Hungry Bear Restaurant Explained

Hungry Bear Restaurant
Pushpin Map:USA California Anaheim
Established:[1]
Current-Owner:The Walt Disney Company
Head-Chef:Jeremiah Balogh
Food-Type:American
Dress-Code:Casual
Street-Address:Critter Country, Disneyland Park
City:Anaheim
County:Orange County
State:California
Postcode:92802
Country:United States
Reservations:No

Hungry Bear Restaurant is an American-style restaurant in the Critter Country land at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California. There is also a location in Westernland at Tokyo Disneyland.[2] The Disneyland location is themed to characters from the Country Bear Jamboree.

History

The Hungry Bear Restaurant was originally named the Golden Bear Lodge. The Lodge opened in September 1972 in Bear Country in Disneyland. In 1977, the restaurant reopened as the Hungry Bear Restaurant.[1] In July 2024, it was announced that the restaurant at Disneyland will be rethemed to Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree.[3]

Design

The Hungry Bear Restaurant at Disneyland is located next to The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. The restaurant is two stories.[1] The restaurant has a rustic feel and has patio dining, overlooking the Rivers of America.[1]

Cuisine

The restaurant serves American cuisine and updates its menu with seasonal offerings, including themed foods based on special events and holidays at the park.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Chris Strodder. The Disneyland Encyclopedia: The Unofficial, Unauthorized, and Unprecedented History of Every Land, Attraction, Restaurant, Shop, and Major Event in the Original Magic Kingdom. 11 April 2017. Santa Monica Press. 978-1-59580-798-4. 274–275.
  2. Web site: Lloyd . Spencer . PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo Disneyland 8/26/19 (Bicycling Pianist, Unique... . WDW News Today . 12 September 2019 . 26 August 2019.
  3. News: Gailey. Jackie. Disneyland Announces Re-Theme of Hungry Bear Restaurant. wdwinfo.com. July 20, 2024. July 20, 2024.