July 1993 – May 2018
LOCATION
Adventureland – This restaurant was tucked in the front corner of the land, next to the exit to the Enchanted Tiki Room. Visitors heading toward the Jungle Cruise would see the Oasis to the left: the tan building with mosaic detailing.
EXPERIENCE
Aladdin’s Oasis was Disneyland’s most exotic restaurant. Guests entered through the grand foyer and stepped into a quiet jungle garden, complete with the Cave of Wonder from Aladdin. The restaurant offered a selection of quick service meal options, or specialty menu items for Fantasmic! or Paint the Night dinner packages. This exclusive dining area was one of the oldest in the park, and was known for being one of the quietest places to enjoy a meal, even though it was in Disneyland’s wildest land.
CLOSURE
Over the years, Aladdin’s Oasis slowly fell off the map, and became an abandoned waste of space. The stage shows stopped. Then the restaurant only offered show packages. And finally, Aladdin & Jasmine showed up for meet & greets less and less often. The valuable space needed a refresh. The
TRIVIA
My original rating: The meals at Aladdin’s Oasis look and taste like cafeteria food. The portions are small and overpriced, and the quality is pretty disappointing, even for Disneyland food (which is often known to be lackluster). The Oasis is also a genuinely terrible option for a Fantasmic! fast pass. The “seating” (standing) area for the show is all the way to the western end of the waterfront, almost by the Haunted Mansion. It’s really hard to see the stage from this angle, and part of the section is obstructed by poles and trees. The only reason I give this restaurant two stars is for the actual seating area. This restaurant has a two-tier patio in a private courtyard, so it is quiet, peaceful, and the center rock formation is pretty cool. But if you’re here for a nice meal, you’re better off going elsewhere. (★★☆☆☆)
The Oasis used to be the Tahitian Terrace, a dinner show featuring Polynesian dancing, fire dancers, and singers.
Every so often, Aladdin’s Oasis hosted special limited-time shows. In 2008, the Oasis was home to an Indiana Jones stunt show.
Rumor had it you could actually get married inside the Oasis.
BYOL! Great idea, thanks!
No problem! I hope you get to enjoy the patio during your visit! (And if you can’t get over there and still want a quiet shady spot, check out the dock by Edelweiss snacks. It’s not a scenic garden, but it’s on the water and there’s rarely anyone around! If you want the garden vibe, try Rancho del Zocalo’s patio – it’s gorgeous and full of flowers!)
Hi, thank you for your helpful text and photos. I remember going to Aladdin’s Oasis a long time ago. I realize there’s no Oasis show anymore, but is there just basic dining at lunchtime? Can you show up and order a meal and eat it there without having to reserve a seat for that night’s parade or fantasmic? I called Disneyland and they weren’t clear on this. Do you know? Please reply by email.
Thanks,
Kit
Hi Kit, thanks for asking! To the best of my knowledge, Aladdin’s Oasis is only for parade or Fantasmic! dinner packages. The restaurant is not very popular, so some days it is just closed altogether. I hope that is helpful to you!
Hi, just confirming, there’s no lunchtime dining at the Oasis at all? Or is it just on select days? I was hoping to eat there during the day I’m visiting, I remember it as a nice shady garden spot. Thanks again!
At the moment, I don’t believe so. Although I don’t have 100% certainty, Aladdin’s Oasis is no longer listed anywhere as a standard dining option, so I’m pretty sure it’s now just for packages. Your best bet would be to ask a cast member when you get to the park. If it’s not too busy, they might let you sit and enjoy the patio even without purchasing a package!