| Big Thunder Ranch | |
|---|---|
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| Disneyland | |
| Area | Frontierland |
| Status | Removed |
| Opening date | June 22, 1986 |
| Closing date | January 11, 2016 |
| Replaced by | Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge |
| Ride statistics | |
| Attraction type | Petting zoo |
Big Thunder Ranch was an attraction at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, United States. It included an outdoor petting zoo, a walk-through log cabin, and a variety of scenery meant to create the atmosphere of a Western ranch. It was located in Frontierland, nearby Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.[1] Inside one could find sheep, goats, cows, and other farm animals. Among these animals were the two turkeys who received presidential pardons in honor of Thanksgiving in 2008.[2] The attraction was hosted by Brawny.
Big Thunder Ranch closed permanently on January 11, 2016, as the attraction (and some nearby backstage areas) became the site of the 14-acre (5.7 ha) land, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.[3][4][5]
- ^ Strodder, Chris (2017). The Disneyland Encyclopedia (3rd ed.). Santa Monica Press. pp. 83–84. ISBN 978-1595800909.
- ^ French, Sally (2008-11-26). "President Bush pardons turkeys to be sent to Disneyland". Orange County Register. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
- ^ Pimentel, Joseph (September 10, 2015). "Construction on Disney's 'Star Wars'-themed land begins next year". Orange County Register. Retrieved September 11, 2015.
- ^ Lenker, Margaret (September 25, 2015). "Disneyland's 'Star Wars' Addition Prompts Ride Closures". Variety. Retrieved September 26, 2015.
- ^ Glover, Erin (September 22, 2014). "Season of the Force Begins November 16 at Disneyland Park in Southern California". Disney Parks Blog. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2015.