June 1986 – February 1996, April 2004 – January 2016 LOCATION Frontierland – Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue drew in visitors wandering between Fantasyland and Frontierland, on the trail circling Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Today, this space is part of the entryway into Star Wars Land. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – table service (buffet style) Seating […] Read more…
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Enchanted Cottage Sweets & Treats
 Source: MouseInfo October 2006 – August 2012 LOCATION Fantasyland – The Enchanted Cottage was part of the original Fantasy Faire, a princess meet & greet inside Fantasyland Theatre. Today, the theater is home to Mickey and the Magical Map. The Enchanted Cottage remains, though it has been re-themed as the Troubadour Tavern. EXPERIENCE Details: Service […] Read more…
Brer Bar
 Source: Yesterland July 1989 – April 2003 LOCATION Critter Country – The Brer Bar anchored the back of Critter Country, next to the exit to Splash Mountain. Today, this space is part of Pooh’s Corner, a gift shop and bakery. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – indoor dining room Entertainment – none […] Read more…
Puffin Bake Shop
 Source: Matterhorn 1959 July 1955 – June 1960 LOCATION Main Street USA – The Bakery had one of the best locations on Main Street, just to the left of the grand Penny Arcade entrance. Park visitors would find the Puffin Bakery on the west side, just before the intersection with the small cross street. EXPERIENCE Details: […] Read more…
Aladdin’s Oasis
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. […] Read more…
The Oaks Tavern
 Source: Matterhorn 1959 June 1956 – September 1978 LOCATION Frontierland – The Oaks Tavern sat adjacent to a wilder restaurant – the Golden Horseshoe. Guests walking along the main path from Main Street USA toward the waterfront would find the Tavern on the left, next to a patio shared with the River Belle Terrace. EXPERIENCE […] Read more…
Space Bar
 Source: Disney By Mark July 1955 – September 1966 LOCATION Tomorrowland – The Space Bar sat in the rear of Tomorrowland, to the right of Autopia. Today, this area is part of Tomorrowland’s huge circular building, home to Innoventions and the Star Wars Launch Bay. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – adjacent […] Read more…
Red Wagon Inn
 Source: Photo Bucket July 1955 – July 1965 LOCATION Main Street USA – The Red Wagon Inn sat at the busiest corner of Main Street USA, between the end of the street and the entrance to Tomorrowland. Guests standing at the central hub, facing the castle, would find the restaurant on the right-hand side of […] Read more…
Blue Ribbon Bakery
 Source: Farm 4 April 1990 – January 2012 LOCATION Main Street USA – The Blue Ribbon Bakery stood at the center intersection of Main Street, on the western side. Today, this space is the check-in area and indoor dining room of the Carnation Café. In 1997, the shop moved down the street, to Jolly Holiday‘s […] Read more…
The American Egg House
 Source: TWIMG July 1978 – September 1983 LOCATION Main Street USA – The American Egg House sat at the corner of Main Street USA, between the Disney Showcase gift shop and the Mad Hatter shop. Today, this structure is part of the expanded Showcase (the Egg house was in the building with the second floor […] 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…
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…
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…
Plaza Pavilion
 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…