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Disney in 1994

Last Updated on: November 1st, 2024

Disney 1994 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 1994. I hope you find this lookback in time helpful and entertaining.

Disney 1994 Disney Company Headlines:

Tragedy struck the Walt Disney Corporation in April when the company’s President and COO Frank Wells died in a helicopter accident. Disney CEO Michael Eisner will temporarily absorb Weiss’ responsibilities.

Disney 1994 Movies Headlines:

Here is a quick rundown of what opened at the theaters in 1994 for Disney:

Disney:

January 14 – Iron Will
February 11 – Blank Check
March 25 – D2: The Mighty Ducks
April 15 – White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf
June 24 – The Lion King
July 12 – Angels in the Outfield
October 28 – Squanto: A Warrior’s Tale
December 25 – Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book

Touchstone Pictures:

January 7 – Cabin Boy
February 4 – My Father the Hero
March 11 – The Ref
April 22 – The Inkwell
April 29 – When a Man Loves a Woman
June 3 – Renaissance Man
June 29 – I Love Trouble
August 26 – It’s Pat
September 2 – A Simple Twist of Fate
October 7 – Ed Wood

Hollywood Pictures:

January 7 – The Air Up There
March 4 – Angie
April 8 – Holy Matrimony
August 12 – In the Army Now
August 19 – Color of Night
August 26 – Camp Nowhere
September 14 – Quiz Show
November 11 – The Santa Clause
November 23 – A Low Down Dirty Shame

Direct-To-Video Releases in 1994 Included:

The Return of Jafar

Disney 1994 Parks Headlines:

The most notable news item related to Disney parks in 1994 was the company’s announcement that they would be starting up a new Disney cruise line.

Disneyland Headlines:

Some of the major changes at Disneyland in 1994 included:

Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin opened at Disneyland in January.
The Skyway closes permanently at Disneyland Park.

Disney World Headlines:

One of the most notable Disney World news items occurred in February, when Disney leased out the former Disney Inn to the US Department of Defense. The hotel was renamed Shades of Green and made available to US military members and their family.

Equally as noteworthy, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge opened in May 1994 along with its popular Artist Point and Whispering Canyon Café restaurants.

Some of the other major changes at Disney World in 1994 included:

The Muppets on Location: Days of Swine and Roses show closed in January
The Kitchen Kabaret show in Epcot’s Land Pavilion was retooled and reopened as Food Rocks.
The Mickey Mania parade replaced the 20th Anniversary Celebration Parade in the Magic Kingdom.
The first run of Captain EO at Epcot ends in July. Fear not fans, it will be back in the future.
The Legend of the Lion King opens in the Magic Kingdom.
The Sunset Boulevard area of Disney-MGM Studios opens including the iconic Twilight Zone Tower of Terror ride.
The popular 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea ride closes permanently at the Magic Kingdom.
The American Journeys film in Magic Kingdom officially closes.
Innoventions opens at Epcot.
Spaceship Earth was refurbished during the year and reopened in November with a number of updates, most notably with a new narrator, actor Jeremy Irons.
The Sports End-Zone food court opens at the All-Star Resort.
The Pasta Piazza Ristorante restaurant replaces Sunrise Terrace Restaurant at Epcot.
Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies in the Magic Kingdom and the Electric Umbrella in Epcot open in June.

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

Also, in 1994, Disney broke ground on the Celebration, Florida project which was a residential development just outside Walt Disney World.

Disney Television Headlines in 1994:

A number of new Disney television shows and original movies made their debut in 1994. These included:

Gargoyles
Aladdin The Series
Walt Disney World Inside Out
On Promised Land (Disney Channel Movie)

1994 Archive

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 1994. New entries added daily, so be sure to check back often.

Disney Movies Released in 1994

A Simple Twist of Fate

Renaissance Man

The Puppet Masters

Cabin Boy

The Santa Clause

Ed Wood

Terminal Velocity

I Love Trouble

The Air Up There

It’s Pat

Quiz Show

My Father the Hero

In the Army Now

White Fang 2: Myth Of The White Wolf

Color of Night

The Jungle Book (1994 Live Action)

Holy Matrimony

The Lion King

Camp Nowhere

The Return of Jafar

Angie

Blank Check

A Low Down Dirty Shame

D2: The Mighty Ducks

The Inkwell

Iron Will

The Ref

Squanto: A Warrior’s Tale

When a Man Loves a Woman

Angels In The Outfield

Disney Shows Released in 1994

Aladdin: The Series

Gargoyles

Walt Disney World Inside Out

Disney Songs Released in 1994

Can You Feel the Love Tonight disney song music

Can You Feel the Love Tonight (Song)

“Can You Feel the Love Tonight” is a song from the 1994 Disney animated film “The Lion King“. It was composed by Elton John with…

Circle of Life (Song)

“Circle of Life” is a song from the 1994 Disney animated film “The Lion King“. The song was written by Elton John and Tim Rice,…

I Just Can't Wait to Be King disney song music

I Just Can’t Wait to Be King (Song)

“I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” is a song from the animated movie “The Lion King,” which was produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation…

Be Prepared (Song)

“Be Prepared” is a song from the Disney animated film “The Lion King“. The song was composed by Elton John, with lyrics by Tim Rice,…

Hakuna Matata (Song)

“Hakuna Matata” is a song from the 1994 Disney animated film “The Lion King“. The song is performed by the characters Timon and Pumbaa, and…

Human Again (Song)

“Human Again” is a song from the special edition release of the Disney animated movie “Beauty and the Beast“. The song was originally written for…

If I Can’t Love Her (Song)

“If I Can’t Love Her” is a song from the stage adaptation of the 1991 Disney animated film “Beauty and the Beast“. The song is…

Disney Attractions Opened in 1994

8TRAX | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about 8TRAX at Walt Disney World’s Downtown Disney including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

The Lunching Pad | Disney World

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

The Legend of the Lion King | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s extinct The Legend of the Lion King attraction including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios’ Tower of Terror ride including ride history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

The Timekeeper | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s extinct The Timekeeper show including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

Innoventions | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Epcot’s extinct Innoventions attraction including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

Mickey Mania Parade - Extinct Disney World Attractions

Mickey Mania Parade | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s extinct Mickey Mania Parade including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

Honey, I Shrunk the Audience! | Extinct Disney World

Honey, I Shrunk the Audience! | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Epcot’s extinct Honey, I Shrunk the Audience! attraction including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

The Lion King Celebration Parade | Disneyland

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

Disney’s All-Star Music Resort

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Disney’s All-Star Music Resort at Walt Disney World including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin | Disneyland

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin attraction at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort at Walt Disney World including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

Merchant of Venus | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about the Merchant of Venus 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!

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

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

Food Rocks | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about the Food Rocks show at Walt Disney World’s Epcot including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

Boulder Ridge Villas

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge at Walt Disney World including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

Catalina Eddie’s | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Catalina Eddie’s restaurant at Walt Disney World’s Disney’s Hollywood Studios including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

Planet Hollywood Observatory disney springs

Planet Hollywood Observatory | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Planet Hollywood Observatory restaurant at Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

Artist Point | Wilderness Lodge | Disney World

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

Grandstand Spirits | All-Star Sports Resort | Disney World

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

Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies | Disney World

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

Cool Ship | Disney World

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

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café restaurant at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!