2023

An overview of all Disney-related events that occurred in the year 2023.

Theatrical releases

Feature films

• January 19
  • Fervently (Portuguese: Fervo) (Star Distribution) was released.
  • The Tangalanga Method (Spanish: El Método Tangalanga) (Star Distribution) was released.
• February 10 - Titanic (20th Century Studios/Paramount Pictures; International distribution only) was re-released for the film's 25th anniversary.
• February 17 - Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (Marvel Studios) was released to mixed reviews.
• February 24 - Selfiee (Star Studios) was released to mixed-to-positive reviews.
• March 10 - Co-Husbands (Spanish: MariDOS) (Buena Vista International) was released.
• March 16 - Feeling It a Lot (Spanish: Sintiéndolo Mucho) (Star Distribution) was released.
• March 17 - Rye Lane (Searchlight Pictures) was released to critical acclaim.
• March 23
  • Asphyxiated (Spanish: Asfixiados) (Star Distribution) was released.
  • The Situation (Portuguese: La Situación) (Star Distribution) was released.
• March 24 - The Hotel of Los Lios: Garcia and Garcia 2 (Spanish: El Hotel de Los Lios: Garcia y Garcia 2) (Buena Vista International) was released.
• March 30 - The Year of the Tiger (Spanish: El Año del Tigre) (Star Distribution) was released.
• April 6 - Let the Dance Begin (Spanish: Empieza el baile) (Star Distribution) was released.
• April 21 - Chevalier (Searchlight Pictures) was released to positive reviews.
• April 27 - Woke Up with a Dream (Spanish: Desperté con un Sueño) (Star Distribution) was released.
• April 28 - Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (Lucasfilm) was re-released for the film's 40th anniversary.
• May 5 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (Marvel Studios) was released to positive reviews.
• May 10 - How to Kill Mom? (Spanish: ¿Cómo matar a Mamá?) (Star Distribution) was released.
• May 18 - The Objects (Spanish: Objetos) (Star Distribution) was released.
• May 26 - The Little Mermaid (Walt Disney Pictures) was released to mixed reviews.
• June 2 - The Boogeyman (20th Century Studios) was released to mixed reviews.
• June 4 and June 7 - Raiders of the Lost Ark (Lucasfilm) was re-released.
• June 16 - Elemental (Pixar) was released to positive reviews.
• June 30 - Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (Lucasfilm) was released to lukewarm reviews.
• July 13 - Lost (Portuguese: Perdida) (Star Distribution) was released.
• July 14 - Theater Camp (Searchlight Pictures) was released to positive reviews.
• July 28 - Haunted Mansion (Walt Disney Pictures) was released to negative reviews.
• August 17 - There Will be Change (Portuguese: Vai ter troco) (Star Distribution) was released.
• September 7 - Olivia (Star Distribution) was released.
• September 14 - Welcome to the North (Spanish: Welcome al Norte) (Star Distribution) was released.
• September 15 - A Haunting in Venice (20th Century Studios) was released to positive reviews.
• September 28
  • A Flower in the Mud (Spanish: Una Flor en el Barro) (Star Distribution) was released.
  • Our Home (Portuguese: Nosso Lar) (20th Century Studios) was re-released.
• September 29
  • The Creator (20th Century Studios) was released to lukewarm reviews.
  • You Can't Do It (Hindi: Tumse Na Ho Payega) (Star Studios) was released on Disney+ Hotstar.
• October 12 - The Duel (Spanish: El Duelo) (Star Distribution) was released.
• November 10 - The Marvels (Marvel Studios) was released to mixed reviews.
• November 15 - Apoorva (Hindi: Apurva) (Star Studios) was released on Disney+ Hotstar.
• November 17 - Next Goal Wins (Searchlight Pictures) was released to negative reviews.
• November 22 - Wish (Walt Disney Animation Studios) was released to mixed reviews.
• November 23 - There's No Turning Back (Portuguese: Não Tem Volta) (Star Distribution) was released.
• December 7
  • The Hijacking of Flight 375 (Portuguese: O Sequestro do Voo 375) (Star Distribution) was released.
  • Guys, The People's Movie (Spanish: Muchachos, la película de la gente) (Star Distribution) was released.
• December 8 - Poor Things (Searchlight Pictures) was released to positive reviews.
• December 22 - All of Us Strangers (Searchlight Pictures) was released to positive reviews.

Short films

• June 16 - Carl's Date (Pixar) was released in front of Elemental.
• October 13 - Once Upon a Studio (Walt Disney Animation Studios) was released in front of the Disney 100 limited engagement re-release of Moana.

Television

• January 3 - Will Trent premiered on ABC.
• January 6 - Monsters at Work made its televised premiere on the Disney Channel to promote the second season of the series.
• January 7 - The first season of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder made its televised premiere on the Disney Channel to promote the second season of the series.
• January 9 - Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life made its televised premiere on the Disney Channel to promote the second season of the series.
• January 11 - The first season of SuperKitties premiered on Disney Jr.
• January 20 - Puppy Dog Pals aired its final episode on Disney Jr.
• February 1 - Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong premiered on ABC.
• February 4 - New episodes of Hamster & Gretel return to the Disney Channel with the premiere of the episodes "Hamnesia/Romancing the Scone".
• February 10 - The first season of Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur premiered on the Disney Channel.
• March 4
  • New episodes of Big City Greens return to the Disney Channel with the premiere of the episodes "Pen Pals/Study Abroad".
  • Chibiverse concluded it's first season on Disney Channel.
  • The second season of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder made its televised premiere on the Disney Channel.
• March 10 - Kiff premiered simultaneously on the Disney Channel & Disney XD.
• March 11 - Hamster & Gretel goes into hiatus for 3 months.
• March 21 - Restaurants at the End of the World premiered on National Geographic.
• March 22 - Kiya & The Kimoja Heroes premiered on Disney Jr.
• March 24
  • The third season of Secrets of Sulphur Springs premiered on the Disney Channel.
  • Saturdays premiered on the Disney Channel.
  • Eureka! airs it final episode on Disney Jr.
• March 25 - Big City Greens concluded its third season on the Disney Channel.
• March 30 - Prom Pact premiered on the Disney Channel.
• April 1 - The second season of The Ghost and Molly McGee premiered on the Disney Channel.
• April 8 - The Owl House airs its final episode.
• April 9 - The sixth season of Raven's Home premiered on the Disney Channel.
• April 12 - The second season of Single Drunk Female premiered on Freeform.
• April 19 - The sixth season of PJ Masks premiered under the name, PJ Masks: Power Heroes, on Disney Jr.
• April 21 - Secrets of the Elephants premiered on National Geographic.
• May 1 - A Small Light premiered on National Geographic.
• May 4 - The first season of Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures premiered on Disney Jr. and Disney+ in celebration of Star Wars Day.
• May 5 - Secrets of Sulphur Springs airs its final episode.
• May 6 - Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur concluded its first season on the Disney Channel.
• May 7 - Family Guy concludes its twenty-first season.
• May 12 - Saturdays airs its final episode.
• May 21 - Bunk'd concluded its sixth season.
• May 23 - The Simpsons concluded its thirty-fourth season.
• June 5 - A Small Light concluded its first season.
• June 8 - Hailey's On It! premiered simultaneously on the Disney Channel & Disney XD.
• June 14 - The first season of Pupstruction premiered on the Disney Channel and Disney Jr.
• June 15
  • The second season of The Villains of Valley View premiered on the Disney Channel.
  • Pretty Freekin Scary premiered on the Disney Channel.
• June 18 - The Walking Dead: Dead City premiered on AMC.
• June 24 - Hamster & Gretel returns from hiatus with the premiere of the episodes "Let's Sea What You've Got/Churro's Day Out".
• June 28 - The second season of Alice's Wonderland Bakery premiered on the Disney Channel and Disney Jr.
• July 8 - Kiff goes on hiatus for 2 months.
• July 15 - Hamster & Gretel goes back into hiatus for another 3 months.
• July 16 - Disney100: Remember That premiered on the Disney Channel.
• July 21 - Zombies: The Re-Animated Series shorts premiered on the Disney Channel.
• July 23 - The seventh and final season of Bunk'd premiered on the Disney Channel.
• July 27 - The Slumber Party premiered on the Disney Channel.
• July 31 - Rewind the '90's premiered on National Geographic.
• August 18
  • Playdate with Winnie the Pooh and Me & Winnie the Pooh premiere simultaneously on Disney Jr.
  • Pretty Freekin Scary airs its final episode.
• August 26 - The first eight seasons of Bob's Burgers left Warner Bros. Discovery-owned TBS and was transferred over to Disney-owned FXX.
• August 30 - The fourteenth and final season of Archer premiered on FXX.
• September 3 - Raven's Home airs its final episode.
• September 4 - The second season of How NOT to Draw premiered on the Disney Channel.
• September 6 - Doc McStuffins: The Doc & Bella Are In! premiered on Disney Jr.
• September 12 - The second season of Welcome To Wrexham premiered on FX.
• September 23
  • The second season of Chibiverse premiered on the Disney Channel.
  • The fourth season of Big City Greens premiered on the Disney Channel.
• September 26 - The thirty-second season of Dancing with the Stars premiered on ABC and Disney+.
• September 28 - The first eight seasons of Bob's Burgers was migrated from Warner Bros. Discovery-owned Adult Swim to Disney-owned FXX.
• September 29 - Kiff returns from hiatus with the premiere of the Halloween special "Trevor's Rockin' Halloween Bash".
• October 1
  • The thirty-fifth season of The Simpsons premiered on FOX.
  • The fourteenth season of Bob's Burgers premiered on FOX.
  • The twenty-second season of Family Guy premiered on FOX.
  • National Geographic and its remaining sister channels owned by Disney were shut down in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.
• October 2 - Toy Story Funday Football premiered on the Disney Channel and Disney XD.
• October 14 - Hamster & Gretel returns from hiatus with the premiere of the episodes "Nano a Nano/The Unnatural History of Dr. MedusaSaurus Ph.D.".
• October 15 - The Wonderful World of Disney: Disney's 100th Anniversary Celebration premiered on ABC.
• October 16 - Once Upon a Studio premiered on the Disney Channel, Disney Jr., Freeform, FX, FXM, and FXX.
• October 21 - Big City Greens goes on hiatus for the remainder of the year.
• October 29 - The Villains of Valley View ended its second season on the Disney Channel.
• November 1 - The second season of Firebuds premiered on the Disney Channel and Disney Jr.
• November 11 - Kiff goes on hiatus again for the remainder of the year.
• November 22 - The Naughty Nine premiered on the Disney Channel.
• December 1
  • The Ghost and Molly McGee & Hailey's On It! go on hiatus for the remainder of the year following the premieres of the following holiday specials:
    • "White Christmess/Perfect Day" (The Ghost and Molly McGee)
    • "We Wish You A Merry Chaos-mas" (Hailey's On It!)
  • The Villains of Valley View airs its final episode.
• December 9 - Hamster & Gretel concluded its first season on the Disney Channel.
• December 14 - Disney 100: A Century of Dreams premiered on ABC.
• December 17 - Archer: Into the Cold premiered on FX and FXX.
• December 25 - The 40th anniversary of the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration premiered on ABC.

Streaming

• January 4
  • The second season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch premiered on Disney+.
  • Taiwan Crime Stories (Chinese: 台灣犯罪故事) premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub).
  • The second season of Tokyo Revengers (Japanese: 東京リベンジャーズ), titled Christmas Showdown (Japanese: 聖夜決戦編; Holy Night Decisive Battle), was released on Hulu in US, Star+ in Latin America, and on Disney+ (Star Hub) in all other regions.
  • The second season of Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom premiered on Disney+.
  • The first season of Primal Survivor: Over the Andes was released on Disney+.
  • The fourth season of Lost Treasures of Egypt was released on Disney+.
  • The first season of The Boonies was released on Disney+.
  • Underworld, Inc. was released on Disney+.
  • The twelfth season of Locked Up Abroad was released on Disney+.
• January 6 - Strangest Bird Alive was released on Disney+.
• January 9 - Koala Man premiered on Hulu in the US, Star+ in Latin America, and on Disney+ (Star Hub) in all other regions.
• January 10 - Welcome to Chippendales concluded its first season on Hulu and Disney+ (Star Hub).
• January 11
  • Willow aired its final episode on Disney+.
  • The first season of Chasing Waves premiered on Disney+.
  • Gina Yei premiered its first season on Disney+.
  • Episodes 1-11 of the first season of SuperKitties was released on Disney+.
  • Seasons 4-8 of Airport Security was released on Disney+.
  • The first season of Bride & Prejudice was released on Disney+.
  • The first season of Best in Bridal was released on Disney+.
  • The first season of My Ghost Story was released on Disney+.
  • The fifth and sixth seasons of Celebrity Ghost Stories was released on Disney+.
  • The first season of Evil Genius was released on Disney+.
  • Summer Time Rendering (Japanese: サマータイムレンダ) was released on Hulu in the US, Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ (Star Hub) in Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East, and North Africa.
• January 12 - How I Caught My Killer premiered its first season on Hulu.
• January 13 - The Nightingale of Bursa premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub).
• January 18
  • King Shakir Recycle premiered on Disney+.
  • The first five episodes of the second season of Mickey Mouse Funhouse was released on Disney+.
  • Episodes 21-40 of Me & Mickey was released on Disney+.
  • Episodes 1-14 of the third season of Chibi Tiny Tales was released on Disney+.
  • The first season of Night Stalkers was released on Disney+.
  • The first season of Secret Life of Predators was released on Disney+.
  • Super Junior: The Last Man Standing premiered on Hulu in the US, Star+ in Latin America, and on Disney+ (Star Hub) in all other regions.
• January 20
  • Ocean's Breath was released on Disney+.
  • Sharkatraz was released on Disney+.
• January 24 - The second season of How I Met Your Father premiered on Hulu.
• January 25
  • Big Bet concluded its first season on Hulu in the US, Star+ in Latin America, and on Disney+ (Star Hub) in all other regions.
  • The first season of Riding Britain's Railways was released on Disney+.
  • The first season of Hacking the System was released on Disney+.
  • Episodes 7-12 of the second season of Dino Ranch was released on Disney+.
  • The first season of Bloody Tales of Europe was released on Disney+.
  • Willow: Behind the Magic premiered on Disney+.
  • The first season of Extraordinary premiered on Hulu in the US, Star+ in Latin America, and on Disney+ (Star Hub) in all other regions.
• January 26 - The 1619 Project premiered its first season on Hulu.
• January 27
  • Challenger Disaster: Lost Tapes was released on Disney+.
  • T. Rex Autopsy was released on Disney+.
  • American Blackout was released on Disney+.
• February 1
  • Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was released on Disney+.
  • The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder premiered its second season on Disney+.
  • The Chorus: Success, Here I Go was released on Disney+ in the US.
  • The first season of Dead End Express was released on Disney+.
  • The first three seasons of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir was released on Disney+.
  • Episodes 18-20 of the fifth season of Puppy Dog Pals was released on Disney+.
• February 2 - Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong was released on Hulu.
• February 3
  • Clan of the Meerkats was released on Disney+.
  • The nineteenth season of Life Below Zero was released on Disney+.
  • Water & Power: A California Heist was released on Disney+.
• February 8
  • National Treasure: Edge of History concluded its first season on Disney+.
  • Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever premiered on Disney+.
  • The first season of 7 Toughest Days was released on Disney+.
  • The first season of Arranged was released on Disney+.
  • The first season of Celebrity House Hunting was released on Disney+.
  • The first, second, and seventh seasons of Dance Moms was released on Disney+.
  • The first season of Dance Moms: Miami was released on Disney+.
  • Forged in Fire: Knife or Death was released on Disney+.
  • The fourth season of Forged in Fire was released on Disney+.
  • The first two seasons of Ghost Hunters was released on Disney+.
  • The first two seasons of History's Greatest Mysteries was released on Disney+.
  • The eleventh season of Ice Road Truckers was released on Disney+.
  • The second season of Man vs Child: Chef Showdown was released on Disney+.
  • The first two seasons of The Proof Is Out There was released on Disney+.
  • Rescue Cam was released on Disney+.
  • Storage Wars: Barry's Best Buys was released on Disney+.
  • Storage Wars: Miami was released on Disney+.
  • The first two seasons of Storage Wars: New York was released on Disney+.
  • The fourteenth season of Storage Wars was released on Disney+.
  • Episodes 34-40 of Me & Mickey was released on Disney+.
  • Episodes 11-15 of the first season of Hamster & Gretel was released on Disney+.
• February 9 - Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence premiered on Hulu.
• February 10
  • 42 to 1 was released on Disney+.
  • The Christmas Consultant was released on Disney+.
  • Feliz NaviDAD was released on Disney+.
  • House of Darkness was released on Disney+.
  • Liz & Dick was released on Disney+.
  • People Presents: Once Upon a Main Street was released on Disney+.
  • The Real MVP: The Wanda Durant Story was released on Disney+.
  • The Santa Con was released on Disney+.
  • Tommy was released on Disney+.
  • Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart was released on Disney+.
  • Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow was released on Disney+.
  • Victoria Gotti: My Father's Daughter was released on Disney+.
• February 15
  • Wu-Tang: An American Saga premiered its final season on Hulu.
  • Mila in the Multiverse premiered on Disney+.
  • The third season of Cesar Milan: Better Human Better Dog was released on Disney+.
  • Dian Fossey: Secrets in the Mist was released on Disney+.
  • The first season of Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur was released on Disney+.
  • The first season of Mars was released on Disney+.
  • Episodes 6-11 of the first season of SuperKitties was released on Disney+.
  • Horario Estelar premiered on Hulu in the US, Star+ in Latin America, and on Disney+ (Star Hub) in all other regions.
  • The Invisible Girl (Spanish: La chica invisible) premiered on Hulu in the US, Star+ in Latin America, and on Disney+ (Star Hub) in all other regions.
• February 17
  • j-hope IN THE BOX premiered on Disney+.
  • Inside Airport Lost & Found was released on Disney+.
  • Making the Wish: Disney's Newest Cruise Ship was released on Disney+.
• February 22
  • The Low Tone Club was released on Disney+ in the US.
  • The fourth season of To Catch a Smuggler was released on Disney+.
  • The first three seasons of Ultimate Airport Dubai was released on Disney+.
  • Call It Love (Korean: 사랑이라 말해요) premiered on Hulu in the US, Star+ in Latin America, and on Disney+ (Star Hub) in all other regions.
• February 24
  • Blow Your Mind was released on Disney+.
  • Tini: The New Life of Violetta was released on Disney+.
  • Black Travel Across America was released on Disney+.
  • Bruiser premiered on Hulu.
• March 1
  • The third season of The Mandalorian premiered on Disney+.
  • The first season of Going Fur Gold was released on Disney+.
• March 3
  • Gulmohar premiered on Disney+ Hotstar.
  • Finding Michael premiered on Disney+.
  • Dino Death Match was released on Disney+.
  • The Next Mega Tsunami was released on Disney+.
• March 6 - History of the World Part II premiered on Hulu in the US, Star+ in Latin America, and on Disney+ (Star Hub) in all other regions.
• March 8
  • MPower premiered on Disney+.
  • The second through fifth season of Africa's Deadliest was released on Disney+.
  • The first season of Chibiverse was released on Disney+.
  • Peppa Pig was released on Disney+ from 19 countries.
• March 9 - History of the World Part II concluded on Hulu in the US, Star+ in Latin America, and on Disney+ (Star Hub) in all other regions.
• March 10
  • UnPrisoned premiered on Hulu.
  • Chang Can Dunk premiered on Disney+.
  • Lambert vs. Lambert: Over His Dead Body premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub).
• March 11
  • The first season of Kiff premiered on Disney+.
  • Pandora: Beneath the Paradise (Korean: 판도라: 조작된 낙원) premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub) in all other regions.
• March 14 - NHL Big City Greens premiered on Disney+.
• March 15
  • The second season of Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts premiered on Disney+.
  • The first two seasons of Engineering Connections was released on Disney+.
  • Doogie Howser, M.D was released on Disney+.
• March 17
  • Boston Strangler premiered on Hulu.
  • Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman premiered on Disney+.
  • Hippo Vs. Croc was released on Disney+.
• March 22
  • The first four episodes of Kiya & The Kimoja Heroes premiered on Disney+.
  • How to Win at Everything was released on Disney+.
  • Restaurants at the End of the World was released on Disney+.
  • Superstructures: Engineering Marvels was released on Disney+.
• March 24
  • Witness to Disaster was released on Disney+.
  • Up Here premiered on Hulu in the US, Star+ in Latin America, and on Disney+ (Star Hub) in all other regions.
• March 25
  • The third season of Secrets of Sulphur Springs premiered on Disney+.
  • The first six episodes of Saturdays premiered on Disney+.
• March 26 - Great Expectations premiered on Hulu.
• March 29
  • The second season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch concluded.
  • The second season of Crimes Against Nature was released on Disney+.
  • Incredibly Small World was released on Disney+.
• March 31
  • The second season of Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. premiered on Disney+.
  • Prom Pact premiered on Disney+.
  • Rye Lane premiered on Hulu.
  • Worst Weather Ever? was released on Disney+.
• April 1 - Heavenly Delusion (Japanese: 天国大魔境) premiered on Hulu in the US, Star+ in Latin America, and on Disney+ (Star Hub) in all other regions.
• April 2 - The first five episodes of The Ghost and Molly McGee were released on Disney+.
• April 5
  • The Crossover premiered on Disney+.
  • Wu-Tang: An American Saga concluded its final season on Hulu.
  • The first season of Wicked Tuna: Outta Banks Showdown premiered on Disney+
  • Journey to the Center of the Earth premiered on Disney+.
  • The Good Mothers premiered on Hulu in the US, Star+ in Latin America, and on Disney+ (Star Hub) in all other regions.
• April 7 - Tiny Beautiful Things premiered on Hulu in the US, Star+ in Latin America, and on Disney+ (Star Hub) in all other regions.
• April 12
  • Rennervations premiered on Disney+.
  • Pandora: Beneath the Paradise (Korean: 판도라: 조작된 낙원) premiered on Hulu in the US and Star+ in Latin America.
• April 13 - The second season of Single Drunk Female was released on Hulu.
• April 14
  • Oswald the Lucky Rabbit was released on Disney+.
  • Tromba Trem - O Filme was released on Disney+ in Brazil and Latin America.
• April 19
  • The Mandalorian aired its last episode on Disney+.
  • The first seven episodes of the sixth season of PJ Masks, under the name, PJ Masks: Power Heroes, was released on Disney+ alongside its televised premiere on Disney Jr.
• April 20 - Quasi premiered on Hulu in the US, Star+ in Latin America, and on Disney+ (Star Hub) in all other regions.
• April 21 - Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2, Spider-Man 3, and The Amazing Spider-Man were released on Disney+ in the US.
• April 22 - Secrets of the Elephants premiered on Disney+
• April 23 - The first season of Great Expectations concluded on Hulu.
• April 26
  • The first season of Saint X premiered on Hulu.
  • Matildas: The World at Our Feet premiered on Disney+ in Australia and New Zealand.
  • Episodes 7-11 of Saturdays was released on Disney+.
  • Sam – A Saxon premiered on Hulu in the US, Star+ in Latin America, and on Disney+ (Star Hub) in all other regions.
• April 28
  • Peter Pan & Wendy premiered on Disney+.
  • Clock premiered on Hulu.
• May 2 - A Small Light was released on Hulu, Disney+ in the US and Disney+ (Star Hub) in other markets.
• May 3
  • Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All premiered on Disney+.
  • The Star hub launched on Disney+ Hotstar in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
• May 4
  • Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 premiered on Disney+.
  • The Simpsons: Rogue Not Quite One premiered on Disney+.
• May 10
  • The Muppets Mayhem premiered on Disney+.
  • Episodes 8-11 of the first season of Kiff was released on Disney+.
• May 12 - Crater premiered on Disney+.
• May 17 - Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania premiered on Disney+.
• May 19 - White Men Can't Jump premiered on Hulu and Disney+ (Star Hub).
• May 23
  • All remaining 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures titles were removed from HBO Max as the service is discontinued. However, they were released on Max (the successor of HBO Max and Discovery+) on the same day until their pay 1 window deal with HBO ends
  • A Small Light concluded its first season on Hulu and Disney+ in the US, and on Disney+ (Star Hub) in other markets.
• May 24
  • American Born Chinese premiered on Disney+.
  • The second season of Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life premiered on Disney+.
  • The Clearing premiered on Hulu and Disney+ (Star Hub).
  • The second season of Intertwined premiered on Disney+.
• May 25 - The third season of The Kardashians premiered on Hulu and Disney+ (Star Hub).
• May 26
  • Hundreds of original series and films were removed from Disney+, Hulu, Star Hub, and Star+, as part of Bob Iger's budget-cut plan.
  • Wild Life premiered on Disney+ in Australia and New Zealand.
• May 31
  • The first season of Saint X concluded on Hulu.
  • Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark was released on Disney+.
  • Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom was released on Disney+.
  • Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade was released on Disney+.
  • Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was released on Disney+.
  • The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones was released on Disney+.
• June 1 - The Hulu hub was launched on Disney+ Hotstar in India.
• June 2 - Pride from Above premiered on Disney+.
• June 6 - The second season of How I Met Your Father concluded on Hulu.
• June 7
  • The first season of Saint X premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub).
  • Avatar: The Way of Water was released on Disney+ and Max.
  • The second season of First Alaskans premiered on Disney+.
  • The second season of America's National Parks premiered on Disney+.
• June 9
  • Flamin' Hot premiered on Hulu and Disney+ in the US, Star+ in Latin America, and on Disney+ (Star Hub) in other markets.
  • The first season of Hailey's On It! premiered on Disney+.
• June 14
  • The first season of Pupstruction premiered on Disney+.
  • Farm Rebellion premiered on Disney (Star Hub).
  • The sixth season of Raven's Home premiered on Disney+.
  • Assembled: The Making of Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania premiered on Disney+.
  • Last of the Giants: Wild Fish premiered on Disney+.
  • The second season of The Zone Survival Mission premiered on Disney+.
• June 15 - Jagged Mind premiered on Hulu.
• June 16
  • Stan Lee premiered on Disney+.
  • The second season of The Villains of Valley View premiered on Disney+.
  • The Incredible Hulk was released on Disney+ in the US.
  • Pretty Freekin Scary premiered on Disney+.
• June 21
  • Secret Invasion premiered on Disney+.
  • Extraordinary Birder premiered on Disney+.
  • Minnie's Bow-Toons: Camp Minnie premiered on Disney+.
  • Class of '09 premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub).
• June 23 - World's Best premiered on Disney+.
• June 28
  • Home Improvement was released on Disney+.
  • Disney Gallery: Star Wars: The Mandalorian – The Making of Season 3 premiered on Disney+.
  • The second season of Week-End Family was released on Disney+.
  • The second season of Alice's Wonderland Bakery was released on Disney+.
  • Episodes 6-8 of The Ghost and Molly McGee was released on Disney+.
  • Home in the Wild premiered on Disney+.
  • FreeKs premiered on Hulu and Disney+ (Star Hub).
• July 5 - Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire premiered on Disney+.
• July 7
  • Aquamania premiered on Disney+.
  • Bath Day premiered on Disney+.
  • Building a Building premiered on Disney+.
  • Figaro and Frankie premiered on Disney+.
  • Goofy Gymnastics premiered on Disney+.
  • The Skeleton Dance premiered on Disney+.
• July 9 - Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead (Japanese: ゾン100 ～ゾンビになるまでにしたい100のこと～) premiered on Hulu and Disney+ in the US, Star+ in Latin America, and on Disney+ (Star Hub) in other markets.
• July 11 - Synduality: Noir (Japanese: シンデュアリティ) premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub).
• July 14 - Chueco premiered on Disney+.
• July 19 - Episodes 17-20 of SuperKitties premiered on Disney+.
• July 24 - The eighth season of Futurama premiered on Hulu and Disney+ (Star Hub).
• July 26
  • Secret Invasion aired its final episode on Disney+.
  • Episodes 10-14 of the second season of Mickey Mouse Funhouse premiered on Disney+.
  • Episodes 1-10 of the second season of Me & Mickey premiered on Disney+.
• July 28
  • The Slumber Party premiered on Disney+.
  • The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse: Steamboat Silly premiered on Disney+, also serving as the series finale.
  • The second season of The Fool premiered on Hulu.
• August 2 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 was released on Disney+.
• August 8 - The third season of Only Murders in the Building premiered on Hulu.
• August 9 - The fourth and final season of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series premiered on Disney+.
• August 11
  • Barnyard Olympics premiered on Disney+.
  • Donald's Cousin Gus premiered on Disney+.
  • Donald's Nephews premiered on Disney+.
  • The Flying Jalopy premiered on Disney+.
  • Goofy and Wilbur premiered on Disney+.
  • Mickey's Steam-Roller premiered on Disney+.
• August 14 - The fourth season of Solar Opposites premiered on Hulu.
• August 18 - LEGO Disney Princess: The Castle Quest premiered on Disney+.
• August 22 - Ahsoka premiered on Disney+.
• August 25 - Vacation Friends 2 was released on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.
• August 30 - Rewind The '90s premiered on Disney+.
• September 5
  • Trolley Troubles premiered on Disney+.
  • All Wet premiered on Disney+.
• September 6
  • The second and final season of I Am Groot premiered on Disney+.
  • The Little Mermaid was released on Disney+.
  • Doc McStuffins: The Doc & Bella Are In! premiered on Disney+.
• September 8
  • The Barn Dance premiered on Disney+.
  • Playful Pluto premiered on Disney+.
  • Mickey's Kangaroo premiered on Disney+.
  • Merbabies premiered on Disney+.
  • Bone Trouble premiered on Disney+..
  • Pluto Junior premiered on Disney+.
• September 13
  • The second season of Welcome To Wrexham premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub).
  • Elemental was released on Disney+.
  • Carl's Date was released on Disney+.
  • Marvel Studios' Assembled: The Making of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 premiered on Disney+.
  • Phoenix: Eden 17 (Japanese: 火の鸟：EDEN 17) premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub).
• September 15 - Lang Lang Plays Disney premiered on Disney+.
• September 20
  • The third season of The D'Amelio Show was released on Hulu in the United States, Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ internationally.
  • Marvel Studios' Assembled: The Making of Secret Invasion premiered on Disney+.
• September 22 - No One Will Save You was released on Hulu in the United States, Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ (Star Hub).
• September 25 - Futurama aired its last episode on Hulu in the United States, Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ internationally.
• September 26 - The thirty-second season of Dancing With the Stars premiered on Disney+.
• September 27 - L-Pop was released on Hulu in the United States, Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ internationally.
• September 28 - The fourth season of The Kardashians was released on Hulu in the United States, Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ internationally.
• September 29 - The second season of Launchpad premiered on Disney+.
• October 1
  • Toy Story Funday Football was released on Disney+.
  • The Air Buds movies were released on Disney+.
• October 2
  • Mickey and Friends: Trick or Treats premiered on Disney+.
  • Appendage premiered on Hulu.
• October 3 - Ahsoka aired its last episode on Disney+.
• October 4
  • The third season of Tokyo Revengers was released on Hulu in the United States, Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ internationally.
  • Haunted Mansion premiered on Disney+.
• October 5
  • The second and final season of Loki premiered on Disney+.
  • The Boogeyman was released on Hulu in the United States and Disney+ in Australia and New Zealand.
• October 6
  • Bobi Wine: The People's President premiered on Hulu and Disney+.
  • Camping Out premiered on Disney+.
  • Chips Ahoy premiered on Disney+.
  • Fiddling Around premiered on Disney+.
  • Inferior Decorator premiered on Disney+.
  • Old MacDonald Duck premiered on Disney+.
  • When the Cat's Away premiered on Disney+.
  • Wynken, Blynken and Nod premiered on Disney+.
• October 9 - The Mill premiered on Hulu.
• October 11
  • 4EVER premiered on Disney+.
  • The thirty-fourth season of The Simpsons premiered on Disney+.
• October 13
  • Goosebumps premiered on Hulu and Disney+ in the United States, Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ internationally.
  • Sound Of The Police was released on Disney+ in Canada.
• October 16 - Once Upon a Studio premiered on Disney+ and Hulu.
• October 18 - Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story premiered on Hulu and Disney+ in the United States, Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ internationally.
• October 20 - Werewolf by Night In Color was released on Disney+.
• October 25 - My Home Hero premiered on Disney+.
• October 27
  • LEGO Marvel Avengers: Code Red was released on Disney+.
  • Trap Jazz was released on Disney+ in Canada.
• October 31 - A Haunting in Venice was released on Disney+ in Australia and New Zealand.
• November 1
  • The ad-supported version of Disney+ launched in Canada and parts of Europe.
  • Black Cake premiered on Hulu and Disney+ in the United States, Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ internationally.
  • The second season of Behind the Attraction premiered on Disney+.
  • The second season of Firebuds premiered on Disney+.
  • The Three Detectives premiered on Disney+.
• November 3
  • Quiz Lady premiered on Hulu in the United States, Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ internationally.
  • Spider-Man: Far From Home was released on Disney+ in the United States.
  • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony premiered on Disney+.
• November 8
  • The first season of Vigilante premiered on Hulu in the United States, Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ internationally.
  • The first season of Culprits premiered on Hulu in the United States, Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ internationally.
  • The second season of The Santa Clauses premiered on Disney+.
  • The second season of Daddies on Request premiered on Disney+.
• November 9 - Loki aired its final episode on Disney+.
• November 14 - A Murder at the End of the World premiered on Disney+ in Australia and New Zealand.
• November 15 - Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story premiered on Hulu in the United States, Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ internationally.
• November 17
  • Dashing Through the Snow premiered on Disney+.
  • Goosebumps aired its last episode on Hulu and Disney+.
• November 20 - Incredible Animal Journeys premiered on Disney+.
• November 22 - Assembled: The Making of Loki Season 2 premiered on Disney+.
• November 23 - The Naughty Nine premiered on Disney+.
• November 25- The Doctor Who 60th anniversary special premiered on Disney+ in every country except the UK and Ireland.
• November 26 - The first season of Faraway Downs premiered on Hulu in the United States, Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ internationally.
• November 29
  • The first season of The Artful Dodger premiered on Hulu in the United States, Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ internationally.
  • The first season of Aruna's Magic premiered on Disney+.
  • Mickey's Christmas Tales premiered on Disney+.
• December 1
  • The Shepherd premiered on Disney+.
  • Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny was released on Disney+.
  • Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford premiered on Disney+.
• December 5 - Isabel Preysler, My Christmas premiered on Disney+.
• December 6
  • Soundtrack #2 premiered on Disney+.
  • Theater Camp was released on Disney+ in Australia and New Zealand.
  • The Santa Clauses aired its last episode on Disney+.
  • The Hulu hub launched on Disney+ in the US, while Hulu and Disney+ continued to operate as separate streaming services.^[1]
• December 8
  • Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever premiered on Disney+.
  • The Mission premiered on Disney+.
• December 9 - MAESTRA: Strings of Truth premiered on Disney+.
• December 11 - Science Fair premiered on Disney+.
• December 12 - Dancing With the Stars concluded its thirty second season on Disney+.
• December 13
  • The third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and eighth seasons of Dance Moms were released on Disney+.
  • The second season of Tierra Incogint premiered on Disney+.
• December 15
  • CMA Country Christmas premiered on Disney+.
  • Una Navidad Para Chueco premiered on Disney+.
• December 19 - Percy Jackson and the Olympians premiered on Disney+.
• December 20
  • The first season of Dragons of Wonderhatch premiered on Disney+.
  • BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star premiered on Disney+.
  • The Creator premiered on Hulu in the United States, Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ internationally.
• December 22
  • The second season of What If...? premiered on Disney+.
  • Black-ish: A Celebration premiered on Hulu in the United States, Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ internationally.
  • Disney 100: A Century of Dreams was released on Disney+ and Hulu.
• December 25 - Doctor Who: Holiday Special premiered on Disney+.
• December 26 - Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade premiered on Disney+ and Hulu.
• December 27 - The first season of Raffa premiered on Hulu in the United States, Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ internationally.
• December 30 - What If...? concluded its second season on Disney+.

Home media

• January 3
  • Beauty and the Beast (Disney 100) (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
  • Frozen (Disney 100) (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
  • The Little Mermaid (Disney 100) (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
  • Moana (Disney 100) (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
  • Toy Story (Disney 100) (Disney/Pixar; Blu-ray/DVD)
  • Zootopia (Disney 100) (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
• January 17 - The Menu (20th Century Studios; Blu-ray/DVD)
• January 31 - Disney 100th Mickey & Minnie Shorts 10 Classic Shorts (Volume 1) (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
• February 7 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Disney/Marvel; 4K/Blu-ray/DVD)
• February 14 - Strange World (Disney; 4K/Blu-ray/DVD)
• February 28
  • 101 Dalmatians (Disney 100) (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
  • The Aristocats (Disney 100) (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
  • Frozen II (Disney 100) (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
  • The Jungle Book (Disney 100) (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
  • Lady and the Tramp (Disney 100) (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
  • Robin Hood (Disney 100) (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
  • Sleeping Beauty (Disney 100) (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
  • Tangled (Disney 100) (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
  • Wreck-It Ralph (Disney 100) (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
• March 28
  • Cinderella (Disney 100) (Disney; 4K/Blu-ray/DVD)
  • Avatar: The Way of Water (20th Century Studios; digital-only)
• April 4 - Disney 100th Mickey & Friends Shorts 10 Classic Shorts (Volume 2) (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
• May 16 - Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (Disney/Marvel; 4K/Blu-ray/DVD)
• June 6
  • Raiders of the Lost Ark (Lucasfilm/Paramount Home Entertainment; 4K/Blu-ray)
  • Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (Lucasfilm/Paramount Home Entertainment; 4K/Blu-ray)
  • Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (Lucasfilm/Paramount Home Entertainment; 4K/Blu-ray)
  • Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (Lucasfilm/Paramount Home Entertainment; 4K/Blu-ray)
• June 13
  • Brave (Disney 100) (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
  • Cars (Disney 100) (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
  • Coco (Disney 100) (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
  • Finding Nemo (Disney 100) (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
  • The Incredibles (Disney 100) (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
  • Monsters, Inc. (Disney 100) (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
  • Peter Pan: 70th Anniversary Edition (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD) (Disney Movie Club Exclusive)
  • The Sword in the Stone: Anniversary Edition (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
  • Up (Disney 100) (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
• June 20
  • Avatar: The Way of Water (20th Century Studios; 4K/Blu-ray/DVD)
  • Avatar: Ultimate Collector's Edition (20th Century Studios; 4K/Blu-ray/DVD)
• August 1 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (Disney/Marvel; 4K/Blu-ray/DVD)
• August 22
  • The Nightmare Before Christmas (Disney; 4K/Blu-ray)
  • The Nightmare Before Christmas (Disney 100) (Disney; Blu-ray)
• September 19 - The Little Mermaid (Disney; 4K/Blu-ray/DVD)
• September 26
  • Artemis Fowl (Disney; digital-only)
  • Better Nate Than Ever (Disney; digital-only)
  • Cheaper by the Dozen (Disney; digital-only)
  • Crater (Disney; digital-only)
  • Elemental (Disney/Pixar; 4K/Blu-ray/DVD)
  • Flora & Ulysses (Disney; digital-only)
  • Loki: The Complete First Season (Disney/Marvel; 4K/Blu-ray/DVD)
  • The One and Only Ivan (Disney; digital-only)
  • Rosaline (20th Century Studios; digital-only)
  • Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made (Disney; digital-only)
• October 3 - Prey (20th Century Studios; 4K/Blu-ray/DVD)
• October 10
  • Hollywood Stargirl (Disney; digital-only)
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Disney 100) (Disney; 4K/Blu-ray)
  • Stargirl (Disney; digital-only)
• October 17
  • Aladdin (Disney 100) (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
  • Alice in Wonderland (Disney 100) (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
  • Cinderella (Disney 100) (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
  • The Fox and the Hound/The Fox and the Hound 2 (Disney 100) (Disney; Blu-ray)
  • Haunted Mansion (Disney; 4K/Blu-ray/DVD)
  • The Lion King (Disney 100) (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Disney 100) (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
• October 24 - Clouds (Disney; digital-only)
• November 7
  • Darby and the Dead (20th Century Studios; digital-only)
  • The Princess (20th Century Studios; digital-only)
  • Wolfgang (Disney; digital-only)
• November 14 - Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection (Disney; Blu-ray)
• November 28
  • WandaVision: The Complete Series (Disney/Marvel; 4K/Blu-ray/DVD)
  • Holes: 20th Anniversary Edition (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD) (Disney Movie Club Exclusive)
  • A Haunting in Venice (20th Century Studios; Blu-ray/DVD)
• December 5 - Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (Lucasfilm; 4K/Blu-ray/DVD)
• December 12
  • The Mandalorian: Season 1 and 2 (Lucasfilm; 4K/Blu-ray/DVD)
  • The Creator (20th Century Studios; 4K/Blu-ray/DVD)

Albums

• January 20 - Lofi Minnie: Chill
• February 10 - Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
• February 15 - Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
• February 22 - The Low Tone Club
• March 10 - Chang Can Dunk
• March 24 - Music from Mickey's Toontown
• April 21
  • Chevalier
  • Secrets of the Elephants
• April 28 - Peter Pan & Wendy
• May 3
  • Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 3
  • Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
• May 10 - The Muppets Mayhem
• May 19 - The Little Mermaid
• May 26
  • American Born Chinese
  • White Men Can't Jump
• June 9
  • Flamin' Hot
  • Hailey's On It!
• June 16 - Elemental
• June 23 - World's Best
• June 27 - FreeKs
• June 29 - Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
• June 30 - Kiff
• July 21 - Theater Camp
• July 26 - Haunted Mansion
• July 28
  • Illusion Island
  • The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse
• August 25 - Vacation Friends 2
• September 6 - I Am Groot Season 2
• September 15
  • A Haunting in Venice
  • Ahsoka Vol. 1
• September 22 - No One Will Save You
• September 29 - The Creator
• October 12 - L-Pop
• November 1 - Disney Dreamlight Valley
• November 8 - The Marvels
• November 17 - Next Goal Wins
• November 22 - Wish
• December 8 - Poor Things
• December 22 - Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Theme park and resort happenings

• January 1 - A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas had its final performance at Magic Kingdom.
• January 11 - Close-up character interactions returned to Hong Kong Disneyland.
• January 22 - Ariel's Grotto reopened in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom after a three-year hiatus.
• January 23 - The removal of Song of the South references at the Magic Kingdom begins, including:
  • Splash Mountain closing permanently in Frontierland.
  • Walt Disney World Railroad replacing all Splash Mountain references in the ride spiel with references to the upcoming attraction Tiana's Bayou Adventure, which is set to replace said attraction.
  • Liberty Belle Riverboat removing all Splash Mountain references from its ride spiel.
• January 24 - Mickey's Toontown at Disneyland celebrated its 30th anniversary.
• January 25 - Magic Over Disney had its final performance at Walt Disney Studios Park.
• January 27 - The Disney100 celebration begins at the Disneyland Resort.
  • Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland is given a special makeover.
  • Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway opened at Mickey's Toontown at Disneyland.
  • Wondrous Journeys debuted at Disneyland until August 31.
  • World of Color - One debuted at Disney California Adventure.
• February 6 - Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Dance Off! "premiered" at Hong Kong Disneyland.
• February 16 - French Market Restaurant closed at Disneyland.
• February 19 - Enchanted Tales with Belle reopened in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom after a three-year hiatus.
• February 26 - Magic Happens resumed at Disneyland, as part of the Disney 100 Years of Wonder celebration.
• March 1 - All mandatory mask-wearing requirements have been lifted at the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.
• March 5 - Close-up character interactions returned to Shanghai Disneyland.
• March 6 - The No. 2 E. P. Ripley locomotive returned to service on the Disneyland Railroad.
• March 8 - We Love Mickey! had its final performance at Hong Kong Disneyland.
• March 13 - All mandatory mask-wearing requirements have been lifted at Tokyo Disney Resort.
• March 17 - Indiana Jones Adventure returned to Adventureland after months of refurbishments.
• March 19 - The rest of the newly reimagined Mickey's Toontown reopened at Disneyland.
  • Mickey's House and Meet Mickey, Minnie's House, and Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin reopened in Mickey's Toontown at Disneyland.
  • Chip 'n' Dale: Gadget Coaster, Donald's Duck Pond, and Goofy's How-To-Play Yard opened in Mickey's Toontown at Disneyland.
• March 23 - Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant opened at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
• April 1 - The World's Most Magical Celebration at Walt Disney World concludes.
• April 3
  • The updated version of Happily Ever After premiered at the Magic Kingdom, after Disney Enchantment gave its final performance; it was originally set to close on April 2.
  • The updated version of Epcot Forever premiered at Epcot, after Harmonious gave its final performance; it was originally set to close on April 2.
• April 4 - TRON Lightcycle/Run opened in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom.
• April 9 - Dreaming Up! held its final performance at Tokyo Disneyland.
• April 11 - Disney Illuminations held its final performance at Disneyland Paris.
• April 12 - Disney Dreams! returned to Disneyland Paris.
• April 15 - Tokyo Disney Resort and Tokyo Disneyland celebrated their 40th anniversary.
• April 16 - Disney Harmony in Color Parade premiered at Tokyo Disneyland.
• April 22
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom celebrated its 25th anniversary.
  • The Maleficent dragon caught on fire during Fantasmic! at Disneyland.
• May 8 - Close-up character interactions returned to Tokyo Disney Resort as a part of their 40th Anniversary Celebration.
• Since May 30 till Mid-June - Nearly 1,000 Disneyland Paris employees went on strike to demand higher wages.
  • June 6 - Disney Dreams! Firework and Disney D-Light canceled as Cast Member wage strikes continue.^[2]
• May 31 - The removal of Song of the South references at Disneyland begins, including:
  • Splash Mountain closed permanently in Critter Country at Disneyland.
  • Disneyland Railroad replaced all Splash Mountain references in the ride spiel with references to the upcoming attraction Tiana's Bayou Adventure, which is set to replace said attraction.
  • Mark Twain Riverboat removed all Splash Mountain references from its ride spiel.
  • Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes removed all Splash Mountain references from its ride spiel.
• June 29 - Sword in the Stone is removed at Hong Kong Disneyland, due to the construction of Dream Makers (Walt Disney Statue)
• June 30 - Rogers: The Musical premiered at the Hyperion Theater at Disney California Adventure until August 31.
• July 14 - Disney's Hollywood Hotel reopened in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort after a three-year hiatus.
• July 15 - TOGETHER: a Pixar Musical Adventure premiered at Walt Disney Studios Park.
• July 29 - Casa de Coco – Restaurante de Familia opened at Disneyland Paris.
• August 1 - The Sunshine Flyer themed transportation service to select Walt Disney World Resort hotels from Orlando International Airport merged with its competitor "Mears Connect" to become a new service called "Mears Connect Driven by Sunshine".
• August 19 - Vanellope von Schweetz permanently closes down.
• August 31 - San Fransokyo Square opened at Disney California Adventure.
• September 1 - Duffy Month began at Shanghai Disneyland, centered around the mid-Autumn Festival.
• September 7 - Tiana's Palace opened at Disneyland.
• September 19 - Avengers Vault opened at Disney California Adventure.
• September 21 - Soarin' closes for refurbishment in The Land Pavilion at Epcot to make way for Soarin' Over California.
• September 22 - Soarin' reopens in The Land Pavilion at Epcot and under the old name, Soarin' Over California, for a limited time as part of the Disney 100 Years of Wonder Celebration.
• September 28 - Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser closed permanently at Walt Disney World.
• October 15
  • Fantasmic! celebrated its 25th anniversary at Walt Disney World, just a day before the 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company.
  • Walt Disney Statue Dream Makers debuted at Hong Kong Disneyland, as part of the Disney 100 Years of Wonder Celebration.
• October 16 - Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana opened in World Nature at Epcot, as part of the Disney 100 Years of Wonder Celebration.
• November 7 - Frozen Holiday Surprise debuted at the Magic Kingdom.
• November 10 - Adventureland Treehouse opened in Adventureland at Disneyland.
• November 11 - The revamped version of Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! returned in a new holiday event, Disney's Jollywood Nights in Disney's Hollywood Studios.
• November 17 - Hong Kong Disneyland Railroad reopened at Hong Kong Disneyland after a four-year hiatus.
• November 20 - World of Frozen opened at Hong Kong Disneyland, in honor of the film's 10th anniversary and as part of the Disney 100 Years of Wonder celebration.^[3]
• November 30 - The Hatbox Ghost arrives at The Haunted Mansion in the Magic Kingdom.
• December 5
  • Dreamers Point and the Walt the Dreamer statue debuted in World Celebration at Epcot, in honor of Walt Disney's 122nd birthday as part of the Disney 100 Years of Wonder celebration.
  • Luminous: The Symphony of Us debuted at Epcot replacing Harmonious & Epcot Forever.
• December 10 - "Beast's Library" inside Sorcerer's Workshop closed at Disney California Adventure.
• December 20 - Zootopia opened at Shanghai Disneyland, as part of the Disney 100 Years of Wonder celebration.

Cruise ships

• July 30 - Disney Cruise Line celebrated its 25th anniversary.

Video games

• January 10 - Disney Music Parade (Taito) was discontinued after nearly two years.
• April 11 - Tron: Identity (Bithell Games) was released.
• April 28 - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (Electronic Arts/Respawn Entertainment/Lucasfilm Games) was released.
• June 15 - Hey Disney! was released on Amazon Echo devices.
• June 20 - Aliens: Dark Descent (Tindalos Interactive/Focus Entertainment) was released.
• July 28 - Illusion Island (Dlala Studios) was released on Nintendo Switch.
• September 28 - Disney Speedstorm (Gameloft Barcelona/Gameloft SE) ended its pay-to-play early access status and was officially released on Microsoft Windows, Xbox One and Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch, and macOS as a free-to-play game.
• October 19 - Gargoyles Remastered was released on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S.
• December 5 - Disney Dreamlight Valley (Gameloft/Gameloft Barcelona) was officially released on Microsoft Windows, Xbox One and Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch, and macOS. The game was also available on iOS/iPadOS.
• December 7 - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (Ubisoft) was released on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Comics

• January 25 - Dynamite Entertainment began publishing a new Darkwing Duck comic.
• February 21 - Donald's Happiest Adventures
• March - Marvel Comics launched an imprint based on franchises by 20th Century Studios.
• April 5 - The first issue of the Disney Villains: Scar mini-series was published.
• May 2
  • Ariel and the Curse of the Sea Witches
  • Fairest of All: A Villains Graphic Novel
  • The Never Girls: The Art of Friendship
• May 17 - The first issue of Disney Villains: Maleficent mini-series was published.
• July 5 - The first issue of the Gargoyles: Dark Ages mini-series was published.
• August 16 - The first issue of the Disney Villains: Hades mini-series was published.

Reprint collections

• February 28 - The Disney Afternoon Adventures: TaleSpin in "Flight of the Sky-Raker"
• March 21 - Mickey and Donald: "For Whom the Doorbell Tolls" and Other Tales Inspired by Hemingway
• April 4 - Walt Disney's Silly Symphonies 1932-1935: Starring Bucky Bug and Donald Duck
• June 27 - Disney's One Saturday Morning Adventures
• July 4 - The Disney Afternoon Adventures: Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers in "The Count Roquefort Case"
• July 12 - Gargoyles: Season 4, Volume 1: Here in Manhattan
• July 25 - Scrooge McDuck: The Dragon of Glasgow
• August 16 - Darkwing Duck: F.O.W.L. Play
• August 29 - Uncle Scrooge and Donald Duck in "Les Misérables" and "War and Peace"

Books

• January 3
  • Little Man of Disneyland: A Change of Luck
  • Schoolhouse Rock!: The Updated Official Guide
• February 21 - Kingdom Keepers:Inheritance The Shimmer
• March 7
  • The Story of Disney: 100 Years of Wonder
  • The Official Walt Disney Quote Book
• March 31 - Set in Stone (UK Only)
• April 4
  • When You Wish Upon A Star
  • Peter Pan & Wendy: The Junior Novelization
• April 11
  • The Little Mermaid: Against the Tide
  • The Little Mermaid: Guide to Merfolk
  • The Little Mermaid: The Novelization
  • The Little Mermaid: Make a Splash
  • The Little Mermaid: Adventures on Land
  • World of Reading: The Little Mermaid: This is Ariel
• April 18 - Shinji Takahashi: Into the Heart of the Storm
• May 2
  • A Disney Princess Journey Through History
  • Ariel and the Curse of the Sea Witches
• May 16 - The Art of Elemental
• June 27
  • Sugar Rush Racers: Victory is Sweet
  • Sugar Rush Racers: The Sweet Outdoors
• August 15 - The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Full Film Script
• August 22 - The Aristokittens: The Terrific Talent Show
• September 26 - People Behind the Disney Parks: Stories of Those Honored with a Window on Main Street, U.S.A.
• October 3
  • A Twisted Tale Anthology
  • Prince of Thorns & Nightmares
• October 24
  • Marvel Studios' The Marvel Cinematic Universe: An Official Timeline
  • The Art of Wish
• November 7 - The Art of Walt Disney: From Mickey Mouse to the Magic Kingdom (2023 edition)

Events

• January 1
  • The Walt Disney Company's "100 Years of Wonder" celebration began.^[4]
  • All Alice Comedies (1923-1927) and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit shorts released in 1927 entered the public domain in the United States (assuming no copyright extension). Other works (books, films, etc.) published in 1927 entered the public domain after this date in the United States as well, later than most countries and regions.
• January 13 - Dan Povenmire's new overall deal with Disney Branded Television was announced at Television Critics Association winter press tour, which includes the following:^[5]
  • A revival of Phineas and Ferb, consisting of 2 seasons with 20 episodes each.
  • A second season renewal of Hamster & Gretel.
• January 30 - Production begins on Descendants: The Rise of Red.
• January 31 - Production wraps on the first season of Pretty Freekin Scary.
• February 5 - Peter Pan celebrated its 70th anniversary.
• February 6 - Saludos Amigos celebrated its 80th anniversary.
• February 8 - During the first quarterly results investor call of 2023, Bob Iger announced that The Walt Disney Company would be reorganized into three different divisions:
  • Disney Entertainment, focusing on Disney's film, television, music, and stage productions and distributions; Disney's cable television units including Disney Branded Television ABC, Disney Channel, Disney XD, Disney Jr., Freeform, FX, and National Geographic; Disney's OTT streaming services (Disney+, Hulu, Hotstar, and Star+); Marvel Entertainment; and international content distribution and licensing.
  • ESPN, focusing on ESPN channels' broadcasting, sports news, and sport-related contents.
  • Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, the only division remaining in its 2018 form. It focuses on Disney's parks and resorts, cruises and travel agencies (Disney Vacation Club and Adventures by Disney), book publishing, consumer products, and digital products and game licensing.
• March - Star Studios celebrated its 15th anniversary as Fox Star Studios.
• March 12 - Hulu celebrated its 15th anniversary, seven months early.
  • To promote the occasion, The Coca-Cola Company, in-partnership with The Walt Disney Company, launched a new soft drink known as the "Hulu Fanta Surprise", under the Coca-Cola Freestyle line, with a sweet lime and ginger taste, which was made available exclusively at both the Disneyland Resort and the Walt Disney World Resort until April 30.^[6]
• March 17 - Victoria Alonso was fired from Marvel Studios for breach of contract after violating her non-complete clause by serving as a producer on the Amazon Studios film Argentina, 1985.
• March 21 - Production wraps on Descendants: The Rise of Red.
• March 25 - Disney+ Japan officially launched the Disney+ Star Anime Series brand, and held the brand's first panel during AnimeJapan 2023 in Tokyo.
• March 29 - Marvel Entertainment was dissolved, and its operations, including Marvel Comics and Marvel Games, were transferred over to The Walt Disney Company.
• April 1 - Walt Disney Pictures celebrated its 40th anniversary of rebranding from Walt Disney Productions, likely to be part of the "Disney 100 Years of Wonder" celebration.
• April 2 - Chip and Dale celebrated their 80th birthdays.
• April 18 - The Disney Channel celebrated its 40th anniversary, likely to be part of the "Disney 100 Years of Wonder" celebration.
• April 26 - 20th Digital Studio was shut down.^[7]
• May 1 - Production wraps on the second season of The Villains of Valley View.
• May 2 - The Writers Guild of America went on strike, affecting productions for both film and television.
• May 5 - Production on the Phineas and Ferb revival begins.
• May 15 - ABC celebrated its 80th anniversary, likely to be part of the "Disney 100 Years of Wonder" celebration.
• May 26 - Dozens of titles on Disney+ and Hulu are removed in a large-scale effort to cut costs.^[8]
• May 27
  • The Three Little Pigs celebrated their 90th anniversary in honor of the original fairy tale's legacy, as part of the "Disney 100 Years of Wonder" celebration.
  • Melody Time celebrates its 75th anniversary.
• May 30 - Finding Nemo celebrated its 20th anniversary.
• June 15 - Incredibles 2 celebrated its 5th anniversary.
• June 18
  • Mulan celebrated its 25th anniversary.
  • Big City Greens celebrated its 5th anniversary.
• June 21 - Monsters University celebrated its 10th anniversary.
• July 12 - Bob Iger's contract as chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company has been extended through 2026.
• July 14 - SAG-AFTRA goes on strike, with actors protesting alongside writers in what became known as the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes, and has affected film and television production.
• August 16 - Wander Over Yonder celebrated its 10th anniversary.
• August 31 - A carriage dispute between The Walt Disney Company and Charter Communications occurred, which resulted with the networks being blacked out.
• September 8 - Destination D23 was held at Disney's Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World until September 10.
• September 11 - The carriage dispute between The Walt Disney Company and Charter Communications was resolved, returning its networks to its Spectrum service, but also resulted with eight linear networks no longer available for the time being, including BabyTV, Disney Jr., Disney XD, FXM, FXX, Freeform, National Geographic Wild, and National Geographic Mundo.
• September 19 - Big City Greens surpasses Kim Possible's air run of 5 years and 3 months, now making the former the second longest-running Disney Channel animated series, putting it right behind Phineas and Ferb.
• September 27 - The 2023 WGA strike officially ends.
• October 16 - The Walt Disney Company celebrated its 100th anniversary.
• November 8
  • Robin Hood celebrates its 50th anniversary.
  • The SAG-AFTRA strike officially ends, with new agreements for actors signed by the media company leaders. Bringing the Hollywood labor disputes to an end.
• November 16 - Disney Parks, Experiences and Products was rebranded as Disney Experiences, as part of the "Disney 100 Years of Wonder" celebration.
• November 18
  • Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse celebrated their 95th birthdays/anniversaries together, as part of the "Disney 100 Years of Wonder" celebration.
  • Oliver & Company celebrated its 35th anniversary.
• November 21 - Ralph Breaks the Internet celebrated its 5th anniversary.
• November 25 - A Bug's Life celebrated its 25th anniversary.
• November 27 - Frozen celebrated its 10th anniversary.
• December 1 - The Walt Disney Company obtained full ownership of Hulu.
• December 7 - Marvel Studios celebrated its 30th anniversary.
• December 18 - Marvel Studios officially ended its ties with actor Jonathan Majors after he was found guilty of reckless assault and harassment.
• December 25 - The Sword in the Stone celebrated its 60th anniversary.

Character debuts

• January 9 - Kevin Williams/Koala Man, Liam Williams, Damo, Darren, Big Greg, Vicky Williams, Alison Williams
• January 11 - Ginny, Sparks, Buddy, Bitsy, Cat Burglar, Lab Rat, Zsa-Zsa, Otto, Mr. Puppypaws
• January 21 - Stringbean
• February 1 - Noah Barker
• February 10 - Moon Girl, Devil Dinosaur, Casey Calderon, Adria Lafayette, James Lafayette Jr., Mimi Lafayette, James "Pops" Lafayette, Aftershock, Eduardo, Brooklyn, Coach Hrbek, Principal Nelson, Cold Cut Bandits, Anand
• February 11 - Devos the Devastator, Angelo, Isaac and Antonio Goldberg-Calderon
• February 15 - Stiletto, Mane, Rockin' Rudy, Gravitas, Instantanegirl, Man Baby, Tai, LOS-307, Fawzia, Geri
• February 17 - Kang the Conqueror, Krylar, Jentorra, Immortus, Rama-Tut, Scarlet Centurion, Victor Timely
• February 25 - Anthony
• March 1 - Emerie Karr, Royce Hemlock
• March 4 - Abyss, Jean-Michelangelo, Stacy Grant
• March 8 - Rat King, Flying Fox, Garko the Man-Frog, The Muzzlers, Diego Peña, Devil Girl
• March 10 - Kiff Chatterley, Barry Buns, Candle Fox, Helen, Beryl Chatterley, Martin Chatterley, Roy Fox, Principal Secretary, Miss Deer Teacher, Trevor Angstrom
• March 24 - Paris Johnson, Simone Samson, Ari Stevens, We-B-Girlz
• March 31 - Guinevere, 2-Cute-4-U, Sonia Little
• April 1 - Oliver Chen, June Chen, Esther Chen, Ruben Chen
• April 2 - Adia Williams
• April 8 - Odessa Drake, Lara, Laura, and Laurel, Sam Wilson (Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur)
• April 12 - Maris Morlak, Maria Hill (Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur), Nox
• April 19 - Ice Cub
• April 28 - Peter Pan (Peter Pan & Wendy), Wendy Darling (Peter Pan & Wendy), John Darling (Peter Pan & Wendy), Michael Darling (Peter Pan & Wendy), Tinker Bell (Peter Pan & Wendy), Captain Hook (Peter Pan & Wendy), Mr. Smee (Peter Pan & Wendy), Tiger Lily (Peter Pan & Wendy)
• May 4 - Kai Brightstar, Lys Solay, Nubs, Nash Durango, RJ-83, Zia Zanna, Cyrus Vuundir/Taborr Val Dorn
• May 5 - Adam Warlock, High Evolutionary, Lylla, Teefs, Floor, Karja, Ura, Theel, Vim, Kwol, War Pig, Phyla, Blurp, Roxie
• May 6 - Octavius, Lord Doom
• May 12 - Caleb Channing, Addison Weaver
• May 20 - Blair, Emmie Suksai, David Suksai, Lilyfay
• May 24 - Sun Wukong, Jin Wang, Sha Wujing, Zhu Bajie, Ao Guang, Jade Emperor, Andy, Josh, and Travis, Princess Iron Fan, Shiji Niangniang, Ji Gong, Niu Mowang, Suzy Nakamura, Anuj, Amelia Taylor, Simon Wang, Christine Wang, Guanyin, Jamie Yao, Sun Wei-Chen
• May 26 - Ariel (The Little Mermaid 2023), Prince Eric (The Little Mermaid 2023), Ursula (The Little Mermaid 2023), King Triton (The Little Mermaid 2023), Sebastian (The Little Mermaid 2023), Flounder (The Little Mermaid 2023), Scuttle (The Little Mermaid 2023), Flotsam and Jetsam (The Little Mermaid 2023), Grimsby (The Little Mermaid 2023), King Triton's Daughters (The Little Mermaid 2023), Max (The Little Mermaid 2023), Queen Selina, Lashana, Glut (The Little Mermaid 2023)
• June 3 - Bastet
• June 8 - Hailey Banks, Scott Denoga, Beta, The Professor, Kristine Sanchez, Kai Banks, Patricia Banks, Becker Denoga
• June 9 - A.C. Aychvak, Sunny Denoga, Dwayne and Johnson Banks, Frank the Flamingo, Lucy Morgan, JT
• June 14 - Phinny, Tank, Roxy, Luna, Bailey
• June 15 - Frankie Ripp
• June 16 - Ember Lumen, Wade Ripple, Clod, Gale Cumulus, Brook Ripple, Bernie Lumen, Cinder Lumen, Fern Grouchwood, Alan Ripple, Marco and Polo Ripple, Harold Ripple, Lake Ripple, Eddy Ripple, Ghibli, Flarry, Flarrietta, C.C. Stump
• June 21 - Sonya Falsworth, Gravik, Pagon, Beto, Raava, Ritson, Agent Prescod
• June 28 - Chris Stearns, Rosa Dalton, Varra
• June 30 - Helena Shaw, Teddy Kumar, Jürgen Voller, Colonel Weber
• July 1 - Bill Board, Silver Queen
• July 5 - Katono, Ndahura, Dushiime, Isingoma, Nyamiyonga, Ogun
• July 8 - Bored Murray
• July 21 - Ashley
• July 22 - Genesis
• July 27 - Megan Brookman, Paige, Anna Maria Guerrero, Veronica, Jake Ramirez
• July 28 - Ben Matthias, Father Kent, Gabbie, Harriet, Bruce Davis, Travis, Pat
• July 29 - Kennedy
• August 9 - Dani, Mack Alana
• August 18 - Bea, Arnim Zola (Spidey and his Amazing Friends)
• August 22 - Baylan Skoll, Shin Hati, Marrok
• August 25 - The Thing
• September 13 - Romi
• September 15 - Maxime Gerard, Olga Seminoff, Dr. Leslie Ferrier, Ariadne Oliver, Leopold Ferrier, Rowena Drake, Joyce Reynolds, Desdemona Holland, Vitale Portfoglio, Nicholas Holland
• October 5 - Ouroboros, Brad Wolfe, General Dox, Judge Gamble
• October 13 - Isaiah Howard, Margot Stokes, James Etten, Isabella Chen Lopez, Lucas Parker, Nathan Bratt, Harold Biddle
• October 14 - Gloop the Third, Gloopets, Jade
• November 8 - Kris Moreno, Magnus Antas
• November 10 - Prince Yan, Pap-Tonn, Dro'ge, Dar-Benn, Binary, Beast
• November 22 - Asha, Valentino, Star, King Magnifico, Queen Amaya, Sabino, Sakina, Dahlia, Simon, Gabo, Safi, Hal, Bazeema, Dario
• December 10 - Milly
• December 19 - Percy Jackson, Annabeth Chase, Grover Underwood, Chiron, Alecto, Sally Jackson, Clarisse La Rue, Luke Castellan, Dionysus, Gabe Ugliano, Nancy Bobofit, Chris Rodriguez, Minotaur, Kronos
• December 26 - Hermes, Medusa, Oracle
• December 27 - Kahhori

People

Deaths

• January 5 - Earl Boen (actor and voice actor)
• January 11 - Charles Kimbrough (actor and voice actor)
• February 27 - Burny Mattinson (animator, director, writer, producer, and storyboard artist)
• March 12 - Rolly Crump (Imagineer and animator)
• March 17 - Lance Reddick (actor, voice actor, and musician)
• April 8 - Michael Lerner (actor and voice actor)
• April 26 - Dee Dee Wood (dancer, choreographer, and actress)
• May 21 - Ray Stevenson (actor and voice actor)
• May 24 - Tina Turner (singer, songwriter, and actress)
• June 29 - Alan Arkin (actor, director, and screenwriter)
• July 10 - Randy Fullmer (producer, animator, writer, storyboard artist, and musician)
• July 30 - Paul Reubens (actor, voice actor, comedian, writer, producer, entertainer, and game show host)
• August 19 - Ron Cephas Jones (actor)
• September 15 - John Ewing (animator and director)
• October 24 - Richard Roundtree (actor and model)
• December 30 - Cindy Morgan (actress)

References