Q: My dad often talks about our family trips to the Magic Kingdom back in the 1970s. Whenever I mention an upcoming trip to Walt Disney World with my family, his first question is “Are you going to have space burgers for lunch?” Might he be referring to the burgers at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café?
Colleen, Buffalo, New York
A: Perhaps he was thinking of the offerings in the old Tomorrowland Terrace, the former name of Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café. Besides a Space Dog and a steak sandwich, back in the late 1970s guests could order a Moon Burger (a cheeseburger)—95¢; an Orbit Burger (a regular hamburger)—80¢; or a Gemini Burger (double beef patties)—$1.25.
Dave Smith