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Yesterland: Monsanto Hall of Chemistry

17 September 2026 at 17:37

The Monsanto Chemical Company is your host for this Disneyland exhibit about the “romance of chemistry.” Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Monsanto Hall of Chemistry Romance? Yes! A full page in an advertising supplement in the Los Angeles Times, July 15, 1955, describes it this way: MONSANTO … in Tomorrowland … shows you the romance […]

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You’ve Definitely Taken a Photo Here at Disneyland, and Its Story Is Weirder Than You Think

13 September 2026 at 16:00

When you think of Disney, what comes to mind? The castle? The resorts? Space Mountain? The princesses? The list could go on and on… There are so many icons, but do you really know the story behind them?

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We recently put a poll up on our Instagram stories and asked you if you knew the story behind one of Disneyland’s famous park icons, and 60% of you didn’t! So, let’s dive into the secret behind Snow White Grotto in Disneyland!

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was the film that really paved the way for the future of Disney films, as it was the first full-length animated feature film — it was a groundbreaking moment for the company. Rightfully so, it deserved a spot in Walt Disney’s debut park — Disneyland Park in California. Snow White Grotto is located on the hillside near Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland, and we’re here to talk about the story of this iconic spot.

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In 1961 — six years after Disneyland opened — Walt Disney received a gift from an anonymous fan sent from Italy with no return address. The gift arrived at the Disney Studios in eight wooden crates, and inside were beautifully detailed statues of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, all carved out of pure-white Carrara marble.

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The only problem with these figures was that Snow White was the same size as the dwarfs! Nonetheless, Walt Disney still wanted to display them somewhere in Disneyland, so he assigned the project to one of his most trusted and respected designers, John Hench. Hench knew there would be a design problem since all of the figures were the same size, but Walt simply told him to “figure it out.”

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Hench went into some brainstorming, and he figured out that if he could stage the statues vertically and arrange them on a slope with Snow White on top, then he could solve the scale problem by using forced perspective, and that’s exactly what he did. The next step? Finding a place to put it. He found a landscaped hillside right next to Sleeping Beauty Castle that would work. He would place Snow White and an undersized deer sculpture at the top of the hill and put the dwarfs more toward the bottom.

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Hench designed a waterfall that began at Snow White’s feet to be small at the top and grow wider as it descended the hill. He explained that the water increased the volume of flow the way down to create that forced-perspective effect. Overall, Walt loved this idea with the exception of one thing: People would be inclined to throw money into the waterfall. The solution? Build a wishing well next to the attraction!

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Proceeds from the wishing well are donated to local children’s charities, like Make-A-Wish and Give Kids The World. The spot remains a popular photo spot, especially great for proposals, family photos, graduation pictures, and more!

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The Snow White Grotto has been replicated at Tokyo Disneyland and Hong Kong Disneyland, so if you want to see it somewhere other than Disneyland Park, you can also visit one of the international parks. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney park deep dives!

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Before Big Thunder: Bubbling Mud, Fighting Deer, and Whistling Marmots

12 September 2026 at 10:12

On July 2, 1956, the Rainbow Caverns Mine Train opened up at Disneyland. It operated until 1959, when it was rebuilt as Mine Train Through Nature’s Wonderland, which opened on June 12, 1960. Knott’s Calico Mine Ride also opened in 1960. The original Rainbow Caverns featured seven colorful waterfalls that glowed as the water hit […]

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Yesterland: Hollywood & Dine at Hollywood Pictures Backlot

4 September 2026 at 11:05

Hungry? Head over to Hollywood & Dine! It’s your opportunity to dine in Hollywood Pictures Backlot Soundstage 12. The film sets will take you back to legendary eateries from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Hollywood & Dine at Hollywood Pictures Backlot Choose your meal from four distinctly different counters, each […]

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The Disneyland Expansion Is Just Getting Started. Here’s What Might Come Next…

1 September 2026 at 08:32

As we continue deeper into the 21st Century, it’s not hyperbole to suggest that the Disney Parks have reached their most important crossroads of the last 20-plus years. Coming out of a pandemic that shut the theme park industry — and the world — down temporarily, life has moved back into a familiar rhythm that includes elevated theme park expectations. Disney has attempted to answer the call with new offerings and innovations, and we’re on the precipice of its biggest stateside undertaking since the 1990s.

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Over the last several years, The Walt Disney Company has made strides to elevate its parks worldwide, with the most recent advances coming in the highly touted Fantasy Springs expansion at Tokyo DisneySea. Stateside, we’ve seen the additions of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventurenew attractions, lodging options, shows, and more. However, Disney is in the midst of what could be its biggest domestic undertaking since it opened Disney California Adventure in 2001, and there are plenty of questions that need to be answered.

The undertaking, of course, is DisneylandForward. This nearly $2 BILLION development investment was approved back in May 2024 and will be a major priority for The Walt Disney Company over the next decade. Before we examine the immediate impact of the plan, it’s important to lay out the specifics.

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Initially proposed in 2021, the DisneylandForward project is a partnership with the City of Anaheim, where specific parts of the Disneyland Resort property would be re-zoned for expansion that would allow new lands, attractions, lodging, dining options, and experiences. In this proposal, Disney wants to reassign specific zones already being allocated for parking lots, hotels, etc., for new projects.

To put it simply: DisneylandForward is a multi-decade-long, multi-billion-dollar plan that gives Disney flexibility to do what it wants with the Disneyland Resort.

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When looking at the Disney Parks through the lens of historical context, Disneyland has been one of the most restricted Disney resorts in the world. When Walt Disney opened the theme park in 1955, he already understood that expansion was necessary, but would be limited due to the residential and metropolitan area surrounding his resort. This led to his desire to open Disney World in Florida — a resort that not only dwarfs Disneyland, but is the size of San Francisco.

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By pulling on older plans from the 1990s and presenting a case that passed unanimously by the Anaheim City Council, Disney is now on track to add a “mix of theme park, hotel, retail, dining and entertainment on the eastern and western edges of the Disneyland resort.”

The current “DisneylandForward conceptual development plan stays within Disney’s existing 500-acre property in Anaheim with no physical expansion or additional acreage,” and according to the Orange County Register, Anaheim spokesman Mike Lyster explained that development could include things like entertainment and lodging in the same space.

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While Disneyland plans to use the $1.9 billion investment towards expanding lodging, retail, parking, dining, and theme park entertainment over the next decade, the now-approved plan is ultimately in effect for 40 years as the resort transforms into a unified entertainment center.

With teases such as new hotels, hotel lands inspired by Avatar, Coco, Black Panther, Tangled, Frozen, Zootopia, Peter Pan, Tron, and/or Toy Story, and new transportation, the future of the Disneyland Resort is intriguing, to say the least.

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In fact, over the past couple of years — including the previous TWO D23 fan events, Disney has revealed details of BIG expansions/projects coming to both parks.

For starters, Avengers Campus is doubling in size to include two new attractionsAvengers: Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab.

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Avengers: Infinity Defense will have riders join the Avengers in an epic battle against Thanos. The ride will feature familiar Marvel characters and will even feature Robert Downey Jr. reprising his role as Iron Man. It will be set between different worlds with settings including Wakanda, Asgard, and New York.

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Stark Flight Lab will also feature the return of Downey Jr. and will let you fly like Iron Man, sporting a robotic arm that attaches to your vehicle for a more dynamic simulated flight.

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The total expansion is now OFFICIALLY slated to be completed by 2028.

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Disney also announced a new Coco boat ride coming to the Pixar Pier area! Occupying a new space that will also expand the park’s footprint, this boat ride looks like it will go in the area south of Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta and behind Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind.

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When Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro announced the new attraction in August 2024, he shared that “Walt Disney Imagineering will draw inspiration for the attraction from beloved classics, like Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean. We’re bringing our skeletal cast of characters to life in a big way through the latest Audio-Animatronics technology. These figures will appear in ways you’ll have to see to believe.”

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At 2026’s D3, it was revealed that riders will enter the attraction via a museum dedicated to the music of Héctor Rivera. Once onboard the boat, they’ll travel through Miguel’s memories of his time in the land of the dead

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We also learned that this ride will have NO height requirement. Like the Avengers expansion, construction on this project has already begun.

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Back in 2024, Disney also revealed a new Avatar land coming to Disney California Adventure!

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Based on the Avatar sequels and different from Pandora — The World of AVATAR located in Disney World’s Animal Kingdom, this new destination will feature an innovative boat ride that’ll let passengers explore new areas of Pandora in a “thrilling excursion that will bring all the action, excitement, and wonder of Avatar, taking guests all the way to the wide-open seas of Pandora.” Disney further stated that “This is going to be a dynamic, intense and emotional experience on a grand scale that we know our guests will love.”

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Taking over a portion of the current Hollywood Backlot area in Disney California Adventure, this new land may still expand the park, but it will also mean the closure of existing dining options, attractions, and shops.

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We got sme more concept art regarding the ride and the land at 2026 D23, but news on the experience was omitted from the showcases. However, via a model on display, it does appear the ride will have an outdoor section. It also gives a glimpse of how the Disneyland Monorail will function alongside the land.

Avatar Expansion Model at D23 2026

To make way for this new experience, Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! will close at some point in 2027. It was initially supposed to close in early 2026, but those plans were delayed at least one year.

Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!

The most recent project announcement happened at the very end of the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at 2026 D23. It was revealed that Tomorrowland in Disneyland Park will be getting a much-needed retouching/reimaging!

Disneyland’s Tomorrowland!

This updated Tomorrowland will honor the original land’s history “while reimagining its future.” You can expect staples like Space Mountain to remain, but Disney did tease “new experiences and possibilities for the next generation of fans.”

One thing that was emphasized was more open space — something Disneyland Park could definitely use more of. Other than that, specifics — including a timeline — were not announced.

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While maybe not as sexy on the surface, it’s also worth noting that Disneyland has now moved forward with a new parking structure and transportation hub on the east side of the resort. Part of the Manchester Cast Member parking will be used to provide around 6,000 parking spaces for guests, as well as a location for shuttle and rideshare services, additional security screening, and dedicated access for traffic off Disney Way. There also seems to be a pedestrian bridge over Harbor Boulevard on the way. Disney has already started demolition of the ticket booths as this project gets underway.

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Here at the DisneyFoodBlog, we’ve had reporters cover DisneylandForward’s progress since its announcement. We viewed Anaheim City Council meetings, took notes during official Disney pitches, met with city and Disney representatives in person, and spoke with Imagineers at the fan expos and other events — and it’s clear that a lot more is still in the works.

While these announced projects are at the top of the priority list early in these expansion plans, what comes next is anyone’s guess. In fact, it’s possible we see several more projects announced before the Avatar expansion is even installed — given it already seems like it’s on the back burner. We’ll just have to wait and see…

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It’s fun to think about a brand-new Disneyland Resort that cements it as the crown jewel of the theme park experience.

Alas, the reality of development is sobering — massive change is not going to happen overnight. Each blue sky idea will likely require years of R&D and construction, and the likelihood of simultaneous development is probable. Issues are going to pop up before the first parking lot or dark ride ever opens.

In an effort to analyze how initial construction and overall development will influence the economics and tourism experience of the Disneyland Resort, we looked at the history of Disneyland expansion, considered modern examples from other expanding Disney Parks, and spoke to experts.

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When considering the ramifications of the major Disneyland expansion, the year 2001 is an important footnote. It was in 2001 when the resort opened the Downtown Disney District and Disney California Adventure. While expansions like Galaxy’s Edge have transformed Disneyland since then, these two MAJOR Disneyland additions have yet to be rivaled at the Anaheim theme park resort.

So let’s begin our contextual study of what DisneylandForward could look like in the early years based on the transformations and reception of Downtown Disney and California Adventure.

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Occupying 20 acres, this mall-like shopping and dining district occupies 300,000 square feet and connects Disney’s theme parks to the resort’s hotels. Still expanding and evolving to this day, Downtown Disney could reflect other retail and entertainment options coming to the resort in the future.

Downtown Disney could also serve as a warning. For the most part, the outdoor entertainment/retail/dining center is warmly received by locals and tourists alike for its diverse offerings and California-vibe atmosphere. HOWEVER, a modern problem plagues the district that could potentially carry over to new plans.

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Disney is not shy about announcing blue sky ideas — plans that are so fresh they don’t have realistic limitations like budget or size. Downtown Disney is currently suffering the effects of the failed realization of blue sky ideas — particularly close to its two entrances near Pixar Place Hotel and the Disneyland Hotel.

Over here, you’ll find the small Star Wars Trading Post occupying what once was a booming Rainforest Cafe, in addition to the shell of a mega ESPN Zone that is now partially occupied by a Lululemon store. Similarly, an AMC Theaters cinema was also removed. 

The Lululemon store is open!

All three spots were removed in 2018 to make way for a 700-room luxury hotel that was ultimately canceled the same year. According to the Los Angeles Times, Disney canceled the project due to Anaheim’s “elimination of a tax rebate agreement that would have saved the media giant $267 million over 20 years.”

The fallout is still being felt, despite the district’s evolution in 2023 and 2024. While a city dispute seems less likely this go-around, wrenches can still be thrown in the mix, and failed development can remain a reminder of empty promises. Star Wars Trading Post is a nice little shop, but it is hardly a good use of the spacious (and “wildly” thematic) restaurant, while the ESPN Zone still has some wasted potential despite the Lululemon addition. The AMC theater’s plot was replaced by Parkside Market, a stage, a park area, new shops, and restaurants — and they have absolutely elevated the area. But it had to go through some rough years first.

Star Wars Trading Post

Disney California Expansion could provide another fascinating look at the pressures surrounding DisneylandForward. Debuting in February 2001, shortly after the opening of Downtown Disney, the 55-acre and $1.4 billion theme park is still the most ambitious expansion project in Disneyland Resort history.

The Orange County Register was there on day 1, reporting on the scene, and it’s astonishing how the pros and cons of the project are similar to this day.

“The Anaheim resort — featuring revamped roads, freeways and landscaping, the new 751-room Grand Californian Hotel and the glitzy Downtown Disney retail/entertainment strip — has been waiting years for this day,” wrote Bernard J. Wolfson of The Orange County Register back in 2001.

Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure

Opening day, according to Wolfson, was underwhelming both in experience and attendance. Regarding the latter, “city officials said a fear of delays and congestion nightmares might have caused the unusually light traffic on streets surrounding the Anaheim Resort.” Several Anaheim departments were preparing for a large volume of traffic that never arrived.

Ironically, traffic was a major concern among Anaheim locals during the city meetings we attended for DisneylandForward. Could worries be exaggerated? It’s impossible to say until DisneylandForward comes to fruition, but it’s worth noting that the first traffic scare came and went, becoming even less than an afterthought.

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As for reception, Disney California Adventure remains one of the most controversial Disney Parks on the planet. Back in 2001, Wolfson wrote, “The crowd’s response was mostly mixed, with some people loving it and others saying it wasn’t worth the $43 admission price. Small children seemed to like it, most nodding big yeses to questions about whether they enjoyed it.”

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First of all, can we take a second to acknowledge the $43 tickets?! Currently, an adult ticket for just one park STARTS at slightly above $100 and can really get up there in cost. Price-for-product debate still rages on among California Adventure parkgoers, as does ride offering (or lack thereof) controversy.

California Adventure has undergone tons of retheming, new draws such as Cars Land and Avengers Campus, and more to justify its existence. Without a doubt, from an offerings standpoint, it’s in a better position now than it was back in 2001. However, as it moves away from its original California theming towards a more IP-centric mindset, controversy has once again reared its ugly head.

Make sure to watch that traffic light!

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed all future theme park projects will be IP-based, drawing mixed reactions, to say the least. As the once-original California Adventure moves away from the California aspect in favor of IPs like Pixar and Avatar, one has to wonder what kind of approval the new project will garner. That question becomes even more prevalent given that there’s a new CEO (Josh D’Amaro) in charge.

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Approval was a major topic of conversation during our interview with Dr. Andi Stein, a California State University, Fullerton professor and former Graduate Program Coordinator in the CSUF Department of Communications. Dr. Stein is a respected voice when it comes to research on Walt Disney and The Walt Disney Company, as well as other topics related to entertainment and tourism. Having visited every Disney theme park in addition to her expertise, she provided valuable insight into what the advent of DisneylandForward could yield.

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When discussing challenges the Disneyland Resort has faced and will continue to face regarding expansion, Dr. Stein mentioned the local community’s resistance.  “We saw that with the idea of putting what eventually became Tokyo DisneySea in Long Beach (Calif.). There was going to be a park that focused on waterways of the world, and the original plan was to have that in Long Beach. The residents of Long Beach didn’t want that, so it ended up in Tokyo.” She also brought up that a West Coast version of EPCOT was supposed to make its way to Anaheim, but once again, locals stopped that until the idea eventually morphed into what is now Disney California Adventure.

As for DisneylandForward, Dr. Stein feels the expansion will face a similar challenge with locals and that it might be difficult to develop without creating “havoc” for people in the area. “Ultimately, it might be great for everybody, but in the meantime, it could be a mess.” She cited that the California Adventure and Downtown Disney projects could help provide a blueprint since this new project is facing similar challenges, but noted that it’ll still be difficult due to the simple fact that different people are involved nearly 25 years later.

Spaceship Earth at EPCOT

Focusing on the tourism side, Dr. Stein commended the Disney Parks for minimizing construction eyesores with the use of walls and strong hiding tactics. When asked if construction would dissuade tourists from visiting Disneyland, Dr. Stein said, “I think a lot of it depends on what they have to close in order to expand. People get upset when they’ve paid top dollar to go to the park, and half the rides aren’t open.”

Jungle Cruise construction

Dr. Stein suggested alternating closing the right attractions (making sure a good amount of E-Ticket attractions are always open) to appease fans, and really leaning into press and marketing could save tourism during the nitty-gritty early stages of development. She talked about how good Disney is at selling the magic of hyping up the future of the parks, and if they nail that aspect, the resort could be in good shape.

The Avengers Campus expansion seems to be the immediate play for Disney, but it’s worth monitoring all the new lands and attractions being installed at other Disney Parks all over the world, as they could be the blueprint for what’s coming to Disneyland soon.

World of Frozen at Disney Adventure World in Paris

All in all, we can only speculate based on what history has shown us and the little information Disney has revealed up to this point. We’ll continue to keep you in the loop with every Disneyland expansion update, so stay tuned right here at the Disney Food Blog for all the latest!

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Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!

Are you excited or nervous about Disneyland’s expansion? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

Yesterland: Original Corn Dog Castle on Route 66 at Paradise Pier

27 August 2026 at 19:07

Disneyland in California has Sleeping Beauty Castle. The Magic Kingdom in Florida and Tokyo Disneyland both have Cinderella Castle. Hong Kong Disneyland has the Castle of Magical Dreams. Shanghai Disneyland has Enchanted Storybook Castle. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Yesterland: Original Corn Dog Castle on Route 66 at Paradise Pier Yester California Adventure has a […]

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Yesterland: Superstar Limo at the Hollywood Pictures Backlot

6 August 2026 at 15:41

Are you ready to do a lot of pretending? Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Superstar Limo at the Hollywood Pictures Backlot Pretend you just arrived at Los Angeles International Airport. Pretend you’re the newest movie star in Hollywood. Pretend your ride vehicle is a fancy chauffeur-driven limousine. Pretend that your chauffeur is narrating your journey […]

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Yesterland: Dinosaur Jack’s Sunglass Shack on Route 66 at Paradise Pier

23 July 2026 at 18:00

Dinosaur Jack’s Sunglass Shack was one of the original shops at Disney’s California Adventure when the park opened in February 2001. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Yesterland: Dinosaur Jack’s Sunglass Shack on Route 66 at Paradise Pier Unfortunately, the Sunglass Shack didn’t come across as a nostalgic nod to the past. For that matter, the […]

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Dear Disneyland, I’m Worried About You – Part 3 – Plussing The Show

By: Doug Lipp
17 July 2026 at 13:24

Our friend and Disney University alum, Doug Lipp, is back with the final part of his 3-part letter to Disneyland. In Part 3, he applauds expansive new projects and the leadership team’s renewed passion for improving show quality, while simultaneously offering improvement suggestions for an area of concern: In addition to growth, Disneyland must maintain […]

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Yesterland: “Population: 22,000,000” — a Visit to Disneyland in 1960

16 July 2026 at 18:18

Disneyland welcomed its honorary one billionth guest on July 3, 2026. Yesterland takes you back to 1960, when the sign read “Population: 22,000,000” and Disneyland was just five years old. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: “Population: 22,000,000” — a Visit to Disneyland in 1960 Welcome to the Happiest Place on Earth in 1960. Attraction posters […]

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Yesterland: Carnation Ice Cream Parlor and Restaurant at Disneyland

9 July 2026 at 20:48

Whether you’re looking for a meal, dessert, or both, you’ll enjoy the atmosphere and nostalgia at the Carnation Ice Cream Parlor and Restaurant. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Carnation Ice Cream Parlor and Restaurant at Disneyland Sit inside near the old-fashioned ice cream counter or outside under red-and-white umbrellas. Best of all, you’ll be served […]

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Yesterland: The Original Dumbo Flying Elephants at Disneyland

18 June 2026 at 19:32

Sure, you’ll still find a Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride at Disneyland — but the original Dumbo Flying Elephants ride is in Yesterland. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: The Original Dumbo Flying Elephants at Disneyland This ride is inspired by Walt Disney’s 1941 animated feature, Dumbo. It’s located in a dead-end corner of Yester-Fantasyland, right […]

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Yesterland: Disney’s Electrical Parade at Disney’s California Adventure

4 June 2026 at 22:03

Main Street Electrical Parade had various runs at Disneyland Park beginning in 1972 — but from 2001 to 2010, it was across the Esplanade at Disney’s California Adventure as Disney’s Electrical Parade. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Disney’s Electrical Parade at Disney’s California Adventure There’s no Main Street, U.S.A. at California Adventure. At this park, […]

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Yesterland: Coca-Cola Tomorrowland Terrace at Disneyland

7 May 2026 at 23:41

Coca-Cola Tomorrowland Terrace and its amazing bandshell debuted as part of the 1967 “New Tomorrowland.” The space-age bandshell ascended to reveal bands and descended to turn back into a stylish planter with fresh flowers growing from huge bowls. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Coca-Cola Tomorrowland Terrace The design by Disney Imagineering Legend Rolly Crump was […]

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Yesterland: Flik’s Fun Fair at “a bug’s land”

16 April 2026 at 19:13

Flik’s Fun Fair has four rides primarily for children, a water-play area, restrooms, and a few places to get snacks. But this land-within-a-land is also an attraction itself, full of inventive touches. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Flik’s Fun Fair at “a bug’s land” Flik, the inventive ant, has teamed up with other bugs to […]

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Yesterland: 1998 Tomorrowland Mural (“Beyond the Greatest Star of All Lies our Future”)

9 April 2026 at 18:25

You’re at Disneyland visiting the New Tomorrowland of 1998 during the first five years after its opening. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: 1998 Tomorrowland Mural (“Beyond the Greatest Star of All Lies our Future”) Take a look at the mural above the entrance to The American Space Experience. At first glance, it’s just an Art […]

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