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June 3

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June 3, 1984 – The Restaurant Bistro de Paris Opens in Epcot’s France Pavilion

“Gourmet restaurant located at the 2^nd floor”

On June 3, 1984, the restaurant Bistro de Paris opened in Epcot’s World Showcase, in the France Pavilion. The restaurant was created due to the success and demand for reservations for Les Chefs de France, and was located in the upstairs area of the restaurant. Like Les Chefs, Bistro de Paris specialized in gourmet French cuisine, featuring favorites such as filet mignon, duck breast, and crème brulee. The restaurant was closed on July 31, 2012; it was renovated and reopened in December, now named Monsieur Paul after famous French chef Paul Bocuse.

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May 15

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May 15, 1995 – The California Grill Opens in Walt Disney World’s Contemporary Resort

“Savor the finest in Californian cooking, as you take in the sights of Seven Seas Lagoon and Magic Kingdom Park.”

On May 15, 1995, the California Grill restaurant opened on the top floor of Walt Disney World’s Contemporary Resort, replacing Top of the World. The restaurant features Californian cuisine, featuring specialty sushi, several seafood dishes, and unique desserts, including Peanut Butter & Peach Jam on Cinnamon Toast. Guests take a private elevator to reach the restaurant, and are able to have breathtaking panoramic views of the park, including Cinderella’s Castle and the Floridian woodlands. This view also offers guests one of the best views of the fireworks in the Magic Kingdom; when the fireworks show begins, the lights dim in the restaurant and the music for the show plays, giving guests a unique dining experience.

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February 26

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February 26, 1998 – The All Star Café Opens at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex

On February 26, 1998, the All Star Café opened at Walt Disney World’s Wide World of Sports Complex, almost a year after the complex opened. It was part of a chain of restaurants developed by Planet Hollywood International and invested in by sports legends, including Andre Agassi, Monica Seles, and Wayne Gretzky. Disney acquired the lease to the Wide World of Sports Complex restaurant in 2000. The franchise itself was not successful, and Disney closed the café in September, 2007. In November of that year, it opened again as the What’s Next Café, before becoming the ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill in 2010.

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February 20

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February 20, 2000 – Cap’n Jack’s Restaurant Opens in Walt Disney World’s Downtown Disney

On February 20, 2000, the Downtown Disney restaurant Cap’n Jack’s Restaurant opened in Walt Disney World. Originally Captain Jack’s Oyster Bar, which served drinks and seafood appetizers since the marketplace’s opening in 1975, the restaurant expanded on the seafood theme, with tables facing the waterfront of the Downtown Disney area. The restaurant closed in August, 2013, due to the expansion of the Disney Springs project.

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February 2

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February 2, 1992 – The Casual Dining Restaurant Boatwright’s Dining Hall Opens in Walt Disney World

“Bona fide bites in the Big Easy.”

On February 2, 1992, the casual dining restaurant Boatwright’s Dining Hall opened in Walt Disney World. It was originally part of the Dixie Landings Resort, which was combined with the Port Orleans Resort in 2001; the restaurant and the gift shop Fulton’s General Store remained as they were after this merger. The restaurant is only open for dinner and features New Orleans style cuisine, ranging from dishes called Crescent City Gumbo to Boatwright’s Jumbalaya. The restaurant is also themed like a shipbuilding company, complete with hanging lanterns and wooden hulls.

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December 16

Posted on December 16, 2014 by disneydetail

December 16, 1990 – The Commissary Opens in Hollywood Studios

“An Art Deco setting features film posters of past and present as movie trailers play on TVs.”

On December 16, 1990, The Commissary restaurant opened in Hollywood Studios. The quick-service restaurant is decorated in an Art Deco style, reminiscent of the style of Old Hollywood. Its menu features popular dishes such as a chicken club, New York strip steak, and roasted salmon. On July 1, 1997, the restaurant was renamed ABC Commissary, named after the Disney owned television channel, and features trailers and behind-the-scenes looks of popular ABC shows on its many television screens.

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November 8

Posted on November 8, 2014 by disneydetail

November 8, 1997 – Citricos Restaurant Opens in Walt Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

“Enjoy American cuisine infused with Mediterranean flavors, plus an award-winning, international wine list.”

On November 8, 1997, the Citricos restaurant opened in Walt Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. It replaced the restaurant Flagler’s, which had been in the resort since 1988. Citricos’s featured cuisine is somewhat similar to its predecessor, featuring a blend of Florida and Mediterranean cooking, including a charcuterie plate, oak-grilled filet of beef, and a tropical fruit crème brûlée. The restaurant also features an award-winning wine list, and an exclusive Chef’s Domain area where guests are treated to a special multi-course dinner while talking with the chef and the sommeliers. A dress code is required when dining at Citricos.

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October 14

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October 14, 2008 – The Downtown Disney Restaurant T-Rex Opens in Walt Disney World

“A prehistoric family adventure.”

On October 14, 2008, the prehistoric-themed restaurant T-Rex opened in Walt Disney World’s Downtown Disney Marketplace. The restaurant, designed by the same company that created Rainforest Cafe, features several prehistoric creatures, including a 15-foot-tall Tyrannosaurus Rex, in several themed rooms. A hands-on area called the Paleo Zone is available for kids to dig up fossils and discover various treasures. The restaurant features standard American fare, including Jurassic Chicken Tidbits and Fossil Fish-N-Chips.

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September 5

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September 5, 1974 – The Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue Begins in Fort Wilderness’ Pioneer Hall

“Get ready to clap your hands, stomp your feet, sing along and have a good ol’ time at rustic Pioneer Hall in Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground.”

On September 5, 1974, the Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue began its performances in Pioneer Hall, located in the Fort Wilderness resort and campground of Walt Disney World. Guests sit down to a buffet of American barbeque favorites, including ribs and fried chicken, while they enjoy a two-hour-long Wild West themed show. The show is presented by performers the likes of Claire de Lune, Johnny Ringo, Dolly Drew, Six Bits Slocum, Flora Long, and Jim Handy. . Guests have three different seating options: the main floor, the back balcony, and the side balconies, and must pay in advance to get reservations. A version of the show opened in Tokyo Disneyland’s Diamond Horseshoe in 1983.

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July 31

Posted on July 31, 2014 by disneydetail

July 31, 1960 – The Sunkist Citrus House Shop Opens on Disneyland’s Main Street

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“Almost any feature at Disneyland qualifies for Yester-resurrection, whether it’s the Sunkist Citrus House (a defunct beverage stand) or the Casa de Fritos (a corn-chip-themed Mexican restaurant).” – The New York Times

On July 31, 1960, the Sunkist Citrus House opened on the Main Street of Disneyland. It replaced the Puffin Bakery, which closed on June 3, 1960. Hosted by the Sunkist company, the store served fresh-squeezed orange juice, lemonade, lemon meringue pie, and orange cheesecake. It was closed on January 3, 1989, after nearly 30 years of service, and replaced by the Blue Ribbon Bakery.

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