Disney History

The real life story of the mysterious Barker Bird of Disneyland's Enchanted Tiki Room.

Unlike the plastic flowers at the Main Street Flower Mart next door, these candles are real. They’re made of wax, so they’re fully functional. Read...

If you've ever ridden the Storybook Land Canal Boats in Disneyland then you're familiar with the detailed miniatures that make up the ride. But...

Welcome to a great attraction in the tradition of the Jungle Cruise—only this time it’s the environment and animals of North American wilderness areas...

There are still people who call it MGM for short. The third major theme park at Walt Disney World opened May 1, 1989, as Disney-MGM...

The other side of the park has Matterhorn Mountain, but this side has its own landmark peak. Around half as tall as the Disney...

At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the ride at the Chinese Theatre is Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. But at Yesterland Studios, it’s The Great Movie...

The year was 2010. It had been more than two years since Disney had shuttered the clubs at Pleasure Island. Hyperion Wharf would involve...

With the Regal Eagle Smokehouse opening soon at Epcot, Yesterland takes a look at the “yestaurant” that it replaced—the Liberty Inn at the American...

Freedomland U.S.A. opened in The Bronx in June 1960, slightly less than five years after Disneyland opened in Anaheim. The new park was supposed...

This is not a traditional Yesterland article, but when Epcot closes on February 24, this year’s Festival of the Arts will be history. Read the...

Alice in Wonderland — the dark ride with the “leafy vine” track outside. At least that’s how it used to be at Disneyland. Read the...

What is this article doing at Yesterland? There’s nothing “yester” about it—except that it’s about an experience a few days ago. It remains to...

What is the Matterhorn doing in Yesterland? After all, the attraction is still running and still very popular. The answer is that the current...

Welcome aboard Yesterland’s Skyway. Frankly, you won’t see much of the little cottages from up here, and Cinderella’s Castle loses much of the forced...

Are you ready to spin with a ladybug to the sounds of Big Band music? Unlike the teacups of Mad Tea Party at Disneyland Park,...

Welcome to the holiday season at Yester California Adventure. It’s now 2001 here. It’s the new park’s very first Christmas. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE:...

Disney fans and theme park historians (like me!) always love seeing photos of their favorite theme parks in the early days of construction. I...

Welcome to the original Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride—not the version that’s now at Disneyland. Before you get in line for Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride,...

You’re at Yester Studios Theme Park. It’s getting dark. How do you find the spectacle? Just follow the crowd. It might seem as if...