Blue bayou

The Blue Bayou RESTAURANT, New Orleans Square, Disneyland, 1967 Themed to a Louisiana Bayou

In my trip a few weeks back, I ate lunch at the Blue Bayou. Since I was by myself on a business trip, I could really take in the environment of the place - it is an incredible piece of theming. Later, full of Monte Cristo (wow... just wow), I enjoyed arguably the best attraction ever built (for a really thorough read on the attraction's greatness, see the Passport to Dreams essay on it here: passport2dreams.blogspot.com/2011/08/fire-in-night-pre-em...). As I walked out the exit, I snapped…

Walt Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean, or simply Pirates of the Caribbean, is a dark water ride that opened at Disneyland in March 18, 1967. It would be opened in other Disney parks, Magic Kingdom, Tokyo Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris. Pirates of the Caribbean is one of the world's most popular and well-loved Disney attractions. The ride inspired the film series of the same name. This was the last attraction that Walt Disney himself participated in designing; with it opening three months…

Getting into this history-making eatery requires an entire strategy.

Blue bayou

On a quiet evening last week in the Park with friends Bill McIntosh and Mike Greening, I was able to get into Blue Bayou for some quick shots... What makes Blue Bayou unique is the location...It overlooks the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. Diners can watch the boats leave the loading dock and head out to pirate adventures. Plus, it is a deluxe dining establishment with table service. Getting in here with a tripod is not easy. I have sked many, many times and not ever been accommodated…

The Blue Bayou in Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland. 2-Photo Composite (2 sec exposures ea.)

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Mouse Chat Disney podcast – A Disney Radio Show by Disney Fans for Fans Live from the Blue Bayou restaurant at Disneyland, a first time look at Disneyland Park Leslie (with Pixie Vacations) and Chris take their first trip to Disneyland and Bob, Donna (Bob’s Wifer) Chris and Steve join in as …