Big Thunder Ranch (demolished) (Anaheim, California)

USA / California / Garden Grove / Anaheim, California
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Big Thunder Ranch opened in Disneyland in June 1986 on land that had once been part of the Mine Train through Nature’s Wonderland. Big Thunder Ranch closed permanently on January 10, 2016 to make way for the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge expansion.

Big Thunder Ranch closed in early 1996 to make way for the Hunchback of Notre Dame Festival of Fools outdoor theater spectacular. Big Thunder Barbecue became the Festival of Foods. The menu and the overall experience stayed about the same (although disney.com suggested that Big Thunder Barbecue had been “transformed into a Medieval Parisian seating arena”—Medieval Paris must have looked a lot like a Western ranch).

The Festival of Foods reverted to Big Thunder Barbecue, and then the Big Thunder Barbecue closed permanently.

Big Thunder Ranch was then again open during the daytime, and there were animals on display. The area was hosted by Brawny. The Hunchback of Notre Dame Festival of Fools arena was used for occasional group events, such as corporate parties.
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Coordinates:   33°48'51"N   117°55'13"W

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  • Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue reopened April 2, 2009 as a Character Dining location with Woody, Jessie, and Bullseye exclusively appearing in the restaurant. Several months later, it changed to a regular table service restaurant, without the characters. It offers all you care to enjoy (read all you can eat) barbecue. Lunch is 11:30 until 4:00, and includes barbecue ribs (Pork, St. Louis style), chicken, ranch beans, coleslaw(not creamy, done with a sweet and sour vinaigrette), and cornbread. The dinner menu (from 4:00 on) adds smoked sausage and corn on the cob wheels (poached in milk and butter). Reservations are strongly recommended.
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