Hi Francisco! Thanks for visiting planDisney.
We love to dine at our favorite table service spots in the parks, and we also had
Blue Bayou Restaurant in New Orleans Square at Disneyland Park on our must-eat list for our upcoming trip for the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort with a larger party. It's a popular spot to dine, which can make it challenging to book. Who wouldn't want to dine in perpetual twilight while the boats drift by? It's iconic and immersive with tasty menu items to select from for lunch and dinner.
It is important for dining locations to have an accurate headcount for safety reasons and so they can have a table ready for you when you arrive. So, there's no guarantee they will be able to accommodate your request to add an additional member to your dining party. While you can ask a friendly Cast Member when checking in if you can add one to the group, you might need to wait longer than you expected for the correct-sized table to become available or it might not be feasible that day.
I suggest you attempt to confirm a new reservation reflecting your actual headcount. I know you don't currently see availability for your preferred date and time, but people's plans change and availability changes to reflect that. If you continue checking, you could snag the perfect spot! Especially as your date draws closer. People will cancel their dining reservations right up to the cutoff for cancellations. You could find a reservation even a couple of hours before you dine.
Alternatively, you could join the
Walk-Up List for Blue Bayou Restaurant. Subject to availability, this same-day option could solve your issue before it's time to dine and then you could cancel your existing reservation. Just check the current cancellation policy to avoid any fees. Terms are subject to change.
I hope this helps!
Elizabeth