Originally Posted By u k fan Hey All! I thought I'd see what everyone thought of my trip plans for our short break at the end of the month. We arrive on the sunday and thought we'd have lunch at a fast food place and then Dinner at the Cali Grill in DLH. We've never eaten there, does anyone have any recommendations? Is there a dress code? The park closes at 10pm what would be a good time for dinner to optimise our time in the park? On the monday we're going to visit Paris as it transpires that both my Mum and my Dad (who have never been to Paris) really want to go. We are hoping to get back for BBWWS at 9:30. Tuesday is our last day and I'm thinking lunch at Restaurant des Stars at WDSP to try and meet Remy. We have the half-board premium vouchers for the Cali Grill and BBWWS does anyone have any experience of using them? So what do you think?!!!
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I think I am jealous. I've only eaten at the Cali Grill once, many years ago. They can't have too much of a dress code if they let me in. LOL.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hmmmm, sounds like fun. I adore the California Grill (as you know). Dress code is not a huge issue here, but people tend to dress nice (trousers and button up for guys and for the ladies. But others come in their park gear too. We have always tried to dress nice (but tie/blazer is not required). Beware that with the dining plan scheme there are several options. You can have the cheaper set menu options or apply the value of your meal towards the more expensive (and awesome) taster menu (my fav). There is an updated menu on the DLRP Foodguide from last month, worth checking out. I know your M&D are keen on Paris, but it seems a waste of DLH time (the characters are in force at that hotel, plus the pianist in the lounge), but I recognise you are a family and need to fit everyone's needs. I don't know if I would mix BBWWS and Paris together though, sounds exhausting to me. That said, I am sure Mickey and the gang will keep you guys going at the show (starts Friday with the new set up). Hmmmmm, if I were to really maximise the vouchers, I would opt for either the Steakhouse or Auberge (or maybe Walts/Blue Lagoon) as the cheaper dining plans can be used at Rendevous des Stars. But I am dying to know if Remy is still there. But either way, it sounds like you will have a fab time (jealous much!!!)
Originally Posted By u k fan We only have 2 days worth of vouchers so Rendez Vous... is on our own dime. If we had a voucher to use it would have been the Steakhouse. I do get what you mean with going to Paris, but I may never get my Dad back in the area again. We have decided on this trip that park time will take a backseat to new experiences so we may only spend a couple of afternoons in the park(s)!!!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Cool then. Well definately use the vouchers for Cal Grill and BBWWS. You might want to have dinner at about 9 to enjoy the restaurant and watch the crowds leave. I cannot wait for a trip report! BTW, be sure to have the TV on when you are in the loo.
Originally Posted By u k fan Dave, I can't find the recent menu on DLP Food Guide. Do you have a link?!!!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo For which, Cal Grill? My understanding is it has not changed much since last Sept: <a href="http://www.dlpfoodguide.com/californiagrill.html" target="_blank">http://www.dlpfoodguide.com/ca...ill.html</a> I'm sorry, I got confused with the Auberge menu which was updated last month (sorry)
Originally Posted By u k fan The information on the site as a whole seems quite old now (though is probably about right). The last update was December and was The Silver Spur. It's a shame really!!!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Yep, I am not sure if the mods got board, or if the Disney fans are not paying as close attention. Sadly it feels like the hotels and restaurants are not discussed as much as the US resorts.
Originally Posted By u k fan Even DLRPReview is thin on the ground. I'd been trying to find more about the Premium HB Vouchers, but the info out there is very limited!!!
Originally Posted By u k fan I know! I gather that the Premium Vouchers are still not widely used though as I noticed on the DLP site that we shouldn't have been able to get them as DLH guests until 04/04!!!
Originally Posted By aquamoptop What are premium vouchers, how do they work and how do you get them??
Originally Posted By u k fan They have 3 levels of half board vouchers, Standard, Plus and Premium. Standard can be used at selected restaurants, plus at a wider range (though not the fancy ones) and premium can be used everywhere including fine dining locations and Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Each location within a category has a set meal that can be purchased for the value of the voucher or each voucher has a cash value which can be used as part payment in any restaurant. The higher the level of the voucher the more the cash value. It sounds harder than it is!!!
