Hey there Deborah,
Welcome to planDisney and thanks so much for reaching out with your question! How fun to see that you're planning a trip to the Disneyland Resort this fall during the
Halloween season - that's such a great time of year to visit.
The ambiance of the
Blue Bayou gets an 11 out of 10 stars in my book - it's one of my favorite places to enjoy a meal. If you're hoping to eat a late meal there and also catch
Fantasmic! then I would definitely plan on the later viewing of the show.
On most nights there are 9:00 PM and 10:30 PM showings of this nighttime spectacular (though always subject to change). The best way to find the officially planned times for the date of your visit will be by checking the
Daily Events Calendar page and selecting the date of your visit to see all the currently planned entertainment showtimes. This schedule is available six weeks out from the current date, so you will need to wait another couple of weeks to see the mid-September daily schedules.
Assuming there will be that later showing on the date that you have your reservation, my recommendation would be to plan for the 9:00 PM dining time, enjoy your dinner in the bayou for an hour or so, and then head over to the Rivers of America to secure your spot for Fantasmic!
Thanks again for your question, Deborah! I hope you have a fun time on your trip this fall and make sure to come back and see us here at planDisney if you think of any follow up questions - we'd be glad to help.
Have a Magical Day,
Greg