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{{Template:Infobox Disney ride || image=SunsetRanchMarketAnimalKingdomAsia.jpg| caption='''The Sunset Ranch Market entrance signAsia section of Disney's Animal Kingdom is home to the Township of Anandapur, as well as the Forbidden Mountain. Photo by Rhys A.'''| openedtheme=June 12, 1994Southeast Asia Village| park= Disney's Hollywood StudiosAnimal Kingdom| landopened=Sunset Boulevard1999| custom_label_1 = Restaurant TypeNumber of Attractions| custom_value_1 = Collection of Quick Service Stands| custom_label_2= Menu Type| custom_value_2= Varies By StandFour}}The Sunset Ranch Market Asia is a collection of quick service stands on [[Sunset Boulevard]] land located in [[Disney's Hollywood StudiosAnimal Kingdom]].==Description==The Sunset Ranch Market is based on a real (and the original) Farmer's Market at the corner of Third and Fairfax in Los Angeles, California. Initially consisting of local farmers, who sold their goods out of their vehicles, wooden stalls were eventually erected for rent. The Sunset Ranch Market features similar stands, where guests can buy a variety of foods. 

Opening with the rest ===Conception===Although not read for opening day, an Asia section of Sunset Boulevard Disney’s Animal Kingdom had been on June 12, 1994, the Sunset Ranch Market originally consisted drawing board since the genesis of three quick service stands: Rosiethe project <ref name= "book"> Malmberg, Melody. The Making of Disney's Red Hot DogsAnimal Kingdom Theme Park. New York: Hyperion, Anaheim Produce 1998. Print. </ref>. To research the region, Imagineers visited: India, Singapore, Bhutan, Bali, Java and Catalina Eddies Nepal <ref name= "book"/>. By the summer of 1997, Imagineers were already hard at work constructing Asia’s safari ride<ref name= "book"/>.. Although initially viewed as a water based alternative to the [[Kilimanjaro Safaris]], the attraction eventually evolved into a white-water rafting thrill ride called "Tiger River Run". The attraction continued to be tinkered with, eventually opening as Kali River Rapids <ref> http://www.florida-projectparkeology.com/images2010/guidemaps04/ds/disney-mgmrun-studiostiger-guidemap-1994-05run.jpg html </ref>. Later editions to ===History Since Opening Day===The Asia section of the market included Sunset Ranch Turkey Legs park finally opened to guests in 1998 1999 <ref name= "tripodmap"> http://www.florida-project.com/images/guidemaps/dsdak/disneydisneys-mgmanimal-studioskingdom-guidemap-19941999-march-05.jpg </ref> . On the land’s opening day it featured three attractions: the bird show [[Flight of Wonder]], the [[Maharajah Jungle Trek]] walking trail, and Fairfax Fries (which served McDonald's French fries) in 1998 the [[Kali River Rapids]]<ref name= "yestermap"/>. Also present was the short-lived [[Discovery River Boats]] dock <ref> http://www.yesterlandwaltdatedworld.com/mcwdwid55.html htm </ref>. The next year, Following the closure of the boats on August 2321, 1999, Hollywood Scoops (an ice cream shop)opened the dock was briefly turned into the Upcountry Landing Bar <ref> httpshttp://disneyparkswww.disney.goflorida-project.com/blogimages/2012guidemaps/08dak/vintagedisneys-waltanimal-disneykingdom-worldguidemap-hollywood1999-scoopsnovember-opens04.jpg </ ref>, before being permanently used as a character meet and greet location <ref name= "wayback"> https://web.archive.org/web/20040603180109/http://www.wdwblues.com/ak/no.boats.html </ref>.

In 2001The first major expansion to Asia came on April 7, Toluca Legs turkey Company replaced Sunset Ranch Turkey Legs 2006, when Expedition Everest opened <ref name= "tripod"> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/expedition-everest/news/07apr2006-expedition-everest-opening-day-press-release.htm </ref>. Next, The new attraction takes guests on March 14a high speed adventure through the Forbidden Mountain, 2009 Fairfax Fries closedwhere they come face to face with the mythical yeti. Besides adding a new attraction to Asia, due the Expedition Everest expansion also allowed guests to visit the end mountainside village of Serka Zong (which translates to "fortress of the strategic partnership agreement between McDonald's and Disney chasm") <ref name= "yester"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2010/04/expedition_everest_legend_of_t_2.html </ref>. Following the closure of Fairfax FriesOpening with Expedition Everest on April 7, Toluca Legs Turkey Company relocated to the fry stand's former location. Subsequently2006 was Serka Zong Bazaar, a new stand named Fairfax Faire opened in the former Toluca Legs Turkey Company Location gift shop <ref name= "yester"> https://d23.com/a-to-z/serka-zong-bazaar/ </ref>.

On August 1In 2007, 2016, Toluca Legs Turkey Company closedthe Yak and Yeti restaurant opened to guests <ref name= "wdwradio"/>. Two days laterBuilt in the former location of the two quick service restaurants- Sunaulo Toren Fries and Chakranadi Chicken Shop, a new stand called Sunshine Day Cafe opened in its placethe Yak and Yeti was Animal Kingdom's first table service restaurant <refname= "wdwradio"> http://www.disneyfoodblogwdwradio.com/toluca2013/09/disney-legstwenty-turkeysomething-coyak-yeti-restaurant/ </ref>.==Current Stands=='''Fairfax Fare'''-This quick service stand features a barbecue menu. Fairfax Fare Opened in 2009 in Toluca Turkey Leg Company's original location.

On December 14, 2015, Thirsty River Bar and Snacks opened in the former location of [[Expedition Everest]]'''Hollywood Scoopss FastPass distribution location <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/thirsty-''' This snack river-bar-and-trek-snacks/news/14dec2015-photos---thirsty-river-bar-and-trek-snacks-now-open-near-expedition-everest-at-disneys-animal-kingdom.htm </ref>. The new quick service stand serves ice cream sells a variety of food, and other dessertsalso contains a bar <ref>http://www. Hollywood Scoops opened on August 23wdwmagic.com/dining/thirsty-river-bar-and-trek-snacks/news/14dec2015-photos---thirsty-river-bar-and-trek-snacks-now-open-near-expedition-everest-at-disneys-animal-kingdom.htm </ref>. In 2016, 1999two of Asia's quick service stands underwent renovations <ref name= "wdw"> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/animal-kingdom/news/21jan2016-photos---new-names-and-looks-for-snack-kiosks-at-disneys-animal-kingdom.htm M </ref>. At this time, "Bradley Falls" was renamed "Caravan Road", and "Maharajah Pretzel" was renamed "Chakranadi" <ref name= "wdw"/>.

'''Rosie==Backstory==[[Image:Anandapur.jpg|400px|thumb|A map of Anandapur. Photo by Jeremy Thompson]] According to the land's All American Cafe-''' This quick service location specializes backstory, Anandapur was founded ages ago by Anata, a wise ruler who knew the importance of living in hamburgers and chickenharmony with animals <ref name= "Jack"> http://land. When allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2010/10/does_this_couple_look_familiar_1.html </ref>. In 1544 however, King Bhima Disampati decreed that the location opened it forest near Anandapur was known as Rosie’s Red Hot Dogsto be home to a royal hunting preserve <ref name= "Jack"/> . In order to make hunting easier, and featured King Disampati built a hot dog menulodge and enclosed much of the area, in an attempt to trap his prey. RosieIronically, King Disampati was killed by a tiger, and his successors (remembering Anata's All American Cafe is decorated with both authentic and Disney created WWII memorabiliateachings) transformed the enclosure into a nature preserve <ref name= "Jack"/>.

'''Catalina Eddie's'''- This quick service stand offers guests a variety For many years, Anandapur (and much of pizzasSoutheast Asia) was under British colonial rule. Prior In 1948 however, Anandapur was granted their independence and the forest preserve was given to the opening of Hollywood Scoops, Catalina Eddie's sold soft-serve yogurt people <ref> This menu can be seen on all Disney-MGM Studios maps from 1994 (the restaurant's opening) until 1999 (the year Hollywood Scoops opened) for example see: http://wwwland.florida-projectallears.comnet/blogs/imagesjackspence/guidemaps2009/ds10/disney-mgm-studios-guidemap-1998-june-v2-04maharajah_jungle_trek_1.jpg html </ref>.

With the addition of Expedition Everest in 2006, Disney expanded Asia to include the village of Serka Zong. According to the attraction's backstory, Serka Zong was originally a thriving tea plantation, equipped with steam trains used to transport crops to Anandapur <ref name= "everst"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2010/04/expedition_everest_legend_of_t.html </ref>. For unknown reasons however, the plantation was shut down and the trains ceased to run <ref name= "everst"/>. Due to rumors that the mythical yeti was responsible for the plantation''Anaheim Produce-''' This stand offers guests fresh fruits and vegetables as well as other snackss demise, a number of yeti shrines were constructed in order to appease the creature<ref name= "everst"/>.

'''Sunshine Day CafeMany years later, Norbu and Bob came to the area and repurposed the plantation buildings and trains for use in their new business, "Himalayan Escapes-Tours and Expeditions<ref name= "everst"/>. This expedition service sets the stage for guest''' The newest dining location s adventure on Sunset Boulevard, Sunshine Day Cafe sells desserts and alcoholic beverages[[Expedition Everest]].

==Former StallsAttractions=='''Fairfax Fries[[Maharajah Jungle Trek]]''' Operating from 1998 until 2008- This walking trail takes guests through the ruins of an ancient palace. Here, this stand was sponsored by McDonald's guests encounter giant fruit bats, Komodo dragons and sold McDonald's frieseven tigers.

'''Sunset Ranch Turkey Legs[[Kali River Rapids]]'''- This stand sold turkey legs and was open from 1994 until 2001raft ride takes guests down the Chakranadi River in true whitewater fashion. It was replaced by The Kali River Rapids also shows guests the Toluca Legs Turkey Company standdanger of illegal logging and habitat destruction.

'''Toluca Legs Turkey Company[[Expedition Everest]]''' Open from 2001 until 2016, this stand sold turkey legs. Toluca Legs Turkey replaced Sunset Ranch Turkey Legs, and was relocated to - This high speed roller coaster takes guests on a frantic journey through the Forbidden Mountain as they search for the former Fairfax Fries location in 2009mythical Yeti. ==Fun Facts and TriviaFormer Attractions==* The names Fairfax Fries and Fairfax Faire are a reference to the fact that the original Farmer's Market was located on the corner ''[[Flights of Third and Fairfax in Los Angeles California <ref name= "Jack"> http://landWonder]]'''- In this show, guests could see various tricks performed by exotic birds.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/01/sunset_boulevard_disneys_hollwFlights of Wonder operated from April 22, 1998 until December 31, 2017.html </ref>

* Toluca Turkey Legs Company==Restaurants==[[Image:yakandyeti.jpg|400px|thumb|The Yak and Yeti can be found in Asia. Photo by HarshLight]] 's name was ''[[Yak and Yeti]]-''' This table service restaurant features a reference to the "Toluca Lakes" suburb of Los Angeles <ref name= "Jack"/>Pan-Asian menu.

* Inside Rosie's All American Cafe, ''[[Yak and Yeti Local Foods Café]]-''' This counter service restaurant offers guests can see a WWII insignia created by Disney variety of Pan-Asian entrees. '''[[Mr. Kamals]]-''' This quick service stand originally sold burgers; however it now features an entirely vegetarian menu. Located on the pathway between Asia and featuring Mickey MouseAfrica. '''[[Caravan Road]]-''' Located across from Mr. Kamals, Donald DuckCaravan Road is a quick service stand. The dining location was previously known as Bradley Falls.  '''[[Royal Anandapur Tea Company]]-''' This Joffery's stand specializes in pastries, coffee and (obviously) tea.  '''Anandapur Ice Cream Truck-''' This quick service stand offers guests frozen drinks and ice cream. '''Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks'''- Located near Expedition Everest, this dining location serves as a Gremlin quick service stand and a full bar. ==Former Restaurants=='''Upcountry Landing Bar'''- This short-lived bar sold various spirits while giving guests a great view of the Tree of Life <ref> http://www.florida-project.com/images/guidemaps/dak/disneys-animal-kingdom-guidemap-1999-november-04.jpg </ref> <ref name= "Korkiswayback"/> '''Chakranadi Chicken Shop'''- This counter service restaurant opened in 2000 <ref> The restaurant first appears on Animal Kingdom maps in early 2000 http://yourfirstvisitwww.netflorida-project.com/2016images/11guidemaps/dak/disneys-animal-kingdom-guidemap-2000-march-04.jpg </aref> and closed for good on June 4, 2006 to make way for the Yak and Yeti <ref> http://blog.touringplans.com/2006/06/01/chakranadi-fridaychicken-visitshop-withto-jimclose-korkisjune-rosies4th-atmaking-disneysway-hollywoodfor-studiosasia/ </ref> . ''' Sunaulo Toren Fries'''- Located next to Chakranadi Chicken Shop, Sunaulo Toren Fries closed in 2006 and was replaced by the Yak and Yeti. ==Shopping=='''Mandala Gifts-''' This stand sells authentic Asian crafts and souvenirs.  '''Serka Zong Bazaar-''' This shop sells Expedition Everest and other Animal Kingdom merchandise.==Fun Facts and Trivia==* Anandapur means "place of delight" in Sanskrit <ref name= "Jack"/>.

* Near Rosie's All American Cafe, guests A portrait of the Royal Couple of Anandapur can find Rosie's Victory Garden, which features various vegtibles being grown to help be found in each shop within the war effort township <ref name= "KorkisJack"/>

*The name Catalina Eddiesarcophagus of Ananta (Anandapur's may founder) can be a play found on a Southern California weather condition known as Catalina Eddy, which involves a circular movement of air the [[Maharajah Jungle Trek]] <ref> http:name= "Jack"//2719hyperion.blogspot.com/2008_02_01_archive.html </ref>.