raises More than $30,000 for Cancer Research and Runs Tinker Bell Half Marathon at Disneyland Resort – While training together for the 2015 Tinker Bell Half Marathon, Team Disney VoluntEARS raised more than $30,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through the organization’s Team in Training program. Six Scrumptious Desserts Debut for Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration – It’s a party, so you’re allowed to eat dessert first. For the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration, here are six new sweets for 60 years, and they’ll stay on the menu throughout the celebration. Disney Parks Blog Weekly Recap by Thomas Smith: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog View the full article

It’s been another busy week in Disney news! Vivoli Gelateria Opening Soon in The Landing Area of Disney Springs As we look around and see friends and family celebrating the kickoff to Summer, we are also ramping up to another busy season of fun in the Parks. Hold onto your hat as we check out more breaking news on the Disney Springs front as well as updates to the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine schedule. Read on to learn the latest! Disney Food NewsVivoli Gelateria is opening later this month in The Landings at Downtown Disney (soon to be Disney Springs)!Also on the Disney Springs front (can we just commence to calling it that??), The NBA Experience (and Restaurant) has also been announced.More Booths and Special Events have been confirmed for the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival.Testing of an all-inclusive, one price for Disney World Refillable Mug is currently taking place at Port Orleans Resort.We’re discerning fact from fiction was rumors swirl around upcoming Disney Dining Plan changes. Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t mention in posts on the blog! — on our Disney Food News Pin Board, including menu updates, restaurant closures, special events, and more! We’ve got all the latest for you, so check it out before you go. DFB Reader FindsIf you find a fun new food — or other edible awesomeness — in or about Disney, share a photo with us on facebook or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds each Sunday! Today, we’re featuring some lighter eats at the Parks! @CosplayForJedi shared this delicious dish and tweet with us about his vegan meal at Yak and Yeti: I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again Yak and Yeti hooks it up for the vegans.” Vegan Options at Animal Kingdom’s Yak and Yeti @TheRaz2007 also checked in with some fresh flavors from Magic Kingdom’s Tortuga Tavern (yep, it’s opened right now!) Lunch at Magic Kingdom’s Tortuga Tavern Do you have a favorite Disney Food find? Share your photos with us! Deal of the Week: 2015-2016 Disney World Vacation Must-Have E-Book Sale!Do you have a Walt Disney World Trip on the books for this year? Woohoo!! There’s nothing more exciting than counting down the days to your next Walt Disney World Trip! But, even the most spontaneous Disney fan knows that planning ahead is the key to a stress-less vacay. And that mantra is absolutely true when it comes to dining. If you really want to dine in the hottest restaurants, you pretty much have to plan ahead. Be spontaneous, of course. But get a couple Advance Dining Reservations in place. But which ones? That’s where Disney Food Blog comes in, because we are all about the planning!! You already enjoy our reviews, news, and tips daily on our Blog. But did you know — that’s JUST the tip of the iceberg. Because we have lots more to share with you in our complete line of DFB Guides. If you’re ready for a fun, easy way to personalize eating and drinking your way through Disney, then check out the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World® Dining 2015 e-Book. 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Just download and off you go! Han Solo Carbonite Fridge The DFB Everything Bundle is already a terrific bargain at well below 40% off the individual prices of the books, but we’re excited to offer you these additional savings for a limited time. Enter promo code Everything15 at checkout to take advantage of this offer. Shop in confidence, knowing that all of our DFB Guides are 100% guaranteed. Thanks for your support of DFB!On to the Round-Up!Mickey Fix does it again with another must-have item for any Star Wars fan — the Han Solo in Carbonite Fridge! WDW For Grownups shares a review of dinner at Nine Dragons in Epcot’s China Pavilion. AKL Resort takes a closer look at the Dining Options at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Gorillas Don’t Blog offers a nostalgic look at the very earliest of Disneyland Days with pictures of the Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship. Disney Parks Blog highlights Mickey’s Backyard Barbecue and shares that you can book this fun event four nights each week during the Summer. Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com!Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on TwitterBecome a Facebook Fan Related posts: Disney Food Post Round-Up: April 26, 2015 Disney Food Post Round-Up: May 17, 2015 Disney Food Post Round-Up: May 31, 2015 View the full article

Leonard "Leo" Stay was known for his big smile, frequent jokes and willingness to help. View the full article

The teenager shot and killed by his older brother Friday night in an apparent case of mistaken identity was identified late Saturday as Leonard "Leo" Stay. View the full article

American Pharoah broke one of the most famous dry spells in sports Saturday — 37 years — and joined Secretariat, Seattle Slew and Affirmed as one of 12 Triple Crown winners in the history of thoroughbred racing. View the full article

Mount Dora police are searching for a 24-year-old man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting outside the Rodeo Country Nightclub early Saturday morning. View the full article

Britain's royal family has released the first official photos of month-old Princess Charlotte, photographed by her mother in the arms of elder brother Prince George. View the full article

Brevard County deputies continued Saturday to investigate the killing of a man whose body was found Monday on the side State Road 50 near Titusville. View the full article

The purple-and-green tote bag Carolyn Hanratty carried Saturday was brimming with some of her most prized Beatles possessions — the base of a lava lamp, a copy of "The Yellow Submarine" record and a tin lunch box. View the full article