Raising Helen (film)

Raising Helen (film) A career-minded head of a top Manhattan modeling agency and party girl, Helen Harris, finds herself plunged into motherhood when her sister’s three children come to live with her, bringing her carefree lifestyle to a screeching halt. She learns that dancing at 3 a.m. doesn’t mix with getting the kids ready for …

Rainforest Cafe

Rainforest Cafe Environmentally friendly, this 450-seat restaurant and retail emporium opened at the Downtown Disney Marketplace on August 6, 1996. Taking the place of Chef Mickey’s, the restaurant features cascading waterfalls, tropical showers, and an erupting volcano. Other Rainforest Cafes opened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 1998, Disney Village at Disneyland Paris in 1999, Downtown …

Raising the Bar (television)

Raising the Bar (television) Television series for TNT debuting on September 1, 2008, and ending on December 24, 2009. The story follows the lives and cases of young lawyers who have been friends since law school but who now work on opposing sides. Stars Mark-Paul Gosselaar (Jerry Kellerman), Gloria Reuben (Rosalind Whitman), Jane Kaczmarek (Judge …

Rajah

Rajah Jasmine’s tiger bodyguard in Aladdin.

Raize, Jason

Raize, Jason (1975-2004) Actor; portrayed Simba in the original cast of The Lion King on Broadway, and provided the voice of Denahi in Brother Bear.

Rainbow Road to Oz, The

Rainbow Road to Oz, The Walt had originally planned to make a movie using L. Frank Baum’s Oz stories that would be called The Rainbow Road to Oz. It was even previewed on his television Fourth Anniversary Show, with the Mouseketeers playing all the roles. The movie was never made, however, and many years would pass …

Rainbow Caverns Mine Train

Rainbow Caverns Mine Train Frontierland attraction at Disneyland, from July 2, 1956, to October 11, 1959. Later became Mine Train Through Nature’s Wonderland (1960-77). The caverns held beautiful colored pools and small waterfalls set among stalagmites and stalactites.

Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant

Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant Restaurant featuring an Irish-themed menu; opened at Pleasure Island at the Walt Disney World Resort on October 21, 2005.

Rainbow Ridge Pack Mules

Rainbow Ridge Pack Mules Frontierland attraction at Disneyland, from June 26, 1956, to October 2, 1959. Earlier Mule Pack (1955-56) and later Pack Mules Through Nature’s Wonderland (1960-73).

Rainbow Mountain Stage Coaches

Rainbow Mountain Stage Coaches Frontierland attraction at Disneyland, from June 26, 1956, to September 13, 1959. It was formerly Stage Coach (1955-56). The stagecoaches were removed after the horses became spooked by the Disneyland Railroad trains that traveled nearby.