2010

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An overview of all Disney-related events that occurred in the year 2010.

Theatrical releases

Feature films

January 29 - When in Rome (Touchstone Pictures)
March 5 - Alice in Wonderland is released to mixed reviews and a commercial success at the box office worldwide.
March 26 - Waking Sleeping Beauty
March 31 - The Last Song (Touchstone Pictures)
May 28 - Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
June 18 - Toy Story 3 is released to universal acclaim and a commercial success at the box office worldwide.
July 14 - The Sorcerer's Apprentice is released to mixed reviews.
August 6 - Step Up 3D (Touchstone Pictures)
August 10 - 歌舞青春 (English: High School Musical: China) is released in China.
August 13 - Tales from Earthsea (limited)
August 20 - The Switch (Miramax Films)
September 24 - You Again (Touchstone Pictures)
October 8 - Secretariat is released to mixed reviews.
November 24 - Tangled, Walt Disney Animation Studios' 50th animated motion picture, was released to universal acclaim and grossed over $590 million worldwide.
December 10 - The Tempest (Touchstone Pictures)
December 17 - Tron: Legacy is released to mixed reviews.

Shorts

June 18 - Day & Night

Theme parks and resorts

January 22 - Sweet Duffy 2010; ShellieMay debuts at Tokyo DisneySea.
February 23 - Captain EO reopens as Captain EO Tribute in Tomorrowland at Disneyland; following the death of Michael Jackson, replacing Honey, I Shrunk the Audience.
March 20 - My Friend Duffy debuted at Cape Cod Cook-Off at the Cape Cod section of American Waterfront at Tokyo DisneySea.
April 1 - Disney's Blizzard Beach celebrates its 15th anniversary.
May 9 - Honey, I Shrunk the Audience closes in Imagination! Pavilion at Epcot.
May 29 - Silly Symphony Swings opens in Paradise Pier at Disney California Adventure.
June 11 - World of Color premieres in Paradise Pier at Disney California Adventure.
June 12 - Captain EO reopens in Discoveryland at Disneyland Paris, retitled Captain EO Tribute.
July 1 - Captain EO reopens in Tomorrowland at Tokyo Disneyland, retitled Captain EO Tribute.
July 2 - Captain EO reopens in Imagination! Pavilion at Epcot, retitled Captain EO Tribute.
July 17 - Disneyland and Disneyland Resort celebrates its 55th anniversary.
July 27 - The original Star Tours closes in Tomorrowland at Disneyland.
August 17 - Toy Story Playland opens in Toon Studio at the Walt Disney Studios Park.
September 7
- Maliboomer closes in Paradise Pier at Disney California Adventure.
- Bountiful Valley Farm closes in A Bug's Land at Disney California Adventure to make way for Cars Land.
- The original Star Tours closes in Echo Lake at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
September 12 - Hong Kong Disneyland begins to celebrate its 5th anniversary.
October 14 - Duffy the Disney Bear debuts at Epcot and Disney California Adventure.
November 19 - Duffy the Disney Bear debuts at Hong Kong Disneyland as part of its Christmas celebrations.

Cruise ships

Villains Tonight! premiered on the Disney Magic and Disney Dream.

Television

February 1 - Zeke and Luther ends its first season on Disney XD.
February 13 - Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil premiered on Disney XD.
February 14 - Starstruck premiered on the Disney Channel.
February 20 - Mickey Mouse Clubhouse concludes its second season.
February 27 - Dance-A-Lot Robot and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse began their first and third seasons on Playhouse Disney.
March 14
- Hannah Montana ended its third season.
- Sonny with a Chance began its second season on the Disney Channel.
- Jonas L.A. concluded its first season.
March 15 - Zeke and Luther begins its second season.
April 4 - Good Luck Charlie premiered on the Disney Channel.
April 17 - Special Agent Oso ended its first season.
May 23 - Lost ends its run on ABC.
May 27 - FlashForward ends its run on ABC.
June 18 - The Suite Life on Deck concludes its second season.
June 20 - The second season of Jonas L.A. premiered on the Disney Channel.
July 2 - The Suite Life on Deck begins its third and final season on the Disney Channel.
July 6 - Stitch! ~Zutto Saikō no Tomodachi~ (~Best Friends Forever~), the third and final season of Stitch!, premieres on TV Asahi and Disney Channel Japan.
July 9 - Phineas and Ferb Hawaiian Vacation aired on the Disney Channel (3 days before Disney XD).
July 10 - Special Agent Oso premiered its second season.
July 11 - Hannah Montana began its fourth and final season on the Disney Channel.
August 2 - Phineas and Ferb Summer Belongs to You! aired on Disney XD.
August 6 - Phineas and Ferb Summer Belongs to You! aired on the Disney Channel.
August 8 - Stitch! ~Itazura Alien no Daibōken~ (~The Mischievous Alien's Great Adventure~) airs its final episode, concluding its second season.
August 10 - The last Jetix channel in Russia gets replaced by the Disney Channel.
August 13 - Den Brother premiered on the Disney Channel.
September 3 - Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam premiered on the Disney Channel alongside a preview episode of Fish Hooks.
September 7 - Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Road Rally premiered on Playhouse Disney and on the Disney Channel.
September 10 - Pair of Kings premiered on the Disney Channel.
September 22 - The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes premieres on Disney XD.
September 24
- Phineas and Ferb switches back to premiering new episodes on the Disney Channel before Disney XD, starting with the half-hour episode "Wizard of Odd".
- Fish Hooks premiered on the Disney Channel.
October 3 - Jonas L.A. aired its final episode on the Disney Channel.
October 9 - My Friends Tigger & Pooh aired its final episode on Playhouse Disney.
October 15 - Wizards of Waverly Place concludes its third season.
November 7 - Shake it Up premiered on the Disney Channel.
November 12
- Wizards of Waverly Place premieres its fourth and final season.
- Avalon High premiered on the Disney Channel.
November 18 - Imagination Movers concludes its second season.
November 25 - Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil concluded its first season on Disney XD.
December 6 - Zeke and Luther concludes its second season on Disney XD.

Albums

January 12
- The Lion King On Broadway
- Disney Princess Party
February 9 - StarStruck
March 2 - Alice in Wonderland
March 9 - Disneymania 7
March 16 - Bayou Boogie: Toe Tappin' Tunes Inspired by The Princess And The Frog
March 30 - Disney Karaoke: Phineas and Ferb
May 25 - Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
June 15 - Toy Story Favorites
July 20 - Jonas L.A.
August 10 - Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
August 24 - Disney Villains: Simply Sinister Songs
September 7 - Playhouse Disney: Let's Dance
September 14 - Beauty and the Beast
September 21 - Imagination Movers: In a Big Warehouse
September 21 - Phineas and Ferb Holiday Favorites
October 5 - Sonny With a Chance
October 19 - Hannah Montana Forever
November 16 - Tangled

Comics

Spring - The Muppet Snow White mini-series is published
June 16 - Darkwing Duck returns in a new comic book series from Boom! Studios
September - Mickey Mouse and Friends publishes its 300th issue
December 2 - Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers returns in a new comic book series from Boom! Studios

Magazines

November - A preview issue of the Phineas and Ferb magazine is published

Books

January 5
- Cars Read-Along Storybook and CD
- Cinderella Read-Along Storybook and CD
- Toy Story Read-Along Storybook and CD
- Winnie the Pooh: The Easter Egg Hunt Read-Along Storybook and CD
January 18 - Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Ultimate Guide
January 19 - Phineas and Ferb Laughapalooza Joke Book
April 6 - Kingdom Keepers III: Disney in Shadow
May 4
- Beauty and the Beast Read-Along Storybook and CD
- The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid
- Toy Story 2 Read-Along Storybook and CD
- Toy Story 3 Read-Along Storybook and CD
May 26 - The Art of Toy Story 3
July 20
- The Princess and the Frog Read-Along Storybook and CD
- Tinker Bell Read-Along Storybook and CD
July 27
- Mickey's Spooky Night Read-Along Storybook and CD
- Phineas and Ferb: Haunted Hayride
August 3 - Two Guys Named Joe: Master Animation Storytellers
August 10 - Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue Read-Along Storybook and CD
August 31 - Tale as Old as Time: The Art and Making of Beauty and the Beast
September 7 - Phineas and Ferb: Thumbs Up!
September 14
- The Vault of Walt
- Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas Read-Along Storybook and CD
- Tangled Read-Along Storybook and CD
October 1 - Disneystrology
October 12
- Heroes of Olympus: The lost Hero
- Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lighting Thief Graphic Novel
November 17 - The Art of Tangled
December 28
- Cinderella: A Heart Full of Love Read-Along Storybook and CD
- The Little Mermaid Read-Along Storybook and CD

Video games

January 9 - Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep (Japan)
March 23 - Stitch Jam (North America)
June 15 - Toy Story 3: The Video Game
June 29 - The World of Cars Online
August 2 - Bomberman: Disney Stitch Edition (Japan)
August 31 - Guilty Party
September 7 - Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep (North America)
September 14 - Phineas and Ferb Ride Again
October 7 - Kingdom Hearts Re:coded (Japan)
October 23 - Disney Channel All Star Party
November 18 - Motto! Stitch! DS: Rhythm de Rakugaki Daisakusen
November 23 - Tangled
November 30 - Epic Mickey

Home video releases

DVD-only releases

January 5 - Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You: Special Edition
January 12
- Like Stars on Earth
- Make It or Break It: Season 1, Volume One: Extended Edition (ABC Family)
January 26 - I [Heart] Jonas
February 2 - Air Bud: Golden Receiver: Special Edition
February 9
- Army Wives: The Complete Third Season (ABC Studios)
- Little Einsteins: Animal Expedition
- Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Minnie's Bow-tique
March 2
- Castle in the Sky
- My Neighbor Totoro
- Kiki's Delivery Service
March 9 - Hannah Montana: Miley Says Goodbye?
March 30 - Alice in Wonderland: Special Un-Anniversary Edition
April 6 - My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Super Duper Super Sleuths
April 13 - The Great Mouse Detective: Mystery in the Mist Edition
April 20 - Handy Manny: Big Race
May 4 - Iron Man: The Complete 1994 Animated Television Series
May 11 - Toy Story and Toy Story 2: DVD Editions
June 8 - Starstruck: Extended Edition
June 15
- Air Bud: World Pup: Special Edition
- The Secret Life Of The American Teenager: Volume Four (ABC Family)
August 17
- My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Bedtime with Pooh
- Ugly Betty: The Complete Fourth And Final Season (ABC Studios)
- Cougar Town: The Complete First Season (ABC Studios)
August 31
- Brothers And Sisters: The Complete Fourth Season (ABC Studios)
- FlashForward: The Complete Series (ABC Studios)
September 7
- Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Road Rally
- Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
September 14
- James and the Giant Peach: Special Edition
- The Black Cauldron: 25th Anniversary Edition
- Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
- Grey's Anatomy: The Complete Sixth Season (ABC Studios)
- Private Practice: The Complete Third Season (ABC Studios)
September 21
- Desperate Housewives: The Complete Sixth Season (ABC Studios)
- Castle: The Complete Second Season (ABC Studios)
September 28
- Scrubs: The Complete Ninth And Final Season (ABC Studios)
- Scrubs: The Complete Collection (ABC Studios)
October 5 - Phineas and Ferb: A Very Perry Christmas
October 26 - Have a Laugh!: Volume 1 and 2
November 2
- Hannah Montana Forever: Who is Hannah Montana?
- Mater's Tall Tales
November 16
- Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Numbers Roundup
- Handy Manny: Big Construction Job
November 23
- The Search for Santa Paws
- Beauty and the Beast: Diamond Edition
November 30
- Waking Sleeping Beauty
- Walt & El Grupo
December 14 - Army Wives: The Complete Fourth Season (ABC Studios)
December 21 - The Secret Life of the American Teenager: Volume Five (ABC Family)

DVD and Blu-ray releases

January 26 - Surrogates (Touchstone Home Entertainment)
March 2 - Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea
March 9 - Old Dogs
March 16 - The Princess and the Frog
March 23 - Toy Story and Toy Story 2
June 1 - Alice in Wonderland
June 15 - When in Rome (Touchstone Home Entertainment)
August 3 - James and the Giant Peach: Special Edition
August 17 - The Last Song (Touchstone Home Entertainment)
August 24
- Lost: The Complete Sixth Season - The Final Season (ABC Studios) and
- Lost: The Complete Collection (ABC Studios)
September 21 - Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue
October 5 - Beauty and the Beast: Diamond Edition
November 2 - Toy Story 3
November 16 - A Christmas Carol
November 30
- The Sorcerer's Apprentice
- Fantasia & Fantasia 2000: 2-Movie Collection

Events

February 7 - Up premieres at the Santa Barbara Film Festival.
March 3 - EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival is held runs until May 16.
May 27 - Open Vault Disney starts.
October 1 - EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival is held until November 14, which is celebrated its 15th Anniversary.
November 25 - The Buzz Lightyear balloon makes his 3rd appearance and the Sailor Mickey balloon makes his 2nd appearance in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
November 26 - EPCOT Holidays Around the World is held runs until December 30, which is celebrated its 15th Anniversary.
December 8 - Disney discontinues their Hollywood Pictures movie label.