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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
May 1977 – January 2015 LOCATION Tomorrowland – The Starcade sat in the rear of Tomorrowland, between the Star Traders gift shop and the exit to Space Mountain. Today, this space is used for temporary exhibits and art displays. BACKGROUND When Space Mountain opened in 1977, Tomorrowland once again became one of the most exciting […] Read more…
Source: WD Pro Media July 1955 – August 1997 LOCATION Main Street USA – The Plaza Pavilion stood at the corner of Main Street, next to the Adventureland entrance. Today, this space houses the Jolly Holiday Bakery Café. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – outdoor patio Entertainment – none The Plaza Pavilion […] Read more…
Source: Walt Disney April 1956 – August 1960 LOCATION Tomorrowland – Guests could find the Bathroom of Tomorrow (sometimes called the Bathroom of the Future) at the front of Tomorrowland. This attraction shared a building with the Hall of Chemistry, where Star Tours stands today. BACKGROUND In the early years of Tomorrowland, most attractions were […] Read more…
Source: Death and Taxes Mag August 1955 – April 2001 LOCATION Frontierland – Casa de Fritos/Casa Mexicana sat in the center of Frontierland, next to the Mine Train. Today, this space is part of the Rancho del Zocalo patio. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – adjacent patio Entertainment – periodic live music Frontierland […] Read more…
Source: Matterhorn 1959 July 1955 – January 1962 LOCATION Frontierland – The Chicken Plantation Restaurant stood on the outskirts of Frontierland, overlooking the Rivers of America. This area is now roughly between Pirates of the Caribbean and Café Orleans in New Orleans Square. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – adjacent patio Entertainment […] Read more…