Is Splurging on the Blue Bayou Fantasmic! Dining Package Worth It?

Fantasmic! is easily one of Disneyland's best and most popular nighttime spectaculars. This classic show takes place on the Rivers of America and combines elements of Disney storytelling with physical sets like the Mark Twain Riverboat, Sailing Ship Columbia along with larger than life water projections.

Watching Fantasmic! from the front row is easily my favorite way to enjoy this experience so on every Disneyland trip we splurge on a Blue Bayou dining package for reserved seats.

I recently enjoyed the Blue Bayou Fantasmic! dining package at Disneyland and our experience was better than ever from the themed restaurant inside the Pirates of the Caribbean ride plus front row views for the show.

Front Row Fantasmic! Viewing

Before I dive into the details of the Blue Bayou Fantasmic! package, check out that front row view we enjoyed from this experience. I was seated on the ground directly in front of the rail and was as close as you could possibly be. This means that the view of the boats drifting past, the water projections, and the stage were easy and clear to see.

I love sitting front row for experiences like this but especially for Fantasmic! since the show relies on so much action on stage and on the boats used on the Rivers of America.

How Much is the Blue Bayou Fantasmic! Package?

The Blue Bayou Fantasmic! dining package works like many of the other dining packages at Disneyland. You pay for a pre-fix meal that comes with a voucher to a reserved viewing area for Fantasmic! Since Blue Bayou is the premium restaurant in the dining package lineup, you will get the best view for the show with centered seating alongside the Rivers of America.

This is a splurge experience with the cost of this dining package being $89 per adult and $35 per child ages 3-9. This can add up quite quickly! Kids younger than three are free and can eat off your plate. Pricing does not include tax or gratuity either.

This package is a perfect option if you want to dine at Blue Bayou, which is a historic Disneyland restaurant located inside the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, and want to see Fantasmic! Since this is a higher end restaurant, you will already be splurging for a meal so adding a few more dollars on to make it a Fantasmic! dining package is a valid move. As you dine you will watch the boats from the Pirates of the Caribbean ride pass by which is why I recommend requesting a water side table for the best view.

Blue Bayou Fantasmic! Pre-Fix Menu

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The Blue Bayou Fantasmic! pre-fix menu includes a diverse range of options including Pistachio Lemon-Basil Pasta for the vegetarians! I'm always thrilled to see a vegetarian option that isn't simply a mushroom offering which is very common.

As you can see, you can add on wine pairings but Blue Bayou also serves a speciality Hurricane cocktail. This is one of the few restaurants in Disneyland that serves alcohol.

Bread Service Returns to Blue Bayou

I have been positively screaming about wanting the bread service to return to Blue Bayou. Well, that joyous occasion has arrived and was offered with our meal at no extra cost. The bread was the exact same as before and we were so happy to see such a simple pre-COVID offering return.

Blue Bayou Offers Diverse Salad Options

We both enjoyed the Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon salad which is a fun, refreshing summer option. This is a great offering especially if you have those in your group looking for something a bit different than a traditional salad.

Finally, More Than Just Mushrooms for Vegetarians

This mushroom hating vegetarian was thrilled to order the Pistachio Lemon-Basil Pasta. Often many restaurants incorporate mushrooms as an alternative to meat for their vegetarian dishes. The pasta was light but also plenty filling.

I tend to be a picky eater and I enjoyed this dish but of course, those looking to get more out of the pre-fix menu might want to order something a bit more encompassing like the chicken or fish. And you can add $10 more to upgrade to the ribeye and shrimp or the filet mignon.

Fantasmic! Themed Dessert

You can't have a Fantasmic! dining package without a themed dessert option! I always enjoy a good themed dessert and you have the option of picking this Chocolate Decadence Tart from the menu. This one is for the chocolate lovers as this was a very rich and full flavored chocolate item.

Time to Get Our Front Row View for Fantasmic!

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After our meal, we were given vouchers to the viewing area alongside the Rivers of America for Fantasmic! Since Blue Bayou is the premium package, we were seated directly in the middle across from the stage. If you want to be directly in front of the rail, plan on lining up to be allowed into the viewing area right at 8PM.

Your voucher guarantees you a spot regardless so if you don't want that absolute front row spot then you could show up later. I tend to like to be front row for things like this so I don't mind arriving early.

Close Up of Pirate Ship

The Sailing Ship Columbia makes for an impressive moment in the show as it sails past with the characters from Peter Pan. We were so close to this pirate ship that it was nearly overwhelming as it sailed past and we looked directly up to see Captain Hook and Peter Pan sword fighting from the ropes.

Clear View of Fantasmic! Stage

One of the best parts of the Blue Bayou Fantasmic! dining package is being able to see the Fantasmic! stage so well. This is often the trickiest part of viewing the show especially if you watching from further back in the crowd. Well, with a front row spot this is no trouble at all.

Is Blue Bayou Fantasmic! Dining Package Worth It?

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This is a splurge experience at Disneyland so it is important to acknowledge that! The cost for me and my teen was $170 before tax or gratuity. That is a hefty price tag for a meal and a viewing spot.

The cost is worth it to me because this viewing spot is just so spectacular. You are front row for the show and you also do not have to worry about others crowding you for a spot. Even better, you can remain seated for the duration of the show as opposed to the other non-dining package viewing areas where guests have to stand.

I typically enjoy the Blue Bayou Fantasmic! dining package once or twice a year and have done so as part of our family Disneyland tradition since 2017. Every single time, I feel it is worth ever penny.

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