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An overview of all Disney-related events that occurred in the year 2022. Many events that were originally planned for 2022 were either cancelled or postponed due to the highly-contagious Omicron variant's impact on life throughout the world and The Walt Disney Company during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Theatrical releases[]

  • January 14 - Nightmare Alley: Vision in Darkness and Light (Searchlight Pictures) was released in selected theaters in Los Angeles, and it soon expanded to selected theaters across the United States on January 21.
  • January 30 - The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert (Walt Disney Pictures) was released exclusively in IMAX theaters for one day, and it was released globally from February 11 to 13th.
  • February 11 - Death on the Nile (20th Century Studios) was released to mixed reviews.
  • February 18 - Encanto (Walt Disney Animation Studios) was re-released after its success on Disney+ and the Academy Awards nominations.
  • February 25 - Official Competition (Spanish: Competencia oficial) (Buena Vista International) was released in Spain and received positive reviews.
  • March 11 - Turning Red (Pixar) was released on Disney+ in markets which had the streaming service, and in theaters in countries without Disney+, and received critical acclaim.
  • March 17 - Vale Night (Buena Vista International) was released in Brazil.
  • March 31 - Alemão 2 (Buena Vista International) was released in Brazil.
  • May 6 - Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (Marvel Studios) was released to positive reviews.
  • May 27 - The Bob's Burgers Movie (20th Century Studios) was released to positive reviews.
  • June 16 - Because Disney+ is not yet available in Pakistan, all six episodes of Ms. Marvel (Marvel Studios) were combined into 3 parts for release in Pakistani theaters on June 16, June 30, and July 14.
  • June 17 - Lightyear (Pixar) was released to mixed reviews.
  • July 8 - Thor: Love and Thunder (Marvel Studios) was released to mixed reviews.
  • August 5 - Mija (Disney Original Documentary) was released to positive reviews.
  • August 26 - Rogue One (Lucasfilm) was re-released exclusively in IMAX theaters with an exclusive sneak peek at Andor.
  • September 2 - Spider-Man: No Way Home: The More Fun Stuff Version (Sony/Marvel Studios) was released.
  • September 9
    • Barbarian (20th Century Studios) was released to positive reviews.
    • Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (Star Studios) was released to mixed reviews.
  • September 16 - See How They Run (Searchlight Pictures) was released to mixed reviews.
  • September 23
    • Prison 77 (Spanish: Modelo 77) (Buena Vista International) was released in Spain.
    • Template:WPS (20th Century Studios) was re-released with an exclusive sneak peek at Avatar: The Way of Water.
  • October 7 - Amsterdam (20th Century Studios) was released to mixed reviews.
  • October 14 - Rosaline (20th Century Studios) was released.
  • October 21
    • The Banshees of Inisherin (Searchlight Pictures) was released to critical acclaim.
    • Ice Age (20th Century Studios/Blue Sky Studios) was re-released, a day before the franchise's 20th anniversary.
  • November 11 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Marvel Studios) was released to positive reviews.
  • November 18 - The Menu (Searchlight Pictures) was released to positive reviews.
  • November 23 - Strange World (Walt Disney Animation Studios) was released to positive reviews, except in France where it was released directly to Disney+, but becomes a box office bomb.
  • December 9 - Empire of Light (Searchlight Pictures) was released to negative reviews.
  • December 16 - Avatar: The Way of Water (20th Century Studios) was released to positive reviews.

Television[]

  • January 1 - The Disney Channel in Taiwan permanently shut down and all of its content was moved exclusively to Disney+.
  • January 14
    • The fifth and final season of Puppy Dog Pals premiered on the Disney Channel and Disney Jr..
    • The second season of Secrets of Sulphur Springs premiered on the Disney Channel.
  • January 24 - The nineteenth season of American Dad! premiered on TBS.
  • February 9 - Alice's Wonderland Bakery premiered simultaneously on the Disney Channel and Disney Jr..
  • February 12
    • Big City Greens begins its third season on the Disney Channel.
    • Roman to the Rescue premiered on Disney XD.
  • February 18
    • Fancy Nancy airs its final episode.
    • Muppet Babies airs its final episode.
  • February 25 - Secrets of Sulphur Springs concluded its second season.
  • February 27 - The eleventh season of Wicked Tuna premiered on National Geographic.
  • March 11 - The fifth season of Raven's Home premiered on the Disney Channel.
  • March 12 - Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir concluded its fourth season.
  • March 31
    • Disney XD was shut down in Latin America along with Nat Geo Wild, Nat Geo Kids, FXM & Star Life, and the Brazilian Disney Jr., while its content moved exclusively to Disney+.
    • The Disney Channel in Turkey was shut down, and its content moved exclusively to Disney+.
  • April 19 - Black-ish aired its final episode.
  • April 22 - The Chicken Squad aired its final episode.
  • May 7 - Secrets of Sulphur Springs airs on Disney XD for the first time.
  • May 14 - Amphibia airs its final episode on the Disney Channel.
  • May 22
    • The Simpsons concluded its thirty-third season on FOX.
    • Bob's Burgers concluded its twelfth season on FOX.
    • The Great North concluded its second season on FOX.
    • Family Guy concluded its twentieth season on FOX.
  • May 27 - My Butt Has a Fever premiered on FXX.
  • May 28 - The Owl House concluded its second season on the Disney Channel.
  • May 30 - Life Below Zero: First Alaskans premiered on National Geographic.
  • June 3
    • The Villains of Valley View premiered on the Disney Channel.
    • Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion premiered on the Disney Channel.
  • June 5 - Fear the Walking Dead concluded its seventh season.
  • June 10
    • T.O.T.S. aired its final episode.
    • The sixth season of Bunk'd premiered on the Disney Channel.
  • June 20 - Mira, Royal Detective aired its final episode.
  • June 22 - Eureka! premiered on Disney Jr..
  • June 26 - Disney Summer Magic Quest premiered on the Disney Channel.
  • June 27 - Campamento Newton premiered on Disney Channel Spain.
  • July 5 - Life Below Zero: First Alaskans concluded its first season.
  • July 9
    • The Ghost and Molly McGee concluded its first season.
    • Wicked Tuna concluded its eleventh season.
  • July 22 - The second season of Dino Ranch premiered on Disney Jr..
  • July 30 - Chibiverse premiered on the Disney Channel.
  • August 12
    • An encore presentation of Zombies 3 premiered on the Disney Channel with extra footage and a bonus "lost song".
    • Hamster & Gretel premiered on the Disney Channel.
    • Children of the Underground premiered on FX.
  • August 14 - Tales of the Walking Dead premiered on AMC.
  • August 24 - The thirteenth season of Archer premiered on FXX.
  • August 25 - Little Demon premiered on FXX.
  • September 5 - Edge of the Unknown with Jimmy Chin premiered on National Geographic.
  • September 11 - Monarch premiered on FOX.
  • September 18 - Tales of the Walking Dead aired its last episode.
  • September 21 - Firebuds premiered simultaneously on the Disney Channel and Disney Jr..
  • September 25
    • The thirty-fourth season of The Simpsons premiered on FOX.
    • The thirteenth season of Bob's Burgers premiered on FOX.
    • The third season of The Great North premiered on FOX.
    • The twenty-first season of Family Guy premiered on FOX.
    • Under Wraps 2 premiered on the Disney Channel.
  • September 30 - How NOT to Draw premiered on the Disney Channel.
  • October 7 - Mickey Mouse Funhouse ended its first season on the Disney Channel.
  • October 8 - The fifth season of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir premiered on the Disney Channel.
  • October 15 - The third and final season of The Owl House premiered simultaneously Disney Channel and Disney XD with the special "Thanks to Them".
  • October 19 - The eleventh season of American Horror Story premiered on FX.
  • November 4 - Mickey Mouse Funhouse began its second season on the Disney Channel and Disney Jr..
  • November 11 - Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion aired its final episode.
  • November 16 - American Horror Story concluded its eleventh season.
  • November 18 - PJ Masks concluded its fifth season.
  • November 20 - The Walking Dead aired its last episode.
  • November 23 to 25 - The first two episodes of Andor premiered on ABC on November 23, FX on November 24, and Freeform on November 25.
  • November 27 - Mickey Saves Christmas premiered simultaneously on ABC, the Disney Channel, Disney Jr. and Disney XD.
  • December 2
    • The Villains of Valley View concluded its first season.
    • Raven's Home concluded its fifth season.
  • December 15 - Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration premiered on ABC.
  • December 16 to 25 - The first two episodes of The Santa Clauses premiered on Freeform on December 16, FX on December 17, ABC on December 24, and the Disney Channel on December 25.
  • December 19 - American Dad! concluded its nineteenth season.

Streaming[]

  • January 1
    • X-Men: First Class premiered on Disney+.
    • The streaming agreement between Disney Streaming and Sony for Pay 2 window on Disney’s streaming services begins, and Sony begins to add film titles to Hulu once their Pay 1 window on Netflix expired.
  • January 2 - Million Dollar Arm was removed from Disney+ in the US.
  • January 3 - Paddington and Paddington 2 premiered on Disney+ in the UK.
  • January 5 - The final six episodes of the fourth season of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir were added to Disney+.
  • January 7
    • Fantastic Four, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, The Sandlot, and X-Men Origins: Wolverine returned to Disney+ in the US.
    • Like Mike, Like Mike 2, and Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb debuted on Disney+ in the US.
    • The Dominican Dream debuted on Disney+.
  • January 9 - Queens premiered on Disney+ in the UK, Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia.
  • January 12 - Eternals arrived on Disney+.
  • January 14 - Betty White Goes Wild! and Catch That Kid were released on Disney+ in the US.
  • January 18 - How I Met Your Father premiered on Hulu.
  • January 19
    • Vets on the Beach premiered on Disney+.
    • The second season batch of The World According to Jeff Goldblum premiered on Disney+.
    • The second season of Secrets of Sulphur Springs was released on Disney+.
  • January 21 - The Marvel One-Shots were added to Disney+.
  • January 26
    • Hit-Monkey is released on Disney+ (Star Hub).
    • Rookie Cops (Korean: 너와나의 경찰수업) was released on Disney+ (Star Hub) in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and through Disney+ Hotstar in Malaysia and Thailand, as part of the Disney+ Asia-Pacific contents expansion.
  • January 28 - The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild premiered on Disney+ in the US, Canada, and selected parts of Asia.
  • February 1 - The Peanuts Movie is removed from Disney+ in the US.
  • February 2
    • The New Air Force One: Flying Fortress was released on Disney+ in the US.
    • Anita Director's Cut (Traditional Chinese: 梅艷芳:導演版) was released on Disney+ (Star Hub) in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and through Disney+ Hotstar in Malaysia and Thailand, as part of the Disney+ Asia-Pacific contents expansion.
    • Pam & Tommy premiered its first three episodes on Hulu in the US and on Disney+ (Star Hub).
  • February 4
    • Never Been Kissed, Snow Dogs, and Torn were released on Disney+ in the US.
    • The Real Black Panther premiered on Disney+.
  • February 8
    • Summer of Soul (…or, When the Revolution Could Not be Televised) was released on Disney+ in the US.
    • The 94th annual Academy Awards nominations live-streamed on Disney+ in the US.
  • February 9
    • Alice's Wonderland Bakery, The Wonder Years, Black-ish and Grown-ish were released on Disney+ in the US.
    • The Book of Boba Fett aired its last episode.
    • Snowdrop (Korean: 설강화) was released on Disney+ in the US, Canada, the UK, and Ireland, as part of the Disney+ Asia-Pacific contents expansion.
  • February 11
    • Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You was released on Disney+ in the US.
    • Clotilda: Last American Slave Ship premiered on Disney+.
  • February 15 - Fireheart premiered on Hulu in the US.
  • February 16
    • Roman to the Rescue was released on Hulu in the US.
    • Grid (Korean: 그리드) was released on Disney+ (Star Hub) in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and through Disney+ Hotstar in Malaysia and Thailand, as part of the Disney+ Asia-Pacific contents expansion.
    • Science of Stupid premiered on Disney+.
    • Lost Treasures of Egypt premiered on Disney+.
    • BLACKPINK: The Movie (Korean: 블랙핑크: 더 무비) was released on Disney+ in Brazil and other Latin America regions, as part of the Disney+ Asia-Pacific contents expansion.
  • February 18
    • The Wonderful Winter of Mickey Mouse premiered on Disney+ as the beginning of the second season of The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse.
    • The King's Man was released on Hulu and HBO Max in the US, and on Disney+ (Star Hub).
    • Missing Link was released on Disney+ in Brazil and other Latin America regions.
  • February 22 - The first three seasons of Find Me in Paris premiered on Disney+ in Italy and the UK.
  • February 23
    • Free Guy was released on Disney+ and HBO Max.
    • The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder premiered on Disney+.
    • Week-End Family premiered on Disney+ in France.
    • The fifth season of Puppy Dog Pals was released on Disney+.
  • February 25
    • Marvel Super Hero Adventures: Frost Fight was released on Disney+ in the US.
    • No Exit premiered on Hulu in the US and on Disney+ (Star Hub).
    • Platinum End (Japanese: プラチナエンド) was released on Disney+ (Star Hub) in Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong, and through Disney+ Hotstar in Malaysia and Thailand, as part of the Disney+ Asia-Pacific contents expansion.
    • Way of the Cheetah premiered on Disney+.
  • February 28 - All Marvel Cinematic Universe Netflix Original Series were removed from Netflix globally.
  • March 1 - Anastasia was removed from Disney+ in the US.
  • March 2
    • West Side Story was released on Disney+ and HBO Max.
    • The first season of Brain Games: On the Road was released on Disney+.
    • Broken Karaoke was released on Disney+.
  • March 3 - The Dropout premiered on Hulu in the US and on Disney+ (Star Hub).
  • March 4
    • Fresh premiered on Hulu in the US and on Disney+ (Star Hub).
    • Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days returned to Disney+.
    • Russia's Wild Tiger premiered on Disney+.
  • March 7 - Crazy Love (Korean: 크레이지 러브) premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub) in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and through Disney+ Hotstar in Malaysia and Thailand, as part of the Disney+ Asia-Pacific contents expansion.
  • March 9
    • Pam & Tommy aired its last episode.
    • How I Met Your Father premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub).
    • Week-End Family was released on Disney+ in the US.
  • March 11 - Turning Red and Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red premiered on Disney+.
  • March 16
    • The remaining six episodes of the fourth season of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir was released on Disney+ in the US.
    • The third season of Big City Greens was released on Disney+.
    • All Marvel Netflix series were added to Disney+ in the US, Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand, including:
      • Daredevil
      • Jessica Jones
      • Iron Fist
      • Luke Cage
      • The Defenders
      • The Punisher
    • Due to all Marvel Netflix series containing mature content and being rated TV-MA, the parental control setting and profile lock, which were introduced in 2021 in international markets, was added to Disney+ in the US.
    • Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. was released on Disney+ in the US.
  • March 18
    • Cheaper by the Dozen, Encanto Sing-Along, and More than Robots premiered on Disney+.
    • Step was released on Disney+ in the US.
    • Deep Water (originally produced under 20th Century Studios) premiered on Hulu in the US and on Amazon Prime Video internationally.
    • Life & Beth premiered on Hulu in the US and on Disney+ (Star Hub).
  • March 22 - Outrun by Running Man (Korean: 런닝맨: 뛰는 놈 위에 노는 놈) was released on Hulu in the US.
  • March 23
    • Parallels was released on Disney+ in the US.
    • Soundtrack #1 (Korean: 사운드트랙 1) was released on Disney+ (Star Hub) in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and through Disney+ Hotstar in Malaysia and Thailand, as part of the Disney+ Asia-Pacific contents expansion.
    • Doc McStuffins: The Doc Files premiered on Disney+.
  • March 25
    • The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild premiered on Disney+ in and all remaining parts of Asia.
    • The Wonderful Spring of Mickey Mouse and OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film) premiered on Disney+.
  • March 29 - Death on the Nile was released on Hulu and HBO Max in the US.
  • March 30 - Moon Knight premiered on Disney+.
  • April 1
    • Better Nate Than Ever premiered on Disney+.
    • Herbie: Fully Loaded, Hot Shots, and Hot Shots - Part Deux were released on Disney+ in the US.
    • Mr. Popper's Penguins was removed from Disney+ in the US due to 20th Century Studios licensing contracts.
    • The first season of Walk the Prank premiered on Disney+ in Japan.
    • The Reason I Jump, The Sweetney, and Welcome to the Punch premiered on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland.
    • Amélie premiered on Disney+ in Ireland and the UK for the mature contents expansion.
    • Random Rings was added to Disney+.
    • Kaun Pravin Tambe? premiered on Disney+ Hotstar.
  • April 3 - Black★★Rock Shooter: Dawn Fall (Japanese: ブラック★★ロックシューター DAWN FALL) premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub) in Japan, as part of the Disney+ Asia-Pacific contents expansion.
  • April 4 - Some seasons of The Walking Dead premiered on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland.
  • April 6
    • The last four episodes of season 1 of Bow-Toons: Party Palace Pals were released on Disney+.
    • The first nine episodes of Man in the Arena: Tom Brady premiered on Disney+ and ESPN+.
    • The last five episodes of season 1 of The Ghost and Molly McGee were released on Disney+.
    • Life Bites premiered on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland.
  • April 7 - Delicacies Destiny (Chinese: 珍馐记) was released on Disney+ in Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, and through Disney+ Hotstar in Malaysia and Thailand, as part of the Disney+ Asia-Pacific contents expansion.
  • April 8
    • Chasing Mavericks, Jordan Rides the Bus, Silly Little Game, Four Days in October, and Fernando Nation were released on Disney+.
    • The fifth season of Raven's Home premiered on Disney+.
    • Critter Fixers: Country Vets premiered on Disney+.
    • Season 2 of Central Park (Fox Animation) premiered on Apple TV+.
  • April 13
    • Ice Age: Scrat Tales and The Ignorant Angels premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub).
    • The remaining episodes of seasons 1-3 of Zeke and Luther premiered on Disney+.
    • The remaining season 3 episodes of Alex & Co. premiered on Disney+.
    • The remaining season 1 episodes of Spidey and his Amazing Friends premiered on Disney+.
  • April 14 - The Kardashians premiered on Hulu in the US and on Disney+ (Star Hub).
  • April 15 - Summer Time Rendering (Japanese: サマータイムレンダ) premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub) in Japan, as part of the Disney+ Asia-Pacific contents expansion.
  • April 16 - Rio returned to Disney+ in Canada only.
  • April 18 - Eye Wonder released more of its first season on Disney+.
  • April 20
    • The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder concluded its first season.
    • The Dropout aired its last episode.
    • O11ce premiered on Disney+.
  • April 22
    • Polar Bear, Bear Witness, Explorer: The Last Tepui, and The Biggest Little Farm: The Return premiered on Disney+.
    • Growing Up Wild, Buried Secrets Of Cordoba, Buried Secrets Of Keros, The Kangaroo King, The Phantom Cat, Return Of The Clouded Leopards, and Expedition China were released on Disney+ in the US.
    • Ghost of the Mountains was released on Disney+ in the US.
    • The Simpsons: When Billie Met Lisa premiered on Disney+.
  • April 24 - The Files of Young Kindaichi (Japanese: 金田一少年の事件簿) premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub), as part of the Disney+ Asia-Pacific contents expansion.
  • April 27
    • Sketchbook, Heartland Docs: DVM, and Primal Survivor: Escape the Amazon premiered on Disney+.
    • The first season of Dino Ranch premiered on Disney+.
    • The remaining season 3 episodes of Amphibia premiered on Disney+.
    • The remaining season 2 episodes of The Owl House premiered on Disney+.
  • April 28 - Under the Banner of Heaven premiered on Hulu in the US and on Disney+ (Star Hub).
  • April 29
    • Kiss of the Dragon was released on Disney+ in Canada only.
    • The third season of Peppa Pig premiered on Disney+ in Germany.
    • Day the Series Stopped, Brothers in Exile, Doc & Daryl, and Long Gone Summer premiered on Disney+.
  • May 4
    • Moon Knight aired its last episode.
    • The eighteenth season of Life Below Zero was released on Disney+.
    • Disney Gallery: The Book of Boba Fett premiered on Disney+.
    • The nineteenth season of NCIS premiered on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland.
  • May 11
    • The Quest premiered on Disney+.
    • The first season and two episodes of Just Like Me! made their debut on Disney+.
    • The second season of Mira, Royal Detective premiered on Disney+.
    • Something Bit Me! premiered on Disney+.
    • The second season of The Wizard of Paws premiered on Disney+.
    • The remaining season 2 episodes of The Chicken Squad premiered on Disney+.
  • May 13 - Sneakerella premiered on Disney+.
  • May 18
    • The Knights of Castelcorvo (Italian: I cavalieri di Castelcorvo) was released on Disney+ in the US.
    • Disney+ launched in South Africa.
    • Secrets of the Zoo premiered on Disney+.
    • The remaining five episodes of the first season of Alice's Wonderland Bakery were released on Disney+.
    • The remaining six episodes of the first season of Broken Karaoke were released on Disney+
  • May 19 - Quatro Amigas Numa Fria was released on Disney+ in Latin American regions.
  • May 20
    • The Valet premiered on Hulu in the US and on Disney+ (Star Hub).
    • Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers: The Movie, Shook, and The Finder premiered on Disney+.
    • Alias and 8 Simple Rules were released on Disney+.
  • May 25
    • The remaining eight episodes of the third season of Gigantosaurus premiered on Disney+.
    • The finale of Man In The Arena: Tom Brady premiered on Disney+.
  • May 27 - Obi-Wan Kenobi, We Feed People, Bad Boys, D. Wade: Life Unexpected, Hubble's Cosmic Journey, Mission Pluto, Believe Land, and The Magic Moment premiered on Disney+.
  • May 28 - Tini Tour 2022: Live from Buenos Aires live-streamed on Disney+ in the US and Star+ in Latin America.
  • May 31 - Pistol premiered on Hulu in the US and on Disney+ (Star Hub).
  • June 1
    • The remaining five episodes of season 1 of Mickey Mouse Funhouse premiered on Disney+.
    • A Fan's Guide to Ms. Marvel and Explorer: The Deepest Cave premiered on Disney+.
    • Glee was released on Disney+.
  • June 3
    • Hollywood Stargirl premiered on Disney+.
    • Fire Island premiered on Hulu in the US and on Disney+ (Star Hub).
    • Mack Wrestles premiered on Disney+.
  • June 8
    • Ms. Marvel premiered on Disney+.
    • Disney+ launched in the MENA Region and several other countries such as Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
    • Season 1 of Baymax Dreams premiered on Disney+.
    • The remaining twelve episodes of season 12 of The Incredible Dr. Pol premiered on Disney+.
    • Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion was released on Disney+.
    • Delicacies Destiny (Chinese: 珍馐记) was released on Disney+ in the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, as part of the Disney+ Asia-Pacific contents expansion.
  • June 10 - Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear premiered on Disney+.
  • June 14
    • Disney+ launched in Eastern Europe and in territories, such as Faroe Islands, French Polynesia, French Southern, St. Pierre and Miquelon Overseas Collective, Åland Islands, Sint Maarten, Svalbard & Jan Mayen British Indian Ocean Territory, Gibraltar, Pitcairn Islands, and St. Helena.
    • Runaway premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub).
    • Zatonya was added to Disney+ in Turkey.
    • Some Turkish movies were added to Disney+ in Turkey.
  • June 15
    • The first and second seasons of Love, Victor were released on Disney+ in the US.
    • The third and final season of Love, Victor premiered on Hulu and Disney+ in the US, on Star in international markets and Star+ in Latin America.
    • Family Reboot premiered on Disney+.
    • Season 3 of Disney Jr. Ready For Preschool premiered on Disney+.
    • The remaining nine episodes of season 4 of Grown-ish premiered on Disney+.
    • Season 2 of Life Below Zero: Next Generation premiered on Disney+.
    • The remaining twelve episodes of season 3 of T.O.T.S. premiered on Disney+.
    • The remaining ten episodes of season 1 of The Wonder Years premiered on Disney+.
  • June 16 - Disney+ launched in Israel.
  • June 17
    • Good Luck to You, Leo Grande was released on Hulu.
    • Kings Ransom premiered on Disney+.
    • All of Sony's Spider-Man films before Venom: Let There Be Carnage were released on Disney+ in Canada, the UK, Western Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions.
      • However, some Sony superhero movies such as Spider-Man: Homecoming, Venom, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and Spider-Man: Far From Home were not released in Canada and the UK due to licensing contracts between Sony and Netflix.
    • The Incredible Hulk was released on Disney+ in Japan.
  • June 21
    • The third season of Bluey was released on Disney+ in Australia.
    • 37 Words and Harmonious Live! live-streamed on Disney+.
  • June 22
    • Obi-Wan Kenobi aired its last episode.
    • Season 1 of G.O.A.T. premiered on Disney+ in the US.
    • The remaining five episodes of season 1 of The Villains of Valley View premiered on Disney+.
    • Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was released on Disney+.
    • The last four episodes of season 3 of Amphibia premiered on Disney+.
    • Six episodes for the first season of Eureka! debuted on Disney+.
  • June 24 - Rise andTrevor: The Musical premiered on Disney+.
  • June 26 - Lost Man Found (Japanese: 拾われた男) premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub) in Japan, as part of the Disney+ Asia-Pacific contents expansion.
  • June 28 - The second season of Only Murders in the Building premiered on Hulu.
  • June 29
    • Baymax! premiered on Disney+.
    • The five remaining Season 2 episodes The Owl House were added to Disney+.
    • Lance premiered on Disney+.
    • The first season of Lost Treasures of Rome premiered on Disney+.
  • July 1
    • The Princess premiered in the US on Hulu and on Disney+ (Star Hub).
    • 50 Shades of Sharks, The Birth of Big Air, The Good, the Bad, the Hungry, Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau, Raging Bull Shark, Slaying the Badger, World's Biggest Tiger Shark?, and World's Biggest Great White? premiered on Disney+.
  • July 4 - America the Beautiful premiered on Disney+.
  • July 6 - The remaining eight episodes of the fifth season of PJ Masks premiered on Disney+.
  • July 8
    • The Wonderful Summer of Mickey Mouse, Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, World's Biggest Hammerhead?, Jaws vs. Boats, Shark Side of the Moon, Sharks That Eat Everything, Camo Sharks, When Sharks Attack, Sky Sharks, Maui Shark Mystery, Counting Jaws, Shark Queens, and Baby Sharks premiered on Disney+.
    • Sharkfest live-streamed on Disney+.
  • July 13
    • Ms. Marvel aired its last episode.
    • Chibi Tiny Tales premiered on Disney+ in the US.
    • The fourth season of Life Below Zero: Next Generation premiered on Disney+.
    • The remaining four episodes of season 1 of Spidey and his Amazing Friends premiered on Disney+.
    • The third season of Solar Opposites premiered on Hulu.
  • July 14 - Kral Şakir: Geri Dönüşüm premiered on Disney+ in Turkey.
  • July 15 - Zombies 3 premiered on Disney+.
  • July 20
    • Siempre Fui Yo premiered on Disney+.
    • Tudo Igual… Só Que Não premiered on Disney+.
    • The remaining four episodes of season 2 of Mira, Royal Detective premiered on Disney+.
    • The second season of America's Funniest Home Videos: Animal Edition premiered on Disney+.
  • July 22
    • Sing-along versions of Moana and The Little Mermaid were added to Disney+.
    • Logan, Deadpool, and Deadpool 2 were released on Disney+.
    • Club Disney Home of Film and Television (Chinese: 迪家影视俱乐部) block launched under Tencent Video in China as a replacement for Disney+ due to the service being unable to be launched due to local restrictions.
    • Cannibal Sharks premiered on Disney+.
    • Incredible Dr. Pol: A 200th Polapalooza premiered on Disney+.
    • Sharks vs. Dolphins: Blood Battle premiered on Disney+.
  • July 27
    • Light & Magic premiered on Disney+.
    • The third season of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series premiered on Disney+.
    • The remaining six episodes of season 5 of Raven's Home was released on Disney+
    • The remaining four episodes of season 3 of Big City Greens was released on Disney+.
    • The second season of Minnie's Bow-Toons: Party Palace Pals was released Disney+.
    • the remaining five episodes of season 1 of The Villains of Valley View was released on Disney+.
  • July 29
    • Not Okay premiered on Hulu in the US and Disney+ internationally.
    • The Curious Case of Dolphin Bay premiered on Disney+.
    • Big Mouth (or Big Mouse - Korean: 빅마우스) premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub) in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore, as part of the Disney+ Asia-Pacific contents expansion.
  • August 3
    • Lightyear was released on Disney+.
    • Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Ms. Marvel premiered on Disney+.
    • The remaining five episodes of season 1 for Alice's Wonderland Bakery were released on Disney+.
    • The last five episodes of season 1 of The Ghost and Molly McGee were released on Disney+.
  • August 5
    • Prey was released on Hulu in the US and on Disney+ (Star Hub) internationally.
    • LEGO Star Wars: Summer Vacation premiered on Disney+.
    • Old Dogs returned to Disney+ in the US.
    • Sing-along versions of The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast (2017), Beauty and the Beast (1991), Tangled, and The Lion King II: Simba's Pride premiered on Disney+.
  • August 10
    • I Am Groot and Running Wild With Bear Grylls: The Challenge premiered on Disney+.
    • Seasons one through three of The Orville premiered on Disney+ in the US.
    • The third season of Bluey premiered on Disney+.
  • August 12
    • Disney Summer Magic Quest was released on Disney+.
    • Father of the Bride and Father of the Bride Part II returned to Disney+.
    • This Fool premiered on Hulu.
  • August 13 - Children of the Underground was released on Hulu.
  • August 17
    • The first five episodes of Hamster & Gretel premiered on Disney+.
    • The "Glow Webs Glow" 10-episode segment of Spidey and his Amazing Friends arrived on Disney+.
  • August 18
    • She-Hulk: Attorney at Law premiered on Disney+.
    • Rise was released on Hulu and ESPN+ (limited time release).
  • August 19
    • Sing-alongs for the animated and live-action versions of Beauty and the Beast were released on Disney+.
    • A sing-along version of Tangled premiered on Disney+.
  • August 23 - The second season of Only Murders in the Building aired its last episode.
  • August 24
    • The first season of Fearless: The Inside Story of the AFLW premiered on Hulu in the US and Disney+ internationally.
    • The second season of Chibi Tiny Tales premiered on Disney+.
    • The eighth season of Black-ish was released on Disney+.
    • Welcome to Wrexham premiered on Hulu.
  • August 26
    • Doc McStuffins: The Doc is 10! premiered on Disney+.
    • Little Demon premiered on Hulu.
  • August 31
    • The first season of America's National Parks was released on Disney+.
    • The third season of Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under was released on Disney+.
    • The second season of Europe From Above was released on Disney+.
    • The second season of Shark Attack Files premiered on Disney+.
  • September 2 - Dickie V, Elway to Marino, Nature Boy, Run Ricky Run, Small Potatoes: Who Killed the USFL, The Band That Wouldn't Die, The Two Bills, and Year of the Scab were released on Disney+.
  • September 7
    • Tell Me Lies premiered on Hulu in the US.
    • Welcome to Wrexham aired its last episode.
    • Edge of the Unknown with Jimmy Chin was released on Disney+.
    • The third and fourth seasons of Europe from Above was released on Disney+.
    • The first season of Primal Survivor: Mighty Mekong was released on Disney+.
    • Grid (Korean: 그리드) was released on Hulu in the US.
    • Season 3 and 4 of Europe From Above premiered on Disney+.
    • Season 5 of Puppy Dog Pals premiered on Disney+.
  • September 8
    • Thor: Love and Thunder was released on Disney+, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • Pinocchio premiered on Disney+, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion, to negative reviews.
    • Mike premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub) in the UK and Ireland, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder premiered on Disney+, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return premiered on Disney+, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • Remembering premiered on Disney+, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • Dancing with the Stars: The Pros' Most Memorable Dances premiered on Disney+, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • Tierra Incógnita premiered on Disney+, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • Wedding Season premiered on Hulu in the US and on Disney+ (Star Hub) in all international Markets, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion
    • Cars on the Road premiered on Disney+, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • Epic Adventures With Bertie Gregory premiered on Disney+, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • Growing Up premiered on Disney+, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • The Zone: Survival Mission (Korean: 더 존: 버텨야 산다) premiered on Hulu in the US and Disney+ (Star Hub) in all Asia-Pacific regions. The international release is also as part of the Disney+ Day promotion and the Disney+ Asia-Pacific contents expansion.
    • Sing along versions of Frozen and Frozen II premiered on Disney+, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • The Simpsons: Welcome to the Club premiered on Disney+, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • The first five episodes Mickey Mouse Funhouse were released on Disney+.
  • September 9
    • The third season of Central Park premiered on Apple TV+.
    • United Sharks of America premiered on Disney+.
  • September 1012 - The rewind of 2022 D23 Expo events begins to release on Disney+, with each rewind released one day after each day's events end.
  • September 14
    • The third season of High School Musical: The Musical - The Series ended.
    • The first season of Life Below Zero: First Alaskans was released on Disney+.
    • The first season of In the Womb: Animal Babies was released on Disney+.
    • Between the World and Us premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub).
    • The Short Circuit episode "Reflect" premieres on Disney+.
  • September 16
    • Mija premiered on Disney+.
    • Gorongosa: Paradise Reborn premiered on Disney+.
    • The Art of Racing in the Rain was released on Disney+.
  • September 19 - The thirty-first season of Dancing with the Stars premiered on Disney+ in the US and Canada.
  • September 20 - Reboot premiered on Hulu in the US and on Disney+ (Star Hub) in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
  • September 21
    • Andor premiered its first three episodes on Disney+.
    • Super/Natural premiered on Disney+.
    • New Firebuds episodes were released newly on Disney+.
    • Eight episodes of the eighth season of Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks were released on Disney+.
    • Cinderella: The Reunion, a Special Edition of 20/20 premiered on Disney+.
    • Woman in Taipei (Chinese: 台北女子圖鑒) premiered on Hulu in the US and Disney+ (Star Hub) internationally, as part of the Disney+ Asia-Pacific contents expansion.
    • May It Please the Court (Korean: 변론을 시작하겠습니다) premiered on Hulu in the US and Disney+ (Star Hub) internationally, as part of the Disney+ Asia-Pacific contents expansion.
  • September 22 - The second season of The Kardashians premiered on Hulu.
  • September 23
    • Prison 77 was released on Disney+.
    • Saving Giraffes: The Long Journey Home premiered on Disney+.
    • Spies in Disguise premiered on Disney+ in the US.
    • The Call of the Wild premiered on Disney+ in the US.
    • Babli Bouncer premiered on Disney+ Hotstar.
    • Mija premiered on Disney+.
  • September 27
    • Reasonable Doubt premiered on Hulu.
    • Big Mouth (Korean: 빅마우스) premiered on Hulu in the US.
  • September 28
    • The second season of The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers premiered on Disney+.
    • The second season of Life Below Zero: The Northern Territories was released on Disney+.
    • The remaining 11 episodes of season 2 of Minnie's Bow-Toons: Party Palace Pals was released on Disney+.
    • Fearless: The Inside Story of the AFLW aired its last episode.
  • September 30
    • Hocus Pocus 2 premiered on Disney+.
    • Yojohan Time Machine Blues (Japanese: 四畳半タイムマシンブルース) premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub) in Japan, as part of the Disney+ Asia-Pacific contents expansion.
    • Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Holiday Bash premiered on Disney+.
    • Under Wraps 2 premiered on Disney+.
  • October 5
    • Shipwreck Hunters Australia premiered on Disney+ in Australia.
    • The thirty-third season of The Simpsons premiered on Disney+.
    • World of Flavor with Big Moe Cason premiered on Disney+.
    • Season 1 of Zombies shorts titled Zombies: Addison's Monster Mystery premiered on Disney+.
    • Seasons 1 and 2 of Zorro premiered on Disney+.
  • October 7
    • Werewolf by Night premiered on Disney+.
    • Hellraiser premiered on Hulu.
    • Drumline was released on Disney+.
    • The Calling All Monsters event/music video was released on Disney+.
    • The Peanuts Movie returned to Disney+ in the US after being taken off of the service in February 2022 due to licensing contracts.
  • October 10 - Grimcutty premieres on Hulu.
  • October 11 - Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War (Japanese: BLEACH 千年血戦篇) premieres on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.
  • October 12
    • The second season of Big Shot premieres on Disney+.
    • Sofia the First was released on Disney+ after leaving Netflix (excluding Once Upon a Princess).
    • The last six episodes in season 1 of Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion premiered on Disney+.
    • Rookie Cops (Korean: 너와나의 경찰수업) was released on Hulu in the United States.
    • The next four episodes in season 3 of Big City Greens were added to Disney+.
  • October 13 - She-Hulk: Attorney at Law aired its last episode.
  • October 14
    • Rosaline premiered on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.
    • A sing-along version of Into the Woods premiered on Disney+
    • The New Mutants was released on Disney+.
  • October 17 - The Paloni Show! Halloween Special! premiered on Hulu.
  • October 19
    • Bear in the Big Blue House, PB&J Otter, Spider-Man: The New Animated Series, and The Spectacular Spider-Man were released on Disney+.
    • The eleventh season of Wicked Tuna premiered on Disney+.
    • The next four episodes of season 1 for Alice's Wonderland Bakery were released on Disney+.
    • The next eight episodes of season 5 for Raven's Home premiered on Disney+.
    • Season 21 of The Incredible Dr. Pol premiered on Disney+.
  • October 21 - Hall of Villains premiered on Disney+.
  • October 26
    • The second season of The Mysterious Benedict Society premiered on Disney+.
    • Tales of the Jedi premiered on Disney+.
    • Sumo Do, Sumo Don't premiered its first two episodes on Disney+.
  • October 28 - Marvel's Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel premiered on Disney+ in the US.
  • November 2
    • Donna Hay Christmas premiered on Disney+.[1]
    • The second season of Dino Ranch premiered on Disney+.
    • The first, second, and third season of Airport Security premiered on Disney+.
    • The second season of Cesar Millan: Better Human Better Dog premiered on Disney+.
    • The fourth season of Critter Fixers: Country Vets premiered on Disney+.
    • Locked Up Abroad premiered on Disney+.
    • The first, second, and third season of To Catch a Smuggler premiered on Disney+.
  • November 4 - Director by Night, Ocean's Breath, Saving Notre Dame, Shortsgiving, and The Gift premiered on Disney+.
  • November 9
    • Zootopia+, Save Our Squad with David Beckham, The Montaners, 'The Tatami Time Machine Blues, The Lion Ranger, and Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted Showdown premiered on Disney+.
    • Tell Me Lies premiered its last episode.
    • The first and second season of Breakthrough premiered on Disney+.
    • The third season of World's Deadliest premiered on Disney+.
  • November 11 - Fire of Love, Eyewitness: D-Day, Port Security: Hamburg, Sea of Shadows, and the sing-along version of Mary Poppins Returns premiered on Disney+.
  • November 12 - Zen - Grogu and Dust Bunnies premiered on Disney+.
  • November 16
    • The Santa Clauses premiered its first two episodes on Disney+.
    • Limitless With Chris Hemsworth, Atlas of Cursed Places, Ultimate Survival WWII, and World's Deadliest Snakes premiered on Disney+.
    • The sixth season of Ice Road Rescue premiered on Disney+.
    • The Choice premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub).
  • November 17
    • The first season of Fleishman is in Trouble premiered on Hulu.
    • Disney+ launched in the Philippines.
  • November 18
    • Central Park concluded its third season on Apple TV+.
    • Mickey: The Story of a Mouse, Disenchanted, Best in Snow, Virus Hunters, Game of Sharks, and Genoa Bridge Disaster premiered on Disney+.
    • The Wonderful Autumn of Mickey Mouse premiered on Disney+ as the second season finale of The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse.
  • November 20 - Elton John Live – Farewell From The Dodger Stadium premiered on Disney+.
  • November 21 - Dancing with the Stars concluded its thirty-first season.
  • November 22 - Welcome to Chippendales premiered on Hulu.
  • November 23
    • Andor concluded its first season on Disney+.
    • The first two episodes of Andor was available on Hulu until December 7th.
    • Egypt with the World's Greatest Explorer premiered on Disney+.
    • Last of the Giants: Wild Fish premiered on Disney+.
    • Daddies On Request premiered on Disney+.
    • The second season of The D'Amelio Show premiered on Disney+ in Australia and New Zealand.
    • Witness to Disaster premiered on Disney+.
    • World's Deadliest: Jaws and Sins premiered on Disney+.
  • November 25 - The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, The Hip Hop Nutcracker, Heroes of the Sky: The Mighty Eighth Air Force, and Life and Death in Paradise: Crocs of the Caribbean premiered on Disney+.
  • November 28 - Mickey Saves Christmas was released on Disney+.
  • November 30
    • Willow, Buried Secrets of WWII, and The Witch Doctor Will See You Now premiered on Disney+.
    • The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers aired its second season finale.
  • December 2
    • Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, Pentatonix: Around the World for the Holidays, The Territory, Akashinga: The Brave Ones, Heroes of the Mediterranean, and Patagonia Wings premiered on Disney+.
    • Darby and the Dead premiered on Hulu in the US and on Disney+ (Star Hub).
  • December 7 - Animal Fight Night, Beyond Magic with DMC, and Botswana premiered on Disney+.
  • December 8
    • Disney+ debuted an ad-supported version of the service.
    • Solo Amor Y Mil Canciones and Brahmāstra Part One premiered on Disney+.
  • December 9
    • Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again, Idina Menzel: Which Way To The Stage?, Retrograde, Area 51: The CIA's Secret, Ocean's Breath, and Shark vs. Tuna premiered on Disney+.
    • CMA Country Christmas premiered on Hulu in the US and on Disney+ (Star Hub).
    • The extended version of The Muppet Christmas Carol premiered on Disney+.
    • Recep İvedik 7 premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub).
  • December 14
    • National Treasure: Edge of History premiered its first two episodes on Disney+.
    • Alaska's Deadliest and Positive Energy premiered on Disney+.
    • The fifth season of Drain the Oceans premiered on Disney+.
    • The tenth season of The Great Christmas Light Fight premiered on Disney+.
    • The Owl House season 3 episode "Thanks to Them" was released on Disney+.
  • December 15 - The Simpsons Meet the Bocellis in Feliz Navidad premiered on Disney+.
  • December 16
    • Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration, If These Walls Could Sing, Le Pupille, Heroes of the Long Road Home with Martha Raddatz, and Mafia Confidential premiered on Disney+.
    • The sing-along version of Muppets Most Wanted premiered on Disney+.
    • Where Oceans Collide premiered on Disney+.
  • December 21
    • The Flagmakers premiered on Disney+.
    • The second season of Ancient X Files premiered on Disney+.
    • Born in Africa premiered on Disney+.
    • Danger Decoded premiered on Disney+.
    • Port Protection Alaska premiered on Disney+.
  • December 23
    • Strange World was released on Disney+, 30 days after its release in theaters.
    • From the Ashes, Jaguar Beach Battle, and Little Giant premiered on Disney+.
  • December 28
    • Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl, Generation X, Savage Kingdom, Street Genius, and Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks Showdown premiered on Disney+.
    • The fifth season of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir premiered on Disney+.
  • December 30
    • Black Pharaohs: Sunken Treasures and Generation YouTube premiered on Disney+.
    • New Year's Eve premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub).

Theme park and resorts happenings[]

  • January 1 - The Disney's Magical Express service ceased operations. However, it was replaced with a new Disney branded airport shuttle bus service to and from the resort later in the year called "The Sunshine Flyer". The new service is centered around 1920s-era steam locomotives honoring Walt Disney's love of trains, and opened as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
  • January 2 - Disney's Typhoon Lagoon reopened at Walt Disney World Resort, after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak's impact on Florida, as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
  • January 4 - Expedition Everest was temporarily closed for its refurbishment in Asia at Disney's Animal Kingdom, as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
  • January 7
    • Hong Kong Disneyland was temporarily closed for the fourth time until April 21, due to an increase in COVID-19 cases, including some caused by the Omicron variant. The resort's hotels remained open with adjusted levels of services. Services at restaurants and recreational facilities at the resort's hotels were adjusted according to local regulations.[2][3]
    • We Love Mickey! has its final performance at Hong Kong Disneyland, as part of its 15th Anniversary celebration.
  • January 10 - Disney Stars on Parade returned at Disneyland Paris, in time for Disneyland Paris' 30th anniversary celebration.
  • January 23 - Disney Skyliner was closed temporarily due to the refurbishment at Walt Disney World Resort, as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
  • January 26 - Disney Skyliner reopened at Walt Disney World Resort, as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration; it was originally set to reopen on January 28.
  • February 10 - "The Sunshine Flyer" Disney branded airport shuttle bus service centering around 1920s steam locomotives, was launched in place of Disney's Magical Express as part of Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary.
  • February 11 - Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade opened at Magic Kingdom, as part of Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary celebration.
  • February 25 - Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire returned at the Magic Kingdom under the name Mickey's Magical Friendship Faire, as part of Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary celebration.
  • March 1 - Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser opened in the EPCOT-Hollywood Studios Resort Area as part of Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration.
  • March 3 - Close-up interactions with characters returned to Disneyland Paris in time for its 30th anniversary celebration.
  • March 6 - Disneyland Paris' 30 Years of Magic anniversary celebration begins.
    • Disney D-Light, a new pre-show before Disney Illuminations and After Glow, a new post-show after Disney Illuminations, premiered at Disneyland Paris; a day since the soft-opening date on March 5.
    • Dreams.... And Shine Brighter! premiered at Disneyland Paris; a day since the soft-opening date on March 5.
    • Gardens of Wonder premiered at Disneyland Paris; a day since the soft-opening date on March 5.
  • March 9
    • Festival of Fantasy Parade returns at the Magic Kingdom, as part of Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary celebration.
    • Mickey's Toontown closes temporarily for refurbishment at Disneyland to make way for a newly reimagined Mickey's Toontown, and an extensive refurbishment of CenTOONial Park.
  • March 12 - Frontierland Hoedown Happening resumed in Frontierland at the Magic Kingdom, as part of Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary celebration; it was originally set to reopen on February 11.
  • March 14 - The EPCOT Experience Center was permanently closed in the Odyssey Pavilion at EPCOT, in time for EPCOT's 40th anniversary celebration and as part of Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary celebration.
  • March 16 - Walt Disney Studios Park celebrated its 20th anniversary as part of the resort's 30th anniversary celebration.
  • March 21 - Shanghai Disney Resort and Shanghai Disneyland was temporarily closed for the second time until June 30, due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in China and forced lockdown in Shanghai under the zero-COVID-19 policy.
    • Illuminate! A Nighttime Celebration closed temporarily at Shanghai Disneyland.
    • Following its temporary closure, Shanghai Disneyland 5th Anniversary celebration ended.
  • March 31
    • Disney's All-Star Sports Resort reopened at Walt Disney World Resort, after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak's impact on Florida, signifying that all resorts have reopened as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
    • Character dining experiences returned to Disneyland Paris as part of its 30th anniversary celebration.
  • April 1
    • Shining with You debuted at the Hanger Stage at Tokyo DisneySea, as part of its 20th anniversary celebration.
    • Close-up interactions with face characters returned to Disneyland Paris, as part of its 30th anniversary celebration.
  • April 5 - Toy Story Hotel opened at Tokyo Disney Resort, as part of Tokyo DisneySea's 20th anniversary celebration.
  • April 12 - Disneyland Paris and Disneyland Park celebrated their 30th anniversaries.
  • April 16 - Expedition Everest reopened in Asia at Disney's Animal Kingdom after being temporarily closed for refurbishment, as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
  • April 18
    • Traveler's Cafe closed in World Showcase at EPCOT, in time for its 40th anniversary celebration, as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary Celebration.
    • Close-up character interactions returned at the Disneyland Resort (including Disneyland and Disney California Adventure).
    • Close-up character interactions returned at Aulani.
    • Close-up character interactions returned at Walt Disney World (including Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom), as part of its 50th anniversary celebration.
  • April 20 - Salt & Straw Ice Cream opened at Disney Springs, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration.
  • April 21
    • Hong Kong Disneyland reopened for the fourth time after being temporarily closed due to an increase in COVID-19 cases, including some caused by the Omicron variant.
    • We Love Mickey! returned at Hong Kong Disneyland, as part of its 15th Anniversary celebration.
  • April 22
    • Disneyland Forever returned at Disneyland.
    • Main Street Electrical Parade returned to Disneyland in honor of its 50th anniversary with the reimagined finale float themed to It's a Small World with some Disney characters as dolls.
    • World of Color returned in Paradise Gardens Park at Disney California Adventure.
  • April 23 - Mickey and the Magician returned in Toon Studio at Walt Disney Studios Park, as part of its 30th anniversary celebration.
  • April 27
    • Connections Café opened in World Celebration at EPCOT, in time for its 40th anniversary celebration, as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration; six days since the soft-opening date on April 21.
    • Connections Eatery opened in World Celebration at EPCOT, in time for its 40th anniversary celebration, as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration; six days since the soft-opening date on April 21.
    • Groundbreaking begins on Cotino, the first Storyliving by Disney community.
  • May 27
    • Wonders of Xandar opened in World Discovery at EPCOT, in time for its 40th anniversary celebration, as part of Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary celebration; three weeks since the soft-opening date on May 5.
    • Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind opened in Wonders of Xandar at EPCOT; three weeks since the soft-opening date on May 5.
  • May 28
    • Fantasmic! resumed in New Orleans Square at Disneyland in honor of its 30th anniversary.
    • Tale of the Lion King premiered in Fantasyland at Disneyland.
    • Disney H20 Glow After Hours started at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon, as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
  • April 29 - The Disney Jr. Fun Fest was held at Disney California Adventure.
  • June 10 - Stitch's Interplanetary Beach Party Blast in Tomorrowland at Disneyland.
  • June 12 - Mickey's Mix Magic had its final performance at Disneyland.
  • June 13 - Finding Nemo: The Musical returned in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney's Animal Kingdom under the name, Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond!, as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.[4][5]
  • June 18 - Momentous premiered at Hong Kong Disneyland, as part of its 15th anniversary celebration.
  • June 23 - The Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue reopened at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration.
  • June 30
    • Shanghai Disneyland and Shanghai Disney Resort reopened, after being temporarily closed due to an increase in COVID-19 cases.
    • Illuminate! A Nighttime Celebration returns at Shanghai Disneyland.
  • July 1 - A new version of Splash Mountain, titled "Get Wet MAX!" debuted at Tokyo Disneyland until August 31, as part of Tokyo DisneySea's 20th anniversary celebration.
  • July 4 - A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King had its final performance in Africa at Disney's Animal Kingdom, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration.
  • July 16
    • The full version of Festival of the Lion King returned to Africa at Disney's Animal Kingdom, as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
    • Red Car Trolley returned in Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure.
  • July 17 - Star Wars Launch Bay reopened in Animation Courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration.
  • July 20 - Avengers Campus opened at Walt Disney Studios Park, as part of Disneyland Paris' 30th anniversary celebration.
  • July 22 - Jessie's Trading Post opened in Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration.
  • July 25 - Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage reopened in Tomorrowland at Disneyland.
  • August 8 - Matterhorn Bobsleds closed in Disneyland for a refurbishment.
  • August 12
    • Disneyland Resort's All-American College Band held their final performances.
    • Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party began at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration.
    • ZOM-BEATZ BASH debuted at the Magic Kingdom, as part of its 50th Anniversary.
  • August 16 - A modified version of Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular entitled Burning Rain of Death ran at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party due to rainy weather and the fact that water is a witch's weakness. The full show resumed on August 17 with several updates.
  • August 27 - Disney H20 Glow After Hours ended at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration.
  • September 1
    • Main Street Electrical Parade and Disneyland Forever ended their runs at Disneyland.
    • Duffy Month began at Shanghai Disneyland until September 30, with theme "Let's Be Friends".[6]
  • September 2 - Tokyo DisneySea's Time To Shine ended.
  • September 8 - LinaBell, the newest member of Duffy and Friends, debuted at Tokyo DisneySea.[7]
  • September 9 - Duffy Fans-tasy began at Hong Kong Disneyland with the arrival of LinaBell, the newest member of Duffy and Friends.[8]
  • September 15 - A new Coco segment featuring the song "Un Poco Loco" was added to Mickey's PhilharMagic in Fantasyland at Tokyo Disneyland.
  • September 22 - After being closed for 3 years, Shanghai Disneyland's former Star Wars Launch Bay building has been officially renamed to Tomorrowland Pavilion, and the first exhibition, Avatar: Explore Pandora, opened on the same day.
  • September 2829 - Walt Disney World Resort was temporarily closed due to Hurricane Ian.
  • September 30 - Disney KiteTails had its final performance at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
  • October 1 - EPCOT celebrated its 40th anniversary.
  • October 13 - Matterhorn Bobsleds' refurbishment at Disneyland ended.
  • October 31
    • ZOM-BEATZ BASH ended at the Magic Kingdom, as part of its 50th Anniversary.
    • Shanghai Disney Resort and Shanghai Disneyland temporarily closed for the third time until November 25 after the Shanghai Disney Resort area was marked as a COVID-19 high risk area and forced into lockdown by government under the zero-COVID-19 policy. As part of the forced lockdown, all visitors and cast members are forced to stay in the resort for isolation until they test negative for COVID-19.
  • November 1 - Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! closed temporarily for refurbishment in Hollywood Land at Disney's California Adventure until it reopened on November 18.
  • November 3 - Fantasmic! returned at Disney's Hollywood Studios and featured a new sequence with segments from Aladdin, Moana, and Frozen, as part of Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary celebration.
  • November 7 - Magic Over Disney premiered at Walt Disney Studios Park.
  • November 8 - Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party began at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration.
  • November 11 - Believe! Sea of Dreams premiered at Tokyo DisneySea as part of its 20th Anniversary celebration.
  • November 25 - Shanghai Disneyland and Shanghai Disney Resort reopened after being temporarily closed due the to lockdown of the resort area, but closed once again 4 days later.
  • November 29 - Shanghai Disneyland temporarily closed for the fourth time until further notice just 4 days after its reopen, due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in China and zero-COVID-19 policy. Disneytown, Wishing Star Park and both hotels remain open, but only accept visitors entering Shanghai over 5 days and proof of negative COVID-19 tests in 48 days (72 days for hotels) based on Shanghai's COVID-19 policy.
  • December 8
    • With China's government suddenly ending the zero-COVID-19 policy and lifting all COVID-19 restriction, Shanghai Disneyland reopened, but cast members' attendance and openings for some shops, restaurants and shows are limited due to increased COVID-19 cases without any official restrictions.
    • Disney Winter Magic Cavalcade made its debut in Shanghai Disneyland.
  • December 16 - DuckTales World Showcase Adventure was launched on the Play Disney Parks app on Apple and Android devices replacing Agent P's World Showcase Adventure.
  • December 23 - The Walt Disney World Railroad reopened after over four years of closure, following the near completion of TRON Lightcycle/Run with a rebuilt round rail section and a new audio voiceover system.

Home media[]

  • January 2 - Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (Disney; 4K/Blu-ray)
  • January 4 - Antlers (Searchlight Pictures; Blu-ray)
  • February 8 - Encanto (Disney; 4K/Blu-ray/DVD)
  • February 15
    • Eternals (Marvel Studios; 4K/Blu-ray/DVD)
    • Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers: The Complete Series (Disney; Blu-ray)
  • February 22
    • The Jungle Book (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD; General re-release)
    • The Jungle Book: 55th Anniversary Edition (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD; Disney Movie Club Exclusive)
    • The King's Man (20th Century Studios; 4K/Blu-ray/DVD)
  • March 8
    • Darby O'Gill and the Little People (Blu-ray; Disney Movie Club Exclusive)
    • The Gnome-Mobile (Blu-ray; Disney Movie Club Exclusive)
  • March 15
    • West Side Story (20th Century Studios; 4K/Blu-ray/DVD)
    • The Proud Family: The Complete Series (Disney)
    • Spider-Man: 8-Movie Collection (Marvel Studios/Sony Pictures Home Entertainment; digital-only)
    • Spider-Man: No Way Home (Marvel Studios/Sony Pictures Home Entertainment; digital-only)
  • March 22 - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: 85th Anniversary Edition (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD; Disney Movie Club Exclusive)
  • April 5 - Death on the Nile (20th Century Studios; 4K/Blu-ray/DVD)
  • April 12 - Spider-Man: No Way Home (Marvel Studios/Sony Pictures Home Entertainment; 4K/Blu-ray/DVD)
  • April 26 - Turning Red (Disney/Pixar; digital-only)
  • May 3 - Turning Red (Disney/Pixar; 4K/Blu-ray/DVD)
  • June 14
    • The Emperor's New Groove: 2-Movie Collection (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
    • The Rescuers: 2-Movie Collection (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
  • July 12
    • The Beatles: Get Back (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
    • The Bob's Burgers Movie (20th Century Studios; digital-only)
  • July 19 - The Bob's Burgers Movie (20th Century Studios; 4K/Blu-ray/DVD)
  • July 26 - Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (Marvel Studios; 4K/Blu-ray/DVD)
  • August 9
    • Heat (20th Century Studios (originally released by Warner Bros.); 4K/Blu-ray)
    • Lilo & Stitch: 2-Movie Collection (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD)
  • September 13 - Lightyear (Disney/Pixar; 4K/Blu-ray/DVD)
  • September 27 - Thor: Love and Thunder (Marvel Studios; 4K/Blu-ray/DVD)
  • November 1
    • Aladdin: 30th Anniversary Edition (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD; Disney Movie Club Exclusive)
    • Aladdin (2019) (Disney; Blu-ray/DVD; Disney Movie Club Exclusive)

Albums[]

  • March 3 - The Essential Disney Collection
  • March 11 - Turning Red
  • March 18
    • Cheaper by the Dozen
    • Better Nate Than Ever
    • Lofi Minnie: Focus
  • April 8 - The MousePack - Mickey and Friends Singing Classic Standards
  • May 13 - Sneakerella
  • May 14 - Gravity Falls Vinyl Soundtrack
  • May 20 - Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers
  • June 17 - Lightyear
  • July 15 - Zombies 3
  • August 12 - Hamster & Gretel
  • September 5 - Cars on the Road
  • September 8 - Pinocchio
  • September 9 - The Legacy Collection: Aladdin
  • November 4 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
  • November 11 - Hocus Pocus 2
  • November 18 - Disenchanted
  • November 23 - Strange World
  • December 2 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
  • December 9 - Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again
  • December 15 - Avatar: The Way of Water

Comics[]

  • March 8 - Encanto: The Graphic Novel
  • May 24 - Turning Red: The Graphic Novel
  • May 31 - Mickey Mouse: Zombie Coffee
  • August 30 - Lightyear: The Graphic Novel
  • December 6 - Donald's Happiest Adventures
  • December 7 - Dynamite Entertainment began publishing a new Gargoyles series.

Reprint collections[]

  • March 22 - Wizards of Mickey, Volume 7
  • May 17 - The Complete Carl Barks Disney Library Volume 26: Uncle Scrooge in "The Golden Nugget Boat"
  • May 23 - Disney Masters Volume 19: Mickey Mouse in "Trapped in the Shadow Dimension"
  • June 28 - Disney Masters Volume 20: Donald Duck in "20,000 Leaks Under the Sea"
  • October 25 - Disney Masters Volume 21: Mickey Mouse in "The Monster of Sawtooth Mountain"
  • November 15 - Uncle Scrooge and Donald Duck: Bear Mountain Tales
  • November 29
    • The Complete Carl Barks Disney Library Volume 27: Donald Duck in "Duck Luck"
    • Uncle Scrooge: The Diamond Jubilee Collection

Books[]

  • February 22
    • The Art of Turning Red
    • Sneakerella: Novelization
    • Sneakerella: If the Sneaker Fits
  • March 8 - Kingdom Keepers Inheritance
  • March 9 - The Art of WandaVision
  • March 15 - Women of Walt Disney Imagineering
  • April 5
    • The Lion King: The Full Film Script
    • The Little Mermaid: The Full Film Script
  • April 19
    • The Aristokittens: Welcome to the Creature Cafe
    • The Aristokittens: The Great Biscuit Bake-Off
    • Delicious Disney: Walt Disney World: Recipes & Stories from the Most Magical Place on Earth
  • May 3
    • By the Book: A Meant to Be Novel
    • Bravely
  • May 17 - The Art of Lightyear
  • May 24 - The Mouse Watch in Space
  • May 31 - City of Villains: City of Hooks and Scars
  • June 5 - Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge: Treasures From Batuu
  • June 7 - Happily Ever Island
  • July 5 - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
  • July 15 - Long Live the Pumpkin Queen
  • July 26 - Marvel Avengers Campus: The First Cookbook
  • August 2 -Once Upon a Scream
  • August 9 - Cars on the Road (paperback)
  • August 16 - Agent Stitch: A Study in Slime
  • August 23 - Career Magic: The Secret to Success
  • September 6
    • Almost There
    • How the Villains Ruined Christmas
    • Santa Stops at Disneyland
    • Pixar Character Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded
    • Cars Ultimate Sticker Collection
  • September 13 - Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara: The Stories. The Influence. The Legacy
  • September 19 - Birnbaum's 2023 Guide to Walt Disney World
  • September–November - Agent Stitch: The Trouble with Toothoids
  • September 20 - Walt Disney's The Jungle Book: Making a Masterpiece
  • September 27 - Tiana's Cookbook
  • October 4
    • Disney Cautionary Tales
    • Pixar Inspiration Cards: Novelty Book
  • October 11
    • Poster Art of the Disney Parks
    • Walt's Apprentice: Keeping the Disney Dream Alive
  • October 18
    • The Aristokittens: The Fantastic Rabbit Race
    • Cars on the Road (magnetic cover)
  • October 25
    • 100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime: Magical Experiences from Around the World
    • Star Wars Everyday: A Year of Activities, Recipes, and Crafts from a Galaxy Far, Far Away
  • November 1
    • The Art of Strange World
    • Disenchanted: The Junior Novelization
  • November 8
    • The Art of DuckTales
    • The Imagineering Story book
    • Pixar Buddy Block: The Ultimate Celebration of Pixar Pals
  • November 22 - The Disney Animation Renaissance: Behind the Glass at the Florida Studio
  • December 6 - Marcy's Journal: A Guide to Amphibia

Cruise ships[]

  • April 18 - Close-up character interactions returned to the Disney Cruise Line.
  • July 14 - The Disney Wish began its inaugural maiden voyage.
  • November 16 - The Global Dream (Chinese: 世界梦号), an incomplete cruise ship formerly owned by now-defunct Dream Cruises, was purchased by Disney and will be reused and rebuilt as a new ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet in the near future.

Video games[]

  • January 20 - Twisted Wonderland (Aniplex/Walt Disney Japan) was released on Android and iOS in the U.S.
  • February 10 - The cloud-based versions of Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX, Kingdom Hearts HD II.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and Kingdom Hearts III + Re:Mind (Square Enix) were released on the Nintendo Switch. In addition, a bundle pack purchase known as Kingdom Hearts Integrum Masterpiece for Cloud which contains all three games was also made available.
  • April 5 - LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Lucasfilm Games/Warner Bros. Games/Traveller's Tales) was released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
  • June 23 - Disney Mirrorverse was released on Android and iOS in the U.S.
  • September 6 - Pay-to-play early access to Disney Dreamlight Valley (Gameloft/Gameloft Barcelona) was released on Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, and Series X|S including Xbox Game Pass access, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Nintendo Switch.
  • September 19 - Return to Monkey Island (Lucasfilm Games) was released on Nintendo Switch and PC.
  • October 18 - MARVEL Snap (Nuverse) was released on iOS, Android, and Microsoft Windows.
  • December 2 - Marvel's Midnight Suns was released on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
  • December 6 - Disney Dreamlight Valley (Gameloft/Gameloft Barcelona) early access version was released on macOS for Mac computers with Apple Silicon chips only.

Events[]

  • January 14 - The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts was held until February 21, as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
  • January 19 - To expand local and regional content for Disney+, Disney+ International Content Group was founded.[9]
  • January 27 - D23 x Walt Disney Imagineering Magical Milestones – Tokyo DisneySea 20th Anniversary was held virtually until February 27.
  • January 31 - "We Don't Talk About Bruno" reaches Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the second Disney song to do so, after 1992's Aladdin song "A Whole New World".
  • February 9 - Walt Disney Company executives discussed their fiscal First Quarter 2022 financial results.
  • February 28 - The Walt Disney Company would no longer be releasing films in Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine and the unfolding humanitarian crisis.
  • March 2 - The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival (and Ash Wednesday) were held until July 4 (Independence Day), as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
  • March 7 - The Walt Disney Company at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media, and Telecom Conference.
  • March 9 - The Walt Disney Company's Annual Meeting Of Shareholders event was held virtually.
  • March 10 - Along with no longer releasing its films in Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine and the humanitarian crisis, The Walt Disney Company announced it would be pausing all of its businesses in Russia, including content and product licensing, Disney Cruise Line activities, and National Geographic magazine, tours, and content production.
  • March 28 - Kingdom Hearts celebrated its 20th anniversary.
  • March 29 - Nobody Like U hits Number 5 on the Hot 100 Billboard. In doing so, it has become the first original song from a Pixar movie to ever chart in the US.
  • April 10 - Kingdom Hearts 20th anniversary event was held in Tokyo (Japan).
  • April 14 - Star India was rebranded to Disney Star.[10]
  • May 7
  • May 11
    • Walt Disney Company executives discussed their fiscal Second Quarter 2022 financial results.
    • During the financial discussion, Bob Chapek made the statement for the box office performance for Marvel Cinematic Universe films including Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness after the Marvel boycott in China since 2021.[11].
  • May 18 - The Walt Disney Company at the 9th Annual MoffettNathanson Media and Communications Summit.
  • May 26 - Star Wars Celebration, which was originally planned to run in 2021, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was held until May 29.
  • May 27
    • Disney Star announced that they have dropped the Fox name on Fox Star Studios and was renamed as Star Studios. Its logo and fanfare was still kept intact[12]
    • Goofy celebrated his 90th anniversary.
  • June 22 - Brave celebrated its 10th anniversary.
  • July 15 - The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival was held until November 19, as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
  • August 1 - D23 x Walt Disney Imagineering Magical Milestones – Celebrate 30 Years of Disneyland Paris was held virtually until August 2.
  • August 12 - The annual Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party event, which was originally planned to run in 2020 and 2021, but was cancelled in 2020 and replaced by Disney After Hours Boo Bash in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, returns to the Magic Kingdom, running until October 31 (Halloween), as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
  • August 13 - Bambi celebrated its 80th anniversary.
  • September 5 - Oswald the Lucky Rabbit celebrated his 95th birthday.
  • September 8 - Disney+ celebrated its second annual Disney+ Day.
  • September 9
    • The Disney D23 Expo, which was originally planned to run in 2021, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ran until September 11.[13]
    • Walt Disney Pictures introduces its current logo during the Disney/Pixar showcase at the D23 Expo. It is expected to make its official debut in front of Strange World.
  • September 27 - Fun and Fancy Free celebrated its 75th anniversary.
  • October 1
    • Almost all television channels operated and owned by Disney are pulled from Dish Network following a carriage renewal dispute.
    • Despite this, A&E channels co-owned by Disney as well as local ABC channels not owned by Disney remained.
  • October 2 - All missing Disney channels are restored after Dish Network signs a new deal with Disney.
  • October 18 - The Jungle Book celebrated its 55th anniversary.
  • October 22 - Ice Age celebrated its 20th anniversary on National Nut Day.
  • November 2 - Wreck-It Ralph celebrated its 10th anniversary.
  • November 8 - The annual Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party event, which was originally planned to run in 2020 and 2021, but was cancelled in 2020, and replaced by Disney's Very Merriest After Hours in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, returned to the Magic Kingdom, running until December 22 as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
  • November 20 - In a surprising turn of events, Bob Chapek, chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company, stepped down from his role, and Bob Iger returned as CEO at the same time.
  • November 25
    • Aladdin celebrated its 30th anniversary.
    • The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays was held until December 30, as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
  • November 30 - The second Disney+ Including Star: Asia-Pacific Content Showcase was held in Singapore.
  • December 9 - After 16 years of usage, the 2006-2022 Walt Disney Pictures logo ends its run starting with Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again.
  • December 14 - Disney Channel in Russia permanently shut down due to the country’s invasion of Ukraine and the impact of sanctions against the country.
  • December 21
    • Disney Animation Immersive Experience was held until March 2023, which began in Toronto, Canada.
    • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs celebrated its 85th anniversary.

Character debuts[]

  • February 9 - Alice, Princess Rosa, Hattie Hatter, Fergie the White Rabbit, Queen of Hearts
  • February 11 - Euphemia Bouc, Dr. Bessner, Andrew Katchadourian, Mrs. Bowers, Linnet Ridgeway-Doyle, Simon Doyle, Louise Bourget, Jacqueline de Bellefort, Salome Otterbourne, Marie Van Schuyler, Rosalie Otterbourne
  • February 12 - Sonia Davis
  • February 23 - Maya Leibowitz-Jenkins, KG Leibowitz-Jenkins, Barry Leibowitz-Jenkins
  • February 26 - Void Box, God Box
  • March 2 - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Brown
  • March 5 - Jeff
  • March 9 - Randall Leibowitz-Jenkins
  • March 11 - Mei Lee, Ming Lee, Jin Lee, Miriam Mendelsohn, Priya Mangal, Abby Park, Mr. Kieslowski, 4*Town, Tyler Nguyen-Baker, Devon, Stacy Frick, Carter Murphy-Mayhew, Grandma Wu, Mr. Gao, Chen, Ping, Helen, and Lily, Sun Yee, Mr. Malik, Alice Baxter, Neil, Ivy Chen
  • March 12 - Bobby Daniels
  • March 30 - Moon Knight, Arthur Harrow, Khonshu, Scarlet Scarab, Bertrand Crawley
  • April 1 - Nate Foster
  • April 2 - Cloudy, SMG0, Parisia
  • April 9 - Mother Olm
  • April 13 - Baby Scrat
  • April 15 - The Speedy Twins: Carly and Cartoka; The Spirit Animals/PJ Riders: Cat Stripe King, Eagle Owl, and Power Lizard
  • April 16 - King Aldrich
  • April 23 - Leona, Karen
  • April 27 - Ammit
  • May 6 - America Chavez, Rintrah, Gargantos, Clea, Mr. Fantastic, Captain Marvel (Earth-838), Professor X, Sara Wolfe
  • May 13 - El Morales, Kira King, Darius King, Denise King, Trey, Zelly, Stacy, Sami, Liv King, Gustavo, Rosie Morales, Mrs. Singh
  • May 20 - Bob the Dwarf, Captain Putty, Ellie Steckler, Bjornson the Cheesemonger, Jimmy the Polar Bear, DJ Herzogenaurach, Millie
  • May 27 - Reva Sevander, Lyn
  • June 3 - Evan, Forte, Terrell, Amy Madden, Colby Madden, Jake Madden, Hartley, Vic Madden, Eva Madden, Celia, Starling, Onyx, Violet Rodriguez
  • June 8 - Ms. Marvel, Muneeba Khan, Yusuf Khan, Aamir Khan, Mr. Wilson, Auntie Ruby, Najaf, Shakat, Paul, Shawn, Miguel, Zoe Zimmer, Nakia Bahadir, Bruno Carrelli, Auntie Zara, Sadie Deever
  • June 10 - Mr. Tennyson
  • June 11 - Monkey Robber, Wheeler
  • June 15 - Kamran, Uncle Rasheed, Auntie Humaira, Hameed, Tyesha Hillman, Sheikh Abdullah, Najma, Sana Ali, Zaynaya, Fizaan
  • June 17 - Alisha Hawthorne, Izzy Hawthorne, Darby Steel, Mo Morrison, Commander Burnside, Sox, Zyclops, I.V.A.N., Airman Díaz
  • June 18 - Jay Jorgensen, Kaizo Koorumaniru
  • June 22 - Auntie Shirin, Mr. and Mrs. Hillman, Gabe Hillman, Aadam, Saleem, Fariha, Clandestines, Eureka, Roxy
  • June 23 - The Fractured
  • June 25 - Hidalgo and Gertrude
  • June 29 - Yachi, Sofia, Kiko Tanaka, Yukio, Ali, Mbita, Red Dagger, Faizaan, Rukhsana Auntie, Zainab, Owais, Waleed, Hasan, Aisha
  • July 1 - Robert Gossman, Tweedle Do and Tweedle Don't
  • July 6 - Rohan
  • July 8 - Gorr the God Butcher, Zeus, Toothgnasher and Toothgrinder, Hercules, Bao, Love, Rapu, Nikki
  • July 9 - Jinx
  • July 13 - Richardson, Agent Barrie
  • July 15 - A-Spen, A-Lan, A-Li, Angie Wells, Donna Plank
  • July 16 - Gloom, Depresso
  • July 27 - Jet, Maddox, Val, Channing, Dewey Wood
  • July 29 - Oculon
  • August 3 - Emmy, Alex
  • August 5 - Naru, Feral Predator
  • August 10 - Iwua, Grunds
  • August 12 - Gretel Grant-Gomez, Kevin Grant-Gomez, Hamster, Fred Grant, Veronica Hill, Bailey Carter, Hiromi Tanaka, Carolina Grant-Gomez, Dave Grant-Gomez, Professor Exclamation, The Destructress and FistPuncher, Annie the Giant
  • August 13 - Churro
  • August 17 - Van Dyke
  • August 18 - She-Hulk, Titania, Wrecking Crew
  • August 27 - Naya
  • September 8 - Mato, Ivy, Sofia the Seagull, Fabiana, Sabina, Madisynn King
  • September 9 - The Mother, Frank
  • September 21 - Dedra Meero
  • September 29 - Saracen
  • September 30 - Becca, Cassie Traske, Izzy, The Witch Mother, Gilbert, Mike, Mayor Traske
  • October 1 - The Nightmarionette
  • October 2 - Grandma
  • October 7 - Werewolf by Night, Elsa Bloodstone, Man-Thing, Ulysses Bloodstone, Pinhead, Gem
  • October 12 - Ava Navarro
  • November 9 - Molly Hopps, Tru Tru, Timmy Hopps, Brianca, Mandy, Charisma, Christine, Sam, Officer Mabel, Rhino Boss, DJ Stripes, Kitty Claws, and Sir Whiskers, Gerald
  • November 11 - Ironheart, Namor, Namora, Attuma, Aneka, Dazzling Sirens, T'Challa II
  • November 16 - Marie Calvin, Grace Choksi, Sandra Calvin-Claus, Betty, Doc Martin, Noel
  • November 18 - Ruby, Rosaleen, Malvina Monroe, Tyson Monroe, Sofia Philip, Scroll, Edgar, The Gardeners, Kip and Skip
  • November 19 - Susie, Bert, Tim, Katie, Zack, Cory, The Earworm
  • November 23 - Searcher Clade, Ethan Clade, Meridian Clade, Callisto Mal, Jaeger Clade, Splat, Legend, Duffle, Caspian, Avalonia, Diazo, Kardez and Azimuth, Penelope Clade, Reapers, Avalonia Creatures
  • November 26 - Nordle
  • November 30 - Jade Claymore, Kit Tanthalos, Riley
  • December 7 - Krampus
  • December 9 - Creampuff
  • December 14 - Jess Valenzuela, Billie Pearce, Tasha Rivers, Liam Sadusky, Oren Bradley, Ethan Chao
  • December 16 - Kiri, Tonowari, Neteyam, Lo'ak, Tuktirey, Tsireya, Aonung, Rotxo, Ronal, Miles "Spider" Socorro

People[]

Deaths[]

  • January 9 - Bob Saget (stand-up comedian, actor, and television host)
  • February 28: Kirk Bailey (actor, voice actor, and teacher)
  • March 3 - Tim Considine (actor)
  • March 11 - Mickie McGowan (voice actress, casting agent, and ADR director)
  • March 13 - William Hurt (actor)
  • April 2 - Estelle Harris (actress, voice actress, and comedian)
  • April 12 - Gilbert Gottfried (voice actor, actor, and comedian)
  • April 29 - Joanna Barnes (actress and writer)
  • May 5 - Mike Hagerty (actor and comedian)
  • May 26 - Ray Liotta (actor)
  • July 16 - Mickey Rooney Jr. (actor and musician)
  • July 24 - David Warner (actor)
  • July 25 - Paul Sorvino (actor, opera singer, businessman, writer, and sculptor)
  • July 30
    • Pat Carroll (actress and voice actress)
    • Nichelle Nichols (actress)
  • August 8 - Olivia Newton-John (singer, songwriter, and actress)
  • August 11 - Anne Heche (actress, voice actress, writer, and producer)
  • August 28 - Ralph Eggleston (animator, art director, storyboard artist, and production designer)
  • September 28 - Coolio (rapper, actor, and record producer)
  • October 9 - Susan Tolsky (actress and voice actress)
  • October 11 - Angela Lansbury (actress and singer)
  • October 14
    • Robbie Coltrane (actor, voice actor, comedian, and author)
    • Jan Rabson (actor and voice actor)
  • November 4 - Alice Davis (artist and costume designer)
  • December 5 - Kirstie Alley (actress and spokesmodel)
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