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The Owl House second poster

The Owl House

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Underwater

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Zombies 2

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The Call of the Wild

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Star Wars: The Clone Wars final season.

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Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway

Onward poster (2)

Onward

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Mira, Royal Detective

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Stargirl

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Zenimation

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Muppets Now

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Upside-Down Magic

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Magic Camp

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The One and Only Ivan

CandaceAgainstUniverseposter

Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe

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The New Mutants

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The Personal History of David Copperfield

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Mulan

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The Empty Man

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Alita: Battle Angel re-release

Soul official poster

Soul

Theatrical releases[]

Feature films[]

Short films[]

  • March 6 - Playdate with Destiny (20th Century Studios), a Simpsons short film, is released in front of Onward.[6]
  • December 25 - Burrow (Pixar's SparkShorts) will be 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 and streaming[]

Theme parks[]

  • January 5 - Studio Tram Tour: Behind the Magic closes at Walt Disney Studios Park.
  • January 6 - Snow White's Scary Adventures temporarily closed at Disneyland.
  • January 10 - The Very Very Minnie! event began at Tokyo Disneyland until February 29, due to the park being temporarily closed as the COVID-19 outbreak continued to evolve.
  • January 11 - The Frozen Celebration event began at Disneyland Park (Paris) until March 15, due to the park being temporarily closed as the COVID-19 outbreak continued to evolve.
  • January 17
  • 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.[17] 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 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 at Disneyland.[18]
  • February 17 - Agent P's World Showcase Adventure closes at Epcot.
  • February 18 - The Castle Hub Stage is removed at Hong Kong Disneyland.
  • February 19 - Regal Eagle Smokehouse opens at Epcot.
  • February 22 - Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away has its final performance at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
  • February 27
  • February 28
  • 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 has 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 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 has 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.
    • Wonderful World of Animation has its final performance at Disney's Hollywood Studios; it was originally set to close on May 12.
    • Spaceship Earth closes temporarily at Epcot; it was originally set to close on May 26.
    • Disney Junior Dance Party! has its final performance at Disney's Hollywood Studios before being temporarily replaced by Disney Junior Play And Dance!.
    • Rivers of Light: We Are One has 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 for over 5 months ago.
    • Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage, Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple, Citizens of Hollywood, Voyage of the Little Mermaid, and Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! have their final performances at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
    • Festival of the Lion King, UP! A Great Bird Adventure and Finding Nemo - The Musical have their final performances at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
    • Moteurs... Action! Stunt Show Spectacular still has its final performance at Walt Disney Studios Park.
    • Epcot Forever had its final performance at Epcot; it was originally set to close In September 2020.
    • Fantasmic!, Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular and For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration closes temporarily at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
    • Turtle Talk with Crush closes temporarily at Epcot.
    • Frozen: Live at the Hyperion has its final performance at Disney California Adventure.
    • Fantasmic! closes temporarily at Disneyland.
    • Mickey and the Magical Map has its final performance at Disneyland.
    • Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, Happily Ever After, Tom Sawyer Island and Liberty Square's Riverboat Boat closes temporarily and Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor, Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party, Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire and Once Upon a Time had its final performance at Magic Kingdom.
  • March 13 - Disney Movie Magic returns at Disney's Hollywood Studios; however, it remains closed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
  • March 14 - As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, the Disney Cruise Line has 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, 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. 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.
  • 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 2021), and Disney's Typhoon Lagoon (until March 2021) 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.[20]
  • 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 further notice 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.
  • 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.[21]
  • May 11 - Shanghai Disneyland reopened, after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak impacting China, with taking into account guest capacity for social distancing, as well as health and prevention procedures that comply with local guidelines.[22][23][24][25]
    • 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.[26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33]
  • 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.[34]
  • 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.[35]
  • 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.[36]
  • 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.[37][38][39][40][41]
  • July 3 - The Oriental Land Company has announced the deployment of the new Type C monorail for the Disney Resort Line at the Tokyo Disney Resort.[42][43]
  • July 7 - Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World 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.[44]
  • 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.[45]
  • July 16 - Walt Disney World 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 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 - Since Walt Disney World reopened, after being temporarily closed during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Walt Disney World 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.[46]
  • July 28 - Disney Junior Play & Dance! premiered at Disney's Hollywood Studios until further notice.
  • 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 at Disney's Hollywood Studios until October 3.
  • August 3 - Splash Mountain sunken ride vehicle sinks at the Magic Kingdom.[47]
  • August 10 - Stitch's Great Escape! sign is removed at the Magic Kingdom.
  • August 15 - The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands returns at Disneyland Paris until October 29.
  • August 17 - Fantasmic! water features drained at Disney's Hollywood Studios, since Walt Disney World reopened, after being temporarily closed during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. [48]
  • August 18 - Remy's Ratatouille Adventure sign is removed at Epcot.
  • August 21 - The new second version of Remy's Ratatouille Adventure sign installed at Epcot until it was removed again.
  • September 1
    • A Month with Duffy & Friends event began at Shanghai Disneyland until September 30, with an appearance of a full-costumed 'Olu Mel.[49][50]
    • Disney Light the Night premiered at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea at the same time.
  • 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 at Epcot.
  • September 19
    • Character meet & greets resumed at the Tokyo Disney Resort with an entry request system in place.[51]
    • Disney's Explorers Lodge reopened at the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak impacting China.
  • September 25 - Hong Kong Disneyland reopened after its second closure.
  • September 28 - Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast, The Happy Ride with Baymax, and Minnie's Style Studio opened at Tokyo Disneyland. They were originally set to open on April 15.[52]
  • 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 at Disney's Hollywood Studios, thus ending The Grand Floridian Orchestra's 32-year history of performing at the park.
  • October 5 - For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration returns at Disney's Hollywood Studios.[53]
  • October 7 - Hello, New York! 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, since Disneyland Resort will be reopen soon, after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak impacting California.
  • October 27 - Since Walt Disney World reopened, after being temporarily closed during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Walt Disney World 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.[54][55]
  • October 29 - The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands has its final performance 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 until February 12, 2021, due to COVID-19 lockdown measures in France.[56][57](Although Disneyland Paris still had announced that Disneyland Park (Paris) and Walt Disney Studios Park will be reopened from December 18 to close again on January 3, 2021 for Christmas season only, due to COVID-19 lockdown.) [58]
  • November 1 - Aulani reopened, after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak impacting Hawaii.
  • November 2 - Frozen Ever After closes temporarily due to the refurbishment at Epcot.[59]
  • November 6 - Frozen Ever After will return at Epcot.
  • November 21 - Hong Kong Disneyland's 15th anniversary celebration will begin.
    • Castle of Magical Dreams will open.
    • Royal Princess Garden will reopen (or the new version will open) in Fantasyland.
    • Building a Dream: The Magic Behind a Disney Castle will open.
  • TBA
    • HarmonioUS will premiere at Epcot.

Home video releases[]

DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases[]

DVD-only releases[]

Digital-only releases[]

Books[]

  • February 4
    • Part of Your World: A Twisted Tale
    • Straight On Till Morning: A Twisted Tale
  • February 11 - The Art of Mulan
  • March 3
    • California Dreamin': Disney California Adventure: An Insider's Journey
    • The Art of Onward
  • April 14 - The Art and Making of Artemis Fowl
  • June 2 - High School Musical The Musical: The Series Novelization
  • 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 13 - The Art of Soul
  • 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
  • November 3 - The Disney Princess: A Celebration of Art and Creativity
  • 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

Comics[]

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: 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: 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.
  • 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'll also available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X as a next-gen upgrade.
  • November 11 - Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory (Square Enix) will be released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in Japan.
  • November 13 - Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory (Square Enix) will be released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One worldwide.

Character debuts[]

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.[60]
  • 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.[61]
  • February 25 - Bob Iger, chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company, has stepped down from his role, and has 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 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 has 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.[62]
    • 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.[63]
    • 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.[64]
  • 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.[65]
  • 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 20th Television, ABC Signature, and Touchstone Television.[66]
  • November 6 - Disney on Ice will resume performances starting with Dream Big. Safety tips and measures will also be included in this situation.

People[]

Deaths[]

  • February 5 - Kirk Douglas (actor, producer, director, and author)
  • February 12 - Cheryl Wheeler (stuntwoman)
  • February 16
    • Zoe Caldwell (actress and voice actress)
    • Jason Davis (actor, voice actor, and singer)
  • March 8 - Max von Sydow (actor, voice actor, singer, and director)
  • March 21 - Atsushi Ii (actor and voice actor)
  • April 1 - Adam Schlesinger (songwriter, composer, and record producer)
  • April 12 - Keiji Fujiwara (actor and voice actor)
  • April 15
    • Brian Dennehy (actor, voice actor, singer, director, producer, and screenwriter)
    • Allen Daviau (cinematographer, director of photography, photographer, and screenwriter)
  • April 24 - Rob Gibbs (animator, storyboard artist, and director)
  • May 3 - John Ericson (actor)
  • 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 (comedian, actor, voice actor, screenwriter, and singer)
  • May 17 - Shad Gaspard (professional wrestler and actor)
  • May 26 - Anthony James (actor and singer)
  • June 2 - Chris Trousdale (actor and singer)
  • June 19 - Ian Holm (actor, voice actor and singer)
  • June 26 - Kelly Asbury (director, producer, screenwriter, animator, storyboard artist, and voice actor)
  • June 29 - Carl Reiner (comedian, actor, voice actor, screenwriter, director, producer, and singer)
  • July 5 - Bettina Gilois (author, screenwriter, producer, singer, and songwriter)
  • July 6 - Ennio Morricone (musician, songwriter, composer, conductor, orchestrator, and actor)
  • 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 18 - Ben Cross (actor, voice actor, and producer)
  • August 28 - Chadwick Boseman (actor, voice actor, singer, screenwriter, editor, producer, and director)
  • September 1 - Sue C. Nichols (animator, storyboard artist, screenwriter, and voice actress)
  • September 10 - Diana Rigg (actress, voice actress, singer, and costume designer)
  • September 20 - Michael Chapman (cinematographer, camera operator, screenwriter, director, songwriter, and actor)
  • September 29 - Helen Reddy (singer and actress)
  • October 2 - Edward S. Feldman (producer and actor)
  • October 3 - Armelia McQueen (actress, voice actress, and singer)
  • October 4 - Clark Middleton (actor, screenwriter, producer, and director)
  • October 12 - Conchata Ferrell (actress, voice actress, and singer)
  • October 21 - Marge Champion (actress, choreographer, and singer)
  • October 31 - Sean Connery (actor, voice actor, and producer)

References[]

  1. ↑ "Disney•Pixar post". Twitter. Retrieved on December 12, 2018.
  2. ↑ "20th Century Studios post". Twitter. Retrieved on May 14, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Searchlight Pictures post". Twitter. Retrieved on September 12, 2020.
  4. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 4, 2020). "‘Mulan’ Going On Disney+ & Theaters In September; CEO Bob Chapek Says Decision Is “One-Off”, Not New Windows Model". Deadline. Retrieved on August 4, 2020.
  5. ↑ "20th Century Studios post". Twitter. Retrieved on October 29, 2020.
  6. ↑ LightsCameraJackson on Twitter: "In new @FilmRatings bulletin, the MPA has given a G rating to a brand new Maggie Simpson short called "Play Date with Destiny". Will this be screened in theaters (before #TheCallofTheWild or upcoming #BobsBurgers movie)? 2012's "The Longest Daycare" earned an #Oscars nomination. https://twitter.com/LCJReviews/status/1227406247017828352" / Twitter
  7. ↑ https://www.neeo.es/2020/03/24/disney-xd-finaliza-sus-emisiones-el-proximo-31-de-marzo/
  8. ↑ https://mumbrella.com.au/disney-pulls-channels-from-foxtel-615935
  9. ↑ "MARVEL X-MEN MOVIES COMING TO DISNEY+ IN THE US THIS SUMMER". What's on Disney Plus. Retrieved on June 29, 2020.
  10. ↑ "“SPIES IN DISGUISE” COMING SOON TO DISNEY+ IN JAPAN". What's on Disney Plus. Retrieved on June 26, 2020.
  11. ↑ "“THE PEANUTS MOVIE” COMING SOON TO DISNEY+ IN THE US". What's on Disney Plus. Retrieved on June 29, 2020.
  12. ↑ "“ONCE UPON A TIME” COMING TO DISNEY+ IN THE UK IN AUGUST". What's on Disney Plus. Retrieved on August 18, 2020.
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  18. ↑ "Cause of Disneyland Fire Revealed: Why a Fire Erupted at the SoCal Theme Park". 
  19. ↑ "PHOTOS: Images Surface of Guests Clinging to Sinking Jungle Cruise Boat at the Magic Kingdom". 
  20. ↑ "Lumiere’s Kitchen Reopens at Shanghai Disneyland Hotel After COVID-19 Closures". 
  21. ↑ "PHOTOS: Character Dining Resumes at Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel Under New Social Distancing Guidelines". 
  22. ↑ "CONFIRMED: Shanghai Disneyland Opens May 11th with Reservation-Only Limited Attendance and Temperature Screening, Chapek States Other Disney Parks Will Follow Same Protocol When Reopening". 
  23. ↑ "Shanghai Disneyland Reopening Details Released (Advance Reservations, Theater Shows Closed, Parades and Nighttime Spectaculars Temporarily Cancelled, New Character Meet & Greet Protocols, ETC.)". 
  24. ↑ "PHOTOS, VIDEO: Socially-Distanced Disney Characters Greet First Guests at Shanghai Disneyland During Grand Reopening". 
  25. ↑ "PHOTOS: Shanghai Disneyland Reopens After Nearly Four Months in the Aftermath of COVID-19". 
  26. ↑ "BREAKING: Disney Springs to Reopen on May 20 at Walt Disney World". 
  27. ↑ "BREAKING: Disney Springs Releases Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers) on Masks, Parking, Dining Reservations, and More Ahead of May 20 Reopening". 
  28. ↑ "Disney Springs Releases Full Official List of Stores and Restaurants Reopening on May 20". 
  29. ↑ "PHOTOS: Social Distancing Floor Markings, One-Way Directional Arrows Installed Across Disney Springs Ahead of Reopening". 
  30. ↑ "Disney Springs Releases Hours of Operation Ahead of Reopening on May 20". 
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  33. ↑ "PHOTOS, VIDEO: Take a Full Tour of the Guest Temperature Screening Area, Distancing Queues, and One-Way Paths for the Reopening of Disney Springs". 
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  35. ↑ "PHOTOS: Ikspiari Reopens at Tokyo Disney Resort Featuring New Social Distancing Measures". 
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  44. ↑ "PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Socially Distanced Bird Show “Feathered Friends in Flight” Soars Into Disney’s Animal Kingdom".
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  58. ↑ "Disneyland Paris to Close Through February 12, 2021 Due to COVID-19 Spike; Possibly Reopen for Christmas Season".
  59. ↑ "PHOTOS: Frozen Ever After Now Closed for Refurbishment at the Norway Pavilion in EPCOT".
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  63. ↑ "Disney DTC Chairman Kevin Mayer Resigns For CEO Position at TikTok; Rebecca Campbell to Take Over". 
  64. ↑ "BREAKING: Corporate Shakeup Continues as New Presidents Are Named for Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort". 
  65. ↑ "Jill Estorino Named President and Managing Director of Disney Parks International". 
  66. ↑ "DISNEY TELEVISION STUDIOS WILL REBRAND ITS THREE ICONIC STUDIOS WITH NEW NAMES, LOGOS AND ‘MOTION END CARDS,’ STARTING THIS FALL". 
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