The Controversial History of Aunt Jemima's Kitchen at Disneyland

🥞Aunt Jemima's Kitchen at Disneyland was a popular attraction in the 1950s, featuring breakfast items and the character of Aunt Jemima.

📺The restaurant was owned by Quaker Oats and was part of their marketing strategy to promote the Aunt Jemima brand.

👩‍🍳Aunt Jemima, as a character, was a racially stereotyped depiction of a subservient African-American woman.

🎵Aunt Jemima at the restaurant took photos with guests and occasionally sang.

🏞️Disneyland expanded the restaurant and rebranded it as Aunt Jemima's Kitchen, adding new menu items.

Who owned Aunt Jemima's Kitchen at Disneyland?

—The restaurant was owned by Quaker Oats, the parent company of the Aunt Jemima brand.

What did the restaurant serve?

—The restaurant served breakfast items like pancakes, waffles, and breakfast platters.

Who played the role of Aunt Jemima?

—Various women played the role of Aunt Jemima, starting with Nancy Greene in 1893. Aileen Lewis was the only woman officially recognized for the role at Disneyland.

Did Aunt Jemima's Kitchen expand outside of Disneyland?

—Yes, Quaker Oats opened various Aunt Jemima's Kitchen restaurants across North America.

When did Disney assume full control of the restaurant?

—Disney assumed full control of the restaurant in 1967.

00:03Aunt Jemima's Kitchen at Disneyland showcased a sense of classic nostalgia and Americana in the 1950s.

06:31Quaker Oats funded the restaurant at Disneyland as part of their marketing strategy.

11:02The restaurant expanded its menu and introduced Aunt Jemima's Party Pancakes.

11:48Disney fully assumed control of the restaurant in 1967.