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Disney History

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...

Is Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade Still Magical at 40?

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade. Although the televised event has undergone some changes since its...

Yesterland: Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port

It was part of the “New Tomorrowland” of 1998, which also included Rocket Rods, the American Space Experience, Honey, I Shrunk the Audience, and...

Yesterland: LuminAria at Disney’s California Adventure, 2001

LuminAria was California Adventure’s holiday spectacular on the waters of Paradise Pier Lagoon for its very first Christmas season. The year was 2001. Then...

Walt’s Right-Hand Man: Remembering Dick Nunis, Keeper of the Magic!

This one hurts. Dick Nunis was the closest thing we had to Walt left. He was Walt's apprentice, his right-hand man and the keeper...

Walt Disney’s Holiday Traditions & Home Videos Revealed in Christmas Special

If you're looking for something festive to watch this holiday season, you'll love this recent addition to Disney+. It's the perfect choice for Disney...

Yesterland: Other Lands Around Disneyland in 2023

Two months ago, Yesterland published Other Lands Around Disneyland in 1974 using photos from 1974. It’s now 2023. There are still plenty of “lands”...

The Wonderful World of Walt – A Birthday Tribute to Walt...

We have a delightful tribute to Walt Disney today. Walt was born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 5th, 1901. Even more than five decades...