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Disney in 1987

Last Updated on: June 22nd, 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 1987. I hope you find this lookback in time helpful and entertaining.

Disney 1987 Movies Headlines:

In 1987, Disney released several movies, including:

July 17 – Benji the Hunted
August 21 – The Brave Little Toaster
December 18 – Three Men and a Baby (Touchstone)

1987 was a notable year for Disney films, particularly with the release of The Brave Little Toaster, which became a beloved animated feature, and Three Men and a Baby, which was a major box office success for Touchstone Pictures.

Disney 1987 Parks Headlines:

Disneyland Headlines:

The following changes occurred at Disneyland in 1987:

Star Tours, a motion simulator attraction based on the Star Wars franchise, opened on January 9 in Tomorrowland, quickly becoming one of the park’s most popular attractions.

Disney 1987 Television Headlines:

Disney’s television programming in 1987 continued to offer high-quality family entertainment, with new shows like DuckTales capturing the hearts of audiences.

New Disney Shows in 1987 included:

DuckTales premiered on September 18, quickly becoming one of Disney’s most popular and enduring animated TV series.
The Disney Sunday Movie continued to bring a mix of animated and live-action films to television audiences.

Disney shows we lost in 1987 included:

There were no major television shows ending in 1987, as Disney’s television programming continued to maintain a strong presence.

Overall, 1987 was a significant year for Disney, highlighted by the release of beloved films like The Brave Little Toaster, the introduction of exciting new attractions like Star Tours at Disneyland, and the continued success of Disney’s television programming. This year contributed to Disney’s ongoing legacy of creativity and entertainment.

1987 Archives:

Here 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 1987. New entries added daily, so be sure to check back often.

Disney Movies Released in 1987

Benji The Hunted

Three Men and a Baby

Tin Men

Adventures in Babysitting

Stakeout

Can’t Buy Me Love

Ernest Goes to Camp

Good Morning Vietnam

Hello Again

Outrageous Fortune

Disney Shows Released in 1987

DuckTales (Original)

Videopolis

Disney Songs Released in 1987

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