Disney History

The short and tragic life of Disney child star Bobby Driscoll is explored in the new documentary Lost Boy: The Bobby Driscoll Story. The...

Disneyland has been a topic in film and television shows since it opened in 1955. Its popularity and influence on popular culture made it...

A voice with a distinct Norwegian accent intones, “You are not the first to pass this way, nor shall you be the last. Those...

Generations of guests look back on memories of Disneyland with fondness. Whether it be an adventure on Splash Mountain, a visit with Mickey Mouse,...

Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom Club (MKC) offered discounted and special-value ticket media to the employees of large companies, industry and military throughout Southern California. Read...

Disney has a long history of developing theme park experiences with legendary filmmaker George Lucas. During their partnership, they created attractions unique to Disney...

In December 2001, Allen Huffman made this observation about Disney’s California Adventure: “It is amazing how much things have changed in the past ten...

Welcome to a ride that’s a tribute to the orange groves and citrus honey production of California. After all, California Adventure is all about...

The real life story of the mysterious Barker Bird of Disneyland's Enchanted Tiki Room.

Unlike the plastic flowers at the Main Street Flower Mart next door, these candles are real. They’re made of wax, so they’re fully functional. Read...

If you've ever ridden the Storybook Land Canal Boats in Disneyland then you're familiar with the detailed miniatures that make up the ride. But...

Welcome to a great attraction in the tradition of the Jungle Cruise—only this time it’s the environment and animals of North American wilderness areas...

There are still people who call it MGM for short. The third major theme park at Walt Disney World opened May 1, 1989, as Disney-MGM...

The other side of the park has Matterhorn Mountain, but this side has its own landmark peak. Around half as tall as the Disney...

At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the ride at the Chinese Theatre is Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. But at Yesterland Studios, it’s The Great Movie...

The year was 2010. It had been more than two years since Disney had shuttered the clubs at Pleasure Island. Hyperion Wharf would involve...

With the Regal Eagle Smokehouse opening soon at Epcot, Yesterland takes a look at the “yestaurant” that it replaced—the Liberty Inn at the American...

Freedomland U.S.A. opened in The Bronx in June 1960, slightly less than five years after Disneyland opened in Anaheim. The new park was supposed...

This is not a traditional Yesterland article, but when Epcot closes on February 24, this year’s Festival of the Arts will be history. Read the...

Alice in Wonderland — the dark ride with the “leafy vine” track outside. At least that’s how it used to be at Disneyland. Read the...