- July
- The Chef Mickey's restaurant opens at the Disney Village Marketplace at Walt Disney World. Former name was The Village Restaurant. [1378.130]
- July 18
- Buena Vista releases the Hollywood Pictures / Amblin Entertainment live-action feature film
Arachnophobia
to theaters. This is the first Hollywood Pictures' release. It cost US$25 million to produce. (
North American theater gross receipts: US$53.2 million.
) [1] [14] [85.320] [106.64] [112.442] [373.388] [537.68] [1074.244] [1378.39]
- July 19
- Disney's
The Jungle Book Reunion
show airs on television in syndication. [228.268]
- July 30
- The ABC TV network airs the pilot TV show
The Knife & Gun Club
. [228.277]
- July 31
- Disney announces plans for a proposed 350 acre ocean-themed part and resort in Long Beach, California. It is a US$2 billion project called Port Disney. It would include five hotels, shopping areas, restaurants, and a cruise-ship terminal. [291.D4]
- (month unknown)
- Disney re-releases the film
The Jungle Book
to theaters. (
North American theater gross receipts: US$44.6 million.
) [17] [25] [85.298] [305.C24] [537.68]
- August 1
- The syndicated TV special
Ducktales Movie Special
airs, giving a preview of the film
Ducktales: the Movie, Treasure of the Lost Lamp
. [228.153]
- August 3
- Buena Vista releases the Disney Movietoons animated feature film
DuckTales: The Movie - Treasure of the Lost Lamp
to theaters. It was produced and animated at Walt Disney Animation S.A. Productions, in France. [8] [11] [15] [25] [85.319] [106.73] [112.456] [228.153] [373.391]
- August 14
- Disney releases the film
Who Owns the Sun?
for educational use. [501.610]
- August
- Installation begins on the Videopolis, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Big Thunder Mountain attractions at the Disney theme park in France. [60.4]
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- August 17
- Buena Vista releases the Hollywood Pictures live-action feature film
Taking Care of Business
, to theaters. The film cost US$15 million to make. [1] [85.320] [106.78] [112.499] [301.S2.16] [373.397] [501.537] [1074.245]
- The Disney Channel airs the Disney Channel Premiere Film
The Little Kidnappers
. [228.129,291]
- August 20
- The NBC TV network airs a preview of the series
Hull High
. [228.246]
- August 23
- Disney releases an updated version of the film
You - and Your Five Senses
for educational use. [501.626]
- Disney releases an updated version of the film
You - the Human Animal
for educational use. [501.627]
- Disney releases an updated version of the film
You - the Living Machine
for educational use. [501.627]
- Disney releases an updated version of the film
You - and Your Food
for educational use. [501.626]
- August 25
- The NBC TV network airs the pilot
Anna
. [1378.35]
- August 26
- The NBC TV network airs
The Magical World of Disney
show, entitled
Sky High
. [501.503]
- August 31
- The 570th and last episode of the show
Win, Lose, or Draw
is aired in syndication. [501.614]
- September 1
- The ABC TV network airs the last episode of
Disney's Gummi Bears / Winnie the Pooh Hour
. [383.166,359] (September 8 [228.138])
- September 3
- Antigua & Barbuda issues ten postage stamps depicting Disney characters in Hollywood. [629.377]
- The syndicated Disney TV series
The Challengers
first airs. [1378.127]
- September 7
- The ABC TV network resumes airing
The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
. [383.359]
- The syndicated TV special
Disney's Tale Spin: Plunder & Lightning
airs. [228.141] [501.538]
- September 8
- NBC begins airing the Disney TV series
The Fanelli Boys
. [228.173]
- The ABC TV network debuts the animated series
New Kids on the Block
. [383.360]
- September 9
- The NBC TV network airs
The Magical World of Disney
show, for the last time. The film
Polly
is shown. [228.305,396]
- September 10
- The 2-hour
The Disney Afternoon
syndicated TV show premieres. Included is a new series,
Tale Spin
. [22] [85.300] [228.128] [383.501] [501.538]
- The CBS TV network airs a preview of the show
Lenny
. [228.286]
- September 15
- The NBC TV network airs a second preview of the series
Hull High
. [228.246]
- September
- Disney releases the film
Peter Pan
on videocassette. [228.385] [232.65] [305.C24]
- Disney releases the film
Donald and the Wheel
for educational use. [228.144]
- September 19
- The CBS TV network debuts the Disney-produced series
Lenny
. [228.286]
- September 23
- The NBC TV network debuts the Disney-produced series
Hull High
. [228.246]
- The Disney Channel begins airing the series
The Magical World of Disney
. [228.305]
- September 30
- Disney company year end revenue: US$5.8 billion, a record amount for Disney. Earnings for the fiscal year: US$824 million. [1] [1074.249]
- (month unknown)
- Disney releases the film
Dick Tracy
on videocassette. [228.125]
- October 1
- Tokyo Disneyland welcomes its 90-millionth guest. [55.41]
- October 5
- Disney re-releases the film
Fantasia
to theaters, based on a two-year restoration from original film negatives, with the original soundtrack. [25] [42.612] [85.298] [228.173] [302.S2.13] [370.45] (November [42.612])
- October 7
- The first American Teacher Awards show is held at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. The awards show was created by Disney for broadcast on the Disney Channel. [238.251]
- October 11
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs
The Simpsons
TV show. A character mentions Peg-Leg Pete in a list of pirates. [816]
- October 12
- Disney releases the Touchstone Pictures live-action feature film
Mr. Destiny
to theaters in the USA. [85.320] [106.160] [112.479] [228.335]
- October 15
- Antigua & Barbuda issues ten postage stamps depicting Disney characters in scenes from Charles Dickens books. [629.377]
- Disney announces plans to establish an adult book publishing division. [292.D1]
- October
- Disney releases the film
Voices on the Road Back: A Program About Drugs
for educational use. [501.588]
- Jack Lindquist is named president of Disneyland. [228.289]
- The CBS TV network temporarily cancels the show
Lenny
. [1]
- Disney releases the film
The Little Mermaid
on laserdisc in the US, for US$30-40. [15]
- Euro Disney raises another US$770 million a bond offering. [1074.281]
- October 18
- Disney releases the film
The Great Quake Hazard Hunt
for educational use. Chip 'n' Dale appear in the film. [228.218]
- Roger Broggie is named a Disney Legend. [228.131] [328.131]
- Joseph Fowler is named a Disney Legend. [228.131]
- John Hench is named a Disney Legend. [228.131]
- Richard Irvine is named a Disney Legend. [228.131]
- Herb Ryman is named a Disney Legend. [228.131]
- Robert and Richard Sherman are named Disney Legends. [257.53] [228.131]
- October 19
- Uganda issues ten postage stamps depicting various Disney characters. [617.679]
- October 21
- The Disney Channel airs the Disney Channel Premiere film
Back to Hannibal: The Return of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn
. [1378.53] (released in 1991 [15])
- October 23
- Disney announces the formation of the limited partnership Touchwood Pacific Partners I, a group of Japanese banks and investment firms. The group will provide financing for Disney live-action films in the coming years, sharing in risks and profits. [295.D1] [501.566]
- November 4
- The Disney Channel first airs
The American Teacher Awards
. Teacher of the Year: Sylvia Anne Washburn. [1378.29]
- November 5
- Disney's Yacht Club Resort hotel opens in Walt Disney World. [10] [501.625]
- The Fitness & Fairings Clothes and Notions shop opens in the Yacht Club Resort at Walt Disney World. [228.187]
- November 10
- Disney pre-releases the Walt Disney Pictures animated feature film
The Rescuers Down Under
to selected theaters. [11] [15]
- November 15
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs
The Simpsons
TV show. The episode title "Dead Putting Society" is a play on the title of the Disney film
Dead Poets Society
. [817]
- November
- Disney releases the film
If I'm Lyin' ... I'm Dyin' (A Program About Smoking)
for educational use. [228.250]
- Disney's attempt to buy the rights to the Muppets characters fails. [1]
- Disney opens its first overseas Disney Store, in London, England. [238.246] [416.19]
- November 16
- Disney releases the Mickey Mouse animated short film
The Prince and the Pauper
to theatres. Also appearing are Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto, and Pete. [85.292,325] [228.400] (November 23 [11]) (1991 [15])
- Disney generally releases the film
The Rescuers Down Under
to theaters. This is Disney's first official animated feature sequel. This is Disney's first animated film to not use physical cels in the production process. [1] [8] [25] [85.320] [106.114] [112.490] [191] [225.42] [228.413] [238.195] [1378.126] (November 23 [11])
- November 18
- The Party Gras Parade makes its last run at Disneyland. [228.380]
- The NBC TV network airs the Disney TV movie
Polly - Comin' Home
. [228.396]
- November 19
- Disney's Beach Club Resort hotel opens in Walt Disney World. [10] [1378.62]
- The Beaches & Cream Soda Shop opens at the Beach Club Resort at Walt Disney World. [1378.63]
- The Ariel's restaurant opens at the Beach Club Resort hotel. [1378.40]
- The Atlantic Wear & Wardrobe Emporium Shop opens in the Beach Club Resort at Walt Disney World. [1378.46]
- November 21
- Disney releases the Touchstone Pictures live-action feature film
Three Men and a Little Lady
to theaters. The film cost US$30 million to make. [1] [85.320] [106.118] [112.501] [501.555]
- The CBS TV network airs the TV show
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
. [228.346]
- November 25
- Michael Eisner tells stockholders in his annual letter that 1990 was the launch of what would be the Disney decade. [1074.249]
- (month unknown)
- Walt Disney Computer Software releases
Mickey's Colors and Shapes: The Dazzling Magic Show
, for MS-DOS computers. Price is US$49.95. Target audience is 2-5 year old children. [303.C5]
- Walt Disney Computer Software releases
Mickey's ABC's: A Day at the Fair
, for MS-DOS computers. Target audience is 2-5 year old children. [303.C5] [618.6] [643.38]
- Walt Disney Computer Software releases
Mickey's 123's: The Big Surprise Party
, for MS-DOS computers. Target audience is 2-5 year old children. [303.C5] [618.6]
- December 5
- The Espace Euro Disney preview center for Euro Disney open in France. [228.169]
- The film
Euro Disney: Quand L'imaginaire devient réalité
(When the Dream Becomes Reality) opens as a preview film at Espace Euro Disney. [228.169]
- December 11
- Maldives issues ten postage stamps depicting Disney characters in Aesop's Fables. [655.586]
- December 13
- Dominica issues ten postage stamps depicting Disney characters on carousel animals. [648.755]
- Disney and the family of Jim Henson announce the cancelling of Disney's planned acquisition of Henson Associates. Frank Wells had asked for a US$25 million cut in the price of the deal, due to the decreased value of Henson Associates following the death of founder Jim Henson. [297.D1] [485.43] [502.44]
- December
- Sotheby's auctioneers hold their second contemporary animation art auction, featuring
The Art of The Little Mermaid
. [235.42]
- December 16
- The Commisary restaurant opens at Disney-MGM Studios in Walt Disney World. [228.100] [1378.1]
- December 17
- Sierra Leone issues thirty postage stamps depicting Disney characters in
The Night Before Christmas
. [656.982]
- The Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Adventure Zone attraction opens at the Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park at Walt Disney World. Also known as Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure. [228.240]
- The NBC TV network airs the movie
A Mom for Christmas
. [228.337]
- December 19
- Disney withdraws the "Steve the Tramp" doll from the market, after complaints from advocates of homeless people. The doll was part of the
Dick Tracy
series of toys. [296.C7]
- December 21
- CBS airs the TV special program
Disney's Christmas on Ice
. [228.139] [386.128]
- Disney releases the film
Peter Pan
on laserdisc in the US, for US$30-40. [15]
- December 23
- Disney premieres the Touchstone Pictures live-action feature film
Green Card
in Los Angeles. [85.320] [106.209] [112.464] [228.218]
- December 27
- Tanzania issues 29 postage stamps depicting various Disney characters. [617.375]
- December 30
- The NBC TV network cancels the show
Hull High
. The shows had cost US$325,000 each to produce. [228.246] (October [1])
- December 31
- The stage show
Dick Tracy Starring in Diamond Double-Cross
at Videopolis in Disneyland gives its last performance. [1378.184]
- Year
- North American theater market share by ticket revenue: Disney is #1 with 15.5%. [455.33]
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