Yesterland: Heimlich’s Chew Chew Train

Heimlich, the voracious caterpillar, wants to give you a ride. He’ll narrate the journey for you in his distinctive German accent. Read the YESTERLAND article...

Yesterland: Two Myths about World Showcase at Epcot

Epcot’s World Showcase has woken up. Norway expanded in 2016. A ride based on Ratatouille is under construction in France. More improvements are expected. However,...

Dateline Disney World Heads West to the Walt Disney Family Museum

Dateline Disney World was on vacation in San Francisco over the weekend, and like any good Disney fan, I couldn't get away from the...

Yesterland Double Feature: Compass Books & Earl of Sandwich

Two Yesterland articles: Two Downtown Disney businesses that occupied the same space. Both are gone. Which did you prefer? Please share your opinions and...

Yesterland: Private Entrance to California Adventure for Paradise Pier Hotel Guests

If you’re staying at the Yester Paradise Pier Hotel, you can enter and exit Yester California Adventure through a private entrance. This hidden gate...

That’s From Disneyland – Epic Disney Collection on View for Auction

Richard Kraft represents some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, he's also a big Disney nerd with the resources to have collected...

Yesterland: Newport Harbor Buffalo Ranch

It’s 1955. There’s a brand new attraction in Orange County. There’s nothing else like it anywhere. No, this isn’t that new park in Anaheim....

Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men: Ron Clements and John Musker Reflect

When the Disney Studio first started, Walt Disney had a group of nine core animators who have since become animation icons. This group consisted...

Yesterland: Frontierland Indian Village Ceremonial Dance Circle

While visiting Disneyland’s Indian Village, don’t miss a performance at the Dance Circle. You’ll gain a greater appreciation for Native American traditions as you...

Yesterland: Disneyland-Alweg Monorail System

You’ve just boarded a sleek Yesterland-Alweg Monorail for a nonstop, round-trip journey. Now you’re gliding along the gently curving “Highway in the Sky.” Read the...

The Walt Disney Family Museum celebrates Marc Davis and the ‘Nine...

There’s never been a better time to re-discover and celebrate the iconic work of all the skilled artisans who made Walt Disney’s dreams a...

Yesterland: TWA and the Moonliner

One original 1955 Tomorrowland attraction gave guests the kind of experience that Walt Disney’s dedication promised—Rocket to the Moon, presented by a major airline,...

Dateline Disney World: Disney After Hours

Hello, and welcome to Dateline Disney World! This past weekend I attended an after-hours hard-ticket event at the Magic Kingdom called simply "Disney After Hours."...

Fab News: D23@SDCC,New Purge, Disney Dailies and More!

Here's a little more news for your weekend: Social Media Shortcut: #D23 @DisneyD23 #SDCC2018 @Disney #MickeyMouse90 #Skellington25 @ComicCon #FabNews @MiceChat D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, will...

Yesterland: Glow Fest

It’s 2010 at Yester California Adventure. Sunshine Plaza and Hollywood Pictures Backlot have been transformed into Glow Fest. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Glow Fest When...

Fab News: We Came, We Saw, We Ate Butterbeer Ice Cream

We Came for the Butterbeer Ice Cream. We Stayed for the Fun. This is the photo that started it all: One would think that with my...

Yesterland: “it’s a small world” – LEGO Edition

LEGO artist Andy Baird is back with another model for Yesterland readers. This time it’s a LEGO interpretation of the classic “it’s a small...

Disneyland Resort Photo Update: Problems in Paradise

Happy Tuesday! We took Monday off to recover from an amazing celebration of Dusty's big birthday (it's a shocking number, but who's counting). Brian Pinsky...

Yesterland: The Power of Blast!

Welcome to the fake front doors of the 2,000-seat Hyperion Theater. The real entrances are around the side. Take a seat for The Power...

David Koenig: The Secret Plans of Disneyland

In researching the early history of Disneyland, I recently spent a day at UCLA poring through the personal papers of Ruth Patricia Shellhorn. Ms....