Hiya Jacelyn,
Welcome to planDisney! Thank you for your question about my most favorite topic, dining. No dining location is more iconic than
Blue Bayou Restaurant. I remember on my very first visit to Disneyland, riding Pirates of the Caribbean and seeing the restaurant from the attraction and knowing I had to eat there.
I'm sorry you haven't been able to secure a reservation yet, Jacelyn. It is definitely one of the harder reservations to do so, but I wouldn't worry just yet. First, keep checking back (especially early next week). Guests' plans can still change, and I tend to see reservations open up the closer you get to the date you want to visit. Speaking of which, did you know you can grab a reservation as late as two hours before? Guests can cancel their reservations up to two hours before their scheduled time without penalty. If there is a place I really want to dine, and my plans are flexible, I start checking the
Disneyland Mobile App when I wake up that day and until I either grab one or the day ends. Another option is to join the
walk-up list through the app (if available) or head to the host stand at Blue Bayou and see any open spots. I have had success with all of the options, so hang in there!
I hope this was helpful, Jacelyn, and even more importantly, one of these tips leads to you getting a Blue Bayou Restaurant reservation. Please come back and see us if you need anything else.
Happy Planning,
Ashley F.