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...
Collectors Assemble! Nendoroid Hulk and Ant-Man Now Up For Pre-Order
I know we have all been eagerly awaiting Marvel Campus's opening at Disney California Adventure. And while I can't bring you any news on...
Experience the Walt Disney Family Museum’s New Exhibit From Home
The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco is a place where the spirit and stories of Walt Disney life and career are honored...
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...
A Rare Look Back at Vintage Disneyland – 40 Pounds of...
In 1962, Universal Pictures released a film that gave many viewers their first glimpse of Disneyland. The romantic comedy 40 Pounds of Trouble, starring...
Yesterland: Rocket to the Moon
Douglas Aircraft sponsored Rocket to the Moon from 1962 until 1966. The Moonliner stayed, but it sported a new, less elegant paint scheme.
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Yesterland: Tusker House Restaurant, Counter Service
You’re at Yester Animal Kingdom. The year is between 1998 and 2007. Perhaps you would expect Tusker House Restaurant to offer a fancy buffet....
Disney Pledges $5 Million to Social Justice Nonprofits
Disney was among the first of the major entertainment companies to send messages of support to their employees, and later the whole world, about...
The Wonderful Wacky World of The Mouse Factory
Ward Kimball, one of Walt Disney's Nine Old Men, made many contributions to Disney's animated features up until his retirement in 1972. He was...
Summer’s Calling! Enjoy the Sun with New Disney Merchandise
Summer may look a little different this year but that doesn't mean we shouldn't plan on having fun. Disney has plenty of new and...
Disney Employees Send Heartfelt Cards to Healthcare Workers
Our nation has been moved in these last few months by the selfless courage and sacrifice shown by our frontline healthcare workers. Many put...
Yesterland: Sunkist Citrus House
How about a paper cup of delicious, fresh-squeezed orange juice? The machine that juices the locally-grown Sunkist valencia oranges is behind the counter.
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Calling All Shoppers: Disney Store Announces Reopening Plans!
Following yesterday's blockbuster announcement of Walt Disney World's reopening plans, there was another Disney announcement that was largely overlooked. Disney stores across the US, Japan...
Spooky-Good Disney Halloween Merchandise Is on the Way
Disney is celebrating the fact that we are "Halfway to Halloween" (so is MiceChat!) and the belated party favors are some awesome merchandise. They...
Yesterland: Yesterland’s 25th Anniversary
For 25 years, Yesterland has celebrated the history of Disneyland and other parks. Today, I’m looking at the Yesterland itself—25 years ago and this...
Yesterland: Princess Dot Puddle Park
It’s a warm and sunny afternoon at Flik’s Fun Fair at “a bug’s land”. The year is between 2002 and 2018. You’re at the...
ABC is Reviving The Wonderful World Of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney is returning to ABC. And the lineup of blockbusters is impressive . . .
HEADS UP – Minnie Mouse Enchanted in New Tiki Room Merchandise
All the birds sing words and the flowers croon in May's Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection as we pay a visit to Walt...
Yesterland: Pocahontas and her Forest Friends at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
This isn’t one of those theme park shows that retells a movie in an abbreviated form. But Meeko is usually in the show—played not...
Disney Wishables Get Impossibly Cuter With Country Bears, Avatar, and...
It's no surprise that I've been a fan of Disney's Wishables plush mystery bag since their premiere last April. But these last few months, Disney...