March 26, 2007: The Yacht Bar

Werner Weiss · 03-22-2007, 10:58 PM

What's a Yacht Bar? And what's it doing in Yesterland? Find out here!

Link to The Yacht Bar.

Please discuss it here.

(There will be a banner for this new Yesterland entry on MiceAge.com on Monday, March 26. People who read this MiceChat board will know about it a few days sooner.)

*Anders* · 03-24-2007, 01:47 AM

I can honestly say, I never even knew such a place existed. Nice work Werner!

***Villains Fan*** · 03-24-2007, 04:05 PM

Wow! This is one thing I do not ever remember even hearing about at Disneyland...and it was there for 9 years! Thanks so much Werner, I've finally been stumped!

kennygman77 · 03-26-2007, 08:07 AM

"You should plan on spending around a dollar for a meal."

I'm just not sure that I can feed a family of 5 on that kind of outrageous price. C'mon $5, now way :P

Alchimedes · 03-26-2007, 09:16 AM

I remember those fiberglass rounded chairs. Have to love inflation.What a deal for a pizza!

ragrobyn · 03-26-2007, 09:57 AM

I am astounded with the stuff Yesterland finds!!! Great work and terrific pictures!

Asterix · 03-26-2007, 10:24 AM

I never heard of this place!! I love it, I want to go eat there right now.

squashandstretch · 03-26-2007, 11:33 AM

Man oh man are we getting ripped off now-a-days. Those prices are crazy! Im willing to bet that the food was pretty darn good too.

Cousin Orville · 03-26-2007, 12:55 PM

Bring back the Yacht Bar. And Mister Thurston Howell. Lovey!!!!!!!!

Barbossa · 03-26-2007, 02:16 PM

A whole meal for a $1.05? That was then...

...this is now (well, ok, this was aout 5 years ago)...
The closest deal to that I've seen is in Reno where you can get a Hot Dog and beer for about $2.50!

BrianFuchs · 03-26-2007, 03:01 PM

What I would find REALLY interesting is to know how many ounces a Small and Large drink were back then. Nowadays, a Large is a gut-busting half liter. Those cups in the picture look pretty tiny. My guess is the drinks were 8 oz and 12 oz.

As for the fiberglass chairs with built-in table, I bet at least 30% of Disneyland's current adult customer base couldn't squeeze into them.

My favorite thing about all the Yesterland pictures is seeing how adults and kids alike dressed up for a day at Disneyland, as if they were going to church. Yes, they probably sweated a bucket in July, but it's charming in a way that will never happen again in our lifetime. Kinda sad.

evainefaye · 03-26-2007, 03:23 PM

I'm curious how those prices translate into today's prices given inflation, I mean those prices seem very cheap at the same time I know that salaries and general expenses were much less back in that day.

But very interesting find, something I had never heard of before (Althought it predates me a bit as I wasn't born till 68), and it was neat to hear some of the prices on concessions at that time.

BrianFuchs · 03-26-2007, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evainefaye

I'm curious how those prices translate into today's prices given inflation, I mean those prices seem very cheap at the same time I know that salaries and general expenses were much less back in that day.

But very interesting find, something I had never heard of before (Althought it predates me a bit as I wasn't born till 68), and it was neat to hear some of the prices on concessions at that time.

According to on-line inflation calculators, $1 in '57 (first year of operation) would buy $7.17 today. $1 in '66 (last year of operation) would buy $6.18 today.

So - assuming the prices were from '57, translated to today:
Chili Dog or Shake - $2.87
Fries or Large Coke - $1.79
Milk or Small Coke - $1.07
Sub - $5.37
Shake - $2.87
Dole Whip - $Priceless

I couldn't resist throwing in some more numbers:

In '66, an E-ticket cost 60 cents. That would be $3.71 today. Would you spend $3.71 to go on any of today's E-rides? Compared to the ride price of the state-fair rides, that may be a bargain.

A $5 "Deluxe" ticket book (which included admission) would cost $30.88 today.

By 1984, ride tickets were history, and a full day unlimited admission was $27.50. That would be $53.67 today - quite a bit less than reality.

AstroBlaster · 03-26-2007, 07:34 PM

Thanks for the calculations Brian that really puts the article into perspective.

SoCal · 03-28-2007, 12:49 AM

I love seeing the things that you do not hear about all the time. Thanks for showing me something new.

03-22-2007, 10:58 PM	#1
Werner Weiss Curator of Yesterland Curator of Yesterland MiceAge Columnist Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 531	March 26, 2007: The Yacht Bar What's a Yacht Bar? And what's it doing in Yesterland? Find out here! Link to The Yacht Bar. Please discuss it here. (There will be a banner for this new Yesterland entry on MiceAge.com on Monday, March 26. People who read this MiceChat board will know about it a few days sooner.) __________________ Werner Weiss Curator of Yesterland, featuring discontinued Disneyland attractions

03-24-2007, 01:47 AM	#2
Anders feeling dizzy MiceChat Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: wonderland Posts: 5,588	Re: March 26, 2007: The Yacht Bar I can honestly say, I never even knew such a place existed. Nice work Werner! __________________ Erik Anders Photography ErikAnders.smugmug.com Fratsor Brother - ΔΜΧΑ

03-24-2007, 04:05 PM	#3
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03-26-2007, 08:07 AM	#4
kennygman77 Kenny the Pirate Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 589	Re: March 26, 2007: The Yacht Bar "You should plan on spending around a dollar for a meal." I'm just not sure that I can feed a family of 5 on that kind of outrageous price. C'mon $5, now way :P __________________ Kenny the Pirate AKA Bad Mood t' Blackhearted Disney Dream Job Pirate Winner 2007 Check out my myspace here.

03-26-2007, 09:16 AM	#5
Alchimedes Senior Minion Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,622	Re: March 26, 2007: The Yacht Bar I remember those fiberglass rounded chairs. Have to love inflation.What a deal for a pizza!

03-26-2007, 09:57 AM	#6
ragrobyn SpitSpot! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 567	Re: March 26, 2007: The Yacht Bar I am astounded with the stuff Yesterland finds!!! Great work and terrific pictures! __________________ "First of all I would like to make one thing perfectly clear. I never explain anything." Mary Poppins http://www.flickr.com/photos/26132873@N00/

03-26-2007, 10:24 AM	#7
Asterix Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 231	Re: March 26, 2007: The Yacht Bar I never heard of this place!! I love it, I want to go eat there right now.

03-26-2007, 11:33 AM	#8
squashandstretch Hey it's that guy I am. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: In my house. Posts: 227	Re: March 26, 2007: The Yacht Bar Man oh man are we getting ripped off now-a-days. Those prices are crazy! Im willing to bet that the food was pretty darn good too.

03-26-2007, 12:55 PM	#9
Cousin Orville Santa Barbara, CA Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,623	Re: March 26, 2007: The Yacht Bar Bring back the Yacht Bar. And Mister Thurston Howell. Lovey!!!!!!!! __________________ "As usual he's taken over the coolest spot in the house"- Father re: Orville 1963 [FONT=Arial Narrow]

03-26-2007, 02:16 PM	#10
Barbossa Arrrrrr Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada Posts: 3,661	Re: March 26, 2007: The Yacht Bar A whole meal for a $1.05? That was then... ...this is now (well, ok, this was aout 5 years ago)... The closest deal to that I've seen is in Reno where you can get a Hot Dog and beer for about $2.50! __________________ Christmas signature coming soon.

03-26-2007, 03:01 PM	#11
BrianFuchs Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 23	Re: March 26, 2007: The Yacht Bar What I would find REALLY interesting is to know how many ounces a Small and Large drink were back then. Nowadays, a Large is a gut-busting half liter. Those cups in the picture look pretty tiny. My guess is the drinks were 8 oz and 12 oz. As for the fiberglass chairs with built-in table, I bet at least 30% of Disneyland's current adult customer base couldn't squeeze into them. My favorite thing about all the Yesterland pictures is seeing how adults and kids alike dressed up for a day at Disneyland, as if they were going to church. Yes, they probably sweated a bucket in July, but it's charming in a way that will never happen again in our lifetime. Kinda sad.

03-26-2007, 03:23 PM	#12
evainefaye Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 18	Re: March 26, 2007: The Yacht Bar I'm curious how those prices translate into today's prices given inflation, I mean those prices seem very cheap at the same time I know that salaries and general expenses were much less back in that day. But very interesting find, something I had never heard of before (Althought it predates me a bit as I wasn't born till 68), and it was neat to hear some of the prices on concessions at that time.

03-26-2007, 07:34 PM	#14
AstroBlaster Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 293	Re: March 26, 2007: The Yacht Bar Thanks for the calculations Brian that really puts the article into perspective. __________________

03-28-2007, 12:49 AM	#15
SoCal Litter User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 823	Re: March 26, 2007: The Yacht Bar I love seeing the things that you do not hear about all the time. Thanks for showing me something new. __________________

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