In the late 1980's, Disney decided to branch out into other businesses. Following the success of The Disney Store, the company wanted to add to its mall portfolio and a Disney themed restaurant seemed to be a good idea. Mickey's Kitchen opened two test restaurants in Southern California and Illinois. The locations weren't as successful as Disney had anticipated and were closed in the early 90's.
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