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Disney in 2015

Last Updated on: June 11th, 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 2015. I hope you find this lookback in time helpful and entertaining.

Disney 2015 Movies Headlines:

In 2015, Disney released several movies, including:

March 13 – Cinderella
May 1 – Avengers: Age of Ultron (Marvel)
June 19 – Inside Out (Pixar)
July 17 – Ant-Man (Marvel)
October 16 – Bridge of Spies (Touchstone)
November 25 – The Good Dinosaur (Pixar)
December 18 – Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Lucasfilm)

2015 was an exceptional year for Disney films, especially with the highly anticipated release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which became a global phenomenon, and Inside Out, which received critical acclaim for its innovative storytelling.

Disney 2015 Parks Headlines:

Disneyland Headlines:

The following changes occurred at Disneyland in 2015:

Disneyland celebrated its 60th Anniversary with the Disneyland Diamond Celebration, featuring special events, decorations, and nighttime spectaculars like Paint the Night parade, Disneyland Forever fireworks, and World of Color – Celebrate! at Disney California Adventure.
Peter Pan’s Flight received a major refurbishment, enhancing the beloved classic attraction with new effects and scenes.

Disney World Headlines:

The following changes occurred at Disney World in 2015:

Frozen Ever After and the adjacent Royal Sommerhus began construction in Epcot’s Norway pavilion, set to replace the Maelstrom ride.
Pandora – The World of Avatar continued its development at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, with an anticipated opening in 2017.
Disney Springs officially replaced Downtown Disney, featuring new dining, shopping, and entertainment options, enhancing the guest experience.

Disney 2015 Television Headlines:

New Disney Shows in 2015 included:

Descendants: Wicked World (animated short-form series)
K.C. Undercover
Best Friends Whenever

Disney shows we lost in 2015 included:

Austin & Ally (final season aired)
Dog with a Blog (final season aired)

New Disney Channel Original Movies in 2015 included:

Teen Beach 2
Descendants (which introduced a new franchise centered on the teenage children of Disney’s iconic villains)

Disney’s television programming in 2015 continued to offer high-quality family entertainment, with new shows quickly becoming popular and beloved series concluding on a high note.

Disney Interactive:

Disney Interactive had a notable year in 2015, with the release of several popular video games, including:

Disney Infinity 3.0 featuring characters from Star Wars, Marvel, Disney, and Pixar.
Star Wars: Battlefront (developed by EA, in collaboration with Lucasfilm).

Overall, 2015 was a remarkable year for Disney, highlighted by the release of blockbuster films like Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the celebration of Disneyland’s 60th anniversary, and the continued success of Disney’s television programming and interactive entertainment. This year truly demonstrated Disney’s ability to create magical experiences across all forms of entertainment.

2015 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 2015. New entries added daily, so be sure to check back often.

Disney Movies Released in 2015

Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast

Alan Cumming: Bog King Evan Rachel Wood: Marianne Kristin Chenoweth: Sugar Plum Fairy Sam Palladio: Roland Maya Rudolph: Griselda Alfred Molina: The Fairy King Meredith Anne Bull: Dawn Elijah Kelley: Sunny, an elf Bob Einstein: Stuff Peter Stormare: Thang Kevin Michael Richardson: Brutus Llou Johnson: Pare Robbie Daymond: Fairy Cronies Brenda Chapman: Imp Tony Cox: Plum Elf Gary Rydstrom: Angry Gus

Strange Magic

Tomorrowland

Bridge of Spies

Cinderella (Live-Action)

The Good Dinosaur

Disneynature Monkey Kingdom

Inside Out

McFarland USA

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

ABCD 2

Ant-Man

Avengers Age of Ultron

Descendants

Invisible Sister

Teen Beach 2

Disney Shows Released in 2015

Goldie and Bear

Miles from Tomorrowland

The Lion Guard

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy

K.C. Undercover

Bunk’d

Best Friends Whenever

Star vs. the Forces of Evil

Disney Songs Released in 2015

If Only (Song)

“If Only” is a song from the 2015 Disney Channel Original Movie “Descendants“. The song is performed by the character Mal, played by Dove Cameron,…

Set It Off (Song)

“Set It Off” is a song from the 2015 Disney Channel Original Movie “Descendants“. The movie is about the children of famous Disney villains who…

Rotten to the Core (Song)

“Rotten to the Core” is a song from the 2015 Disney Channel original movie “Descendants.” The song is performed by the main cast of the…

Did I Mention (Song)

“Did I Mention” is a song from the 2015 Disney Channel original movie “Descendants“. The song was written by Adam Schlesinger and performed in the…

Evil Like Me (Song)

“Evil Like Me” is a song from the 2015 Disney Channel original movie “Descendants“. The song was written by Adam Schlesinger and is performed by…

Believe (Song)

“Believe” is a song from the Disney Channel original movie “Descendants“, which premiered in 2015. The song is performed by the character Jane, who is…

Disney Attractions Opened in 2015

Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace (Disney World)

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Disneyland Forever | Disneyland

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Star Wars Launch Bay | Disney World

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Erin Mckenna’s Bakery NYC disney springs

Erin Mckenna’s Bakery NYC | Disney World

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Anna & Elsa’s Royal Welcome | Disneyland

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Bijutsu-kan Gallery | Disney World

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Vivoli Il Gelato | Disney World

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Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival | Disney World

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The Boathouse | Disney World

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The Trolley Car Café | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing The Trolley Car Café 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!

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar disney springs

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar | Disney World

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Eight Spoon Café | Disney World

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Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen 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!

Creature Comforts Coffee Shop | Disney World

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Star Wars Path of the Jedi | Disneyland

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Terra Treats | Disney World

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Star Wars Launch Bay | Disneyland

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Harambe Market | Disney World

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Smokejumpers Grill | Disneyland

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Mahindi | Disney World

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Galactic Grill | Disneyland

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Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto | Polynesian Village Resort | Disney World

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For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration – Extinct Disneyland Attractions

For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration | Disneyland

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