Hiya, Scarlett! Thanks for visiting planDisney. I'm excited to help with your
Disneyland Resort planning question. And what a happy visit you'll have - a very, merry (almost) birthday to your son!
Blue Bayou is one of the most iconic dining locations at the
Disneyland Resort with views of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, you can't beat the atmosphere! To dine here you must have a valid theme park admission ticket and park reservation. Scarlett, advanced dining reservations generally open 60 days before a specific date, so it's possible dining reservation availability for your visit may be limited. You can make the reservation through the
Disneyland Mobile App, or the Disneyland Resort website on the
Blue Bayou Restaurant page.
Scarlett, if you don't get that dining reservation before your visit, I recommend getting to
Disneyland Park early on the day of your visit. Head to Blue Bayou and inquire about joining the Walk-Up List for that day. There is also sometimes an option to join the Blue Bayou Walk-Up List in the Disneyland Mobile App. Search for "Blue Bayou" and on the restaurant's page, there may be an option to "Join Walk-Up List". Be aware that the app sometimes requires you to be physically near the restaurant to join the list. Being at the theme park early is your best bet for getting a Walk-In dining reservation. Using the walk-in method may mean being a bit flexible with your dining time. Hopefully, this information helps and you nab that table for your son's birthday celebration!
Scarlett, if you have any other planning questions before your visit, please visit again! We'd love to help!
Seeya real soon,
Melissa