From 1971 to 1986, the Tropical Serenade in the Magic Kingdom was presented in association with the Florida Citrus Commission and Florida's Citrus Growers. Leaving the Sunshine Pavilion after the show, Guests could find a tasty treat in the form of a cold glass of orange juice or a refreshing Citrus Swirl, served across the counter of the Sunshine Tree Terrace.
Disney's partnership with the Florida Citrus Commission also extended to the creation of a new character, licensed to the FCC for use in advertising and on merchandise. His name was the Orange Bird, and he would often make appearances in the park, greeting visitors to Adventureland.
Florida's Citrus Growers and the Orange Bird may have flown the coop more than two decades ago, but the Sunshine Tree Terrace remains. You can still get an orange Citrus Swirl here, and you can still admire the lovely orange tile along the front of the counter. In fact, a visit to the Terrace today is like a flashback to the 70s.
Unfortunately, they've changed the orange flavoring in the past few years. It's gone from tasting like the freshest orange juice you've ever had to something like a push up pop. Still good, but disappointing.
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