Hi there, Cynthia! Thanks for stopping by planDisney with your question. We're glad you're here!
Blue Bayou Restaurant is a popular reservation for Guests visiting the
Disneyland Resort, and for good reason. This location has a beautiful, immersive ambiance with some incredible food – and let's be honest, you can't beat having Pirates of the Caribbean just a few steps away! Because of its popularity, this can be a difficult
reservation to get, especially for large parties.
Advance dining reservations can be made up to 60 days prior to your trip and, from what I understand, can typically be made up to groups of 12. When making your reservations, you might want to try to make them for two groups of 8.
However, if you aren't able to book this reservation at Blue Bayou Restaurant, have no fear - I have a few ideas for you! First, keep checking back for reservations as your trip gets closer. As Guests' plans can sometimes shift and change, reservations can sometimes pop up – even the day before or the day of! I like to have a tab open on my computer that I refresh a few times throughout the day. You might also want to join the
Mobile Dine Walk-up Availability list through the
Disneyland mobile app during your visit (you'll need to be close to the restaurant when you try to join!). But perhaps my favorite option is to use the
mobile order feature on the Disneyland mobile app. This allows you to place a mobile order at select locations, so you know your meals and snacks will be ready right when you'd like them. Though you can't mobile order at Blue Bayou Restaurant, there are plenty of quick-service options to choose from! My personal favorites are
Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo,
Hungry Bear Restaurant,
Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, and
Mint Julep Bar (you have to grab the Mickey-shaped beignets!).
Cynthia, the beauty of the Disneyland Resort is that delectable, memorable dining is within reach, no matter where you are. And while you're visiting, be sure to check out everything you can expect to experience during
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort! If you have any other questions, please write to us again – you've got a friend in me.
See ya real soon,
Michelle