Bear Country

Ursus H. Bear's Wilderness Outpost

Ursus H. Bear’s Wilderness Outpost

 Source: MiceChat March 1972 – November 1988 LOCATION Bear Country – Ursus H. Bear’s Wilderness Outpost stood at the “end” of Bear Country, making it a true outpost in western Disneyland. Today, this shop is home to Lous’ Critter Club, within the land of Bayou Country. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – country-themed souvenirs, miscellaneous apparel, and […] Read more…

Teddi Barra's Swingin' Arcade

Teddi Barra’s Swingin’ Arcade

 Source: Four Kingdoms March 1972 – April 2003 LOCATION Bear Country – Teddi Barra’s Swingin’ Arcade faced the lower courtyard in Bear Country, near the exit to Splash Mountain. Today, the arcade space is part of Pooh Corner. BACKGROUND In the 70s, arcades started popping up across Disneyland. Frontierland, Main Street, Adventureland, and Tomorrowland all […] Read more…

Golden Bear Lodge

Golden Bear Lodge

 Source: Insights and Sounds September 1972 – February 1973 LOCATION Bear Country – The Golden Bear Lodge overlooked the Rivers of America on the western side, across the waterway from Fort Wilderness. Today, this space is a similarly themed restaurant: the Hungry Bear. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – adjacent two-story patio […] Read more…

Bear Country

 Source: Tumblr March 1972 – November 1988 BACKGROUND After the closure of the Indian Village in 1971, Disneyland needed to reinvent this area and generate new interest in a less-visited section of the park. Given its distance from the rest of Frontierland, this section broke off and became its own land, Bear Country. For almost […] Read more…