| 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. Retrieved December 14, 2015.