Yesterland: Why this bumper sticker from 1955 says “DISNEYLAND OPENS JULY...
This week, “The Happiest Place on Earth” is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its opening. But what day in 1955 did the park open?
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What’s Old is New Again with these Retro Disney Fisher-Price Toys
Millennial Disney fans, these retro Fisher-Price toys are a beloved blast from the past. Even if you don't have a child of your own,...
Yesterland: Pre-1978 Matterhorn at Disneyland Park
The Matterhorn Bobsleds attraction opened at Disneyland on June 14, 1959. It was known for its thrills — and its long lines.
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Final Journey to Tom Sawyer Island: A River No More!
Nostalgia. Walt Disney built his career on the public's enthusiasm for the simple days of the past. When he developed Disneyland, nostalgia was central....
Yesterland: “Test Track 1.0” — Test Track presented by General Motors
Other attractions at Disney parks are populated by Audio-Animatronic people. This one has crash test dummies. Get ready to see broken windshields, damaged fenders,...
Farewell, Muppet•Vision 3D: A Photo Tribute and a Peek at What’s...
For over three decades, Muppet•Vision 3D has been a beloved staple of Disney's Hollywood Studios. The whimsical 3D film brought Jim Henson's iconic characters to...
Yesterland: Retired Tires (Luigi’s Flying Tires) at Cars Land
Luigi and Guido — a 1959 Fiat 500 and his Italian forklift assistant, respectively — run Luigi’s Casa Della Tires in the Disney-Pixar feature,...
Yesterland: Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
You just watched MuppetVision*3D, and now you’re hungry. You’re in luck. There’s a “yesteraunt” near the show’s exit.
Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Mama Melrose’s...
Why Pixar’s Elio Might Be the Surprise Hit of 2025
What happens when a daydreaming kid obsessed with aliens suddenly becomes Earth’s ambassador to the universe? You get Elio, Pixar’s bold new animated adventure...
Yesterland: Waterfall Garden at Disney’s Polynesian Resort
It’s not unusual for a hotel lobby to have a fountain or indoor plants — but the atrium garden in this “Yester World” lobby...
Yesterland: The Lion King Celebration at Disneyland (1994-1997)
You’re at Disneyland Park between mid-1994 and mid-1997. Whatever you do, don’t miss The Lion King Celebration.
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Feathered and Fabulous: Donald & Daisy Duck Strut the Runway
Donald & Daisy Duck may spend most of their time in feathers and bows, but that hasn’t stopped Disney from giving them the fashion...
Yesterland: Studio Backlot Tour at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Welcome to the Studio Backlot Tour, as it was during its final years at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
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Disney Goes Red, White & Old Navy: Your Guide to the...
I'm a sucker for Old Navy. The comfort and convenience of their pieces make it one of my favorite places to shop. I love...
Yesterland: The Original Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
Welcome to the original Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride — not the version that’s now at Disneyland.
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Live-Action Lilo & Stitch Is Here—And So Is the Merch!
Disney's cute, fluffy, and chaotic extraterrestrial Stitch is once again taking over the big screen, this time in a Live-Action feature film, landing in...
Disneyland Vacation Planning Gets a Kid-Sized Makeover & a Big Contest!
Ever wish your child could take the reins in planning your Disneyland trip? Most parents eventually reach a point where their kids want more...
Yesterland: Golden Gate Bridge at California Adventure
You don’t have to go to San Francisco to see the Golden Gate Bridge. Here at Yester California Adventure, the Golden Gate Bridge is...
Yester Chester & Hester: Diggs County U.S. Route 498 at DinoLand...
Disney parks have streets, boulevards, avenues, and highways. Five Disney castle parks have a Main Street, U.S.A. Disney’s Hollywood Studios has Hollywood Boulevard, Sunset...
Yesterland: Autopia, Presented by Chevron
At Disneyland’s Tomorrowland, Autopia is the lone attraction remaining from opening day — although the current incarnation bears little resemblance to the 1955 original.
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