Yesterland: The Birth of the “E” Ticket at Disneyland

Disneyland introduced the “E” ticket in 1959—with 11 attractions. Do you know what they were? Click on the link below for a vintage photo...

Yesterland: Rocket Rods

“Wait time: 75 minutes.” Are you sure you want to get into this line? Well, it looks like fun, so you might as well....

Yesterland: Did Disneyland Open July 17 or July 18?

Disney fans know that Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955. That’s when Disneyland celebrates the anniversary of its opening. However, back in 1955, the...

Yesterland: DJ’s Dance ’n’ Drive

Waitresses and mechanics from Flo’s V8 Cafe nearby are impressed. They surround DJ, and soon DJ has them dancing. And then they have kids...

Yesterland: Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure

Have you watched a reality television show called The Amazing Race? You can do something similar, and you don’t even need a passport. You...

Yesterland: “it’s a small world” Times Six

Although the six “it’s a small world” façades in this article are all different, five of them share a family resemblance—but “one of these...

Yesterland: The News from Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, 2019

Yesterland usually deals with retired elements of Disneyland Park and other major theme parks. But not always. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: The News from...

Yesterland: Swiss Family Treehouse at Disneyland

Father, Mother, Fritz, Ernst, and little Francis invite you to visit their home. You may have seen this family at your local movie theater...

Yesterland: Tuck and Roll’s Drive ’Em Buggies

Don’t call them bumper cars. They’re not cars. They’re bugs. Pill bugs, to be more precise. Hungarian pill bugs. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Tuck...

Yesterland: Snow White’s Scary Adventures, Florida Edition

Long before Star Wars (1977) and its sequels (and prequels) inspired Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, a classic movie from 1937 inspired attractions at Disney...

Yesterland: New Book: Secret Stories of Extinct Disneyland

Just by reading the title, you’ll know why Yesterland readers should enjoy this new book. The author is Jim Korkis, so the book is...

Yesterland: Cars East and West

This photo essay looks at how some of the same landmarks of Radiator Springs are represented at the delightful Cars wing of Disney’s Art...

Yesterland: Tobacco Shop

Do you smell the aroma of pipe tobacco? It’s coming from the Tobacco Shop here on Main Street, U.S.A, at Yesterland. Read the YESTERLAND article...

Yesterland: Watto’s Grotto

Watto has a grotto, and you’re about to enter it. You might be asking, “Who is Watto?” If you’re a real Star Wars fan, you...

Yesterland: Disney-MGM Studios, 1989

It’s now a very different park than in 1989. How different? Take a look at the park map from a Disney-MGM Studios Guide Book from...

Yesterland: Pacific Ocean Photos at Paradise Pier

Welcome to Pacific Ocean Photos—the old-fashioned, high-tech novelty photo studio here on Paradise Pier. Would you like a photo of yourself and a friend climbing...

Yesterland: Planet Hollywood Super Store at WDW

The Planet Hollywood sign against the blue sky might make you hungry for a signature BBQ Bacon Cheddar Burger. In that case, you’ve come to...

Yesterland: Indian War Canoes

Most Yesterland ride vehicles run on electricity. A few, such as the Pack Mules and the Conestoga Wagons, are animal-powered. Others involve a diesel...

Yesterland: The Magic Kingdom in 1973

Welcome to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World… as it was in 1973. The maps in this article are from the Walt Disney...

Yesterland: Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters at Hong Kong Disneyland

Buzz Lightyear rides are still popular at other Disney parks—but the Hong Kong edition has gone to Hong Kong Yesterland. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE:...