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Disney in 2000

Last Updated on: June 26th, 2024

Disney 2000 Movies Shows 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 2000. I hope you find this lookback in time helpful and entertaining.

Disney 2000 Company Headlines:

One noteworthy event at Disney that may not have seemed like a big deal in 2000, but had significant ramifications in the coming years, was the promotion of Bob Iger to President of Disney in January.

Disney 2000 Movies Headlines:

2000 was more or less a forgettable year at the box office for Disney. While they released a number of movies through Disney, Touchstone and Hollywood Pictures, some to critical acclaim, none really broke through and are thought of us Disney classics.

Here is a quick rundown of what opened at the theaters in 2000 for Disney:

Disney:

February 11 – The Tigger Movie
March 10 – Whispers: An Elephant’s Tale
May 19 – Dinosaur
June 16 – Fantasia 2000
July 7 – Disney’s The Kid
September 29 – Remember the Titans
November 22 – 102 Dalmatians
December 15 – The Emperor’s New Groove

Touchstone Pictures:

January 14 – Play it to the Bone
March 10 – Mission to Mars
March 31 – High Fidelity
April 14 – Keeping the Faith
May 26 – Shanghai Noon
June 9 – Gone in 60 Seconds
August 4 – Coyote Ugly
August 25 – The Crew
November 22 – Unbreakable
December 22 – O Brother, Where Art Thou

Hollywood Pictures:

February 4 – Gun Shy
September 15 – Duets

Direct-To-Video Releases in 2000 Included:

Disney 2000 Parks Headlines:

2000 was a relatively quiet year for the various Disney Parks. Both of the domestic parks had year-long celebrations, but they saw less change than past years. Here is a brief rundown.

Disneyland Headlines:

In 2000, Disneyland celebrated its 45th anniversary. It held a number of special events throughout the year and a TV special “Disneyland 2000: 45 Years of Magic” aired in February.

Other notable events at Disneyland in 2000 included:

The infamous Rocket Rods, which briefly replaced Disneyland’s Peoplemover, closed for a refurbishment. It never reopened and the former Peoplemover/Rocket Rods tracks remain abandoned to this day.
The two Autopia tracks were combined into one Chevron-sponsored Autopia ride.

Disney World Headlines:

In 2000, Walt Disney World celebrate the Millennium with a number of special events, parades and refurbishments. Epcot was a focal point of a number of these special activities.

Also in 2000, the Magic Carpets of Aladdin opens as does the revamped area around it in Adventureland in the Magic Kingdom.

Here is a complete rundown of every ride, attraction, restaurant and shop at the Magic Kingdom over the years.

Elsewhere in 2000, the Disney Ambassador Hotel opened at Tokyo Disneyland.

Disney 2000 Television Headlines:

A number of new Disney television shows and original movies made their debut in 2000. These included:

2000 Archive

Below is the Internet’s largest rundown of all the Disney movies, TV shows, video games, park attractions and more released or opened in the year 2000. New entries added daily, so be sure to check back often.

Disney Movies Released in 2000

Phantom of the Megaplex

An Extremely Goofy Movie

Quints

Duets

Ready to Run

Gun Shy

Rip Girls

The Crew

Stepsister from Planet Weird

Unbreakable

The Color of Friendship

Shanghai Noon

The Other Me

Coyote Ugly

The Ultimate Christmas Present

Gone in 60 Seconds

Up Up and Away

High Fidelity

he Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (2000 Movie)

The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea

Keeping the Faith

The Tigger Movie

Mission to Mars

Dinosaur

O Brother Where Art Thou?

Disney’s The Kid

Alley Cats Strike

Remember The Titans

Miracle in Lane 2

The Emperor’s New Groove

Mom’s Got a Date with a Vampire

Disney Shows Released in 2000

The Weekenders

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

Even Stevens

Teacher’s Pet

In a Heartbeat

Rupert

Totally Circus

Disney Songs Released in 2000

Son of Man (Song)

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Strangers Like Me (Song)

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Two Worlds (Song)

“Two Worlds” is a song featured in the 1999 Disney animated film “Tarzan.” The song is performed by Phil Collins, who also composed the film’s…

You’ll Be in My Heart (Song)

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Snuff Out the Light (Yzma’s Song)

“Snuff Out the Light (Yzma’s Song)” is a song from the 2001 Disney animated film “The Emperor’s New Groove“. The song is performed by the…

Walk the Llama Llama (Song)

“Walk the Llama Llama” is a song featured in the 2000 Disney animated film “The Emperor’s New Groove.” The song is performed by the character…

My Funny Friend and Me disney song music

My Funny Friend and Me (Song)

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One Day She’ll Love Me (Song)

Perfect World (Song)

“Perfect World” is a song from the Disney animated film “The Emperor’s New Groove“. The song was written by composer Sting and lyricist David Hartley,…

Your Heart Will Lead You Home disney song music

Your Heart Will Lead You Home (Song)

“Your Heart Will Lead You Home” is a song from the 2000 animated movie “The Tigger Movie,” which is based on the characters from the…

We Go On (Song)

“We Go On” was a song featured in the IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth nighttime spectacular at Epcot in Walt Disney World. The show ran from…

Disney Attractions Opened in 2000

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Disney’s PCH Grill | Paradise Pier Hotel | Disneyland

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Disney’s PCH Grill restaurant at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

Outer Rim | Contemporary Resort | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Disney World restaurant Outer Rim including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

Parade of the Stars | Disneyland

Here is everything you need to know about the extinct Parade of the Stars attraction at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

Zanzibar Trading Company | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about the Zanzibar Trading Company shop at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

Agrabah Bazaar | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about the Agrabah Bazaar shop at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!