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Pinocchio Village Haus

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The exterior sign of the Pinocchio Village Haus.
Magic Kingdom
Land Fantasyland
Opening date 1971
Restaurant Type Counter Service
Menu Type Italian
Based on Pinocchio

Pinocchio Village Haus is a counter service restaurant located in Fantasyland.

Restaurant History

Early in the development of the Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland, Disney had planned on creating a "Pinocchio Street" for the land [1]. Although this plan was eventually scrapped, a building representing the 1940 Disney animated classic was constructed in Fantasyland- Pinocchio Village Haus. Obviously inspired the film's animation, the Village Haus was designed by Imaigneer Ron Bowman (who would later go on to oversee the Germany pavilion in EPCOT Center) to recall the overhead opening scene in the film [2]. From 1971 until 1999, guests could see ..→

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  1. This information comes from former Imagineer Tom K. Morris during his appearance on the Progress City Radio Hour. To listen to the episode click here: https://progresscity.podbean.com/e/the-progress-city-radio-hour-episode-23-fantasyland-part-ii/
  2. https://yourfirstvisit.net/2016/09/02/a-friday-visit-with-jim-korkis-pinocchio-village-haus/