Disney in 1967
Last Updated on: November 1st, 2024
The Walt Disney Company has a rich and lengthy history with decades of amazing movies, shows and park experiences.
Here is a quick rundown of everything that happened in the world of Disney in the year 1967. I hope you find this lookback in time helpful and entertaining.
Disney 1967 Company Headlines:
With Walt dying in December 1966, his company entered 1967 facing a ton of uncertainty. Some stability was brought to the company in June, when Walt’s brother, Roy O. Disney was named President, CEO and Chairman of the company and Donn Tatum and Card Walker assumed the roles of Executive Vice Presidents.
Disney 1967 Movies Headlines:
In 1965, Disney released several movies, including:
- February 8 – Monkeys, Go Home!
- March 3 – The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin
- March 17 – Mosby’s Marauders
- July 12 – The Gnome-Mobile
- October 18 – Charlie, the Lonesome Cougar
- October 18 – The Jungle Book
- November 30 – The Happiest Millionaire
And Disney rereleased one movie in 1967 – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on June 11.
Disney 1967 Parks Headlines:
Disneyland Headlines:
Disneyland saw a pretty significant overhaul come to fruition in 1967 as the ‘New Tomorrowland’ opened in the Summer. The rebooted land boasted a number of new attractions including the PeopleMover, Rocket Jets, Adventure Thru Inner Space and the Carousel of Progress.
New Orleans Square also saw an iconic attraction make its debut in 1967 when the Pirates of the Caribbean boat ride opened on March 18.
Other notable changes at Disneyland include:
- The Blue Bayou Restaurant and the Pirate’s Arcade Museum both opened along side Pirates of the Caribbean.
- Club 33 opened in New Orleans Square.
- Rocket to the Moon was rethemed to Flight to the Moon.
- The Monsanto House of the Future closed.
Disney World Headlines:
In 1967, Disney World was still 4 years away, but with Walt gone, there were questions whether or not it would proceed as planned. It didnt proceed exactly as planned as it ultimately focused more on the resort part of things rather than the larger city that Walt had envisioned, but the project was not scrapped as Roy decided to push on and make Disney World a tribute to his brother.
A huge hurdle in developing the Disney World project was overcome in February then the Reedy Creek Improvement District was approved by the Florida Legislature.
Also in 1967, the official groundbreaking for Disney World took place (May 30th).
Disney 1967 Disney Television Headlines:
Despite Walt Disney’s death in late 1966, the show he hosted, Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color continued in 1967 and would so for 2 more years.
In February, the company released the now famous EPCOT film, which was hosted by Walt as it was produced just months before his death.
1967 Archives
Here is the Internet’s largest rundown of all the Disney movies, TV shows, park attractions and more released or opened in the year 1967. New entries added daily, so be sure to check back often.
Disney Movies Released in 1967
The Jungle Book
Charlie The Lonesome Cougar
Monkeys Go Home!
The Adventures Of Bullwhip Griffin
The Gnome-Mobile
The Happiest Millionaire
Disney Songs Released in 1967
Miracles and Molecules (Song)
“Miracles and Molecules” is a song that was featured in the attraction “Adventure Thru Inner Space” at Disneyland in California. The attraction was open from…
My Own Home (Song)
“My Own Home” is a song from the Disney animated film “The Jungle Book“. The song is also known as “The Jungle Book Groove”, as…
Colonel Hathi’s March (The Elephant Song)
“Colonel Hathi’s March (The Elephant Song)” is a song from the 1967 Disney animated film “The Jungle Book“. The song was written by the Sherman…
I Wan’na Be like You (The Monkey Song)
“I Wan’na Be like You (The Monkey Song)” is a song from the 1967 Disney animated film “The Jungle Book“. The song is sung by…
The Bare Necessities (Song)
“The Bare Necessities” is a song from the 1967 Disney animated film “The Jungle Book“. The film tells the story of a young boy named…
Trust in Me (The Python’s Song) (Song)
“Trust in Me (The Python’s Song)” is a song from Disney’s 1967 animated film, “The Jungle Book“. The song is performed by the character Kaa,…
That’s What Friends Are For (The Vulture Song)
“That’s What Friends Are For (The Vulture Song)” is a song from the 1967 Disney animated film “The Jungle Book“. The song is performed by…
Yo Ho A Pirate’s Life for Me (Song)
“Yo Ho (A Pirate’s Life for Me)” is a song from Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean attraction, which first debuted at Disneyland in 1967. The…
Disney Attractions Opened in 1967
Tropical Imports | Disneyland
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Tomorrowland Stage | Disneyland
Here is everything you need to know about the extinct Tomorrowland Stage attraction at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Rocket Jets | Disneyland
Here is everything you need to know about the extinct Rocket Jets attraction at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Pirates of the Caribbean | Disneyland
Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Pirates Arcade Museum | Disneyland
Here is everything you need to know about the extinct Pirates Arcade Museum attraction at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
PeopleMover | Disneyland
Here is everything you need to know about the extinct PeopleMover attraction at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Flight to the Moon | Disneyland
Here is everything you need to know about the extinct Flight to the Moon attraction at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Carousel of Progress | Disneyland
Here is everything you need to know about the extinct Carousel of Progress attraction at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Blue Bayou Restaurant | Disneyland
Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Blue Bayou Restaurant at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Alpine Gardens | Disneyland
Here is everything you need to know about the extinct Alpine Gardens attraction at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Adventure Thru Inner Space | Disneyland
Here is everything you need to know about the extinct Adventure Thru Inner Space attraction at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!