 Source: Disney Pal September 2006 – September 2010 LOCATION Golden State – Bountiful Valley Farm was a sprawling walkthrough on the eastern side of California Adventure. Guests could find it adjacent to the Pacific Wharf walkway, just after Sunshine Plaza. The Farmer’s Market stand was located in the center of the space, near San Andreas Shakes. […] Read more…
 Source: Tangaroa Joel February 2001 – September 2010 LOCATION Golden State – San Andreas Shakes was a popular stop inside Golden State’s Bountiful Valley Farm area. This stand bumped up against Pacific Wharf, and was basically next-door to the Boudin Bakery Tour. Today, this space is a walkway with trees and other greenery between Cars […] Read more…
 Source: Jim Hill Media February 2001 – October 2001 LOCATION Paradise Pier – Avalon Cove drew attention not just from its high-profile owner (Wolfgang Puck), but due to its massive building jutting out into Paradise Bay. You couldn’t miss this dining spot; it was the only table service restaurant on the boardwalk side of the […] Read more…
 Source: Disney Mouse Links February 2001 – September 2010 LOCATION Paradise Pier – Catch A Flave overlooked the bay and California Screamin’s launch point, on the far side of the land. Today, this space houses Paradise Pier Ice Cream Company. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – nearby benches Entertainment – none Catch A Flav […] Read more…
 Source: Disney Pal February 2001 – July 2011 LOCATION Sunshine Plaza – Bakers Field Bakery occupied one of the main cars in the California Zephyr. Guests walking into the main plaza found the Bakery on the right, next to Bur-r-r Bank Ice Cream. Today, this space is part of the Fiddler, Fifer, & Practical Café. EXPERIENCE […] Read more…
LOCATION Pacific Wharf – Rita’s Baja Blenders sat in the center of Pacific Wharf. To find this quick service stand, you’d head across the Pacific Wharf bridge, toward the Lucky Fortune Cookery. You’d find Rita’s straight ahead, to the left of Cocina Cucamonga. EXPERIENCE Rita’s Baja Blenders was a quick-service drink spot located along California […] Read more…
 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: 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: 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…
February 2001 – January 2018 LOCATION Paradise Pier – When you arrived in Paradise Pier, you’d cross the bridge next to Pacific Wharf and head toward the back part of the bay. You’d find Paradise Pier Ice Cream Company on your left, around the corner from the gift shop. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick […] Read more…
February 2001 – January 2018 LOCATION Paradise Pier – If you followed the main path, across the bridge, you’d find the Cove Bar on your right, just beyond the entrance to Ariel’s Grotto. You could also reach the Bar from the rear of Paradise Pier, by following the path next to the California Screamin’ launch […] Read more…