Ravenchase

 

When they designed Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Disney imagineers wanted to add a restaurant. The ride was meant to look like a posh 1930’s Hollywood Towers Hotel. What could be more natural than an in-house hotel eatery? In the end, though, the idea was nixed. There were concerns the smell of food being cooked and served might mask odors accompanying a possible ride malfunction. Instead, a menu for a gala (imaginary) feast was placed between the ride exit and the gift shop. The menu no longer exists in Disney California Adventures, because this ride is now Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission Breakout. It might still be in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but I’d have to cross a few time zones to find out. There ARE Disney rides with restaurants: Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean has The Blue Bayou, and in Florida Living with the Land has The Garden Grill and It’s a Small World has Pinocchio Village Haus.