"It's a small world" is scheduled to be closed for refurbishment form 12/2/2013 to 12/12/2013.
Disney has today confirmed that the California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort will be reopening on 9/9/2013 after its near six month major refurbishment.
Reservations can be made starting 8/26/2013 at www.disneyworld.com/dine or by calling 407-WDW-DINE (3463). Along with the newly remodeled interior, a revised menu will be offered, retaining many favorites but adding some new flavors. The popular flatbreads are back, but Chef Brian Piasecki is also using the wood-burning oven for creations such as baked local prawns with charred lemon and savory meatballs with herbed orzo. Other menu items include Pork Two Ways - grilled tenderloin and lacquered pork belly with goat cheese polenta and mushrooms, and oak-fired filet of beef returns with heirloom tomato risotto, marinated baby vine tomatoes and basil. The sushi bar expands with a new omakase menu – 12 courses of pristine seafood.
Changes to the restaurant include Mary Blair artwork, a new wine display in the lobby, two new 10 seater communal tables, and outdoor fireworks viewing on two decks, one on the south, and one on the north.
Fans have two opportunities to meet Marty, first at The Writer’s Stop in Disney’s Hollywood Studios on 9/11/2013 from 9:30am to 11:00 am, and then on 9/12/2013 from 11:00am to 12:30pm in the Art of Disney at the Downtown Disney Marketplace.