Blue Bayou Restaurant (Disneyland)
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Arguably one of the best restaurants in the Disneyland Resort, the Blue Bayou offers fine dining and renowned ambiance. The restaurant overlooks the beginning portion of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction nestled in a comfy bayou underneath a beautiful star-lit night sky.
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Menu
| Location: | New Orleans Square. |
|---|---|
| Restaurant Type: | Table Service. |
| Cuisine: | Cajun, Creole. |
| Avg. Price*: | $35. |
| Serves: | Lunch, Dinner. |
| Free drink refills: | Yes. |
| Reservation Needed: | Strongly Recommended. |
| Operating Hours: | . |
| AP Discount: | Yes. |
| D23 Discount: | No. |
| DVC Discount: | Yes. |
| Disney Visa Discount: | No. |
| *Average price estimated for a typical adult meal with a drink including taxes and gratuity. These categories do not factor in desserts. | |
Special Tips
- This restaurant is very popular and reservations do fill-up. Make reservations as early as possible.
- The entrance to the restaurant is located adjacent to the exit to Pirates of the Caribbean.
- Walk-ins are accepted but on busy days these spots go quickly.
- Like all table service restaurants, high chairs are available upon request.
- Although there is a kid's menu available, picky eaters may not enjoy the offerings.
- Request a water-view table for a fantastic view of Pirates of the Caribbean.
Fun Facts
- The Blue Bayou is known for it's Monte Cristo Sandiwch. Do note that this is only served during lunch hours.
- Since the original idea of Pirates of the Caribbean, Walt always envisioned a restaurant overlooking the attraction.
- The restaurant's working title was "The Blue Lagoon". This was changed by the time it opened.
- The Blue Bayou was actually ready to go for the opening of New Orleans Square. However, Pirates of the Caribbean was not yet complete, so Walt Disney decided to push the restaurant's opening back until the ride was ready. Because of this, Walt Disney was never able to see the restaurant open.
- The menu originally featured items such as Ragout de Boeuf en Casserole, Grenadine of Boeuf Maximilian and Salade Rothschild.
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Restaurant Details
The Blue Bayou opened in 1967 as a compliment to Pirates of the Caribbean. The restaurant serves as a great backdrop for the ride, and the ride serves as a great backdrop for the restaurant.
The plantation house that serves as a backdrop for the restaurant hides the entrance to the restaurant as well as the kitchen and restrooms. This plantation house was inspired by the structure that housed the Chicken Plantation Restaurant. This former restaurant was removed to make way for New Orleans Square.
The restaurant shares the same show building as Pirates of the Caribbean. It's setting of an outdoor bayou is achieved through a dark, high ceiling, air conditioning, and the right amount of light to illuminate the restaurant, but not show the ceiling or walls.
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