Disney History

October 5, 2020, marked the Disneyland Hotel’s 65th anniversary . . . and times sure have changed since those early days.  Walt Disney was convinced...

But this is Yesterland. So here’s a list of something that closed or ended each year since Disneyland opened. I picked just one for...

You’re in a Dutch canal boat at Yesterland, so it’s fitting that you’re cruising past Dutch windmills. Your skipper delivers a live spiel... Read the...

Though it lacks the flash and innovation of many Disney Parks rides, many agree that Fantasyland’s King Arthur Carrousel is a vital part of...

Before you ride Superstar Limo at Disney’s California Adventure, take a look at the façade. It’s a cartoonish collection of Los Angeles landmarks. Read the...

You’re at Disneyland Park between mid-1994 and mid-1997. Whatever you do, don’t miss The Lion King Celebration. Rhinoceroses lead the way. A memorable parade follows...

Boardwalk Betsy serves deep-fried fish filets, deep-fried chicken strips, and deep-fried mozzarella strips—all served with deep-fried jumbo french fries. If that’s not enough fryer...

The Plaza Pavilion closed at the end of the 1997 summer season. The building, its sign, and the terrace seating remained, but the Plaza...

Who says that Mickey Mouse doesn’t have a big enough presence at this park? Just look at just how big this Mickey Mouse is. Read...

Here in Yester Frontierland, we can see that the original McDonald’s restaurant was a Conestoga Wagon in the Old West selling $3.00 French Fries....

There’s a comic book-style explosion on the front of an aircraft hangar here at Condor Flats. An eye-catching rocket aircraft is frozen at an...

Restrictions on movie studios owning theaters might soon disappear! A federal judge has cleared the way for the termination of the Paramount Decree of...

You’ve just set foot on Tom Sawyer Island after a ride on a Tom Sawyer Island Raft across the Rivers of America. “Climb the...

Who knew that Timon and Pumbaa were real estate developers? This movie tells the story of when they had ambitious plans to build Hakuna...

The entertainers of Food Rocks are fruits, vegetables, dairy products, a basket of treats, a fish, a sandwich, kitchen tools, bags of junk food—and...

On July 17, 1955, Disneyland opened its gates to the public for the first time and started a new era of family entertainment. Through...

All the flowers are perfect. There’s not a wilted petal anywhere. The flowers aren’t just for show. They’re for sale. Buy a bouquet and...

Today, to recognize Disneyland’s 65th anniversary, Yesterland takes a closer look at “The Disneyland of Walt’s Imagination” at The Walt Disney Family Museum. Read the...

With the exception of some newly released commemorative merchandise, Disneyland’s 65th anniversary will go largely uncelebrated this July. The recent spike in COVID-19 cases...

Step up to the Western stand-up bar. There’s a brass footrail and another brass rail higher up. Look to your left and right. The...