Yesterland: 65 Closings in 65 Years: Year-by-Year at Disneyland
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...
Yesterland: The Old Mill at Storybook Land
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...
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Yesterland: Landmarks on the Exterior of Superstar Limo
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.
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Yesterland: The Lion King Celebration at Disneyland
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...
Yesterland: Strips, Dips ’n’ Chips on Paradise Pier
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...
Yesterland: Plaza Pavilion at Disneyland
The Plaza Pavilion closed at the end of the 1997 summer season. The building, its sign, and the terrace seating remained, but the Plaza...
Yesterland: The Mickey Head on California Screamin’
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.
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Yesterland: McDonald’s at Disneyland
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....
Yesterland: Taste Pilots’ Grill at Disney California Adventure
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...
Yesterland: Castle Rock at Disneyland
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...
Yesterland: Circle of Life: an Environmental Fable
Who knew that Timon and Pumbaa were real estate developers? This movie tells the story of when they had ambitious plans to build Hakuna...
Yesterland: Food Rocks at Epcot
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...
Yesterland: Main Street Flower Market
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...
Yesterland: Walt’s Disneyland at The Walt Disney Family Museum
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.
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Yesterland: Mile Long Bar at Bear Country
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...
Yesterland: Rolly Crump Talks about Knott’s Bear-y Tales
45 years ago today—on July 4, 1975—Knott’s Bear-y Tales opened. Until 1986, guests at Knott’s could enjoy one of the most inventive, entertaining dark...
Yesterland: America on Parade
Happy birthday to the United States of America! It’s 1975 or 1976 at Yesterland, so it’s been 200 years since the nation’s founding in...
Yesterland: Rizzo’s Prop & Pawn Shop
The big cheese in this part of Yester California Adventure is a rat with a jacket, not a mouse with red pants. He’s Rizzo...
Yesterland: Working at Disneyland in the 1960s
Accompanied by vintage photos from 1964 — when Disneyland was just nine years old — guest contributor Ron Fleischer writes about his job there...
Yesterland: Should Disney’s Splash Mountain Be Re-Themed?
Splash Mountain has been in the news this week. CNN had this headline: “Disney fans say Splash Mountain, a ride inspired by Song of...