Park History

Court of Angels

Court Of Angels

The Court of Angels opened as part of New Orleans Square in 1966. This hidden gem was actually one of the last features Walt Disney designed before his death. For over 40 years, the Court was a popular spot for family photos, engagements, and even occasional character meet & greets, but most of the time […] Read more…

Carnation Plaza Gardens

 Source: Mouse Planet August 1956 – April 2012 LOCATION Main Street USA – The Carnation Plaza Gardens stood at the end of Main Street, to the left of the castle. Guests could reach the gardens by taking a path off the central hub, over a small footbridge. BACKGROUND As Disneyland settled in as one of […] Read more…

Tahitian Terrace

 Source: Static Flickr June 1962 – April 1993 LOCATION Adventureland – Tahitian Terrace was tucked deep into the jungles of Adventureland, along the river. The terrace entrance sat next to the exit to the Enchanted Tiki Room, in the space now occupied by Aladdin’s Oasis. BACKGROUND The Enchanted Tiki Room was one of Disneyland’s first […] Read more…

Rescue Rangers Raceway

 Source: Jim Hill Media March 1991 – November 1991 LOCATION Fantasyland – The Rescue Rangers Raceway was a specially revamped version of Fantasyland Autopia. The track wove through the northeastern corner of Fantasyland, a space which is now partly used as the It’s A Small World plaza and partly used for the current Autopia track. […] Read more…

Earl of Sandwich

Earl Of Sandwich

November 2012 – June 2018 LOCATION Downtown Disney – The Earl of Sandwich sat at the tail end of Downtown Disney, near the Disneyland Hotel. To find this restaurant, guests walked toward the opposite end of Downtown Disney from the parks. The restaurant overlooked the ESPN Zone at the end of the district. EXPERIENCE The […] Read more…

Burger Invasion

 Source: AllEars February 2001 – September 2008 LOCATION Paradise Pier – Burger Invasion sat along the waterway of Paradise Pier, in front of the grand Paradise Pier Hotel. Guests could find this quick service spot by walking down the pathway on the right hand side of Paradise Bay, toward Mickey’s Fun Wheel. Today, this space houses […] Read more…

The Yacht Bar

 Source: Matterhorn 1959 April 1957 – September 1966 LOCATION Tomorrowland – Guests could find the Yacht Bar in Tomorrowland, overlooking the lagoon. To reach the Yacht Bar, guests followed the main path from Main Street USA to the waterfront, and the Yacht Bar stood on the left. Today, this is the approximate location of Tomorrowland […] Read more…

Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular

Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular

January 2003 – January 2016 LOCATION Hollywood Land – To find the Aladdin show, which was housed in the Hyperion Theater, guests followed the main path through Hollywood land from Buena Vista Street. The theater stood the end of the main road, just before the turn toward the Tower of Terror. BACKGROUND The Hyperion Theater in Hollywood […] Read more…

Sunkist Citrus House

 Source: Yesterland July 1960 – January 1989 LOCATION Main Street USA – The Sunkist Citrus House stood on the west side of Main Street USA, about halfway down the street. Today, its location is home to the Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, next to the Penny Arcade. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating […] Read more…

Pizza Oom Mow Mow

 Source: Static Flickr February 2001 – September 2010 LOCATION Paradise Pier – Pizza Oom Mow Mow was a surfer shack located on the Paradise Bay waterfront. To reach the restaurant, visitors would follow the main path toward the ferris wheel. Pizza Oom Mow Mow was located on the right-hand side of the bay, where Boardwalk […] Read more…

Midget Autopia

 Source: Wikia April 1957 – April 1966 LOCATION Fantasyland – Midget Autopia was the smallest of the Autopia tracks, and could be found at the back of Fantasyland. This area is now an open walkway between the Storybook Land Canal Boats and the It’s A Small World plaza. BACKGROUND When the Fantasyland and Tomorrowland Autopia […] Read more…

Dairy Bar

Dairy Bar

 Source: Static Flickr January 1956 – September 1958 LOCATION Tomorrowland – The Dairy Bar was tucked into the back of Tomorrowland, though this area is now in the center of the land’s main plaza. Guests could find the Dairy Bar on the right side of the main walkway, next to the 20,000 Leagues Under The […] Read more…

Viewliner

 Source: PhotoBucket June 1957 – September 1958 LOCATION Fantasyland – The Fantasyland Viewliner station could be found in the rear of Fantasyland, behind the Storybook Land Canal Boats. Its location is now part of the plaza in front of It’s A Small World, in front of the entrance to Mickey’s Toontown. Tomorrowland – The Tomorrowland […] Read more…

ABC Soap Opera Bistro

 Source: Laughing Place February 2001 – November 2002 LOCATION Hollywood Land – The ABC Soap Opera Bistro was part of Hollywood Land’s grand entrance, standing on the right corner of the street. Today, the Bistro space has been revamped into Disney Junior – Live On Stage!, though the exterior looks the same. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type […] Read more…

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