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(1955–Present) Before New Orleans Square was built, Frontierland had New Orleans Street. This area had the restaurant Casa de Fritos (1955-1957), which then became the Silver Banjo Barbeque (1957-1961). When the Banjo closed, it became part of the expansion to give extra space to the restaurant on the corner of Adventureland & Frontierland, Aunt Jemima’s Pancake House (1955-1962), which became Aunt Jemima’s Kitchen (1962-1970), then Magnolia Tree Terrace (1970-1971), and then River Belle Terrace (1971-Present). Quaker Oats sponsored Aunt Jemima’s (until 1970), and until the late 1960’s, Aunt J herself (portrayed by Aylene Lewis) would appear and sing to guests. The menu included Davy Crockett’s Delight (4 “brown-as-a-berry” pancakes), Mark Twain Special (4 buckwheat pancakes), Golden Horseshoe Special (4 buttermilk pancakes), and Slue Foot Sue’s Favorite (a waffle). River Belle Terrace has been sponsored by Oscar Meyer, Hormel, and Sunkist. At present, it has no sponsor.

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1950’s–1960’s

Rivers of America and Frontierland construction, 1955
Rivers of America and Frontierland Construction, 1955
July 18 1955
July 18, 1955
Back of Walt Disney, July 27, 1955
Back of Walt Disney (see X), July 27, 1955
Aunt Jemima's, Feb. 1956
Aunt Jemima’s, Feb. 1956
Frontierland photo, March 1956
March 1956
Frontierland photo, March 1956
March 1956
Frontierland photo, March 1956
March 1956
Frontierland Aunt Jemima's photo, May 1959
May 1959
Frontierland, September 1959
Sept. 1959
Frontierland Restaurants, 1959/1960
1950’s
Frontierland Restaurants, 1959/1960
1950’s
Frontierland, 1950s
1950’s
Aunt  Jemima's Pancake House in Frontierland, 1950s
1950’s
Aunt  Jemima's Pancake House in Frontierland, 1950s
1950’s
Aunt Jemima Pancake Toss, 1950s
Aunt Jemima Pancake Toss Contest, 1950’s
Anchor in front of New Orleans Street with Black Bart, 1950s
Anchor in front of New Orleans Street with Black Bart, 1950’s
Aunt Jemima Kitchen Pancake Mix Box
1960’s Aunt Jemima box mix, promoting her restaurant
Aunt Jemima Kitchen Pancake Mix Box
1960’s Aunt Jemima box mix, promoting her restaurant
Aunt Jemima Napkin photo
Aunt Jemima Napkin
Aunt Jemima Placemat photo
Aunt Jemima Placemat
Aunt Jemima Brochure photo
Aunt Jemima Brochure
Aunt Jemima Brochure photo
Aunt Jemima Brochure
Aunt Jemima Pancake House, September 1962
Sept. 1962
Aunt Jemima Pancake House Exterior
Exterior view
Aunt Jemima Pancake House Interior
Interior view
Aunt Jemima Pancake House Interior
Interior view
Aunt Jemima Pancake House, May 31, 1963
May 31, 1963
Aunt Jemima Pancake House, August 1966
Aug. 1966
Aunt Jemima Pancake House, September 1967
Sept. 1967
Shooting Gallery, March 1968
December 1968
CoxPilot Remembers at Daveland
Aunt Jemima’s & The Silver Banjo: Keith Palmer (high school buddy) got me the job at the Cox Thimble Drome at Disneyland just after my high school graduation in 1959. The first thing, after getting a uniform from wardrobe, was to go to Aunt Jemima’s and have pancakes. The Park didn’t open until 9:30, but Auntie served employees starting at 7:30 am. What a treat! I remember going to the Silver Banjo quite a bit too, and the food was great. I would try to eat there at least every week. I always thought it was a shame that we lost it due to expansion. However, I did see Don DeFore there a bit, but park management didn’t want us eating inside when celebs were around. I loved the old brick interior of Aunt Jemima’s before the renovation. It seemed too sterile after the 1962 changes. But, you could get your food a lot faster afterwards. Eating on the patio before the park opened was the best memory of all, and it was always crowded with big-wigs from the park (never saw Walt). I learned to like coffee from there, too.

2000+

Frontierland, July 2007
July 2007
Frontierland, July 2007
July 2007
Frontierland, July 2007
July 2007
Frontierland, July 2007
July 2007
Riverbelle Terrace, December 2007
Dec. 2007
Riverbelle Terrace, December 2007
Dec. 2007
Riverbelle Terrace, December 2007
Dec. 2007
Frontierland, January 2008
Jan. 2008
Frontierland, March 2008
River Belle Terrace, March 2008
River Belle Terrace, June 2008
June 2008
River Belle Terrace, June 2008
June 2008
River Belle Terrace, June 2008
June 2008
River Belle Terrace, September 2008
Sept. 2008
Disneyland New Orleans Street area, September 2008
Sept. 2008
Disneyland New Orleans Street area, September 2008
Sept. 2008
Disneyland River Belle Terrace, December 2008
Dec. 2008
Disneyland River Belle Terrace, December 2008
Dec. 2008
Disneyland River Belle Terrace, April 2009
April 2009
Disneyland River Belle Terrace, April 2009
April 2009
Disneyland River Belle Terrace, April 2009
April 2009
Disneyland River Belle Terrace, April 2009
April 2009
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