Blue Bayou at Disneyland
Sarah McClure10.11.18Blue Bayou is also famous for delicious Cajun meals and is truly not to be missed.Located at 31 Royal Street in New Orleans Square, Blue Bayou has been serving guests since 1967. Advanced Dining Reservations are highly recommended, as this is a wildly popular dining experience.
I suggest arriving early (about 30 minutes) for your reserservation and requesting a table by the water. These tables will offer a perfect view of the beginning section of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. You can see fireflies twinkle, the old fishing boats and cabins on the bayou and watch park guests float by. If you are unable to be seated right near the water, no worries! The entire dining room is beautifully decorated with an evening outdoor patio theme. Paper lanterns are strung from the trees and each table has a small intimate lamp. Looking one way gives you a view of the bayou and water, looking the other way offers a view of the “mansion” and its upper level balconies.
If it’s a famous Monte Cristo sandwich that you’re looking for, be sure to book your reservation for the lunch hours. Your server will bring a bread basket to your table with focaccia and sourdough rolls to try. You may choose to start with the house salad or the signature New Orleans Gumbo. Both of which are wonderful options. I do find the gumbo to have a scrumptious flavor, but it is a bit too spicy for my sensitive palate. Though my husband loves it! There is also a shrimp boil cocktail for an additional charge.I have two favorites at Blue Bayou. The first is the Monte Cristo sandwich served with berry jam, crème anglaise and a gooseberry! The portion size is massive and we find that it is best shared, because there is really no way to save left overs. I love the warmth of the meat and cheese, combined with the crunch of the bread smothered in the delectable sauces!My second favorite dish is the pan-seared salmon served with herbed-white cheddar mashed potatoes and a basil beurre blanc. The fish is always fresh and perfectly flaky, simply remarkable.
Fantasmic! Dining Packages are available to prebook. This will give you a voucher for a pre-assigned seating area in the center of the water stage. The line will begin near Haunted Mansion. The earlier you arrive to this, the more likely you are to have a front row seat. Click here for the full show from center stage, front row!I would love to assist you with your next Disney vacation! Please reach out to me via email and we can start the process with a complimentary consultation.sarahmc@wishesfamilytravel.com