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The following is an overview of Disney-related events that occurred in the year 2020. Many events that were initially planned for 2020 were either cancelled or postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

1 Theatrical releases
- 1.1 Feature films
- 1.2 Short films
2 Television
3 Streaming
4 Series finales
5 Theme parks
6 Home video releases
- 6.1 DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases
- 6.2 DVD-only releases
- 6.3 Digital-only releases
7 Books
8 Comics
- 8.1 Reprint collections
9 Video games
10 Character debuts
11 Events
12 People
- 12.1 Deaths
13 References

Theatrical releases

Feature films

January 10 - Underwater (20th Century Fox) was released to mixed reviews.
February 14 - Downhill (Searchlight Pictures) was released to negative reviews.
February 21 - The Call of the Wild (20th Century Studios) was released to positive reviews.
February 28 - Wendy (Searchlight Pictures) was released to negative reviews.
March 6 - Onward (Pixar) was released briefly in theaters to positive reviews. It was only in theaters for less than two weeks due to all movie theaters closing during the pandemic.^[1]
August 28
- The New Mutants (20th Century Studios/Marvel Entertainment) was released to mixed reviews.^[2]
- The Personal History of David Copperfield (Searchlight Pictures/Lionsgate; US distribution only) was released to positive reviews.^[3]
September 4 - Mulan was released on Disney+ with Premier Access in markets which had the streaming service, while the film was also released theatrically in markets where theaters were open and didn't have Disney+^[4] and received mixed reviews.
October 23 - The Empty Man (20th Century Studios) was released to negative reviews.
October 30 - Alita: Battle Angel (20th Century Studios) was re-released.^[5]
December 25 - Soul (Pixar) was released on Disney+ in markets which had the streaming service, while also being released theatrically in markets where theaters are open and don't have Disney+ and received positive reviews.

Short films

March 6 - Playdate with Destiny (20th Century Studios), a Simpsons short film, was released in front of Onward.^[6]
December 25 - Burrow (Pixar's SparkShorts) was released on Disney+ in markets which had the streaming service, while also being released theatrically in front of Soul in markets where theaters are open and don't have Disney+.

Television

January 10 - The Owl House premiered on the Disney Channel.
January 12 - Bless the Harts concluded its first season.
January 20 - Simple Samosa premiered its second season.
January 23 - Outmatched premiered on FOX.
January 26 - Star Wars Resistance airs its final episode.
February 8
- Big Hero 6: The Series concluded its second season.
- Big City Greens enters hiatus for four months due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the US.
February 14 - Zombies 2 premiered on the Disney Channel.
February 16 - Duncanville premiered on FOX.
February 23 - Disney Fam Jam premiered on the Disney Channel.
March 1 - Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure airs its final episode.
March 8 - Just Roll With It ended its first season.
March 15 - Just Roll With It began its 2nd season.
March 20
- Mira, Royal Detective premiered.
- Gabby Duran & the Unsittables ended its first season.
- BUNK'D ended its fourth season.
March 31
- Dlife, a woman and family targeted channel of The Walt Disney Company Ltd. Japan and Disney Channels Worldwide, and through Broadcast Satellite Disney Co., Ltd., was officially shut down.
- Disney XD shuts down in Spain and Germany.^[7]
- Nat Geo People shut down in Turkey.
April 4 - The third and final season of DuckTales premiered on Disney XD.
April 7 - Disney XD shuts down in France.
April 8 - Modern Family airs its final episode.
April 13 - The 17th season of American Dad! premiered on TBS.
April 16 - The Disney Family Singalong premiered on ABC.
April 18 - Doc McStuffins airs its final episode.
April 19 - The third season of Spider-Man: Maximum Venom premiered on Disney XD.
April 21 - The Disney Family Singalong premiered on Disney+.
April 27 - American Dad! concludes its 16th season, which is airing the last two episodes, after a year of not airing one, with the previous episode airing on August 26, 2019.
April 30 - The Disney Channel and Disney Junior are shut down in Australia and Italy.^[8]
May 3 - Raven's Home ended its third season.
May 9 - DuckTales enters hiatus for four months due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the US.
May 17
- Duncanville concludes its 1st season.
- Bob's Burgers concludes its 10th season.
- The Simpsons concludes its 31st season.
- Family Guy concludes its 18th season.
May 27 - The last season of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. premiered on ABC.
May 31 - Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, and Go Disney were shut down in Singapore.
June 1 - The third season of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir premiered on the Disney Channel.
July 1 - Fox Life shut down in Italy.
July 2 - Nat Geo People shut down in Eswatini and Brunei.
July 11 - The second season of Amphibia premiered.
July 24
- Raven About Bunk'd, a crossover between Raven's Home and Bunk'd premiered on the Disney Channel.
  - This crossover was the Season 4 premiere of Raven's Home, whereas this was the Season 4 finale of Bunk'd.
July 25 - The Rocketeer airs its final episode.
July 31 - Upside-Down Magic premiered on the Disney Channel.
August 12 - Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. airs its final episode.
August 23 - Elena of Avalor airs its final episode
August 29 - The Owl House ends its first season.
September 11 - Coop & Cami Ask the World airs its final episode.
September 21 - The 3rd season of Big Hero 6: The Series premiered on Disney XD.
September 25 - Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ premiered on the Disney Channel.
September 27
- The 2nd and final season of Bless the Harts premiered on FOX.
- The 11th season of Bob's Burgers premiered on FOX.
- The 32nd season of The Simpsons premiered on FOX.
- The 19th season of Family Guy premiered on FOX.
September 30
- All the Disney kids television networks were permanently shut down in the United Kingdom and Ireland after 25 years on-air, due to a failed agreement with Sky UK and Virgin Media, and their content moved exclusively to Disney+.
- Fox Life shut down in Africa.
October 5 - The third and final season of Vampirina premiered on Disney Junior.
October 16
- Disney Channel Halloween House Party premiered on the Disney Channel.
- Zombies: Addison's Moonstone Mystery premiered on the Disney Channel.
October 25 - Spider-Man: Maximum Venom airs its final episode.
November 26 - The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration premiered on ABC.
November 30 - The Disney Holiday Singalong premiered on ABC.
December 4
- A special Doc McStuffins episode "Doc McStuffins: The Doc is In", premiered.
- Disney Holiday Magic Quest premiered on the Disney Channel.
- Disney Fam Jam aired its last episode.
December 5 - Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir concludes its third season.
December 11 - Disney Channel Holiday House Party premiered on the Disney Channel.
December 21 - American Dad! concludes its 17th season.
December 25 - The 32nd Annual Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Celebration aired on ABC.
December 30
- Disney XD shuts down in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, with their content moving to the Disney Channel and Disney+.
- Sky Cinema Disney shuts down in the UK, with its content moving exclusively to Disney+.
December 31
- All Disney television networks ceased transmission in Malaysia (the Disney Channel and Disney Junior still remain in operation in the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Vietnam), with their content moving exclusively to Disney+ Hotstar.
- Radio Disney was discontinued on SiriusXM on the morning of December 31, 2020 (along with Radio Disney Country shutting down entirely).

Streaming

January 10 - High School Musical: The Musical: The Series concludes its first season on Disney+.
January 17 - Diary of a Future President premiered on Disney+.
January 31 - Lamp Life, a Toy Story short, premiered on Disney+.
February 2 - Descendants 3 is released on Disney+.
February 5 - Toy Story 4 is released on Disney+.
February 7 - Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made, a feature-length film produced by Walt Disney Pictures, premiered on Disney+.
February 21 - The 7th and final season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars premiered on Disney+.
February 28
- Shop Class premiered on Disney+.
- 101 Dalmatian Street made its US debut on Disney+.
March 13 - Stargirl, a feature-length film produced by Walt Disney Pictures, premiered on Disney+.
March 20
- Disney Insider premiered on Disney+.
- Onward arrived on digital just two weeks after its theatrical run due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 24 - Disney+ launches in the United Kingdom and other locations across Europe. A linear Disney+ television channel was launched in Spain alongside the streaming service.
March 27 - Be Our Chef premiered on Disney+.
April 3
- Diving with Dolphins premiered on Disney+.
- Dolphin Reef, a documentary film produced by Disneynature, premiered on Disney+.
- Elephant premiered on Disney+.
- Onward was released on Disney+ in the US only four weeks after its theatrical run due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Life on the Edge premiered on Disney+.
- In the Footsteps of Elephant premiered on Disney+.
April 9 - Disney+ original content is licensed to pay television and streaming provider OSN in the Middle East, with Disney noting that they have no current "plan to launch Disney+ as a standalone service in the region in the near future".
April 10
- A Celebration of the Music from Coco premiered on Disney+.
- Playdate with Destiny premiered on Disney+ after its brief run in theaters before the COVID-19 pandemic forced movie theaters to temporarily close.
April 21 - The Disney Family Singalong was released on Disney+.
May 1 - Prop Culture premiered on Disney+.
May 4
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is released on Disney+.
- Disney Gallery: Star Wars: The Mandalorian premiered on Disney+.
May 8 - Solar Opposites premiered on Hulu.
May 15
- It's a Dog's Life premiered on Disney+.
- Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is released on Disney+.
May 18 - Taylor Swift City of Lover Concert premiered on Disney+ until June 17.
May 22
- Out, a SparkShorts short, premiered on Disney+.
- Zenimation premiered on Disney+.
- The Big Fib premiered on Disney+, as the first part of the first season.
- Fantastic Mr. Fox premiered on Disney+
June 11 - Disney+ is released in Japan.
June 12 - Artemis Fowl premiered on Disney+ to an overwhelmingly negative reception.
June 26
- Avengers: Infinity War was released on Disney+.
- Into the Unknown: Making Frozen II premiered on Disney+.
July 3
- Hamilton premiered on Disney+.
- Frozen II premiered on Disney+ in the UK & Ireland.
- Ice Age: Collision Course premiered on Disney+ in the US.
July 10
- Solo: A Star Wars Story is released on Disney+.
- X-Men: Days of Future Past is released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Summer of Movies promotion.^[9]
- Spies in Disguise premiered on Disney+ in Japan.^[10]
July 17 - X-Men: Apocalypse is released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Summer of Movies promotion.
July 24 - Rogue Trip, a National Geographic original series, premiered on Disney+.
July 31
- Black Is King premiered on Disney+.
- Muppets Now premiered on Disney+.
- Incredibles 2 is released on Disney+.
August 7
- Howard premiered on Disney+.
- The Peanuts Movie is released on Disney+ in the US.^[11]
- X-Men is released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Summer of Movies promotion.
- Once Upon a Time is released on Disney+ in the UK, Ireland, and France.^[12]
August 14
- Magic Camp is released on Disney+
- Ant-Man and the Wasp is released on Disney+.
- The Greatest Showman premiered on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Summer Movie Nights promotion.^[13]
- Zombies 2 premiered on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Summer Movie Nights promotion.^[14]
August 21
- The One and Only Ivan premiered on Disney+.
- Dark Phoenix was released on Disney+ in the UK.
August 28
- Fantastic Four is released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Summer of Movies promotion.
- Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe premiered on Disney+.
September 1
- Cinderella is released on Disney+ in the US.
- The Muppets and Muppets Most Wanted were released on Netflix.
September 4
- The Wolverine released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Summer of Movies promotion.
- Mulan is released on Disney+ for a premium fee.
- Earth to Ned premiered on Disney+
- Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King is released on Disney+.
September 5 - Disney+ is released in Indonesia under Disney+ Hotstar.
September 11 - Spies in Disguise premiered on Disney+.
September 15 - Disney+ is released in Belgium, Luxembourg, Portugal, and the Nordic countries.^[15]
September 18
- Becoming premiered on Disney+.
- Once Upon a Time is released on Disney+ in the US.^[16]
- Bend it Like Beckham is released on Disney+ in the US.
- Ever After is released on Disney+ in the US.
September 24 - Disney My Music Story: Yoshiki (Japanese: マイ・ミュージック・ストーリー − Yoshiki) premiered on Disney+ in Japan.^[17]
September 25
- Secret Society of Second-Born Royals premiered on Disney+.
- The Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom premiered on Disney+.
- Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures premiered on Disney+ in Australia and New Zealand.
- The Call of the Wild premiered on Disney+ in the UK.
- Hidden Figures is released on Disney+ in the US.
- The Fault in the Stars is released on Disney+ in the US.
October 1 - Maleficent is released on Disney+ in the US.
October 2
- Disney+ was launched in Réunion, Mayotte and Mauritius.
- Onward premiered on Disney+ in the UK.
- The 31st season of The Simpsons premiered on Disney+.
October 9
- The Right Stuff premiered on Disney+.
- X2 is released on Disney+ in the US.
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is released on Disney+ in the US.
October 16
- Helstrom debuted on Hulu.
- Beverly Hills Chihuahua was released on Disney+.
- Clouds, a feature-length film produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and Wayfarer Studios, premiered on Disney+.
- Meet the Chimps premiered on Disney+.
- Cheaper by the Dozen 2 premiered on Disney+ in the US.
October 23
- Once Upon a Snowman premiered on Disney+.
- New Episodes of The Big Fib returns on Disney+, as the second part of the first season.
October 30
- The 2nd season of The Mandalorian premiered on Disney+.
- The Sorcerer's Apprentice is released on Disney+ in the US.
November 6
- Mr. Magoo is released on Disney+ in the US.
- A Christmas Carol is released on Disney+ in the US.
November 13 - Inside Pixar: Inspired premiered on Disney+.
November 17
- Disney+ launches in Latin America and the Caribbean and Brazil.
- The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special premiered on Disney+.
November 18 - The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse premiered on Disney+.
November 20
- Marvel's 616 premiered on Disney+.
- The Real Right Stuff premiered on Disney+.
- Planes and Planes: Fire & Rescue is released on Disney+ in the US.
November 25 - Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions, a concert documentary film about Taylor Swift's 8th album, Folklore, premiered on Disney+.^[18]
November 27
- Black Beauty, a US/German feature-length film produced by Constantine Films, premiered on Disney+.
- Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is released on Disney+ in the US.
- Far From Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog is released on Disney+ in the US.
- Once Upon a Time in Wonderland is released on Disney+ in the US.
- Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip is released on Disney+ in Canada.
December 4
- Mulan premiered for all Disney+ subscribers after the end of its premier access status.
- Godmothered premiered on Disney+.
- The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration premiered on Disney+.
- The Disney Holiday Singalong premiered on Disney+.
- The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is released on Disney+.
- Anastasia is released on Disney+ in the US.
- Big is released on Disney+ in the US.
- Sky High is released on Disney+.
- Beyond the Clouds premiered on Disney+.
December 11
- Ralph Breaks the Internet is released on Disney+ in the US.
- High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special premiered on Disney+.
- Safety premiered on Disney+.
December 18
- A new version of Arendelle Castle Yule Log premiered on Disney+.
- Into the Woods is released on Disney+.
- Eddie the Eagle is released on Disney+
- On Pointe premiered on Disney+.
- Dory's Reef Cam premiered on Disney+.
- Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ is released on Disney+.
December 25
- Soul premiered on Disney+ to positive reviews.
- Burrow, a SparkShorts short, premiered on Disney+.
- Max Keeble's Big Move released on Disney+.
- The 2nd season of Disney Gallery: Star Wars: The Mandalorian premiered on Disney+.

Series finales

January 26 - Star Wars Resistance, two seasons
March 1 - Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure, three seasons
April 8 - Modern Family, 11 seasons
April 18 - Doc McStuffins, five seasons
May 4 - Star Wars: The Clone Wars, seven seasons
July 25 - The Rocketeer, one season
August 12 - Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., seven seasons
August 23 - Elena of Avalor, three seasons
September 11 - Coop & Cami Ask the World, two seasons
October 16 - Helstrom, one season
December 4 - Disney Fam Jam, one season

Theme parks

January 5 - Studio Tram Tour: Behind the Magic closes at Walt Disney Studios Park to make way for Cars: Road Trip, due to the park being temporarily closed as the COVID-19 outbreak continued to evolve.
January 6 - Snow White's Scary Adventures closes at Disneyland, due to the park being temporarily closed as the COVID-19 outbreak continued to evolve.
January 10 - The Very Very Minnie! event began at Tokyo Disneyland until February 29, due to the park being temporarily closed as the COVID-19 outbreak continued to evolve.
January 11 - The Frozen Celebration event began at Disneyland Park (Paris) until March 15, due to the park being temporarily closed as the COVID-19 outbreak continued to evolve.
January 17
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opened in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland, due to the park being temporarily closed as the COVID-19 outbreak continued to evolve.
- Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along in France Pavilion, Canada: Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360 in Canada Pavilion, and Awesome Planet in The Land, premiered at Epcot.
- Impressions de France returns in France Pavilion at Epcot.
January 24 - Ignite the Dream: A Nighttime Spectacular of Magic and Light closes temporarily at Shanghai Disneyland until July 17.
January 25 - In response to the growing outbreak of the deadly COVID-19 spreading throughout China, the Shanghai Disney Resort closed its gates temporarily until May 11. As a response, the resort issued a temporary refund policy for guests wishing to reschedule or cancel their visits to Shanghai Disneyland, for guests wishing to reschedule or cancel their booked stays at the resort's hotels, and for guests that have purchased tickets for Beauty and the Beast can reschedule or receive a refund.
January 26 - In response to the growing outbreak of the deadly COVID-19 spreading throughout China, the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort closed its gates temporarily until June 18.^[19] As a response, the resort issued a temporary refund policy for guests wishing to reschedule or cancel their visits to Hong Kong Disneyland.
January 31 - Ariel's Greeting Grotto closes in Mermaid Lagoon at Tokyo DisneySea; it was originally set to close on March 31.
February 3 - In response to the growing outbreak of the deadly COVID-19 spreading throughout China, the Disney's Hollywood Hotel and Disney's Explorers Lodge close their gates temporarily until June 13.
February 7 - A fire breaks out on Main Street, U.S.A. and the Jungle Cruise at Disneyland.^[20]
February 17 - Agent P's World Showcase Adventure closes at Epcot.
February 18 - The Castle Hub Stage is removed at Hong Kong Disneyland.
February 19 - Regal Eagle Smokehouse opens in The American Adventure Pavilion at Epcot.
February 22 - Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away has its final performance at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
February 27
- Magic Happens premiered at Disneyland.
- The Jungle Cruise's Bomokandi Bertha boat sinks at the Magic Kingdom.^[21]
February 28
- Lilo's Luau & Fun, Jungle Rhythms, and Robo Astro have their final performances at Tokyo Disneyland.
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea close temporarily at Tokyo DisneySea until December 1.
- Disney Light the Night closes temporarily at Tokyo Disneyland until September 1.
- Fantasmic! has its final performance at Tokyo DisneySea; it was originally set to close on March 25.
- Usatama on the Run! and Dreaming Up! close temporarily at Tokyo Disneyland until March 27, 2021.
- Big Band Beat in American Waterfront and Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade: DreamLights close temporarily at Tokyo DisneySea and Tokyo Disneyland until April 1, 2021.
February 29 - As the COVID-19 outbreak continues, The Oriental Land Company announced a temporary closure of the Tokyo Disney Resort originally until March 15. However, it has extended its closure until July 1. This applies to Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo DisneySea, and the Ikspiari shopping complex. Guests with reservations for dinner shows, the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, and Vacation Packages will receive a full refund. Guests with unused tickets dated or expiring between February 29-May 31, 2020 can have their ticket changed to an open-dated ticket expiring March 31, 2021. Guests with Annual Passports will have the expiration date extended. The hotels throughout the Tokyo Disney Resort remained open prior to its temporary closure, but with some benefits and various services unavailable to guests staying at them. The Disney Resort Line remained under normal operation.
March 4 - Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway and "Vacation Fun" (an original animated short with Mickey & Minnie) open at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
March 9 - Announced on their official website, the Shanghai Disney Resort resumed limited operations for the Shanghai Disneyland Hotel, Disneytown, and the Wishing Star Park. In accordance with health protocols in place to ensure the safety of park guests and Cast Members, guests with a green Shanghai QR code will be allowed to enter the resort, to undergo temperature screenings prior to arrival at the resort, to maintain respectful social distances at all times while in stores, queues, and restaurants, people are required to wear a mask during their entire visit. Shanghai Disneyland remained closed until reopening on May 11.
March 12
- In response to the coronavirus outbreak spreading throughout Europe, Disneyland Paris has announced that outdoor shows, including Disney Illuminations and Star Wars: A Galactic Celebration have been canceled. The following shows will continue operations, but will be in limited capacity: Frozen: A Musical Celebration, Mickey and the Magician, and Moteurs... Action! Stunt Show Spectacular. Other locations, including attractions, shops, restaurants, and Studio 1 will continue operations with capacity adjusted as necessary. Non-face character greetings and Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show are still in operation.
- Wonderful World of Animation has its final performance at Disney's Hollywood Studios; it was originally set to close on May 12.
- Spaceship Earth closes temporarily at Epcot; it was originally set to close on May 26.
- Disney Junior Dance Party! has its final performance at Disney's Hollywood Studios before being temporarily replaced by Disney Junior Play And Dance!.
- Rivers of Light: We Are One has its final performance at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Although the closure was deemed "temporary" by Disney, it would never reopen and would be officially deemed permanently closed for over 5 months ago.
- Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage, Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple, Citizens of Hollywood, Voyage of the Little Mermaid, and Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! have their final performances at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
- Festival of the Lion King, UP! A Great Bird Adventure and Finding Nemo - The Musical have their final performances at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
- Moteurs... Action! Stunt Show Spectacular has its final performance and Backlot closed at Walt Disney Studios Park to make way for Avengers Campus.
- Epcot Forever had its final performance at Epcot; it was originally set to close in September 2020.
- Fantasmic!, Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular and For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration closed temporarily at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
- Turtle Talk with Crush closed temporarily at Epcot.
- Star Wars Launch Bay closed temporarily at Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Studios.
- Frozen: Live at the Hyperion had its final performance and World of Color closed temporarily at Disney California Adventure.
- Fantasmic! closed temporarily at Disneyland.
- Mickey and the Magical Map had its final performance at Disneyland.
- Red Car Trolley, The Bakery Tour, Golden Zephyr, Grizzly River Run, Animation Academy and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail closed temporarily at Disney California Adventure.
- Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, Happily Ever After, Tom Sawyer Island, A Pirate's Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas and Liberty Square Riverboat closed temporarily at Magic Kingdom.
- Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor, Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party, Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire, Enchanted Tales with Belle, Festival of Fantasy Parade and Once Upon a Time had their final performances at Magic Kingdom.
- Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, Chip and Dale's Treehouse, Donald's House, Jungle Cruise, Main Street Cinema, Matterhorn Bobsleds, Sailing Ship Columbia and more, closed temporarily at Disneyland.
- Electrical Water Pageant closed temporarily at Walt Disney World Resort.
- The EPCOT Experience Center and Project Tomorrow: Inventing the Wonders of the Future closed temporarily at EPCOT.
- Magic Happens closed temporarily at Disneyland.
- The NBA Experience is permanently closed in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort.
March 13 - Disney Movie Magic returns at Disney's Hollywood Studios; however, it remains closed until November 7, 2021, which is part of its 50th anniversary celebration, due to the coronavirus outbreak.
March 14 - As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, the Disney Cruise Line has temporarily suspended departures and the Disneyland Resort, including Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, are temporarily closed, originally until March 31, then scheduled to reopen on July 17, but was delayed until April 30, 2021, following the guidelines set forth by the Governor of California to prevent the spread of the virus. The hotels at the Disneyland Resort remained open until March 16, to give guests time to make all necessary travel arrangements. The Downtown Disney shopping and entertainment complex was also temporarily closed until November 19. Guests with packages booked through the Walt Disney Travel Company may currently reschedule for a "future date in 2020" without paying a charge fee of $50.
March 15 - As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, Disneyland Paris, including Disneyland Park (Paris) and Walt Disney Studios Park, is temporarily closed, originally until March 31, and remain closed until July 15.
March 16 - As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, the Walt Disney World Resort, including Magic Kingdom (until July 11), Epcot (until July 15), Disney's Hollywood Studios (until July 15), Disney's Animal Kingdom (until July 11), Disney's Blizzard Beach (until March 7, 2021), and Disney's Typhoon Lagoon (until January 2, 2022) is temporarily closed, originally until March 31, later extending to mid-April, then put on an indefinite pause, but wound up opening in phases starting on May 20 with the opening of Disney Springs.
March 23 - Lumiere's Kitchen at the Shanghai Disneyland Hotel resumes operations, but with health protocols in place to ensure the safety of park guests and Cast Members.^[22]
March 24 - In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Aulani is temporarily closed, originally until March 31, but will remain closed until November 1.
March 27 - The closures of Disneyland and Walt Disney World are extended until April 30, 2021 in California and July 11 and 15 in Florida, and Disneyland Paris is to remain closed until July 15.
April 1
- In response to the coronavirus outbreak, all onsite hotels at the Tokyo Disney Resort, including the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel, the Disney Ambassador Hotel, the Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta, and the Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel, are temporarily closed, originally until after April 20, however, it was delayed until further notice.
- Disney's Blizzard Beach celebrated its 25th anniversary at Walt Disney World Resort.
April 30 - Character dining at the Enchanted Garden Restaurant at the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel resumes operation, with social distance guidelines between characters, guests, and Cast Members.^[23]
May 11 - Shanghai Disneyland reopened, after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak impacting China, taking into account guest capacity for social distancing, as well as health and prevention procedures that comply with local guidelines.^[24] ^[25] ^[26] ^[27]
- Chip & Dale's Trading Post opened.
May 20 - Disney Springs reopened at Walt Disney World Resort. Following the guidance of government and health officials, a limited number of shopping and dining experiences owned by third-party operating participants began to open during this initial phase.^[28] ^[29] ^[30] ^[31] ^[32] ^[33] ^[34] ^[35]
May 22 - All stage shows including Disney Color-Fest at Shanghai Disneyland resumes once again following its successful May 11 reopening, with strict COVID-19 social distance protocols in place.^[36]
June 1 - Ikspiari, the shopping and dining complex of the Tokyo Disney Resort, reopened after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak impacting Japan, with strict COVID-19 protocols in place, including temperature screenings and social distance markers.^[37]
June 3 - Once Upon a Toy reopened at Disney Springs after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
June 8 - Toy Story Hotel reopened at Shanghai Disney Resort, after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak impacting China.
June 10 - Pin Traders, Goofy's Candy Co., Ever After Jewelry Co., and Star Wars Trading Post, DisneyStyle, Candy Cauldron, Star Wars Galactic Outpost, and MARVEL Super Hero Headquarters reopened at Disney Springs after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
June 13 - Disney's Explorers Lodge reopened at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
June 18 - Hong Kong Disneyland reopened, after being temporarily closed during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
June 25 - Bon Voyage!, the park goods shop outside of Tokyo Disneyland, reopened to guests after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak impacting Japan.^[38]
June 30 - Disney Color-Fest: A Street Party! has its final performance at Shanghai Disneyland.
July 1 - Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea reopened, after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak impacting Japan. Both parks are operating under a severely reduced capacity, with a lottery system being set up to allocate a portion of park admissions to guests holding Annual Passports during the period when it cannot be used for Park admission. Strict COVID-19 preventative measures are in place at both parks for the safety of both park guests and Cast Members, including temperature screenings, sanitation procedures, and social distance protocols.^[39] ^[40] ^[41] ^[42] ^[43]
July 3 - The Oriental Land Company has announced the deployment of the new Type C monorail for the Disney Resort Line at the Tokyo Disney Resort.^[44] ^[45]
July 7 - Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort softly reopened after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 9 - Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim reopened, after being temporarily closed during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
July 11 - The Walt Disney World Resort reopened in phases, starting with the Magic Kingdom and Disney's Animal Kingdom, after being temporarily closed during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
July 13 - Feathered Friends in Flight premiered at Disney's Animal Kingdom.^[46]
July 15
- Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios reopened as part of the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, after being temporarily closed during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- Disneyland Park (Paris) and Walt Disney Studios Park reopened, after being temporarily closed during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- Hong Kong Disneyland temporarily closed once again until September 25, 2020, due to a slight rise in COVID-19 cases in Hong Kong.^[47]
- The EPCOT Experience Center returns in Odyssey Pavilion and Spaceship Earth reopened at Epcot. Epcot announced that the refurbishment of a new updated version, Spaceship Earth: Our Shared Story in the future site of World Celebration (as well as the Mary Poppins attraction in United Kingdom Pavilion) is being delayed indefinitely.
July 16 - Walt Disney World Resort announced that Stitch's Great Escape! at the Magic Kingdom and Primeval Whirl and Rivers of Light: We Are One at Disney's Animal Kingdom are all permanently closed, since Walt Disney World Resort reopened, right after being temporarily closed during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
July 17
- Disneyland celebrated its 65th Anniversary.
- Ignite the Dream: A Nighttime Spectacular of Magic and Light returns at Shanghai Disneyland.
July 25 - Walt Disney World Resort announced that all stage shows, such as Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage and Indiana Jones Epic Stuntacular! at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Finding Nemo - The Musical and Festival of the Lion King at Disney's Animal Kingdom, have not returned due to a dispute between the Actors' Equity Association and Walt Disney World Resort.^[48]
July 28 - Disney Junior Play & Dance! premiered at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
July 29 - Walt Disney World Dolphin and Walt Disney World Swan reopened, after being temporarily closed during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
August 2 - Disney Society Orchestra and Friends premiered at Disney's Hollywood Studios until October 3.
August 3 - Splash Mountain sunken ride vehicle sinks at the Magic Kingdom.^[49]
August 10 - Stitch's Great Escape! sign is removed in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom.
August 15 - The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands returns at Disneyland Paris until October 29.
August 17 - Fantasmic! water features drained at Disney's Hollywood Studios.^[50]
August 18 - Remy's Ratatouille Adventure sign is removed at Epcot.
August 21 - The new second version of Remy's Ratatouille Adventure sign installed in France Pavilion at Epcot until it was removed again.
September 1
- A Month with Duffy & Friends event began at Shanghai Disneyland until September 30, with an 'Olu Mel walkaround character making his debut.^[51] ^[52]
- Disney Light the Night returns at Tokyo Disneyland.
September 10 - Construction walls were removed from around the Castle of Magical Dreams at Hong Kong Disneyland.
September 12 - Hong Kong Disneyland celebrated its 15th Anniversary.
September 17 - The brand-new latest version of Remy's Ratatouille Adventure was installed in France Pavilion at Epcot.
September 19
- Character meet & greets resumed at the Tokyo Disney Resort with an entry request system in place.^[53]
- Disney's Explorers Lodge reopened at the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak impacting China.
September 20 - Ariel's Greeting Grotto reopens in Mermaid Lagoon at Tokyo DisneySea.
September 25 - Hong Kong Disneyland reopened after its second closure.
September 28 - Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast, The Happy Ride with Baymax, and Minnie's Style Studio opened at Tokyo Disneyland. They were originally set to open on April 15.^[54]
September 29 - Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Josh D'Amaro announced that over 28,000 employees in its division will be laid off, citing California's continued stalled reopening of Disneyland among its factors. Among the employees fired include Yeehaa Bob from Disney's Port Orleans Resort and all the performers at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort.
October 3 - Disney Society Orchestra and Friends had its final performance at Disney's Hollywood Studios, thus ending The Grand Floridian Orchestra's 32-year history of performing at the park.
October 5 - For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration returns at Disney's Hollywood Studios.^[55]
October 7 - Hello, New York! and other walk around entertainment offerings permanently close at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea.
October 10 - Disneyland Resort announced that Frozen: Live at the Hyperion at Disney California Adventure and Mickey and the Magical Map at Disneyland are both permanently closed.
October 27 - Walt Disney World Resort announced that all recent entertainment shows are laid off, such as Citizens of Hollywood at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor at Magic Kingdom, due to a dispute between the Actors' Equity Association and Walt Disney World Resort.^[56] ^[57]
October 29 - The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands has its final performance at Disneyland Paris; it was originally set to close on November 1.
October 30 - Disneyland Park (Paris) and Walt Disney Studios Park temporarily closed again, originally until February 12, 2021; however, it was delayed to April 2, 2021 and further delayed until June 17, 2021, due to COVID-19 lockdown measures in France.^[58] ^[59](Disneyland Paris reopened from December 18 to January 3, 2021, for the Christmas season, but the Christmas festivities were cancelled.)^[60]
November 1 - Aulani reopened, after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak impacting Hawaii.
November 2 - Frozen Ever After closes temporarily due to the refurbishment in Norway Pavilion at Epcot.^[61]
November 6 - Frozen Ever After returns in Norway Pavilion at Epcot.
November 19 - Disney's California Adventure partially opened (just Buena Vista Street) along with Downtown Disney, while its attractions remained closed.
November 21 - Hong Kong Disneyland 15th Anniversary celebration began.
- Castle of Magical Dreams opened.
- The Royal Reception Hall opened.
- Snow White Grotto reopened.
- Building a Dream: The Magic Behind a Disney Castle opened.
December 1
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea reopened at Tokyo DisneySea.
- Hong Kong Disneyland temporarily closed, for the third time, until February 19, 2021, due to a slight rise in COVID-19 cases in Hong Kong.^[62]
December 6 - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad closed temporarily in Frontierland in the Magic Kingdom.
December 20 - Electrical Water Pageant returns at Walt Disney World Resort.

Home video releases

Beginning with the Blu-ray and DVD releases of Mulan (2020), the navy blue warning screen which had been in use on Buena Vista DVD's and VHS tapes since 2003 is finally retired, and replaced with a new one, identical to the warning screen found on releases in the United Kingdom.

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

January 14
- The Jungle Book (2016) (Disney) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (Disney)
February 11 - Ford v Ferrari (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment)
February 25
- Frozen II (Disney)
- Frozen/Frozen II (Target-exclusive 2-Movie Collection Blu-ray)
- Casino Royale (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Quantum of Solace (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Skyfall (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Spectre (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
March 3
- Monsters, Inc. (Pixar) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- WALL-E (Pixar) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- A Bug's Life (Pixar) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Up (Pixar) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Monsters University (Pixar) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
March 10
- Beauty and the Beast: Signature Collection (Disney) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Beauty and the Beast (2017) (Disney) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Spies in Disguise (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment)
March 17 - A Hidden Life (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment)
March 31
- Rogue One (Lucasfilm) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Star Wars: A New Hope (Lucasfilm) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (Lucasfilm) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (Lucasfilm) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (Lucasfilm) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (Lucasfilm) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (Lucasfilm) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Lucasfilm) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker) (Lucasfilm Ltd.)
- Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Best Buy-exclusive 9-movie Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray box set)
April 14 - Underwater (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment) (Note: This is the final movie to use TCFHE as the main company to distribute this movie in home media.)
May 12 - The Call of the Wild (20th Century Studios) (Note: This is the first home media release under the 20th Century Studios rebranding, but still uses the TCFHE name as a copyright holder.)
May 19
- Onward (Pixar)
- Downhill (Searchlight Pictures)
August 11 - The Rocky Horror Picture Show: 45th Anniversary Edition (20th Century Studios) (General re-release)
September 8
- Disney Movie Club Exclusive:
  - The Book of Life (20th Century Studios) (General re-release)
September 15
- Hocus Pocus (Disney) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Home Alone: 30th Anniversary Edition (20th Century Studios) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show: 45th Anniversary Edition (Best Buy Exclusive Steelbook) (20th Century Studios) (General re-release)
October 6
- Disney Movie Club Exclusive:
  - Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (20th Century Studios)
October 20
- A Christmas Carol (2009) (Disney) (General re-release)
- Home Alone (20th Century Studios)
- Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (20th Century Studios) (General re-release)
- Home Alone: 2-Movie Collection (20th Century Studios) (General re-release)
- Mickey's Christmas Carol (Disney) (General re-release)
- Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas/Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas: 2-Movie Collection (Disney) (General re-release)
- Miracle on 34th Street (1947) (20th Century Studios) (General re-release)
- Miracle on 34th Street (1994) (20th Century Studios) (General re-release)
- The Muppet Christmas Carol (Disney) (General re-release)
- The Nightmare Before Christmas (Disney) (General re-release)
- The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (Disney) (General re-release)
- The Santa Clause (Disney) (General re-release)
- The Santa Clause 2 (Disney) (General re-release)
- The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (Disney) (General re-release)
November 3
- Disney Movie Club Exclusive:
  - Home Alone: 2-Movie Collection (20th Century Studios)
- Die Hard/Die Hard 2: Die Harder/Die Hard with a Vengeance/Live Free or Die Hard/A Good Day to Die Hard (Die Hard Collection) (20th Century Studios) (General re-release)
November 10
- Mulan (1998) (Disney) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release)
- Mulan (1998; 2020): 2-Movie Collection (Disney) (Blu-ray/DVD/Digital release)
- Mulan (2020) (Disney)
- The Last Dance (ESPN Films)
November 17 - The New Mutants (20th Century Studios)
December 8
- Disney Movie Club Exclusive:
  - Ice Age/Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs/Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas Special (20th Century Studios) (3-Adventure Collection)

DVD-only releases

January 14 - Sleeping Beauty: 60th Anniversary Edition; Signature Collection (Disney) (General re-release)
May 19 - Zombies 2 (Disney)
June 9 - Modern Family: The 11th & Final Season (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment) (Note: This is the last 20th Century Fox Television released to use the TCFHE name and also the first to be distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment)
June 23
- Bob's Burgers: The Complete 10th Season (20th Century Studios)
- Empire: The 6th & Final Season (20th Century Studios)
- Fresh Off the Boat: The 6th & Final Season (20th Century Studios)
- Last Man Standing: The Complete Seventh Season (20th Century Studios)
July 21 - Mickey Mouse: Hot Diggity Dog Tales (Disney)
August 4 - Mira, Royal Detective: On the Case! (Disney)
September 6
- Beauty and the Beast (1991; 2017): 2-Movie Collection (Disney)
- Cinderella (1950; 2015): 2-Movie Collection (Disney)
- Sleeping Beauty (1959)/Maleficent (2014): 2-Movie Collection (Disney)
November 10 - Upside-Down Magic (Disney)

Digital-only releases

April 17 - Wendy (Searchlight Pictures)
November 17 - The Personal History of David Copperfield (Searchlight Pictures)

Books

February 4
- Part of Your World: A Twisted Tale
- Straight On Till Morning: A Twisted Tale
February 11 - The Art of Mulan
March 3
- California Dreamin': Disney California Adventure: An Insider's Journey
- The Art of Onward
April 14 - The Art and Making of Artemis Fowl
June 2 - High School Musical The Musical: The Series Novelization
July 21 - HSMTMTS: Miss Jenn's High School Musical Script
September 1 - Kingdom Hearts: The Ultimate Handbook
September 8
- Disney Villains: The Essential Guide
- Holiday Mischief with Stitch
September 15 - The Disney Monorail: Imagineering a Highway in the Sky
September 29 - Disney Villains: Wickedly Ever After
October 13 - The Art of Soul
October 20 - Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks: Celebrations Around the World from Fall to Winter
October 27 - A Tale of Transformation: Twenty-Five Years of Beauty and the Beast On Stage
November 3 - The Disney Princess: A Celebration of Art and Creativity
November 10 - The Queen's Council: Rebel Rose
November 17 - Phineas and Ferb: Candace Against the Universe Junior Novelization
December 1 - The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook: From Delicious Dole Whip to Tasty Mickey Pretzels, 100 Magical Disney-Inspired Recipes

Comics

January 13 to December 28 - Tono & Stitch (Stitch & the Samurai), a manga spin-off of the Lilo & Stitch franchise, was digitally published on Kodansha's Comic Days website throughout this year.
- June 1 - A special mini-volume of Stitch & the Samurai featuring Dr. Hämsterviel and the second ever in-franchise appearance of Leroy from Leroy & Stitch is published within the Japanese version of Disney Tsum Tsum; the mini-volume was available to read only during the month of June.

Reprint collections

March 10 - Uncle Scrooge: The Cursed Cell Phone
April 14 - Disney Masters - Volume 10: Mau & Bas Heymans - Donald Duck: Scandal of the Epoch Express
May 12 - Disney Masters - Volume 11: Massimo De Vita - Mickey Mouse: The Ice Sword Saga Book II
May 19 - The Complete Carl Barks Disney Library - Volume 22: The 24-Carat Moon
July 14 - Disney Masters - Volume 12: Giorgio Cavazzano - Donald Duck: The Forgetful Hero
August 11 - Disney Masters - Volume 13: Paul Murry with Carl Fallberg - Mickey Mouse: The Sunken City
September 8 - The Complete Carl Barks Disney Library - Volume 23: Under the Polar Ice
September 22 - Disney Masters - Volume 14: Dick Kinney & Al Hubbard - Donald Duck: Follow the Fearless Leader
October 6 - DuckTales: Faires and Scares
October 13 - Mickey All-Stars

Video games

January 23 - The Kingdom Hearts III DLC Re:Mind (Square Enix) is released on PlayStation 4.
February 18 - Kingdom Hearts HD I.5 + II.5 ReMIX and Kingdom Hearts HD II.8 Final Chapter Prologue (Square Enix) were both released on the Xbox One worldwide.
February 25 - Kingdom Hearts III Re:Mind (Square Enix) is released on Xbox One.
March 18 - Disney: Twisted-Wonderland (Aniplex/Walt Disney Japan) was released on Android and iOS.
April 24 - Predator: Hunting Grounds (20th Century Studios/Sony Interactive Entertainment/Illfonic) was released for the PlayStation 4.
June 22 - Kingdom Hearts Union χ Dark Road (Square Enix) was released on Android and iOS.
September 4 - Marvel's Avengers (Square Enix/Crystal Dynamics/Eidos Montréal) was released for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Personal Computers worldwide. It will also be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X as a next-gen upgrade.
September 8 - The Sims 4 Star Wars: Journey to Batuu (Lucasfilm/Electronic Arts/Maxis) is released for Windows, macOS, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.
November 11 - Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory (Square Enix) is released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in Japan.
November 13 - Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory (Square Enix) is released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One worldwide.

Character debuts

January 10 - Luz Noceda, Eda Clawthorne, King, Hooty, Owlbert, Warden Wrath, Camila Noceda, Renee, Marcus, Maliga
January 12 - Little Big Guy
January 17 - Adegast
January 24 - Amity Blight, Willow, Gus Porter, Principal Bump, Boscha, Octobella
February 7 - Lilith Clawthorne, Kikimora, Mattholomule, Tziloco, Timmy Failure, Patty Failure, Kizin
February 14 - Willa Lykensen, Wyatt Lykensen, Wynter Barkowitz
February 16 - Brock Thunderstrike
February 21 - Tibbles, Chloe, Hunter, Tech, Crosshair, Wrecker
February 28 - Emira and Edric Blight, Bat Queen
March 4 - Chuuby
March 6 - Ian Lightfoot, Barley Lightfoot, Laurel Lightfoot, Wilden Lightfoot, Blazey, Corey the Manticore, Colt Bronco, Dewdrop, Pixie Dusters, Grecklin, the Curse Dragon, Specter, Gore, Fennwick, Sundra, Gaxton, Mustardseed, Cobweb, Avel, Gorgamon, Adolphus, Kayla, Sadalia Brushthorn
March 13 - Stargirl Caraway, Leo Borlock
March 20 - Mira, Queen Shanti, Mikku, Chikku, Prince Veer, Sahil, Priya, Prince Neel, Manish, Pushpa
April 3 - Princess Shivani
April 4 - Indy and Ty Sabrewing, Isabella Finch
April 17 - Neeti and Preeti
April 18 - Aletheia, Vero, King Honestus
April 25 - Emma Glamour
May 2 - Inspector Tezuka, Akita
May 9 - Jormungandr, Strongbeard, Hecka
May 15 - Naveen
May 22 - Greg
May 27 - Gemini, Freddy Malick, Viola
June 10 - Sibyl
June 12 - Artemis Fowl II, Mulch Diggums, Holly Short, Domovoi Butler, Juliet Butler, Artemis Fowl I, Opal Koboi, Briar Cudgeon
July 6 - Munki-Gu
July 11 - Robot
July 15 - Kora
July 18 - Bash and Bella
July 19 - Ixlan
July 31 - Nory Horace, Pepper, Reina Carvajal, Headmaster Knightslinger, Elliott Cohen, Margaret
August 1 - General Yunnan, Good Ol' Joe, Alador and Odalia Blight
August 2 - The Jaguar King
August 7 - Lucky, Joe the Legal Weasel
August 8 - Wigbert Ribbiton
August 15 - King Andrias, Lady Olivia, Barbari-Ants
August 21 - Ivan the Gorilla, Stella the Elephant, Bob the Dog, Ruby the Baby Elephant, Snickers
August 22 - Emperor Belos, the Golden Guard, Gregly
August 23 - Four Shades of Awesome, Grand Macaw
August 28 - Cannonball, Danielle Moonstar, Wolfsbane, Magik, Cecilia Reyes, Demon Bear
August 29 - Mrs. Boonchuy,
September 4 - Chen Honghui
September 12 - Priscilla Paddock, Pearl Paddock
September 19 - Shadowfish, Unknown Female Frog, Unknown Toad Warrior
September 21 - Pepper
September 25 - Cora Beakman, Princess Samantha
October 12 - Ponce de Leon
October 16 - Daimon Helstrom, Ana Helstrom, Gabriella Rosetti, Vanna, Louise Hastings, Caretaker
October 23 - The Empty Man
November 13 - Chelsea, Koska Reeves
November 16 - Percival
November 23 - Emutilda
December 4 - Eleanor Bloomingbottom
December 25 - Joe Gardner, 22, Terry, Libba Gardner, Curley, Dorothea Williams, Jerry, Moonwind, Mr. Mittens, Dez, New Souls, Lost Souls, Connie, Windstar, Dancerstar, and Dreamerwind

Events

January 6 - The Disney Channel became an uninterrupted to limited commercial service after 22 years of being commercial-free.
January 17
- The Walt Disney Company announced that they have dropped the Fox name on both 20th Century Fox and Fox Searchlight Pictures and were respectively renamed as 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures. Its logos and fanfare were still kept intact.^[63]
- EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is held until February 24.
January 28 - Following the renaming of 20th Century Fox to 20th Century Studios and Fox Searchlight Pictures to Searchlight Pictures, its animation arm 20th Century Fox Animation was incorporated and registered legally as 20th Century Animation, Inc.^[64]
February 7- Pinocchio celebrated its 80th anniversary.
February 25 - Bob Iger, chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company, has stepped down from his role, and has named Bob Chapek of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, as its new CEO. He will assume the role of Executive Chairman and its Board of Directors to ensure a smooth transition through the end of his contract with the company on December 31, 2021.
March 2 - EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival is held run until March 15; it was originally set to close on July 5, due to COVID-19 pandemic.
March 11 - Frozen played its final performance on Broadway, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 24 - Disney+ was launched in Austria, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, Ireland, and Switzerland.
April 2 - Disney+ launched in the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
April 3 - Disney+ was launched in India via its existing service, Hotstar, while also rebranding its paid tiers as a co-branded service.
April 7 - Disney+ was launched in France. For its launch, Canal+ became the exclusive distributor for Disney+.
April 8 - Disney+ surpasses 50 million paid subscribers after its launch on November 12.
April 15 - The Walt Disney Company has elected its new CEO Bob Chapek to its Board of Directors. Chapek, however, will not be joining any board committees for the time being.
April 30 - Disney+ was launched in Monaco, Wallis, Futuna, New Caledonia, French West Indies, and French Guiana, through its premium service provider Canal+.
May 18
- Josh D'Amaro was named as the new chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, taking over from former chairman and current CEO of The Walt Disney Company, Bob Chapek.^[65]
- Rebecca Campbell, who served as President of the Disneyland Resort, was named chairwoman of Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International, taking over from Kevin Mayer.^[66]
- Jeff Vahle, former President of Disney Signature Experiences, was named as President of the Walt Disney World Resort.
- Ken Potrock, former President of Disney Consumer Products, was named as President of the Disneyland Resort.
- Kareem Daniel, former President of Walt Disney Imagineering Operations/Product Creation/Publishing/Games, was named as President of Disney Consumer Products.
- Thomas Mazloum, former Senior Vice President of Resort and Transportation Operations at the Walt Disney World Resort, was named as President of Disney Signature Experiences.^[67]
June 16 - Fantasia 2000 celebrated its 20th anniversary.
June 23- Pocahontas celebrated its 25th anniversary.
July 15
- Jill Estorino was named as President and Managing Director of Disney Parks International, which oversees the Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, and the Shanghai Disney Resort, taking over from Michael Colglazier.^[68]
- Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival is held until November 22, which is celebrated its 25th anniversary.
July 17 - Kaitlyn Robrock succeeds in Russi Taylor as the voice of Minnie Mouse.
August 10 - The Walt Disney Company announced its three television studio divisions (ABC Studios, 20th Century Fox Television, and Fox 21 Television Studios) under its Disney Television Studios unit were completely rebranded, respectively, as ABC Signature, 20th Television, and Touchstone Television.^[69]
November 6 - Disney on Ice resumed performances starting with Dream Big. Safety tips and measures are also included in this situation.
November 13 - Fantasia celebrated its 80th anniversary.
November 16 - D23 Fantastic Worlds Celebration Virtual events will run until November 20.^[70]
November 27 - Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is held until December 30.
December 1 - The short-lived revival of Touchstone Television would be folded into 20th Television.^[71]
December 10 - The Walt Disney Company's Investor Day event was held virtually.

People

Deaths

February 5 - Kirk Douglas (actor, producer, director, and author)
February 12 - Cheryl Wheeler (stuntwoman)
February 16
- Zoe Caldwell (actress and voice actress)
- Jason Davis (actor, voice actor, and singer)
March 8 - Max von Sydow (actor)
March 21 - Atsushi Ii (Japanese voice actor)
April 1 - Adam Schlesinger (songwriter, composer, and record producer)
April 12 - Keiji Fujiwara (actor and voice actor)
April 15
- Brian Dennehy (actor and voice actor)
- Allen Daviau (cinematographer)
April 24 - Rob Gibbs (animator, storyboard artist, and director)
May 3 - John Ericson (actor)
May 9 - Little Richard (singer, songwriter, composer, actor, voice actor, and producer)
May 11 - Jerry Stiller (actor, voice actor, and comedian)
May 15 - Fred Willard (actor, voice actor, comedian, and writer)
May 17 - Shad Gaspard (professional wrestler and actor)
May 26 - Anthony James (actor)
June 2 - Chris Trousdale (actor and singer)
June 19 - Ian Holm (actor and voice actor)
June 26 - Kelly Asbury (director, producer, screenwriter, animator, storyboard artist, and voice actor)
June 29
- Johnny Mandel (composer and musician)
- Carl Reiner (comedian, actor, voice actor, screenwriter, director, producer, and singer)
July 5 - Bettina Gilois (screenwriter and author)
July 6 - Ennio Morricone (musician, songwriter, composer, conductor, orchestrator, and actor)
July 8 - Naya Rivera (actress and singer)
July 12 - Kelly Preston (actress and former model)
July 16 - Phyllis Somerville (actress)
July 24 - Regis Philbin (TV presenter, talk show host, game show host, actor, voice actor, singer, and producer)
August 18 - Ben Cross (actor, voice actor, and producer)
August 28 - Chadwick Boseman (actor, screenwriter, and playwright)
September 1 - Sue C. Nichols (animator)
September 20 - Michael Chapman (cinematographer and director)
September 29 - Helen Reddy (singer and actress)
October 2 - Edward S. Feldman (producer and actor)
October 3 - Armelia McQueen (actress)
October 4 - Clark Middleton (actor)
October 12 - Conchata Ferrell (actress)
October 21 - Marge Champion (dancer, choreographer, and actress)
October 31 - Sean Connery (actor, voice actor, and producer)
November 7 - Norm Crosby (actor, voice actor, and comedian)
November 8 - Alex Trebek (television personality and game show host)
November 16 - David Hemblen (actor and voice actor)
November 18 - Kirby Morrow (actor, voice actor, writer, and comedian)
November 21 - Malcolm Marmorstein (screenwriter and director)
December 4 - David Lander (actor, voice actor, comedian, composer, and musician)
December 10
- Barbara Windsor (actress)
- Tommy "Tiny" Lister (actor, voice actor, and professional wrestler)
December 20 - Chad Stuart (voice actor, singer, and musician)
December 22 - Tuck Tucker (writer, artist, storyboard artist, animator, songwriter, and director)

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↑ "PHOTOS: Images Surface of Guests Clinging to Sinking Jungle Cruise Boat at the Magic Kingdom".
↑ "Lumiere's Kitchen Reopens at Shanghai Disneyland Hotel After COVID-19 Closures".
↑ "PHOTOS: Character Dining Resumes at Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel Under New Social Distancing Guidelines".
↑ "CONFIRMED: Shanghai Disneyland Opens May 11th with Reservation-Only Limited Attendance and Temperature Screening, Chapek States Other Disney Parks Will Follow Same Protocol When Reopening".
↑ "Shanghai Disneyland Reopening Details Released (Advance Reservations, Theater Shows Closed, Parades and Nighttime Spectaculars Temporarily Cancelled, New Character Meet & Greet Protocols, ETC.)".
↑ "PHOTOS, VIDEO: Socially-Distanced Disney Characters Greet First Guests at Shanghai Disneyland During Grand Reopening".
↑ "PHOTOS: Shanghai Disneyland Reopens After Nearly Four Months in the Aftermath of COVID-19".
↑ "BREAKING: Disney Springs to Reopen on May 20 at Walt Disney World".
↑ "BREAKING: Disney Springs Releases Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers) on Masks, Parking, Dining Reservations, and More Ahead of May 20 Reopening".
↑ "Disney Springs Releases Full Official List of Stores and Restaurants Reopening on May 20".
↑ "PHOTOS: Social Distancing Floor Markings, One-Way Directional Arrows Installed Across Disney Springs Ahead of Reopening".
↑ "Disney Springs Releases Hours of Operation Ahead of Reopening on May 20".
↑ "PHOTOS, VIDEO: First Look at Cast Member Team Roaming Disney Springs to Remind Guests to Social Distance and Keep Guest Spirits Up".
↑ "PHOTOS, VIDEO: Temperature Screenings, Hand Washing Stations, and More Health and Safety Modifications Throughout Disney Springs".
↑ "PHOTOS, VIDEO: Take a Full Tour of the Guest Temperature Screening Area, Distancing Queues, and One-Way Paths for the Reopening of Disney Springs".
↑ "Shanghai Disneyland Resumes Stage Shows After Successful Post-COVID Reopening".
↑ "PHOTOS: Ikspiari Reopens at Tokyo Disney Resort Featuring New Social Distancing Measures".
↑ "Bon Voyage Merchandise Shop at Tokyo Disney Resort Reopening June 25th".
↑ "Tokyo Disney Resort Reopening July 1st, 2020".
↑ "Tokyo Disney Resort Releases List of Attractions, Shops, & Restaurants to Remain Closed After July 1st".
↑ "PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tokyo Disney Resort Previews Social Distancing Methods Ahead of July 1st Reopening".
↑ "PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tokyo Disney Resort Releases Official Reopening Video".
↑ "PHOTOS: Tokyo Disney Resort Reopens After Historic Closure to Low Waits and Limited Capacity".
↑ "PHOTOS: New Type-C Monorail on Tokyo Disney Resort's Disney Resort Line Entering Service July 3rd".
↑ "PHOTOS: PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour the New Mickey Mouse-Themed "Type-C" Monorail, Now In Service at Tokyo Disney Resort".
↑ "PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Socially Distanced Bird Show "Feathered Friends in Flight" Soars Into Disney's Animal Kingdom".
↑ "BREAKING: Hong Kong Disneyland to Close Again Due to Slight Rise in COVID-19 Cases".
↑ "Actors' Equity Union Targets Disney With Social Media Video: "There's Nothing Magical About COVID-19"". www.blogmickey.com (July 25, 2020).
↑ "UPDATE: Splash Mountain Delays Opening After Sunken Log Incident".
↑ "Fantasmic! Drained at Disney's Hollywood Studios". www.blogmickey.com.
↑ "'Olu Mel Costumed Character Debuting September 1st at Shanghai Disneyland".
↑ "Shanghai Disney Resort Announces Autumn Celebrations, Duffy Month, Debut of 'Olu Mel".
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↑ "BREAKING: New Fantasyland at Tokyo Disneyland Including E-Ticket "The Enchanted Tales of Beauty and the Beast" Opening September 28th".
↑ "New and Returning Entertainment Experiences Abound at Disney's Hollywood Studios". www.disneyparksblog.com (September 26, 2020).
↑ "Equity Cast Members Notified of Layoffs at Disney World".
↑ "Full List of All Recent Disney World Entertainment Layoffs".
↑ "Disneyland Paris to Potentially Close Again Due to COVID-19 Lockdown Measures in France".
↑ "Disneyland Paris to Close October 30th for Nationwide Lockdown".
↑ "Disneyland Paris to Close Through February 12, 2021 Due to COVID-19 Spike; Possibly Reopen for Christmas Season".
↑ "PHOTOS: Frozen Ever After Now Closed for Refurbishment at the Norway Pavilion in EPCOT".
↑ "Hong Kong Disneyland Closes for the Third Time".
↑ https://variety.com/2020/film/news/disney-dropping-fox-20th-century-studios-1203470349/
↑ https://businesssearch.sos.ca.gov/Document/RetrievePDF?Id=04551182-27616006
↑ "BREAKING: Josh D'Amaro Named Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products".
↑ "Disney DTC Chairman Kevin Mayer Resigns For CEO Position at TikTok; Rebecca Campbell to Take Over".
↑ "BREAKING: Corporate Shakeup Continues as New Presidents Are Named for Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort".
↑ "Jill Estorino Named President and Managing Director of Disney Parks International".
↑ "DISNEY TELEVISION STUDIOS WILL REBRAND ITS THREE ICONIC STUDIOS WITH NEW NAMES, LOGOS AND 'MOTION END CARDS,' STARTING THIS FALL".
↑ "D23 Fantastic Worlds Celebration".
↑ "Dana Walden Reorganizes Disney TV Team; Karey Burke Moves to 20th as Craig Erwich Adds ABC Entertainment".

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