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Disney History

Yesterland: Liberty Inn “Yestaurant” at Epcot

In a park that offers delicious specialties from around the world, you just ate a hamburger. But that’s okay. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Yesterland:...

Yesterland: Alice in Wonderland — with the “leafy vine” track outside

Your caterpillar vehicle exits from the show building onto a narrow ramp which resembles a series of leaves forming a vine. Read the YESTERLAND...

Yesterland: The Best Disney Parade You Probably Never Saw

If the only Disney parks you’ve visited have been in the United States, this might be the best Disney parade you’ve never seen. Its name...

I Wrote A Walt Disney World History Book In A Year

When I was a little kid, there was no such thing as Walt Disney World history. Okay, that’s an exaggeration, but that's how it felt....

Soarin’ Over California: The Spectacular Return Of Disney’s Sky-High Adventure

As a Disneyland fan who is also a non-California resident without unlimited income or a YouTube channel, I have to be somewhat selective about...

Yesterland: The Story of the “Tombstones” at the Entrance to Epcot...

Leave A Legacy began as part of Walt Disney World’s Millennium Celebration, the 15-month-long party at Epcot from October 1, 1999 to January 1,...

Yesterland: America Sings in the Carousel Theater

To the tune of “Yankee Doodle,” Sam the Eagle introduces four big musical acts while your theater is moving. When the movement stops, the...

Welcome Foolish Mortals – Haunted Mansion Reunion Materializing Near Disneyland

Haunted Mansion fans lamenting the extended closure of the beloved attraction rejoice because “Welcome Foolish Mortals” – a ghostly gathering of Haunted mansion creators...

Hidden Tributes Revealed: The Story Behind Disneyland’s Main Street Windows (Part...

Disneyland's Main Street, U.S.A. is inspired by Walt Disney's boyhood hometown of Marceline, Missouri. For the past several months, we've been sharing details about...

Yesterland: Mary Blair’s Tomorrowland Corridor of Murals at Disneyland

There’s so much to do in Yester Tomorrowland. Before you run to the next ride, take a moment to look up at the two...

Yesterland: Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel at the Disneyland Resort

The real beach is about 16 miles south of the Disneyland Resort, but there’s now a beach experience within the Yesterland Resort—Disney’s Paradise Pier...

Yesterland: Skyway to Fantasyland at Disneyland

Welcome to the Tomorrowland attraction that has Fantasyland as part of its name. The aerial tramway ride opened at Disneyland on June 23, 1956 as...

Yesterland: Pacific Wharf Distribution Co. Beer Truck at Disney California Adventure

Its official name was Pacific Wharf Distribution Co., but almost everyone just called it the beer truck. By early June 2023, Pacific Wharf Distribution Co....

Yesterland: Voyage of the Little Mermaid at Walt Disney World

Voyage of the Little Mermaid opened at Disney-MGM Studios on January 7, 1992. Although the park had only been open since May 1, 1989,...

60 Years of Wonder: Celebrating Disney’s 1964 New York World’s Fair...

The 1964 New York World's Fair celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2024, and while that alone would certainly be a momentous milestone, it’s even...

Yesterland: Man Hat n’ Beach at the Midway Shops of Paradise...

At Paradise Pier’s row of Midway Shops, one store stands out—Man Hat n’ Beach. On its exterior, an oversized clown has popped out of...

Full Steam(Boat) Ahead: Mickey Mouse Enters The Public Domain & What...

Mickey Mouse, one of the most beloved Disney cartoon characters in the history of the world, is entering the public domain. But what does...

Disney and the Rose Parade: A Flourishing Floral History

I love this time of year, between Christmas and New Year's. There's something inexplicably magical in the air, with a feeling of peace presiding....

Yesterland: Twelve New Books for Disney Park Fans, 2023

Yesterland presents a year-end “roundup” of books that Disney fans might enjoy. 2023 was the 100th annversary of the company that Walt and Roy...

That Happy Feeling Nothing in the World Can Buy

There really is nothing like Christmas on Main Street, is there? That’s hardly a unique sentiment on this site. Nearly all locals want to...