Howdy, Andrew! Welcome to planDisney!
I'm so excited that you will be visiting the Happiest Place on Earth next month! I am also thrilled that you are looking into making dining reservations as that's a very important step in planning your trip to the Disneyland Resort.
Blue Bayou Restaurant is one of my all-time favorite places to dine and certainly one of the most popular restaurants at the parks. Dining reservations can be made online or on the Disneyland app up to 60 days in advance. Because Blue Bayou Restaurant is so popular, reservations tend to fill up very quickly. My best advice is to keep checking the app or online for reservations on August 25. Guests change plans all the time, so new reservations may pop up and you just may be able to snag one before your visit. Also, if you can be flexible with what time you dine, you may have more luck.
If Blue Bayou Restaurant isn't in the cards for your visit, may I suggest some other fabulous restaurants to try instead? Not far from Blue Bayou Restaurant in Disneyland Park is
Cafe Orleans which is a more casual option, but features some great Cajun-Creole cuisine. If you're looking for a more romantic dining experience, try
Catal located in the Downtown Disney District. Catal offers upscale seafood and Mediterranean specialties with some of the best views of the bustling Downtown Disney District below.
I hope this helps! Have a great time at the Disneyland Resort!
-Linda