Werner Weiss
Werner Weiss is the Curator of Yesterland, the ultimate collection of Disney theme park past attractions. You'll find his handiwork featured on MiceChat every Friday.
Disneyland in California has Sleeping Beauty Castle. The Magic Kingdom in Florida and Tokyo Disneyland both have Cinderella Castle. Hong Kong Disneyland has the...
Last week, Yesterland looked at real places that inspired Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom. This week, Yesterland looks at other parts of Magic...
In this article, Yesterland looks at the inspirations — and supposed inspirations — for some Liberty Square landmarks.
Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Real Places...
Are you ready to do a lot of pretending?
Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Superstar Limo at the Hollywood Pictures Backlot
Pretend you just arrived at...
Dinosaur Jack’s Sunglass Shack was one of the original shops at Disney’s California Adventure when the park opened in February 2001.
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Disneyland welcomed its honorary one billionth guest on July 3, 2026.
Yesterland takes you back to 1960, when the sign read “Population: 22,000,000” and...
Whether you’re looking for a meal, dessert, or both, you’ll enjoy the atmosphere and nostalgia at the Carnation Ice Cream Parlor and Restaurant.
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Would you like to experience Splash Mountain one more time? How about other attractions and show elements that are gone from Disneyland Park in...
Do you sing in your car? In the shower? At your local karaoke bar? Think you’re pretty good? Want a big audience? Have you...
Sure, you’ll still find a Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride at Disneyland — but the original Dumbo Flying Elephants ride is in Yesterland.
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(opened 2019 / closed permanently 2020)
Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: NBA Experience and NBA Store at Disney Springs
The National Basketball Association and Walt Disney...
Main Street Electrical Parade had various runs at Disneyland Park beginning in 1972 — but from 2001 to 2010, it was across the Esplanade...
In the tradition of “Seeing Double” articles about the World Showcase pavilions for Italy, Norway, and China, here’s a look at the authenticity of...
Cranium Command opened at EPCOT Center (now EPCOT) in October 1989 as part of the new Wonders of Life pavilion, sponsored by Metropolitan Life...
Yesterland is usually about things that are gone, but not always. In the tradition of “Seeing Double” articles comparing real Italy to Italy at...
Coca-Cola Tomorrowland Terrace and its amazing bandshell debuted as part of the 1967 “New Tomorrowland.” The space-age bandshell ascended to reveal bands and descended...
Yesterland's Werner Weiss had the pleasure of visiting Norway — the real country and the World Showcase pavilion — in 2016.
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Gear means a toothed wheel, and gear means equipment and clothing. Same word, two meanings. Both meanings apply to Mouse Gear, the biggest store...
Flik’s Fun Fair has four rides primarily for children, a water-play area, restrooms, and a few places to get snacks. But this land-within-a-land is...
You’re at Disneyland visiting the New Tomorrowland of 1998 during the first five years after its opening.
Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: 1998 Tomorrowland Mural...