Yesterland: Light Magic at Disneyland
It’s 1997 in Yesterland. Are you ready to see the follow-up to the beloved Main Street Electrical Parade? Then find a spot along the...
Yesterland: Hollywood & Dine at DCA
Choose your meal from four distinctly different counters, each based on a historic Hollywood eatery at which Hollywood stars would unwind when they weren’t...
Yesterland: Shrek 4-D at Universal Studios Florida
Shrek 4-D is now in Yester Universal, having closed permanently at Universal Studios Florida on January 10, 2022. It’s also gone from Universal Studios...
Yesterland: Disney’s Magical Express
That means no trips to off-site restaurants, outlet malls, or non-Disney attractions. From the moment you leave Orlando International until the moment you return,...
Yesterland: The Mysteries of the Bonnet Creek Resort
Let’s go back to 1962. A mystery investor purchased approximately 500 acres of land in the middle of nowhere. Eventually, it was surrounded by...
Yesterland: Fantasy on Parade, 1966
It’s 1966 at Yesterland. The parade is starting. Let’s watch from a spot across from the INA Carefree Corner.
Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Fantasy...
Yesterland: The Original Dumbo Flying Elephants
Sure, you’ll still find a Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride at Disneyland—but the original Dumbo Flying Elephants ride is in Yesterland.
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Yesterland: NBA Experience and NBA Store at Disney Springs
This one-of-a-kind attraction is only at Yester Springs. In other words, even though it’s quite new, it’s no longer available to guests at Disney...
Yesterland: Toy Story Funhouse at Disneyland
It’s early 1996 at Yesterland. You’re walking through Yester-Tomorrowland. You spot a sky blue sign with fluffy white clouds. It reminds you of something...
Yesterland: “it’s a small world” Holiday in 1997
It’s the 1997 holiday season at Yesterland. As you approach the familiar building, you hear a familiar tune—but not the tune you expect to...
Yesterland: Motor Boat Cruise at Disneyland
Is there a child in your life who wants to be the captain of a boat? Then Yesterland has a ride for you. It’s...
Yesterland: Monsanto Hall of Chemistry at Disneyland
The Monsanto Chemical Company is your host for this exhibit about the “romance of chemistry.” Romance? Yes!
Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Monsanto Hall of...
Yesterland: 16 Books for Disney Park Fans, 2021
A “roundup” of books that Yesterland readers might enjoy has become an annual tradition. The emphasis is always on theme parks—their secrets and history,...
Yesterland: Starcade at Disneyland
Technically, Starcade hasn’t really “gone to Yesterland” at all, but nobody would mistake today’s Starcade, with its intermittent use for various temporary events, for...
Yesterland: Playhouse Disney – Live on Stage!
When you visit the Hollywood Pictures Backlot at Yester California Adventure, your family might want to see famous television celebrities. If it’s 2003 and...
Yesterland: A Report from Aulani, 2021
Aloha! Yesterland is usually about retired elements of Disney theme parks, but not always. This is my 30th article about Aulani, A Disney Resort...
Yesterland: Haunted Mansion Holiday in 2001
It’s 2001 in Yesterland. For the first time ever, the Haunted Mansion has been transformed. It’s not just decorated on the outside. It’s practically...
Yesterland: “20 Special Anniversary Surprises!” at Walt Disney World
For the 50th anniversary of the October 1, 1971 opening of Walt Disney World, Yesterland looks back at its 20th anniversary. The Walt Disney...
Yesterland: Burger Invasion at DCA
California Adventure is the theme park about California, located in California. And what could be more Californian than feasting on a genuine McDonald’s Big...
Yesterland: The Wave… of American Flavors
The Wave isn’t really in the basement. It just seems that way, especially if you arrive by monorail. From the majestic Grand Canyon Concourse...



























