Werner Weiss

Disney fans know that Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955. That’s when Disneyland celebrates the anniversary of its opening. However, back in 1955, the official opening date was July 18. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Did Disneyland Open July 17...

Waitresses and mechanics from Flo’s V8 Cafe nearby are impressed. They surround DJ, and soon DJ has them dancing. And then they have kids in the audience dancing—and perhaps a few adults too. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: DJ’s Dance...

Have you watched a reality television show called The Amazing Race? You can do something similar, and you don’t even need a passport. You can solve puzzles and perform tasks in Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Japan, France, and the...

Although the six “it’s a small world” façades in this article are all different, five of them share a family resemblance—but “one of these things is not like the others.” Which do you like best? Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: “it’s...

Yesterland usually deals with retired elements of Disneyland Park and other major theme parks. But not always. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: The News from Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, 2019 When you are done reading, please leave your comments...

Father, Mother, Fritz, Ernst, and little Francis invite you to visit their home. You may have seen this family at your local movie theater in 1960. You probably thought their treehouse was on a far-off-tropical island. But it’s actually...

Don’t call them bumper cars. They’re not cars. They’re bugs. Pill bugs, to be more precise. Hungarian pill bugs. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Tuck and Roll’s Drive ’Em Buggies When you are done reading, please leave your comments below.

Long before Star Wars (1977) and its sequels (and prequels) inspired Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, a classic movie from 1937 inspired attractions at Disney theme parks worldwide. One of them is gone. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Snow White’s Scary...

Just by reading the title, you’ll know why Yesterland readers should enjoy this new book. The author is Jim Korkis, so the book is well written, well researched, reflects Jim’s incredible knowledge of all things Disney—and will be fun...

This photo essay looks at how some of the same landmarks of Radiator Springs are represented at the delightful Cars wing of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and at the highly detailed Cars Land at Disney California Adventure. Read the...

Do you smell the aroma of pipe tobacco? It’s coming from the Tobacco Shop here on Main Street, U.S.A, at Yesterland. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Tobacco Shop at Disneyland When you are done reading, please leave your comments below.

Watto has a grotto, and you’re about to enter it. You might be asking, “Who is Watto?” If you’re a real Star Wars fan, you know the answer. If not, the answer probably makes no sense. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE:...

It’s now a very different park than in 1989. How different? Take a look at the park map from a Disney-MGM Studios Guide Book from 1989. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Disney-MGM Studios, 1989 When you are done reading, please leave your...

Welcome to Pacific Ocean Photos—the old-fashioned, high-tech novelty photo studio here on Paradise Pier. Would you like a photo of yourself and a friend climbing Grizzly Peak? Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Pacific Ocean Photos When you are done reading, please leave...

The Planet Hollywood sign against the blue sky might make you hungry for a signature BBQ Bacon Cheddar Burger. In that case, you’ve come to the wrong Planet Hollywood. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Planet Hollywood Super Store When you are done...

Most Yesterland ride vehicles run on electricity. A few, such as the Pack Mules and the Conestoga Wagons, are animal-powered. Others involve a diesel engine or steam engine. One attraction has human-powered vessels. Welcome to the Indian War Canoes! Read the...

Welcome to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World… as it was in 1973. The maps in this article are from the Walt Disney World Spring/Summer 1973 Information Guide. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Yesterland: The Magic Kingdom in 1973 When...

Buzz Lightyear rides are still popular at other Disney parks—but the Hong Kong edition has gone to Hong Kong Yesterland. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters at Hong Kong Disneyland When you are done reading, please leave your...

The castle looks familiar. At first glance, it appears to be Sleeping Beauty Castle, the centerpiece of Walt Disney’s Disneyland since the park opened in 1955. But this is Sleeping Beauty Castle at Hong Kong Yesterland. It’s the first and...

It’s nighttime. You’re not at Yesterland. You’re at Yester California Adventure. The lights in the park dim. A woman’s voice fills the air… Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Disney’s Electrical Parade When you are done reading, please leave your comments below.