Who Remembers West Center Street at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom?
West Center Street at the Magic Kingdom has been gone from Main Street since 2001 when the Emporium expanded. East Center Street still exists...
Yesterland: America Sings
Look for the circular building with the red, white, and blue paint scheme. It’s the Carousel Theater, home of America Sings.
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Walt Disney Family Musuem Celebrates 10 Years with Mickey and Walt
Can you believe the Walt Disney Family Museum is turning 10 on October 1st? Since its opening, the Museum has highlighted Disney icons such...
Yesterland: Flik’s Flyers at Flik’s Fun Fair
Flik, the hero of A Bug’s Life (1988), is a particularly ingenious ant. He built a carnival from litter dropped by humans, along with...
Yesterland: Camp Minnie-Mickey
Somehow, the theme of Camp Minnie-Mickey doesn’t seem so grand compared to Africa and Asia. But don’t be concerned about that. The Camp is...
Yesterland: Santa Rosa Seed & Supply at California Adventure
When you visit Yester California Adventure, it’s fun to buy souvenirs. How about a gift pack featuring a hand cultivator?
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The History of Character Dining at Walt Disney World
When people plan their Disney World vacations, they usually center around two things: Flight of the Banshee fastpasses and/or their favorite character dining experience....
The Father of the Haunted Mansion Deserves a Book, You Can...
If you're a Disney enthusiast, the name Claude Coats likely means a lot to you. It might be his artistry in Snow White, Fantasia,...
Yesterland: Tomorrowland World Clock
Every land has its icon. Just look at Your Guide to Disneyland.
Tomorrowland has an entrance icon too. You enter this World of Tomorrow at...
Haunted Mansion: The Horror, Humor & Voodoo of Ken Anderson
Ken Anderson is considered by many to be the father of the Haunted Mansion due to his early involvement in the development of the...
Yesterland: Safari Adventure
There’s another Jungle Cruise nearby. It’s Safari Adventure over at the Yesterland Hotel—where you can be the skipper! That means you get to steer...
Yesterland: Adventure Thru Inner Space
The screaming you hear is not coming from the ride. It’s coming from a child terrified at the prospect of being shrunken down and...
Yesterland: Frightened to Death?
The Claim: The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland was so scary when it first opened that an early guest suffered a heart attack from fright...
Yesterland: Disney Never Lands: Things Disney Never Made
There’s a brand new book from Jim Korkis: Disney Never Lands: Things Disney Never Made. It’s about Disney destinations, theme park lands, TV programs,...
Yesterland: The Birth of the “E” Ticket at Disneyland
Disneyland introduced the “E” ticket in 1959—with 11 attractions. Do you know what they were? Click on the link below for a vintage photo...
ImagiNerding: Remember the World Cruise at Walt Disney World?
Do you remember the World Cruise at Walt Disney World? How about the Moonlight Cruise?
No, these weren't boat trips around the World Showcase Lagoon...
Yesterland: Rocket Rods
“Wait time: 75 minutes.” Are you sure you want to get into this line? Well, it looks like fun, so you might as well....
Yesterland: Did Disneyland Open July 17 or July 18?
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...
Yesterland: DJ’s Dance ’n’ Drive
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...
The Last Standing Magic Kingdom Ticket Booth
The Last Standing Magic Kingdom Ticket Booth!
You've heard the phrase, "That was an E-Ticket ride", right?
Before Disneyland, most amusement parks offered free admission and...