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Disney in 1990

Last Updated on: June 12th, 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 1990. I hope you find this lookback in time helpful and entertaining.

Disney 1990 Movies Headlines:

In 1990, Disney released several movies, including:

March 23 – The Little Mermaid (re-release)
July 27 – DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp
November 16 – The Rescuers Down Under
December 25 – Green Card (Touchstone)
December 25 – Three Men and a Little Lady (Touchstone)

1990 was a diverse year for Disney films, with The Rescuers Down Under marking the first animated feature to use digital ink and paint via the CAPS process, a collaboration with Pixar.

Disney 1990 Parks Headlines:

Disneyland Headlines:

The following changes occurred at Disneyland in 1990:

Disneyland continued to delight guests with its classic attractions and seasonal events, maintaining its reputation as a premier theme park destination.
Preparations began for the 35th Anniversary celebrations in 1991, promising exciting updates and festivities.

Disney World Headlines:

The following changes occurred at Disney World in 1990:

Splash Mountain opened on October 2 in the Magic Kingdom, quickly becoming a favorite attraction with its combination of storytelling, animatronics, and thrilling drop.
EPCOT introduced the Honey, I Shrunk the Audience! 3D film in the Journey into Imagination pavilion, adding a new dimension of entertainment to the park.
Construction continued on new attractions and expansions, including preparations for the opening of Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts.

Disney 1990 Television Headlines:

Disney’s television programming in 1990 continued to offer high-quality family entertainment, with TaleSpin becoming a standout hit.

New Disney Shows in 1990 included:

TaleSpin, which premiered on September 7, bringing beloved characters from The Jungle Book into new adventures.
Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers continued to entertain audiences with its mix of mystery and adventure.

Disney shows we lost in 1990 included:

The New Mickey Mouse Club, which had several runs since its original debut in the 1950s, ended its 1989 iteration.

New Disney Channel Original Movies in 1990 included:

A Mom for Christmas

Disney Interactive:

Disney Interactive had a notable presence in 1990, with the release of several popular video games and interactive experiences, including:

DuckTales (video game), based on the hit TV show, which was well-received for its engaging gameplay and faithful representation of the animated series.

Overall, 1990 was a remarkable year for Disney, highlighted by the opening of Splash Mountain at Disney World, the release of several successful films, and the introduction of popular new television shows. This year truly demonstrated Disney’s ability to create magical experiences across all forms of entertainment.

1990 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 1990. New entries added daily, so be sure to check back often.

Disney Movies Released in 1990

Fire Birds

Green Card

Arachnophobia

Mr. Destiny

Taking Care of Business

Pretty Woman

Where the Heart Is

The Rescuers Down Under

Three Men and a Little Lady

Ducktales The Movie: Treasure Of The Lost Lamp

Spaced Invaders

Stella

Betsy’s Wedding

Dick Tracy

Ernest Goes to Jail

Disney Shows Released in 1990

TaleSpin

Little Mermaid Island

Disney Attractions Opened in 1990

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Here Come the Muppets - Extinct Disney World Show

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Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

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Disney’s Beach Club Resort

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