Originally Posted By DisneybyMark Here we have a Marc Davis illustrated Kids Menu from the Blue Bayou Restaurant’s opening year. I remember when I got it. We sat down and the waiter passed out menus to the adults and then gave me this card. After looking at it I realized that this was for a 12 year old, not a 14 year old like me! Upon his return my dad briefly mentioned my age and with apologies, was given an real adult menu. That was the first time I had a Monte Cristo sandwich. more at: <a href="http://www.disneybymark.com/2011/08/03/blue-bayou-kids-menu/" target="_blank">http://www.disneybymark.com/20...ds-menu/</a>
Originally Posted By Schmitty Good Vibes As I was eleven..... I had the Buccaneer's Bounty (spaghetti) with Carnation Milk and Caribbean Fruit Sherbet. Didn't have a Monte Christo for quite a few more years.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Fantastic! Thank you for sharing. Now I think I would have been happiest being a 37 year old Dad in 1967, rather than now. Disneyland was so awesome back then and had much to be excited about on the horizon. But wow, it was expensive back then (and people complain now). I used the usinflation calculator and that $2 kids meal would be $13.52 today. But still, I agree, after the Napa Rose, the Blue Bayou is my fave restaurant in Anaheim.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Once as a kid, it was great. But I must confess, it was the mystery that was the great part, the exclusivity. But for ambience, the Blue Bayou wins for me, and for food, the Napa Rose (but hard to compare as there was about 28 years between the two experiences).
Originally Posted By DlandDug When we went to Disneyland in 1972, my folks bypassed the Blue Bayou, declaring it "too expensive." Now I understand why! (We ate at Tahitian Terrace.)
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Good call Doug. In my history of Disneyland, the Tahitian Terrace was my favorite restaurant of all. Great food and wonderful entertainment. This to me was far more Disney than any IP synergy.
Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795 I didn't get to go to Blue Bayou on either of my DL trips when I was a kid because my mom and my grandparents also thought it was too expensive...that is probably why it is something I make sure I do every trip now, with or without my kids.
Originally Posted By Schmitty Good Vibes I have to agree that I prefered the Tahitian Terrace to the Blue Bayou. And I agree that the best restaurant at the resort today is the Napa Rose. I think if it were possible today, I'd head for the Tahitian Terrace instead of the Napa Rose because of the show. Gimme some of that Mahi Mahi!
Originally Posted By fkurucz >>But wow, it was expensive back then (and people complain now). I used the usinflation calculator and that $2 kids meal would be $13.52 today.<< I was going to mention something along those lines. Minimum wage in 1972 was $1.60/hr
Originally Posted By fkurucz I got to eat at the Tahitian Terrace when I was 6 years old! Sadly, my memories of that day (it was my birthday) are minimal at best.
