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.
Just by reading the title, you’ll know why Yesterland readers should enjoy this new book. The author is Jim Korkis, so the book is...
This photo essay looks at how some of the same landmarks of Radiator Springs are represented at the delightful Cars wing of Disney’s Art...
Do you smell the aroma of pipe tobacco? It’s coming from the Tobacco Shop here on Main Street, U.S.A, at Yesterland.
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Watto has a grotto, and you’re about to enter it. You might be asking, “Who is Watto?”
If you’re a real Star Wars fan, you...
It’s now a very different park than in 1989.
How different? Take a look at the park map from a Disney-MGM Studios Guide Book from...
Welcome to Pacific Ocean Photos—the old-fashioned, high-tech novelty photo studio here on Paradise Pier.
Would you like a photo of yourself and a friend climbing...
The Planet Hollywood sign against the blue sky might make you hungry for a signature BBQ Bacon Cheddar Burger.
In that case, you’ve come to...
Most Yesterland ride vehicles run on electricity. A few, such as the Pack Mules and the Conestoga Wagons, are animal-powered. Others involve a diesel...
Welcome to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World… as it was in 1973. The maps in this article are from the Walt Disney...
Buzz Lightyear rides are still popular at other Disney parks—but the Hong Kong edition has gone to Hong Kong Yesterland.
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The castle looks familiar. At first glance, it appears to be Sleeping Beauty Castle, the centerpiece of Walt Disney’s Disneyland since the park opened...
It’s nighttime. You’re not at Yesterland. You’re at Yester California Adventure.
The lights in the park dim. A woman’s voice fills the air…
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Climb aboard one of the Conestoga Wagon is this corner of Yester-Frontierland. The blue one has “Westward Ho!” emblazoned on its canvas cover, while...
There’s so much to do in Yester Tomorrowland. But before you run to the next ride, take a moment to look up at the...
Would you like to be at Walt Disney World every day of the year, for at least 20 years? You—or at least your face—can...
Pass below the large, colorful sign reading “Ariel’s Grotto, Home of the Little Mermaid.”
You’ve now arrived at… a collection of tables and chairs!
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Cinderella Castle doesn’t have a giant “Magic Kingdom” sign above it. The Tree of Life doesn’t have a giant “Animal Kingdom” sign above it.
But...
Across the Rivers of America, there’s a rustic log cabin. Fire! That cabin is on fire! Oh no! There’s a man sprawled on the...
Would you like to twist and loop the through the sky just outside Hogsmeade? Are you up for the challenge?
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You might think a candy shop here would have a name like La Candyada Candies, or maybe Topanga Candyon Confections, or even Candyoga Park...