Star Wars: The Clone Wars airs its final season.
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The second season of Just Roll With It
The second season of Amphibia
Elena of Avalor ends its run with Coronation Day.
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Alita: Battle Angel re-release
In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover
An overview of all Disney-related events that occurred in the year 2020. Many events that were originally planned for 2020 were either cancelled or postponed due to the highly-contagious Omicron variant's impact on life throughout the world and The Walt Disney Company during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Theatrical releases[]
Feature films[]
- January 10
- Underwater (20th Century Fox) was released to mixed reviews.
- Chhapak (Fox Star Studios) was released to mixed reviews.
- January 24 - Panga (Fox Star Studios) was released to widespread critical acclaim.
- February 7 - Shikara (Fox Star Studios) was released to mixed reviews.
- February 14 - Downhill (Searchlight Pictures) was released to negative reviews.
- February 21 - The Call of the Wild (20th Century Studios) was released to positive reviews.
- February 28 - Wendy (Searchlight Pictures) was released to negative reviews.
- March 6
- August 28
- The New Mutants (20th Century Studios/Marvel Entertainment) was released to mixed reviews.[2]
- The Personal History of David Copperfield (Searchlight Pictures/Lionsgate; US distribution only) was released to positive reviews.[3]
- September 4 - Mulan was released on Disney+ with Premier Access in markets which had the streaming service, while the film was also released theatrically in markets where theaters were open and didn't have Disney+[4] and received mixed reviews.
- October 23 - The Empty Man (20th Century Studios) was released to negative reviews.
- October 30 - Alita: Battle Angel (20th Century Studios) was re-released.[5]
- December 25 - Soul (Pixar) was released on Disney+ in markets which had the streaming service, while also being released theatrically in markets where theaters are open and don't have Disney+, and received positive reviews.
Short films[]
- March 6 - Playdate with Destiny (20th Century Studios), a Simpsons short film, was released in front of Onward.[6]
- December 25 - Burrow (Pixar's SparkShorts) was released on Disney+ in markets which had the streaming service, while also being released theatrically in front of Soul in markets where theaters are open and don't have Disney+.
Television[]
- January 10 - The Owl House premiered on the Disney Channel.
- January 12 - Bless the Harts concluded its first season.
- January 20 - Simple Samosa premiered its second season.
- January 23 - Outmatched premiered on FOX.
- January 26 - Star Wars Resistance airs its final episode.
- February 8
- Big Hero 6: The Series concluded its second season on Disney XD.
- Big City Greens enters hiatus for four months due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in the US.
- February 14 - Zombies 2 premiered on the Disney Channel.
- February 16
- Duncanville premiered on FOX.
- Big Hero 6: The Series concluded its second season on the Disney Channel.
- February 23 - Disney Fam Jam premiered on the Disney Channel.
- March 1 - Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure airs its final episode.
- March 8 - Just Roll With It ended its first season.
- March 13 - PJ Masks ended its third season on the Disney Channel.
- March 15 - Just Roll With It began its second season.
- March 20
- Mira, Royal Detective premiered.
- Gabby Duran & the Unsittables ended its first season.
- March 31
- April 4 - The third and final season of DuckTales premiered on Disney XD.
- April 7 - Disney XD shuts down in France.
- April 8 - Modern Family airs its final episode.
- April 10 - Vampirina concludes its second season on the Disney Channel and Disney Jr.
- April 13 - The 17th season of American Dad! premiered on TBS.
- April 16 - The Disney Family Singalong premiered on ABC.
- April 18 - Doc McStuffins airs its final episode on Disney Jr.
- April 19 - The third and final season of Spider-Man: Maximum Venom premiered on Disney XD.
- April 20 - Doc McStuffins airs its final episode on the Disney Channel.
- April 27 - American Dad! concludes its 16th season, which is airing the last two episodes, after a year of not airing one, with the previous episode airing on August 26, 2019.
- April 30 - The Disney Channel and Disney Jr. are shut down in Australia and Italy.[8]
- May 3 - Raven's Home ended its third season.
- May 9 - DuckTales enters hiatus for four months due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in the US.
- May 15 - PJ Masks begins its fourth season on Disney Jr.
- May 17
- Duncanville concludes its first season.
- Bob's Burgers concludes its tenth season.
- The Simpsons concludes its 31st season.
- Family Guy concludes its 18th season.
- May 22 - PJ Masks begins its fourth season on the Disney Channel.
- May 27 - The seventh and final season of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. premiered on ABC.
- May 31 - The Disney Channel, Disney Jr., Disney XD, and Go Disney were shut down in Singapore.
- June 1 - The third season of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir premiered on the Disney Channel.
- June 17 - The Buzz on Maggie celebrated its 15th anniversary.
- July 1 - Fox Life shut down in Italy.
- July 2 - Nat Geo People shut down in Eswatini and Brunei.
- July 10 - T.O.T.S. concludes its first season on the Disney Channel.
- July 11 - The second season of Amphibia premiered.
- July 24 - Raven About Bunk'd, a crossover between Raven's Home and Bunk'd premiered on the Disney Channel. This crossover was the Season 4 premiere of Raven's Home, and the Season 4 finale of Bunk'd.
- July 25 - The Rocketeer airs its final episode.
- July 31 - Upside-Down Magic premiered on the Disney Channel.
- August 6 - The second season of Ruth & Ruby's Ultimate Sleepover Challenges premiered on the Disney Channel.
- August 7 - The second season of T.O.T.S. premiered on the Disney Channel.
- August 12 - Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. airs its final episode.
- August 21 - Muppet Babies and Sydney to the Max end their second seasons on the Disney Channel.
- August 23 - Elena of Avalor airs its final episode.
- August 29 - The Owl House ends its first season with the episode "Young Blood, Old Souls".
- September 11 - Coop & Cami Ask the World airs its final episode.
- September 21 - The third and final season of Big Hero 6: The Series premiered on Disney XD.
- September 25 - Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ premiered on the Disney Channel.
- September 27
- The second and final season of Bless the Harts premiered on FOX.
- The 11th season of Bob's Burgers premiered on FOX.
- The 32nd season of The Simpsons premiered on FOX.
- The 19th season of Family Guy premiered on FOX.
- September 30
- All the Disney kids television networks were permanently shut down in the United Kingdom and Ireland after 25 years on-air, due to a failed agreement with Sky UK and Virgin Media, and their content moved exclusively to Disney+.
- Fox Life shut down in Africa.
- October 5 - The third and final season of Vampirina premiered on Disney Jr.
- October 16
- Zombies: Addison's Moonstone Mystery premiered on the Disney Channel.
- Disney Channel Halloween House Party premiered on the Disney Channel.
- October 25 - Spider-Man: Maximum Venom airs its final episode on Disney XD.
- October 30 - In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover premiered online.
- November 26 - The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration premiered on ABC.
- November 30 - The Disney Holiday Singalong premiered on ABC.
- December 4
- A special Doc McStuffins episode, "The Doc is In", premiered.
- Disney Holiday Magic Quest premiered on the Disney Channel.
- Disney Fam Jam aired its final episode.
- December 5 - Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir concludes its third season.
- December 9 - Ruth & Ruby's Ultimate Sleepover Challenges airs its final episode.
- December 11 - Disney Channel Holiday House Party premiered on the Disney Channel.
- December 21 - American Dad! concludes its 17th season.
- December 25 - The 32nd Annual Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Celebration aired on ABC.
- December 30
- Disney XD shuts down in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, with their content moving to the Disney Channel and Disney+.
- Sky Cinema Disney shuts down in the UK, with its content moving exclusively to Disney+.
- December 31
- All Disney television networks ceased transmission in Malaysia (the Disney Channel and Disney Jr. still remain in operation in the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Vietnam), with their content moving exclusively to Disney+ Hotstar.
- Radio Disney was discontinued on SiriusXM on the morning of December 31 (along with Radio Disney Country shutting down entirely).
Streaming[]
- January 10 - High School Musical: The Musical: The Series concludes its first season on Disney+.
- January 17 - Diary of a Future President premiered on Disney+.
- January 24
- Encore! aired its last episode.
- Dogs of a Litter aired its last episode.
- January 31 - Lamp Life, a Toy Story short, premiered on Disney+.
- February 2 - Descendants 3 is released on Disney+.
- February 5 - Toy Story 4 is released on Disney+.
- February 7 - Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made, a feature-length film produced by Walt Disney Pictures, premiered on Disney+.
- February 21 - The seventh and final season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars premiered on Disney+.
- February 28
- Shop Class premiered on Disney+.
- 101 Dalmatian Street made its US debut on Disney+.
- March 13 - Stargirl, a feature-length film produced by Walt Disney Pictures, premiered on Disney+.
- March 14 - Frozen II is released on Disney+ in the US.
- March 20
- Disney Insider premiered on Disney+.
- Onward arrived on digital just two weeks after its theatrical run due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Marvel's Hero Project aired its last episode.
- March 24 - Disney+ launches in the United Kingdom and other locations across Europe. A linear Disney+ television channel was launched in Spain alongside the streaming service.
- March 27 - Be Our Chef premiered on Disney+.
- April 3
- Diving with Dolphins, Elephant, Life on the Edge, and In the Footsteps of Elephant premiered on Disney+.
- Dolphin Reef, a documentary film produced by Disneynature, premiered on Disney+.
- Onward was released on Disney+ in the US only four weeks after its theatrical run due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- April 9 - Disney+ original content was licensed to pay television and streaming provider OSN in the Middle East until Disney+'s official launch on June 8, 2022.
- April 10
- A Celebration of the Music from Coco premiered on Disney+.
- Playdate with Destiny premiered on Disney+ after its brief run in theaters before the COVID-19 pandemic forced movie theaters to temporarily close.
- April 21 - The Disney Family Singalong was released on Disney+.
- May 1 - Prop Culture premiered on Disney+.
- May 4
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is released on Disney+.
- Disney Gallery: Star Wars: The Mandalorian premiered on Disney+.
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars aired its last episode.
- May 8 - Solar Opposites premiered on Hulu.
- May 15
- It's a Dog's Life premiered on Disney+.
- Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is released on Disney+.
- May 18 - Taylor Swift City of Lover Concert premiered on Disney+ until June 17.
- May 22
- The second season of Vampirina was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Out, a SparkShorts short, premiered on Disney+.
- Zenimation premiered on Disney+.
- The Big Fib premiered on Disney+, as the first part of the first and only season.
- Fantastic Mr. Fox premiered on Disney+
- June 11 - Disney+ is released in Japan.
- June 12 - Artemis Fowl premiered on Disney+ to overwhelmingly mixed reception.
- June 26
- Avengers: Infinity War was released on Disney+.
- Into the Unknown: Making Frozen II premiered on Disney+.
- July 3
- July 10
- Solo: A Star Wars Story is released on Disney+.
- X-Men: Days of Future Past is released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Summer of Movies promotion.[9]
- Spies in Disguise premiered on Disney+ in Japan.[10]
- July 17 - X-Men: Apocalypse is released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Summer of Movies promotion.
- July 24
- Rogue Trip, a National Geographic original series, premiered on Disney+.
- Dil Bechara premiered on Disney+ Hotstar.
- July 31
- Black Is King and Muppets Now premiered on Disney+.
- Incredibles 2 is released on Disney+.
- Lootcase premiered on Disney+ Hotstar.
- August 7
- Howard premiered on Disney+.
- The Peanuts Movie is released on Disney+ in the US.[11]
- X-Men is released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Summer of Movies promotion.
- Once Upon a Time is released on Disney+ in the UK, Ireland, and France.[12]
- August 14
- Magic Camp and Ant-Man and the Wasp are released on Disney+.
- The Greatest Showman premiered on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Summer Movie Nights promotion.[13]
- Zombies 2 premiered on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Summer Movie Nights promotion.[14]
- August 21
- The One and Only Ivan premiered on Disney+.
- Dark Phoenix was released on Disney+ in the UK.
- August 28
- Fantastic Four is released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Summer of Movies promotion.
- Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe premiered on Disney+.
- Sadak 2 premiered on Disney+ Hotstar.
- September 1
- Cinderella is released on Disney+ in the US.
- The Muppets and Muppets Most Wanted were released on Netflix.
- September 4
- The Wolverine released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Summer of Movies promotion.
- Mulan is released on Disney+ for a premium fee.
- Earth to Ned premiered on Disney+, as the first part of the first and only season.
- Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King is released on Disney+.
- Muppets Now aired its last episode.
- September 5 - Disney+ is released in Indonesia under Disney+ Hotstar.
- September 11 - Spies in Disguise premiered on Disney+.
- September 15 - Disney+ is released in Belgium, Luxembourg, Portugal, and the Nordic countries.[15]
- September 18
- Becoming premiered on Disney+.
- Once Upon a Time is released on Disney+ in the US.[16]
- Bend it Like Beckham is released on Disney+ in the US.
- Ever After is released on Disney+ in the US.
- September 24 - Disney My Music Story: Yoshiki (Japanese: マイ・ミュージック・ストーリー − Yoshiki) premiered on Disney+ in Japan.[17]
- September 25
- Secret Society of Second-Born Royals and The Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom premiered on Disney+.
- Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures premiered on Disney+ in Australia and New Zealand.
- The Call of the Wild premiered on Disney+ in the UK.
- Hidden Figures and The Fault in the Stars are released on Disney+ in the US.
- October 1 - Maleficent is released on Disney+ in the US.
- October 2
- Disney+ was launched in Réunion, Mayotte, and Mauritius.
- Onward premiered on Disney+ in the UK.
- The 31st season of The Simpsons premiered on Disney+.
- October 9
- The Right Stuff premiered on Disney+.
- X2 is released on Disney+ in the US.
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is released on Disney+ in the US.
- October 16
- The Rocketeer was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Helstrom debuted on Hulu.
- Beverly Hills Chihuahua was released on Disney+.
- Clouds, a feature-length film produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and Wayfarer Studios, premiered on Disney+.
- Meet the Chimps premiered on Disney+.
- Cheaper by the Dozen 2 premiered on Disney+ in the US.
- October 23
- Once Upon a Snowman premiered on Disney+.
- New episodes of The Big Fib return on Disney+, as the second part of the first and only season.
- October 30
- The second season of The Mandalorian premiered on Disney+.
- The Sorcerer's Apprentice is released on Disney+ in the US.
- November 6 - Goldie & Bear, Mr. Magoo, and A Christmas Carol is released on Disney+ in the US.
- November 9 - Laxmii premiered on Disney+ Hotstar.
- November 13 - Inside Pixar: Inspired premiered on Disney+.
- November 17
- Disney+ launches in Latin America and the Caribbean and Brazil.
- The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special premiered on Disney+.
- November 18 - The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse premiered on Disney+.
- November 20
- Marvel's 616 and The Real Right Stuff premiered on Disney+.
- The Right Stuff aired its last episode.
- Planes and Planes: Fire & Rescue are released on Disney+ in the US.
- November 25 - Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions, a concert documentary film about Taylor Swift's 8th album, Folklore, premiered on Disney+.[18]
- November 27
- Black Beauty, a US/German feature-length film produced by Constantine Films, premiered on Disney+.
- Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is released on Disney+ in the US.
- Far From Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog is released on Disney+ in the US.
- Once Upon a Time in Wonderland is released on Disney+ in the US.
- Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip is released on Disney+ in Canada.
- December 4
- Mulan premiered for all Disney+ subscribers after the end of its premier access status.
- Godmothered premiered on Disney+.
- The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration premiered on Disney+.
- The Disney Holiday Singalong premiered on Disney+.
- The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is released on Disney+.
- Anastasia is released on Disney+ in the US.
- Big is released on Disney+ in the US.
- Sky High is released on Disney+.
- Beyond the Clouds premiered on Disney+.
- December 11
- Ralph Breaks the Internet is released on Disney+ in the US.
- High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special premiered on Disney+.
- Safety premiered on Disney+.
- December 18
- A new version of Arendelle Castle Yule Log premiered on Disney+.
- Into the Woods is released on Disney+.
- Eddie the Eagle is released on Disney+
- On Pointe premiered on Disney+.
- Dory's Reef Cam premiered on Disney+.
- Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ is released on Disney+.
- The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse concluded the first part of its first season.
- December 25
- The 38th Annual Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration premiered on ABC.
- Soul premiered on Disney+ to positive reviews.
- Burrow, a SparkShorts short, premiered on Disney+.
- Max Keeble's Big Move released on Disney+.
- The second season of Disney Gallery: Star Wars: The Mandalorian premiered on Disney+.
Theme parks and resorts[]
- January 5
- Studio Tram Tour: Behind the Magic closes in Production Courtyard at Walt Disney Studios Park to make way for Cars: Road Trip.
- Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! had its final performance at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
- January 6 - Snow White's Scary Adventures closes in Fantasyland at Disneyland to make way for Snow White's Enchanted Wish.
- January 10 - The Very Very Minnie! event began at Tokyo Disneyland until February 29.
- January 11 - The Frozen Celebration event began at Disneyland Park (Paris) until March 15.
- January 17
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opened in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland.
- Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along in France Pavilion, Canada: Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360 in Canada Pavilion, and Awesome Planet in The Land Pavilion, premiered at Epcot.
- Impressions de France returns in France Pavilion at Epcot.
- January 24 - Ignite the Dream: A Nighttime Spectacular of Magic and Light closes temporarily at Shanghai Disneyland until July 17.
- January 25 - In response to the growing outbreak of the deadly COVID-19 spreading throughout China, the Shanghai Disney Resort closed its gates temporarily until May 11. As a response, the resort issued a temporary refund policy for guests wishing to reschedule or cancel their visits to Shanghai Disneyland, for guests wishing to reschedule or cancel their booked stays at the resort's hotels, and for guests that have purchased tickets for Beauty and the Beast can reschedule or receive a refund.
- January 26 - In response to the growing outbreak of the deadly COVID-19 spreading throughout China, the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort closed its gates temporarily until June 18.[19] As a response, the resort issued a temporary refund policy for guests wishing to reschedule or cancel their visits to Hong Kong Disneyland.
- January 31 - Ariel's Greeting Grotto closes in Mermaid Lagoon at Tokyo DisneySea; it was originally set to close on March 31.
- February 3 - In response to the growing outbreak of the deadly COVID-19 spreading throughout China, the Disney's Hollywood Hotel and Disney's Explorers Lodge close their gates temporarily until June 13.
- February 7 - A fire breaks out on Main Street, U.S.A. and the Jungle Cruise in Adventureland at Disneyland.[20]
- February 17 - Agent P's World Showcase Adventure closes in World Showcase at Epcot.
- February 18 - The Castle Hub Stage is removed at Hong Kong Disneyland.
- February 19 - Regal Eagle Smokehouse opens in The American Adventure Pavilion at Epcot.
- February 22 - Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away had its final performance in Hollywood Boulevard at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
- February 27
- Magic Happens premiered at Disneyland.
- The Jungle Cruise's Bomokandi Bertha boat sinks in Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom.[21]
- February 28
- Lilo's Luau & Fun, Jungle Rhythms, and Robo Astro have their final performances at Tokyo Disneyland.
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea closed temporarily in Mysterious Island at Tokyo DisneySea until December 1.
- Disney Light the Night closes temporarily at Tokyo Disneyland until September 1.
- My Friend Duffy had its final performance at Tokyo DisneySea.
- Fantasmic! had its final performance at Tokyo DisneySea; it was originally set to close on March 25.
- Usatama on the Run! closes temporarily at Tokyo Disneyland until April 1, 2022.
- Dreaming Up! closed temporarily at Tokyo Disneyland until April 19, 2021.
- Big Band Beat closed temporarily in American Waterfront at Tokyo DisneySea until April 1, 2021.
- Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade: DreamLights closed temporarily at Tokyo Disneyland until November 1, 2021.
- February 29 - As the COVID-19 outbreak continues, The Oriental Land Company announced a temporary closure of the Tokyo Disney Resort originally until March 15. However, it had extended its closure until July 1. This applies to Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo DisneySea, and the Ikspiari shopping complex. Guests with reservations for dinner shows, the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, and Vacation Packages will receive a full refund. Guests with unused tickets dated or expiring between February 29-May 31, 2020 can have their ticket changed to an open-dated ticket expiring March 31, 2021. Guests with Annual Passports will have the expiration date extended. The hotels throughout the Tokyo Disney Resort remained open prior to its temporary closure, but with some benefits and various services unavailable to guests staying at them. The Disney Resort Line remained under normal operation.
- March 4 - Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway and "Vacation Fun" (an original animated short with Mickey & Minnie) open in Hollywood Boulevard at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
- March 9 - Announced on their official website, the Shanghai Disney Resort resumed limited operations for the Shanghai Disneyland Hotel, Disneytown, and the Wishing Star Park. In accordance with health protocols in place to ensure the safety of park guests and Cast Members, guests with a green Shanghai QR code will be allowed to enter the resort, to undergo temperature screenings prior to arrival at the resort, to maintain respectful social distances at all times while in stores, queues, and restaurants, people are required to wear a mask during their entire visit. Shanghai Disneyland remained closed until reopening on May 11.
- March 12
- In response to the coronavirus outbreak spreading throughout Europe, Disneyland Paris had announced that outdoor shows, including Disney Illuminations and Star Wars: A Galactic Celebration have been canceled. The following shows will continue operations, but will be in limited capacity: Frozen: A Musical Celebration, Mickey and the Magician, and Moteurs... Action! Stunt Show Spectacular. Other locations, including attractions, shops, restaurants, and Studio 1 will continue operations with capacity adjusted as necessary. Non-face character greetings and Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show are still in operation.
- March 13 - Disney Movie Magic returns at Disney's Hollywood Studios
- March 14 - As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, the Disney Cruise Line had temporarily suspended departures and the Disneyland Resort, including Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, are temporarily closed, originally until March 31, then scheduled to reopen on July 17, but was delayed until April 30, 2021, following the guidelines set forth by the Governor of California to prevent the spread of the virus. The hotels at the Disneyland Resort remained open until March 16, to give guests time to make all necessary travel arrangements. The Downtown Disney shopping and entertainment complex was also temporarily closed until November 19. Guests with packages booked through the Walt Disney Travel Company may currently reschedule for a "future date in 2020" without paying a charge fee of $50.
- March 15 - As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, Disneyland Paris, including Disneyland Park (Paris) and Walt Disney Studios Park, is temporarily closed, originally until March 31, and remain closed until July 15.
- Wonderful World of Animation had its final performance at Disney's Hollywood Studios; and remained closed until August 1, 2021.
- Spaceship Earth closes temporarily in Future World at EPCOT until July 15; it was originally set to close on May 26.
- Disney Jr. Dance Party! had its final performance in Animation Courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios before being temporarily replaced by Disney Jr. Play And Dance!
- Rivers of Light: We Are One had its final performance at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Although the closure was deemed "temporary" by Disney, it would never reopen and would be officially deemed permanently closed 5 months later.
- Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage had its final performance in Sunset Boulevard at Disney's Hollywood Studios until its return on August 15, 2021.
- Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple closed permanently in Echo Lake at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
- Citizens of Hollywood closed temporarily in Hollywood Boulevard at Disney's Hollywood Studios until further notice.
- Voyage of the Little Mermaid closed permanently in Animation Courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
- Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! gave its final performances at Disney's Hollywood Studios until it was returns on December 19, 2021.
- Festival of the Lion King gave its final performance in Africa at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
- UP! A Great Bird Adventure gave its final performance in Asia at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
- Finding Nemo - The Musical gave its final performances in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
- Moteurs... Action! Stunt Show Spectacular had its final performance and Backlot closed at Walt Disney Studios Park to make way for Avengers Campus.
- Epcot Forever had its final performance at Epcot until it was returns on July 1, 2021; it was originally set to close in September 2020.
- Fantasmic! closed temporarily in Sunset Boulevard at Disney's Hollywood Studios until Fall 2022.
- Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular closed permanently at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
- For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration closed temporarily in Echo Lake at Disney's Hollywood Studios until October 3.
- Turtle Talk with Crush closed temporarily in The Seas Pavilion at EPCOT until August 21, 2021.
- Star Wars Launch Bay closed temporarily in Tomorrowland at Disneyland until further notice.
- Star Wars Launch Bay closed temporarily in Animation Courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios until 2022.
- Frozen: Live at the Hyperion had its final performance and Hyperion Theater closed in Hollywood Land at Disney's California Adventure.
- World of Color closed temporarily in Paradise Gardens Park at Disney California Adventure until April 22, 2022.
- Fantasmic! closed temporarily in New Orleans Square at Disneyland until May 28, 2022.
- Mickey and the Magical Map had its final performance in Fantasyland at Disneyland.
- Red Car Trolley closed temporarily at Disney California Adventure until April 30, 2021.
- The Bakery Tour closed temporarily in Pacific Wharf at Disney California Adventure until April 30, 2021.
- Golden Zephyr closed temporarily in Paradise Gardens Park at Disney California Adventure until June 15, 2021.
- Grizzly River Run closed temporarily in Grizzly Peak at Disney California Adventure until May 7, 2021.
- Disney Animation Building closed temporarily in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure until June 15, 2021.
- Redwood Creek Challenge Trail closed temporarily in Grizzly Peak at Disney California Adventure until July 9, 2021.
- Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover closed temporarily in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom until April 25, 2021.
- Happily Ever After gave its final performance at Magic Kingdom until it returned on July 1, 2021.
- Tom Sawyer Island closed temporarily in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom until February 5, 2021.
- Magic Happens closed temporarily at Disneyland until 2023
- A Pirate's Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas closed temporarily in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom until October 2, 2021.
- Liberty Square Riverboat closed temporarily in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom until February 5, 2021.
- Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor closed temporarily in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom until August 8, 2021.
- Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party had its final performance at Magic Kingdom.
- Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire had its final performance at Magic Kingdom.
- Enchanted Tales with Belle closed temporarily in Fantasyland until 2022.
- Festival of Fantasy Parade closed temporarily at Magic Kingdom until March 9, 2022.
- Once Upon a Time had its final performances at Magic Kingdom
- Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin closed temporarily in Tomorrowland at Disneyland until June 26, 2021.
- Chip and Dale's Treehouse closed permanently in Mickey's Toontown at Disneyland.
- Donald's Boat, Mickey's House, Minnie's House, and Goofy's Playhouse closed temporarily in Mickey's Toontown at Disneyland until 2023.
- Jungle Cruise closed temporarily in Adventureland at Disneyland until July 15, 2021.
- Main Street Cinema closed temporarily in Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland until June 21, 2021.
- Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes closed temporarily in Critter Country at Disneyland until June 18, 2021.
- Storybook Land Canal Boats closed temporarily in Fantasyland at Disneyland until June 27, 2021.
- Tom Sawyer Island closed temporarily in Frontierland at Disneyland until July 10, 2021.
- Matterhorn Bobsleds closed temporarily in Fantasyland at Disneyland until July 2, 2021.
- Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage closed temporarily in Tomorrowland at Disneyland until 2022.
- Sailing Ship Columbia closed temporarily in Frontierland at Disneyland until July 14, 2021.
- Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough closed temporarily in Fantasyland at Disneyland until June 15, 2021.
- Electrical Water Pageant closed temporarily at Walt Disney World Resort until December 20.
- The EPCOT Experience Center closed temporarily in Odyssey Pavilion at EPCOT until July 15.
- Spaceship Earth's post-show exit, Project Tomorrow: Inventing the Wonders of the Future closed temporarily in Future World at EPCOT until June 16, 2021.
- The NBA Experience closed permanently in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort.
- March 16 - As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, the Walt Disney World Resort, including Magic Kingdom (until July 11), Epcot (until July 15), Disney's Hollywood Studios (until July 15), Disney's Animal Kingdom (until July 11), Disney's Blizzard Beach (until March 7, 2021), and Disney's Typhoon Lagoon (until January 2, 2022) is temporarily closed, originally until March 31, later extending to mid-April, then put on an indefinite pause, but wound up opening in phases starting on May 20 with the opening of Disney Springs.
- March 23 - Lumiere's Kitchen at the Shanghai Disneyland Hotel resumes operations, but with health protocols in place to ensure the safety of park guests and Cast Members.[22]
- March 24 - In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Aulani is temporarily closed, originally until March 31, but will remain closed until November 1.
- March 27 - The closures of Disneyland and Walt Disney World are extended until April 30, 2021 in California and July 11 and 15 in Florida, and Disneyland Paris is to remain closed until July 15.
- April 1
- In response to the coronavirus outbreak, all onsite hotels at the Tokyo Disney Resort, including the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel, the Disney Ambassador Hotel, the Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta, and the Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel, are temporarily closed, originally until after April 20; however, it was delayed until further notice.
- Disney's Blizzard Beach celebrated its 25th anniversary at Walt Disney World Resort.
- April 30 - Character dining at the Enchanted Garden Restaurant at the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel resumes operation, with social distance guidelines between characters, guests, and Cast Members.[23]
- May 11 - Shanghai Disneyland reopened, after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak impacting China, taking into account guest capacity for social distancing, as well as health and prevention procedures that comply with local guidelines.[24][25][26][27]
- Chip & Dale's Trading Post opened.
- May 20 - Disney Springs reopened at Walt Disney World Resort. Following the guidance of government and health officials, a limited number of shopping and dining experiences owned by third-party operating participants began to open during this initial phase.[28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35]
- May 22 - All stage shows including Disney Color-Fest at Shanghai Disneyland resumes once again following its successful May 11 reopening, with strict COVID-19 social distance protocols in place.[36]
- June 1 - Ikspiari, the shopping and dining complex of the Tokyo Disney Resort, reopened after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak impacting Japan, with strict COVID-19 protocols in place, including temperature screenings and social distance markers.[37]
- June 3 - Once Upon a Toy reopened at Disney Springs after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
- June 8 - Toy Story Hotel reopened at Shanghai Disney Resort, after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak impacting China.
- June 10 - Pin Traders, Goofy's Candy Co., Ever After Jewelry Co., and Star Wars Trading Post, DisneyStyle, Candy Cauldron, Star Wars Galactic Outpost, and MARVEL Super Hero Headquarters reopened at Disney Springs after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
- June 13 - Disney's Explorers Lodge reopened at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
- June 18 - Hong Kong Disneyland reopened, after being temporarily closed during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- June 25 - Bon Voyage!, the park goods shop outside of Tokyo Disneyland, reopened to guests after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak impacting Japan.[38]
- June 30 - Disney Color-Fest: A Street Party! had its final performance at Shanghai Disneyland.
- July 1 - Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea reopened, after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak impacting Japan. Both parks are operating under a severely reduced capacity, with a lottery system being set up to allocate a portion of park admissions to guests holding Annual Passports during the period when it cannot be used for Park admission. Strict COVID-19 preventative measures are in place at both parks for the safety of both park guests and Cast Members, including temperature screenings, sanitation procedures, and social distance protocols.[39][40][41][42][43]
- July 3 - The Oriental Land Company had announced the deployment of the new Type C monorail for the Disney Resort Line at the Tokyo Disney Resort.[44][45]
- July 7 - Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort softly reopened after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- July 9 - Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim reopened, after being temporarily closed during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- July 11 - The Walt Disney World Resort reopened in phases, starting with the Magic Kingdom and Disney's Animal Kingdom, after being temporarily closed during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- July 13 - Feathered Friends in Flight! premiered at Disney's Animal Kingdom.[46]
- July 15
- Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios reopened as part of the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, after being temporarily closed during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- Disneyland Park (Paris) and Walt Disney Studios Park reopened, after being temporarily closed during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- Hong Kong Disneyland temporarily closed once again until September 25, 2020, due to a slight rise in COVID-19 cases in Hong Kong.[47]
- The EPCOT Experience Center returns in Odyssey Pavilion and Spaceship Earth reopened in Future World at Epcot. Epcot announced that the refurbishment of a new updated version, Spaceship Earth: Our Shared Story in the future site of World Celebration (as well as the Mary Poppins attraction in United Kingdom Pavilion) is being delayed indefinitely.
- July 16 - Walt Disney World Resort announced that Stitch's Great Escape! at the Magic Kingdom and Primeval Whirl and Rivers of Light: We Are One at Disney's Animal Kingdom are all permanently closed, since Walt Disney World Resort reopened, right after being temporarily closed during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- July 17
- Disneyland celebrated its 65th Anniversary.
- Ignite the Dream: A Nighttime Spectacular of Magic and Light returns at Shanghai Disneyland.
- July 25 - Walt Disney World Resort announced that all stage shows, such as Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage and Indiana Jones Epic Stuntacular! at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Finding Nemo - The Musical and Festival of the Lion King at Disney's Animal Kingdom, have not returned due to a dispute between the Actors' Equity Association and Walt Disney World Resort.[48]
- July 28 - Disney Jr. Play & Dance! premiered in Animation Courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
- July 29 - Walt Disney World Dolphin and Walt Disney World Swan reopened, after being temporarily closed during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- August 2 - Disney Society Orchestra and Friends premiered in Sunset Boulevard at Disney's Hollywood Studios until October 3.
- August 3 - Splash Mountain ride vehicle sinks at the Magic Kingdom.[49]
- August 10 - Stitch's Great Escape! sign is removed in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom.
- August 15 - The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands returns in Frontierland at Disneyland Paris until October 29.
- August 17 - Fantasmic! water features drained at Disney's Hollywood Studios.[50]
- August 18 - Remy's Ratatouille Adventure sign is removed in France Pavilion at Epcot.
- August 21 - The new second version of Remy's Ratatouille Adventure sign installed in France Pavilion at Epcot until it was removed again.
- September 1
- September 10 - Construction walls were removed from around the Castle of Magical Dreams at Hong Kong Disneyland.
- September 12 - Hong Kong Disneyland celebrated its 15th Anniversary.
- September 17 - The brand-new latest version of Remy's Ratatouille Adventure was installed in France Pavilion at Epcot.
- September 19
- Character meet-and-greets resumed at the Tokyo Disney Resort with an entry request system in place.[53]
- Disney's Explorers Lodge reopened at the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak impacting China.
- September 20 - Ariel's Greeting Grotto reopens in Mermaid Lagoon at Tokyo DisneySea.
- September 25 - Hong Kong Disneyland reopened after its second closure.
- September 28 - Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast in Fantasyland, The Happy Ride with Baymax in Tomorrowland, and Minnie's Style Studio opened in Toontown at Tokyo Disneyland; it was originally set to open on April 15.[54]
- September 29 - Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Josh D'Amaro announced that over 28,000 employees in its division will be laid off, citing California's continued stalled reopening of Disneyland among its factors. Among the employees fired include Yeehaa Bob from Disney's Port Orleans Resort and all the performers at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort.
- October 3 - Disney Society Orchestra and Friends had its final performance in Sunset Boulevard at Disney's Hollywood Studios, thus ending The Grand Floridian Orchestra's 32-year history of performing at the resort.
- October 5 - For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration returns in Echo Lake at Disney's Hollywood Studios.[55]
- October 7 - Hello, New York! in American Waterfront and other walk around entertainment offerings permanently close at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea.
- October 10 - Disneyland Resort announced that Frozen: Live at the Hyperion at Disney California Adventure and Mickey and the Magical Map at Disneyland are both permanently closed.
- October 16 - Disney's Coronado Springs Resort reopened at Walt Disney World Resort, after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak's impact on Florida.
- October 27 - Walt Disney World Resort announced that all recent entertainment shows are laid off, such as Citizens of Hollywood at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor at Magic Kingdom, due to a dispute between the Actors' Equity Association and Walt Disney World Resort.[56][57]
- October 29 - The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands had its final performance in Frontierland at Disneyland Paris; it was originally set to close on November 1.
- October 30 - Disneyland Park (Paris) and Walt Disney Studios Park temporarily closed again, originally until February 12, 2021; however, it was delayed to April 2, 2021 and further delayed until June 17, 2021, due to COVID-19 lockdown measures in France.[58][59](Disneyland Paris reopened from December 18 to January 3, 2021, for the Christmas season, but the Christmas festivities were cancelled.)[60]
- November 1
- Aulani reopened, after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak impacting Hawaii.
- Disney's Art of Animation Resort reopened at Walt Disney World Resort, after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak's impact on Florida.
- November 2 - Frozen Ever After closes temporarily due to the refurbishment in Norway Pavilion at Epcot.[61]
- November 6 - Frozen Ever After returns in Norway Pavilion at Epcot.
- November 19 - Disney's California Adventure partially opened (just Buena Vista Street) along with Downtown Disney, while its attractions remained closed.
- November 21 - Hong Kong Disneyland 15th Anniversary celebration began.
- Castle of Magical Dreams opened in Fantasyland.
- The Royal Reception Hall opened in Fantasyland.
- Snow White Grotto reopened in Fantasyland.
- Building a Dream: The Magic Behind a Disney Castle opened in Fantasyland.
- December 1
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea reopened in Mysterious Island at Tokyo DisneySea.
- Hong Kong Disneyland temporarily closed, for the third time, until February 19, 2021, due to a slight rise in COVID-19 cases in Hong Kong.[62]
- November 25 - Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show permanently closes at Disney Village.[63]
- December 6 - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad closed temporarily in Frontierland in the Magic Kingdom.
- December 20 - Electrical Water Pageant returns at Walt Disney World Resort.
Home media[]
- Beginning with the Blu-ray and DVD releases of Mulan (2020), the navy blue warning screen which had been in use on Buena Vista DVD's and VHS tapes since 2003 is finally retired and replaced with a new one, identical to the warning screen found on releases in the United Kingdom.
DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases[]
- January 14
- The Jungle Book (2016) (Disney) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (Disney)
- February 11 - Ford v Ferrari (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment)
- February 25
- Frozen II (Disney)
- Frozen/Frozen II (Target-exclusive 2-Movie Collection Blu-ray)
- Casino Royale (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Quantum of Solace (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Skyfall (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Spectre (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- March 3
- Monsters, Inc. (Pixar) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- WALL-E (Pixar) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- A Bug's Life (Pixar) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Up (Pixar) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Monsters University (Pixar) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- March 10
- Beauty and the Beast: Signature Collection (Disney) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Beauty and the Beast (2017) (Disney) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Spies in Disguise (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment)
- March 17 - A Hidden Life (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment)
- March 31
- Rogue One (Lucasfilm) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Star Wars: A New Hope (Lucasfilm) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (Lucasfilm) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (Lucasfilm) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (Lucasfilm) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (Lucasfilm) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (Lucasfilm) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Lucasfilm) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker) (Lucasfilm Ltd.)
- Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Best Buy-exclusive 9-movie Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray box set)
- April 14 - Underwater (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment) (Note: This is the final movie to use TCFHE as the main company to distribute this movie in home media.)
- May 12 - The Call of the Wild (20th Century Studios) (Note: This is the first home media release under the 20th Century Studios rebranding.)
- May 19
- Onward (Pixar)
- Downhill (Searchlight Pictures)
- August 11 - The Rocky Horror Picture Show: 45th Anniversary Edition (20th Century Studios) (General re-release)
- September 8
- Disney Movie Club Exclusive:
- The Book of Life (20th Century Studios) (General re-release)
- Disney Movie Club Exclusive:
- September 15
- Hocus Pocus (Disney) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Home Alone: 30th Anniversary Edition (20th Century Studios) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show: 45th Anniversary Edition (Best Buy Exclusive Steelbook) (20th Century Studios) (General re-release)
- October 6
- Disney Movie Club Exclusive:
- Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (20th Century Studios)
- Disney Movie Club Exclusive:
- October 20
- A Christmas Carol (2009) (Disney) (General re-release)
- Home Alone (20th Century Studios)
- Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (20th Century Studios) (General re-release)
- Home Alone: 2-Movie Collection (20th Century Studios) (General re-release)
- Mickey's Christmas Carol (Disney) (General re-release)
- Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas/Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas: 2-Movie Collection (Disney) (General re-release)
- Miracle on 34th Street (1947) (20th Century Studios) (General re-release)
- Miracle on 34th Street (1994) (20th Century Studios) (General re-release)
- The Muppet Christmas Carol (Disney) (General re-release)
- The Nightmare Before Christmas (Disney) (General re-release)
- The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (Disney) (General re-release)
- The Santa Clause (Disney) (General re-release)
- The Santa Clause 2 (Disney) (General re-release)
- The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (Disney) (General re-release)
- November 3
- Disney Movie Club Exclusive:
- Home Alone: 2-Movie Collection (20th Century Studios)
- Die Hard Collection (20th Century Studios) (General re-release)
- Disney Movie Club Exclusive:
- November 10
- Mulan (1998) (Disney) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Mulan (1998 / 2020): 2-Movie Collection (Disney) (Blu-ray/DVD/Digital release)
- Mulan (2020) (Disney)
- The Last Dance (ESPN Films)
- November 17 - The New Mutants (20th Century Studios)
- December 8 - Ice Age 3-Adventure Collection (20th Century Studios) (Disney Movie Club exclusive)
DVD-only releases[]
- January 14 - Sleeping Beauty: 60th Anniversary Edition; Signature Collection (Disney) (General re-release)
- May 19 - Zombies 2 (Disney)
- June 9 - Modern Family: The 11th & Final Season (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment) (Note: This was the last 20th Century Fox Television released to use the TCFHE name and also the first to be distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment.)
- June 23
- Bob's Burgers: The Complete 10th Season (20th Century Studios)
- Empire: The 6th & Final Season (20th Century Studios)
- Fresh Off the Boat: The 6th & Final Season (20th Century Studios)
- Last Man Standing: The Complete Seventh Season (20th Century Studios)
- July 21 - Mickey Mouse: Hot Diggity Dog Tales (Disney)
- August 4 - Mira, Royal Detective: On the Case! (Disney)
- September 6
- Beauty and the Beast (1991; 2017): 2-Movie Collection (Disney)
- Cinderella (1950; 2015): 2-Movie Collection (Disney)
- Sleeping Beauty (1959)/Maleficent (2014): 2-Movie Collection (Disney)
- November 10 - Upside-Down Magic (Disney)
Digital-only releases[]
- April 17 - Wendy (Searchlight Pictures)
- November 17 - The Personal History of David Copperfield (Searchlight Pictures)
Books[]
- February 4
- February 11 - The Art of Mulan
- March 3
- March 31 - The Art of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
- April 14 - The Art and Making of Artemis Fowl
- May 19
- June 2 - High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Novelization
- July 14 - Disney Who's Who: An A to Z of Disney Characters - Revised & Updated
- July 21 - HSMTMTS: Miss Jenn's High School Musical Script
- September 1 - Kingdom Hearts: The Ultimate Handbook
- September 8
- Disney Villains: The Essential Guide
- Holiday Mischief with Stitch
- September 15 - The Disney Monorail: Imagineering a Highway in the Sky
- September 29 - Disney Villains: Wickedly Ever After
- October 20 - Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks: Celebrations Around the World from Fall to Winter
- October 27
- A Tale of Transformation: Twenty-Five Years of Beauty and the Beast On Stage
- The Art of Soul
- November 3
- The Disney Princess: A Celebration of Art and Creativity
- The Mouse Watch
- November 10 - The Queen's Council: Rebel Rose
- November 17 - Phineas and Ferb: Candace Against the Universe Junior Novelization
- December 1 - The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook: From Delicious Dole Whip to Tasty Mickey Pretzels, 100 Magical Disney-Inspired Recipes
Albums[]
- February 14 - Zombies 2
- February 28 - Onward
- May 8 - 101 Dalmatian Street: Music from the TV Series
- June 12 - Artemis Fowl
- June 18 - ICON: Disney Villains
- July 2 - Absolute Disney: Villains
- August 21 - The One and Only Ivan
- September 4
- September 18 - Absolute Disney: Holiday
- September 23 - Disney Villains Songbook
- October 2 - Disney Goes Classical
- October 23 - Upside-Down Magic
- December 18 - Soul
Comics[]
- January 13 to December 28 - Tono & Stitch (Stitch & the Samurai), a manga spin-off of the Lilo & Stitch franchise, was digitally published on Kodansha's Comic Days website throughout this year.
- June 1 - A special two-chapter side story of Stitch & the Samurai featuring Dr. Hämsterviel and the second ever in-franchise appearance of Leroy from Leroy & Stitch is published within the Japanese version of Disney Tsum Tsum; the side story was available to read only during the month of June.
Reprint collections[]
- March 10 - Uncle Scrooge: The Cursed Cell Phone
- April 14 - Disney Masters - Volume 10: Mau & Bas Heymans - Donald Duck: Scandal of the Epoch Express
- May 12 - Disney Masters - Volume 11: Massimo De Vita - Mickey Mouse: The Ice Sword Saga Book II
- May 19 - The Complete Carl Barks Disney Library - Volume 22: Uncle Scrooge in "The 24-Carat Moon"
- July 14 - Disney Masters - Volume 12: Giorgio Cavazzano - Donald Duck: The Forgetful Hero
- August 11 - Disney Masters - Volume 13: Paul Murry with Carl Fallberg - Mickey Mouse: The Sunken City
- September 8 - The Complete Carl Barks Disney Library - Volume 23: Donald Duck in "Under the Polar Ice"
- September 22 - Disney Masters - Volume 14: Dick Kinney & Al Hubbard - Donald Duck: Follow the Fearless Leader
- October 6 - DuckTales: Faires and Scares
- October 13 - Mickey All-Stars
Video games[]
- January 23 - The Kingdom Hearts III DLC Re:Mind (Square Enix) is released on PlayStation 4.
- February 18 - Kingdom Hearts HD I.5 + II.5 ReMIX and Kingdom Hearts HD II.8 Final Chapter Prologue (Square Enix) were both released on the Xbox One worldwide.
- February 25 - Kingdom Hearts III Re:Mind (Square Enix) is released on Xbox One.
- March 18 - Disney: Twisted-Wonderland (Aniplex/Walt Disney Japan) was released on Android and iOS in Japan.
- April 24 - Predator: Hunting Grounds (20th Century Studios/Sony Interactive Entertainment/Illfonic) was released for the PlayStation 4.
- June 22 - Kingdom Hearts Union χ Dark Road (Square Enix) was released on Android and iOS.
- September 4 - Marvel's Avengers (Square Enix/Crystal Dynamics/Eidos Montréal) was released for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Personal Computers worldwide. It will also be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X as a next-gen upgrade.
- September 8 - The Sims 4 Star Wars: Journey to Batuu (Lucasfilm/Electronic Arts/Maxis) is released for Windows, macOS, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
- November 11 - Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory (Square Enix) is released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in Japan.
- November 13 - Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory (Square Enix) is released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One worldwide.
Character debuts[]
- January 10 - Luz Noceda, Eda Clawthorne, King, Hooty, Owlbert, Camila Noceda, Renee, Marcus, Maliga
- January 11 - Amaryllis
- January 12 - Little Big Guy
- January 13 - Yamato Meison
- January 24 - Amity Blight, Willow Park, Gus Porter, Principal Bump, Boscha, Octobella
- February 7 - Lilith Clawthorne, Kikimora, Mattholomule, Tziloco, Kizin, Timmy Failure, Patty Failure, Frederick Crocus, Mr. Jenkins, Crispin Flavius, Corrina Corrina, Molly Moskins, Rollo Tookus, Flo, Maxine Schellenberger, Total
- February 14 - Willa Lykensen, Wyatt Lykensen, Wynter Barkowitz
- February 16 - Brock Thunderstrike
- February 21 - Tibbles, Chloe, Hunter, Tech, Crosshair, Wrecker
- February 28 - Emira and Edric Blight, Bat Queen
- March 4 - Chuuby
- March 6 - Ian Lightfoot, Barley Lightfoot, Laurel Lightfoot, Wilden Lightfoot, Blazey, Corey the Manticore, Colt Bronco, Dewdrop, Pixie Dusters, Grecklin, the Curse Dragon, Specter, Gore, Fennwick, Sundra, Gaxton, Mustardseed, Cobweb, Avel, Gorgamon, Adolphus, Kayla, Sadalia Brushthorn
- March 13 - Stargirl Caraway, Leo Borlock
- March 20 - Mira, Queen Shanti, Mikku and Chikku, Prince Veer, Sahil, Priya, Prince Neel, Manish, Pushpa, Grim
- March 27 - Tinku
- April 3 - Princess Shivani
- April 4 - Indy and Ty Sabrewing, Isabella Finch
- April 17 - Neeti and Preeti
- April 18 - Aletheia, Vero, King Honestus
- April 25 - Emma Glamour
- May 2 - Inspector Tezuka, Akita
- May 9 - Jormungandr, Strongbeard, Hecka
- May 15 - Naveen
- May 22 - Greg, Manuel, Jim
- May 27 - Ernest Koenig, Freddy Malick, Viola
- June 10 - Sibyl
- June 12 - Artemis Fowl II, Mulch Diggums, Holly Short, Domovoi Butler, Juliet Butler, Artemis Fowl I, Opal Koboi, Briar Cudgeon, Commander Root, Troll, Foaly, Dr. Po, Goblin Prisoners
- July 6 - Munki-Gu
- July 11 - Frobo
- July 15 - Kora
- July 18 - Bash and Bella, Hasselback Gang
- July 19 - Ixlan
- July 31 - Nory Horace, Pepper, Reina Carvajal, Headmaster Knightslinger, Elliott Cohen, Margaret, Beverly Plume
- August 1 - General Yunan, Lysil and Angwin, Good Ol' Joe, Alador Blight, Odalia Blight
- August 2 - The Jaguar King
- August 3 - Newton Star
- August 7 - Lucky, Joe the Legal Weasel
- August 8 - Wigbert Ribbiton, Nick Mulligan
- August 15 - King Andrias, Lady Olivia
- August 21 - Ivan the Gorilla, Stella the Elephant, Bob the Dog, Ruby the Baby Elephant, Snickers, Henrietta, Thelma, Frankie, Murphy, Kinyani, Mack, George, Julia, Dr. Maya Wilson, Helen, Candace Taylor, Castello
- August 22 - Emperor Belos, Hunter, Gregly
- August 23 - Four Shades of Awesome
- August 28 - Cannonball, Danielle Moonstar, Wolfsbane, Magik, Cecilia Reyes, Demon Bear
- August 29 - Mrs. Boonchuy
- September 4 - Hua Mulan, Bori Khan, The Emperor of China (Mulan 2020), Chen Honghui, Commander Tung, Sergeant Qiang
- September 12 - Priscilla Paddock, Pearl Paddock
- September 19 - Shadowfish, Leif, Barrel
- September 21 - Pepper
- September 25 - Cora Beakman
- October 12 - Ponce de Leon
- October 16 - Daimon Helstrom, Ana Helstrom, Gabriella Rosetti, Vanna, Louise Hastings, Caretaker
- October 23 - The Empty Man
- November 13 - Chelsea, Koska Reeves
- November 23 - Emutilda
- November 27 - Black Beauty, Jo Green, John Manly, Henry Gordon, Ginger, Merrylegs, James, Jennifer and Jasmine, George Winthorp, Mrs. Winthorp, Georgina Winthorp, Mr. York, Mr. Winthorp, Terry, Jerry, Manuel, Morgan Elsbeth
- December 4 - Eleanor Bloomingbottom
- December 25 - Joe Gardner, 22, Terry, Libba Gardner, Curley, Dorothea Williams, Jerry, Moonwind, Mr. Mittens, Dez, New Souls, Lost Souls, Windstar, Dancerstar, and Dreamerwind, Connie, Principal Arroyo, Miho, Doctor, Melba and Lulu, Rabbit, The Badger, Underground Creatures
Events[]
- January 6 - The Disney Channel became an uninterrupted to limited commercial service after 22 years of being commercial-free.
- January 17
- The Walt Disney Company announced that they have dropped the Fox name on both 20th Century Fox and Fox Searchlight Pictures and were respectively renamed as 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures. Its logos and fanfare were still kept intact.[64]
- EPCOT International Festival of the Arts was held until February 24.
- January 28 - Following the renaming of 20th Century Fox to 20th Century Studios and Fox Searchlight Pictures to Searchlight Pictures, its animation arm 20th Century Fox Animation was incorporated and registered legally as 20th Century Animation, Inc.[65]
- February 7- Pinocchio celebrated its 80th anniversary.
- February 13 - Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil celebrated its 10th anniversary.
- February 15- Cinderella celebrated its 70th anniversary.
- February 25 - Bob Iger, chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company, had stepped down from his role, and had named Bob Chapek of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, as its new CEO. He will assume the role of Executive Chairman and its Board of Directors to ensure a smooth transition through the end of his contract with the company on December 31, 2021.
- March 2 - EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival is held run until March 15; it was originally set to close on July 5, due to COVID-19 pandemic.
- March 11 - Frozen played its final performance on Broadway, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- March 24 - Disney+ was launched in Austria, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, Ireland, and Switzerland.
- April 2 - Disney+ launched in the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
- April 3 - Disney+ was launched in India via its existing service, Hotstar, while also rebranding its paid tiers as a co-branded service.
- April 7 - Disney+ was launched in France. For its launch, Canal+ became the exclusive distributor for Disney+.
- April 8 - Disney+ surpasses 50 million paid subscribers after its launch on November 12.
- April 15 - The Walt Disney Company had elected its new CEO Bob Chapek to its Board of Directors. Chapek, however, will not be joining any board committees for the time being.
- April 30 - Disney+ was launched in Monaco, Wallis, Futuna, New Caledonia, French West Indies, and French Guiana, through its premium service provider Canal+.
- May 18
- Josh D'Amaro was named as the new chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, taking over from former chairman and current CEO of The Walt Disney Company, Bob Chapek.[66]
- Rebecca Campbell, who served as President of the Disneyland Resort, was named chairwoman of Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International, taking over from Kevin Mayer.[67]
- Jeff Vahle, former President of Disney Signature Experiences, was named as President of the Walt Disney World Resort.
- Ken Potrock, former President of Disney Consumer Products, was named as President of the Disneyland Resort.
- Kareem Daniel, former President of Walt Disney Imagineering Operations/Product Creation/Publishing/Games, was named as President of Disney Consumer Products.
- Thomas Mazloum, former Senior Vice President of Resort and Transportation Operations at the Walt Disney World Resort, was named as President of Disney Signature Experiences.[68]
- May 31 - 20th Century Studios celebrated its 85th anniversary as 20th Century Fox.
- June 16 - Fantasia 2000 celebrated its 20th anniversary.
- June 23 - Pocahontas celebrated its 25th anniversary.
- July 15
- Jill Estorino was named as President and Managing Director of Disney Parks International, which oversees the Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, and the Shanghai Disney Resort, taking over from Michael Colglazier.[69]
- Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival is held until November 22, which is celebrated its 25th anniversary.
- July 17 - Kaitlyn Robrock succeeds in Russi Taylor as the voice of Minnie Mouse.
- August 10 - The Walt Disney Company announced its three television studio divisions (ABC Studios, 20th Century Fox Television, and Fox 21 Television Studios) under its Disney Television Studios unit were completely rebranded, respectively, as ABC Signature, 20th Television, and Touchstone Television.[70]
- October 5 - Production begins on Spin.
- November 6 - Disney on Ice resumed performances, starting with Dream Big. Safety tips and measures are also included in this situation.
- November 13 - Fantasia celebrated its 80th anniversary.
- November 16 - D23 Fantastic Worlds Celebration Virtual events will run until November 20.[71]
- November 20 - Production wraps on Spin.
- November 24 - Tangled celebrated its 10th anniversary.
- November 27 - Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is held until December 30.
- December 1 - The short-lived revival of Touchstone Television would be folded into 20th Television.[72]
- December 10 - The Walt Disney Company's Investor Day event was held virtually.
- December 24 - The Aristocats celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Milestone Anniversaries[]
- November 24 - Tangled celebrated its 10th anniversary.
- December 24 - The Aristocats celebrated its 50th anniversary.
People[]
Deaths[]
- February 5 - Kirk Douglas (actor, producer, director, and author)
- February 16
- Zoe Caldwell (actress and voice actress)
- Jason Davis (actor, voice actor, and singer)
- March 8 - Max von Sydow (actor)
- April 1 - Adam Schlesinger (songwriter, composer, and record producer)
- April 15 - Brian Dennehy (actor and voice actor)
- April 24 - Rob Gibbs (animator, storyboard artist, and director)
- May 9 - Little Richard (singer, songwriter, composer, actor, voice actor, and producer)
- May 11 - Jerry Stiller (actor, voice actor, and comedian)
- May 15 - Fred Willard (actor, voice actor, comedian, and writer)
- May 17 - Shad Gaspard (professional wrestler and actor)
- June 2 - Chris Trousdale (actor and singer)
- June 19 - Ian Holm (actor)
- June 26 - Kelly Asbury (director, producer, screenwriter, animator, storyboard artist, and voice actor)
- June 29
- Johnny Mandel (composer and musician)
- Carl Reiner (comedian, actor, voice actor, screenwriter, director, producer, and singer)
- July 6 - Ennio Morricone (musician, songwriter, composer, conductor, orchestrator, and actor)
- July 8 - Naya Rivera (actress, singer, and model)
- July 12 - Kelly Preston (actress and former model)
- July 24 - Regis Philbin (TV presenter, talk show host, game show host, actor, voice actor, singer, and producer)
- August 28 - Chadwick Boseman (actor, screenwriter, and playwright)
- September 1 - Sue C. Nichols (animator)
- September 20 - Michael Chapman (cinematographer and director)
- September 29 - Helen Reddy (singer and actress)
- October 2 - Edward S. Feldman (producer and actor)
- October 3 - Armelia McQueen (actress)
- October 4 - Clark Middleton (actor)
- October 21 - Marge Champion (dancer, choreographer, and actress)
- October 31 - Sean Connery (actor, voice actor, and producer)
- November 8 - Alex Trebek (television personality and game show host)
- December 4 - David Lander (actor, voice actor, comedian, composer, and musician)
- December 10 - Tommy "Tiny" Lister (actor, voice actor, and professional wrestler)
References[]
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