[[Image:SunshineTreeTerrace{{Infobox Disney ride || image=sunshinetreeMW.jpg|thumb|caption='''The Sunshine Tree Terrace with sign featuring the Sunshine Pavilion behind it.]]Orange Bird'''| opened=1971| park= Magic Kingdom| land=Adventureland| custom_label_1= Restaurant Type| custom_value_1= Counter Service| custom_label_2= Menu Type| custom_value_2= Tropical/American| custom_label_3=Sponsored By| custom_value_3= Florida Citrus Growers (1971-1986)}}
The Sunshine Tree Terrace is a counter service restaurant located in [[Adventureland]]
==History==
The Sunshine Tree Terrace is a counter service restaurant serving that serves citrus specialties and slushies. The terrace is located within opened next to the Sunshine Pavilionin 1971, and was sponsored by the Florida Citrus Growers from its opening in 1971 until 19911986 <ref name="sponsors"> http://www. At one timeomniluxe.net/wyw/mkindex.htm </ref>. During the Florida Citrus Grower’s sponsorship, a large the organizations mascot, the Orange Bird, was heavily featured in the Sunshine Tree loomed over and gave the terrace it's namesakeTerrace. Also in the terrace was In fact, a small Audio Anamatronic Animatronic Orange Bird, could be found perched atop the mascot of large Sunshine Tree that gave the Florida Citrus GrowersTerrace its namesake<ref name= "widen"> http://www. The omniluxe.net/wyw/stt.htm </ref>. Throughout its history the Sunshine Tree Terrace was has been known for it's its popular Citrus Swirl. The Citrus Swirl was , which is a mixture of frozen orange juice mixed with and soft serve vanilla ice cream<ref> http://www. When The Florida Citrus Growers canceled there sponsorship, the Sunshine Tree Terrace began to move away from it's orange themedisneyfoodblog. The Orange Bird Anamatronic had long been removed when in 2000, the Sunshine Tree was taken down. Another blow to the history of the com/2013/08/29/snack-series-citrus-swirl-at-magic-kingdoms-sunshine-tree-terrace came in 2009 when the Citrus Swirl was removed from the menu. Today, the Sunshine Tree Terrace has a more standard menu of soft serve ice cream and refreshments. In recent years, the pineapple treats of Aloha Isle, also located in Adventureland have begun to appear on the Sunshine Tree Terrace's menu/ </ref>.
The first major change to the Sunshine Tree Terrace came in 1986, when the Florida Citrus Growers and Disney ended their partnership <ref name="sponsors"/>. Due to the split, the Orange Bird Animatronic was removed from the Sunshine Tree <ref name=Menu=="widen"/>. Although now sans Orange Bird, the Sunshine Tree itself remained a fixture of the terrace until 2000 when it was removed <ref> http://progresscityusa.com/2011/11/11/little-orange-memories/ </ref>. Another major change to the Sunshine Tree Terrace came in 2009, when the Citrus Swirl was taken off the menu. Following its removal the Terrace featured a more standard menu of soft serve ice cream and other refreshments <ref> http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2009/10/23/is-this-place-ever-open-sunshine-tree-terrace/ </ref>.
On April 17 2012, Disney announced the return of both the Orange Bird and the Citrus Swirl to the Sunshine Tree Terrace <TABLE WIDTHref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/04/citrus-swirl-is-back-at-walt-disney-world-resort/ </ref>. Early in the morning, D23 (the official Disney fan club) and Imagineer Jason Grandt revealed a new marquee featuring the Orange Bird, as well as a new line of Orange Bird merchandise. Furthermore, it was announced that the Citrus Swirl was officially being added back to the menu (it had previously become available for purchase on March 1, 2012<ref> http://progresscityusa.com/2012/03/01/a-ray-of-sunshine/ </ref>), and that the original Orange Bird figure that once sat atop the Sunshine Tree would be returning <ref> http://www.wdwradio.com/2012/09/disney-imagineer-jason-grandt-interview-show-291-september-9-2012/ </ref>. Also unveiled at this time was a new poster for the restaurant, and an Orange Bird cup that the Terrance’s beverages now came in <ref> http://www.insidethemagic.net/2012/04/the-orange-bird-returns-to-walt-disney-world-as-disney-fans-welcome-back-the-nostalgic-70s-advertising-icon/ </ref>.=665 BORDER=1 BORDERCOLOR="#000000" CELLPADDING2015 Location Change=4 CELLSPACING=0=[[Image:sunshinethreeposter.jpg|thumb|300px|The Sunshine Tree Terrace poster depicts the Orange Bird as well as the restaurant as it appeared from 1971-2015.]]On March 12, 2015 the Sunshine Tree Terrace and [[Aloha Isle]] switched locations in Adventureland. Following the switch, the Sunshine Tree Terrace can now be found across from the [[Swiss Family Treehouse]]. The relocated Sunshine Tree Terrace kept its menu (as did Aloha Isle), however new signage was created for both of the restaurants <ref> http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2015/03/12/news-aloha-isle-and-sunshine-tree-terrace-switch-places-in-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom/ </ref>. In June 2015 the Sunshine Tree Terrace received a new sign which now features the Orange Bird <ref> https://twitter.com/imagineeringdis/status/606286418906734592 </ref>.
<TR VALIGN=TOP> <TD WIDTH=213> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff">'''Menu Item'''</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=214> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff">'''Price'''</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=213> <P STYLE="backgroundClick below to see the official Sunshine Tree Terrace Menu: #ffffff">'''Notes'''</P> </TD> </TR> <TR VALIGN=TOP> <TD WIDTH=213> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal">Asian Salad with Chicken</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=214 SDVAL="9.09" SDNUM="1033;0;[$$-409]#,##0.00;[RED]-[$$-409]#,##0.00"> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal">$9.09</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=213> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal"><BR> </P> </TD> </TR> <TR VALIGN=TOP> <TD WIDTH=213> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal">Pineapple Juice Float</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=214 SDVAL="4.19" SDNUM="1033;0;[$$-409]#,##0.00;[RED]-[$$-409]#,##0.00"> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal">$4.19</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=213> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal"><BR> </P> </TD> </TR> <TR VALIGN=TOP> <TD WIDTH=213> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal">Asian Pineapple Salad</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=214 SDVAL="7.89" SDNUM="1033;0;[$$-409]#,##0.00;[RED]-[$$-409]#,##0.00"> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal">$7.89</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=213> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal"><BR> </P> </TD> </TR> <TR VALIGN=TOP> <TD WIDTH=213> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal">Chicken Curry With Rice</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=214 SDVAL="8.49" SDNUM="1033;0;[$$-409]#,##0.00;[RED]-[$$-409]#,##0.00"> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal">$8.49</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=213> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal"><BR> </P> </TD> </TR> <TR VALIGN=TOP> <TD WIDTH=213> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal">Asian Barbecued Pork Sandwich</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=214 SDVAL="8.99" SDNUM="1033;0;[$$-409]#,##0.00;[RED]-[$$-409]#,##0.00"> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal">$8.99</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=213> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal"><BR> </P> </TD> </TR> <TR VALIGN=TOP> <TD WIDTH=213> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal">Turkey and Swiss Sandwich</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=214 SDVAL="8.99" SDNUM="1033;0;[$$-409]#,##0.00;[RED]-[$$-409]#,##0.00"> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal">$8.99</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=213> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal"><BR> </P> </TD> </TR> <TR VALIGN=TOP> <TD WIDTH=213> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal">Floats</P> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal"><BR> </P> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal"><BR> </P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=214 SDVAL="4.19" SDNUM="1033;0;[$$-409]#,##0.00;[RED]-[$$-409]#,##0.00"> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal">$4.19</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=213> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal"><FONT SIZE=2 STYLE="font-size: 9pt">Vanilla or chocolate soft serve with your choice of Diet Coke,Sprite,Barq's Root beer, and Coca-Cola</FONT></P> </TD> </TR> <TR VALIGN=TOP> <TD WIDTH=213> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal">Iced Coffee Float</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=214 SDVAL="4.19" SDNUM="1033;0;[$$-409]#,##0.00;[RED]-[$$-409]#,##0.00"> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal">$4.19</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=213> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal"><BR> </P> </TD> </TR> <TR VALIGN=TOP> <TD WIDTH=213> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal">Ice cream</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=214 SDVAL="3.19" SDNUM="1033;0;[$$-409]#,##0.00;[RED]-[$$-409]#,##0.00"> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal">$3.19</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=213> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal"><FONT SIZE=2 STYLE="font-size: 9pt">In a cone or cup flavors are Vanilla, chocolate, and vanilla chocolate swirl. Soft serve. </FONT> </P> </TD> </TR> <TR VALIGN=TOP> <TD WIDTH=213> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal">Chocolate chip cookie</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=214 SDVAL="2.19" SDNUM="1033;0;[$$-409]#,##0.00;[RED]-[$$-409]#,##0.00"> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal">$2.19</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=213> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal"><BR> </P> </TD> </TR> <TR VALIGN=TOP> <TD WIDTH=213> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal">Assorted chips</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=214 SDVAL="2.19" SDNUM="1033;0;[$$-409]#,##0.00;[RED]-[$$-409]#,##0.00"> <H4 CLASS="western" STYLE="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal"> <FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif">$2.19</FONT></H4> </TD> <TD WIDTH=213> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal"><BR> </P> </TD> </TR> <TR VALIGN=TOP> <TD WIDTH=213> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal">Peanut butter and Jelly sandwich</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=214 SDVAL="5.49" SDNUM="1033;0;[$$-409]#,##0.00;[RED]-[$$-409]#,##0.00"> <H4 CLASS="western" STYLE="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal"> <FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif">$5.49</FONT></H4> </TD> <TD WIDTH=213> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal"><FONT SIZE=2 STYLE="font-size: 9pt">kids menu</FONT></P> </TD> </TR> <TR VALIGN=TOP> <TD WIDTH=213> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal">Turkey sandwich</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=214 SDVAL="5.49" SDNUM="1033;0;[$$-409]#,##0.00;[RED]-[$$-409]#,##0.00"> <H4 CLASS="western" STYLE="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal"> <FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif">$5.49</FONT></H4> </TD> <TD WIDTH=213> <P STYLE="background: #ffffff; font-weight: normal"><FONT SIZE=2 STYLE="font-size: 9pt">kids menu</FONT></P> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> <TABLE WIDTH=665 BORDER=1 BORDERCOLOR="#000000" CELLPADDING=4 CELLSPACING=0> <TD WIDTH=213> <P>'''Drink'''</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=215> <P>'''Price'''</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=211> <P>'''note'''</P> </TD> </TR> <TR VALIGN=TOP> <TD WIDTH=213> <P>Soft Drinks</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=215> <P>$2.85 & $2.59</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=211> <P><FONT SIZE=2 STYLE="font-size: 9pt">Drinks include Sprite, Diet Coke, Coke, Barq's Root beer, Orange</FONT></P> </TD> </TR> <TR VALIGN=TOP> <TD WIDTH=213> <P>Smart Water</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=215 SDVAL="3.5" SDNUM="1033;0;[$$-409]#,##0.00;[RED]-[$$-409]#,##0.00"> <P>$3.50</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=211> <P><BR> </P> </TD> </TR> <TR VALIGN=TOP> <TD WIDTH=213> <P>Dasani Bottled Water</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=215 SDVAL="2.5" SDNUM="1033;0;[$$-409]#,##0.00;[RED]-[$$-409]#,##0.00"> <P>$2.50</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=211> <P><BR> </P> </TD> </TR> <TR VALIGN=TOP> <TD WIDTH=213> <P>Hot coco</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=215 SDVAL="2.09" SDNUM="1033;0;[$$-409]#,##0.00;[RED]-[$$-409]#,##0.00"> <P>$2.09</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=211> <P><BR> </P> </TD> </TR> <TR VALIGN=TOP> <TD WIDTH=213> <P>Hot Tea</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=215 SDVAL="2.09" SDNUM="1033;0;[$$-409]#,##0.00;[RED]-[$$-409]#,##0.00"> <P>$2.09</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=211> <P><BR> </P> </TD> </TR> <TR VALIGN=TOP> <TD WIDTH=213> <P>Orange juice</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=215 SDVAL="2.39" SDNUM="1033;0;[$$-409]#,##0.00;[RED]-[$$-409]#,##0.00"> <P>$2.39</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=211> <P><BR> </P> </TD> </TR> <TR VALIGN=TOP> <TD WIDTH=213> <P>Soy milk</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=215 SDVAL="2.19" SDNUM="1033;0;[$$-409]#,##0.00;[RED]-[$$-409]#,##0.00"> <P>$2.19</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=211> <P><FONT SIZE=2 STYLE="font-size: 9pt">Chocolate or regular</FONT></P> </TD> </TR> <TR VALIGN=TOP> <TD WIDTH=213> <P>Coffee</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=215 SDVAL="2.09" SDNUM="1033;0;[$$-409]#,##0.00;[RED]-[$$-409]#,##0.00"> <P>$2.09</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=211> <P><BR> </P> </TD> </TR> <TR VALIGN=TOP> <TD WIDTH=213> <P>Apple Juice</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=215 SDVAL="2.59" SDNUM="1033;0;[$$-409]#,##0.00;[RED]-[$$-409]#,##0.00"> <P>$2.59</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=211> <P><BR> </P> </TD> </TR> <TR VALIGN=TOP> <TD WIDTH=213> <P>Chocolate milk</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=215 SDVAL="2.19" SDNUM="1033;0;[$$-409]#,##0.00;[RED]-[$$-409]#,##0.00"> <P>$2.19</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=211> <P><FONT SIZE=2 STYLE="font-size: 9pt">Nesquick</FONT></P> </TD> </TR> <TR VALIGN=TOP> <TD WIDTH=213> <P>Whole milk</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=215 SDVAL="2.19" SDNUM="1033;0;[$$-409]#,##0.00;[RED]-[$$-409]#,##0.00"> <P>$2.19</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=211> <P><BR> </P> </TD> </TR> <TR VALIGN=TOP> <TD WIDTH=213> <P>Iced coffee</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=215 SDVAL="3.39" SDNUM="1033;0;[$$-409]#,##0.00;[RED]-[$$-409]#,##0.00"> <P>$3.39</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=211> <P><BR> </P> </TD> </TR> <TR VALIGN=TOP> <TD WIDTH=213> <P>Cafe latte</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=215 SDVAL="2.99" SDNUM="1033;0;[$$-409]#,##0.00;[RED]-[$$-409]#,##0.00"> <P>$2.99</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=211> <P><BR> </P> </TD> </TR> <TR VALIGN=TOP> <TD WIDTH=213> <P>Cappuccino</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=215 SDVAL="2.99" SDNUM="1033;0;[$$-409]#,##0.00;[RED]-[$$-409]#,##0.00"> <P>$2.99</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=211> <P><BR> </P> </TD> </TR> <TR VALIGN=TOP> <TD WIDTH=213> <P>Espresso </P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=215 SDVAL="2.99" SDNUM="1033;0;[$$-409]#,##0.00;[RED]-[$$-409]#,##0.00"> <P>$2.99</P> </TD> <TD WIDTH=211>
<P><BR>https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/magic-kingdom/sunshine-tree-terrace/menus/
==Fun Facts and Trivia==* The Orange Bird figure that can currently be seen in the Sunshine Tree Terrace, was not that Audio Animatronic figure that most associate with the Sunshine Tree Terrace. In fact, the current Orange Bird was actually found sitting on a swing in the Sunshine Tree, before the Animatronic Orange Bird was added <ref name="orangebird"> http://www.imagineeringdisney.com/blog/2012/4/17/florida-orange-bird-part-2.html </Pref>.
* The original Orange Bird figure was found in a drawer in the Walt Disney Archives and then shipped to Florida <ref name= "orangebird"/TD>.
* The tikis that once sat at the base of the Sunshine Tree can still be found, they now flank the restored Orange Bird <ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/stt.htm </TRref>.
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