WDW's California Grill will close after dinner on Feb. 1

January 16, 2013, 6:56 PM · California Grill will close after the the final flicker of fireworks over the Magic Kingdom on Friday, Feb. 1. The 17-year-old restaurant will be completely overhauled and redesigned. Menu, too. Here are some of the details.

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January 17, 2013 at 12:06 PM · Unhappy birthday to me. I love California Grill and probably won't consider going to WDW until it reopens. I was worried at first when I saw the headline, thinking it was closing for good. I can't wait to try it again when it reopens.
January 17, 2013 at 4:35 PM · There's a good story about the sushi chef. I guess I will miss the original restaurant. It will be different upon the reopening.
January 18, 2013 at 7:01 AM · I've never read a Carl Hiaasen novel. Always read good things about him, and he collaborated with Warren Zevon, so he's got a head start with me. Anonymous poster, would that be a good book to start with? I may be at Barnes and Noble tonight with a gift card balance remaining...:)

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