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Vintage Walt Disney World: An Ode to National Pie Day

Nate Rasmussen

by , Librarian, Walt Disney Archives

Today is National Pie Day. Pie is such a delectable treat and an American Classic — who doesn’t enjoy its goodness? Of course, most pies get their start in the kitchen, similar to this vintage kitchen from Mickey’s House in Mickey’s Birthdayland back in 1988.

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Figuring out what kind of pie to make and enjoy is always a big decision. Here’s a look at The Peach Boys from Food Rocks at Epcot to help with some inspiration. In my opinion, it’s hard to beat a great apple pie.

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Are your taste buds ready for a bite of pie now? Too bad it isn’t 1973, we could have visited Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom Park and enjoyed this cherry pie.

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So today when you decide to dig into some pie, don’t feel guilty. Just consider it a civic duty.

Destinations: Walt Disney World Resort

Topics: Disney History

Comments

  • Great story! My friend Patrick LOVES pie, in fact, he was once a pie-eating champion — this story makes me think of him! While I enjoy apple pie, my favorite is pecan pie. (My sister and I eat it every Christmas morning!) Thanks, Nate — now I’m hungry!

    • Pie-eating champion!?! That’s fantastic! Glad you enjoyed the story!

  • I thought Pie Day was not until March 14.

    • Hi Jason – According to the American Pie Council website, today is in fact National Pie Day.

  • Hey, Nate… How does the straw stick to the outside of the cup? Is that futuristic Tomorrowland Terrace magic?

    I hear that Good Nutrition is not just a superstition.

    • Roger, I’m not sure. Must be Disney magic.

  • I love the vintage stuff! Food rocks was great, but Kitchen Kabaret was even better!

    • Veggie, Veggie, Fruit, Fruit!

  • Nate, I think @Jason meant Pi Day (you know, ∏, as in 3.141592…). 🙂

    • You’re right! He did! 🙂
      (If only I listened in Math Class, better.)

  • Was the Tomorroland image at the Noodle Station?

    • Hi Timothy – we tried to figure that out (I enlisted the help of my friends at the Walt Disney Archives too). We’re not positive, but we think it’s most likely the Tomorrowland Terrace.

  • Nate – this post made me smile! Pie and Disney are both American classics and I love to enjoy them both with good friends. Now I need to do a tour of tasty pies around Disney! Though one thing… I am going to call shennanigans on that cherry pie. It is missing a yummy top crust!:)

    • Is this the pie-eating champion, Patrick that Darcy references above???

  • We celebrated last night – with pizza pie and apple pie a la mode!!

    • Perfect! Sounds delicious. 🙂

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