What do you think of the New Blue Bayou?

DisneyDave

Well the Blue Bayou was "Improved" during the last Pirates refurb. A new kitchen, new chef designed menu, and new prices...

If you have had a chance to eat there since the changes, let us know what you think.

We had a chance to eat there for lunch the day before the UAB Jamboree, and I have to say I was dissapointed Sad

Let me first say, that we make it a point to ALWAYS eat at least once EVERY trip at the Blue Bayou.. Either for lunch or Dinner.. it's been a family tradition.

I now think that tradition will be changing. Sad

The atmosphere and ambience are still unbelivable and unique... BUT the food choices and prices left much to be desired.

The average price for a lunch entree was $25.00. And they have taken the food from a good selection, to being very upscale and not very appetizing in my opinion.

They have changed everything including their great gumbo they used to offer.

The souvenier menu was great... but for 6 people to have lunch for $130 plus... the ambience and location... just doesn't make up for it.

I appreciate Disney's effort, but I think they missed the bateux on this one Sad

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ltldeb · Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 7:24 am Post subject:

Not to mention they don't have the "Craptain's" treasure on the kids menu any longer. Crying or Very sad

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DisneyDave · Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 7:32 am Post subject:

napabeth · Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 7:51 am Post subject:

No gumbo!!!! Don't Know

Hello!!! Bayou . . . . gumbo . . . . it's tradition!!!

We always go there once per trip (sometimes lunch, somtimes dinner). These changes don't sound good . . . . Rolling Eyes

epcotfan23 · Airport Engineer Joined: Aug 27, 2006 Posts: 98

Inflation has something to do with that...
Disney has always been a bit over-priced. Sad to see the Gumbo is off the menu; that used to be a tasty starter. Sad

thedisneyman · Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:45 am Post subject:

We went for lunch a couple of days before the Jamboree and I was disappointed at the selection on the menu not to mention the prices. The dinner menu had more selection, but the prices jumped even higher.

We ate at Cafe Orleans on our last day and while pricey I thought it was very good. I had the Gumbo Crepe and the Chocolate Crepe for desert...yum!

As for Gumbo, I still enjoyed having Gumbo out near the Pirates line in the bread bowl.

Darn, now I'm craving the Gumbo!
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aprildecember · Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 10:08 am Post subject:

i haven't been since the changes, but i have seen the new menu. i wasn't impressed. crab cakes reduced to an overpriced appetizer? wtf ever. now the only thing remotely interesting on the entire entree list is the stupid monte cristo for lunch. and those make me toss.

DisneyDave · Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 10:52 am Post subject:

Just to clarify... the gumbo is still there... BUT it's not the same gumbo Crying or Very sad

It now has chunks of chicken in it... and it's not a spicy...

They need to bring back the old gumbo... Cool

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mattsemoto · Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 1:38 pm Post subject:

Being an annual passholder, I don't usually eat at the parks, but...I have eaten at the Bayou twice in the last month...The food was really good in my opinion. I think They are trying to make it into the "Upscale" restaurant that they wanted it to be way back. The prices are a bit steep for the average family, and for the last few months, you have to have a reservation, no walk-ins available...The thing I disliked the most was tat you have to bbok at least 3 days in advance...
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