Disney in 2017

Last Updated on: May 24th, 2024

Disney in 2017 everything that happened (5)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 2017. I hope you find this lookback in time helpful and entertaining.

Disney 2017 Movies Headlines:

In 2017, Disney released several movies, including:

2017 was an extraordinary year for Disney films, with major successes like Beauty and the Beast, which brought the animated classic to life in a new way, and Coco, which became a cultural phenomenon and won two Academy Awards.

Disney 2017 Parks Headlines:

Disneyland Headlines:

The following changes occurred at Disneyland in 2017:

  • Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout! opened on May 27 in Disney California Adventure, replacing The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and bringing a new, thrilling experience based on the popular Marvel franchise.
  • Fantasmic! returned on July 17 after a major refurbishment, featuring new scenes and enhanced special effects.
  • Disneyland continued to delight guests with its mix of classic attractions and seasonal events, maintaining its reputation as a premier theme park destination.

Disney World Headlines:

The following changes occurred at Disney World in 2017:

  • Pandora – The World of Avatar opened on May 27 in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, featuring two main attractions: Avatar Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey. This immersive land brought James Cameron’s Avatar universe to life and became an instant hit.
  • Happily Ever After nighttime spectacular debuted on May 12 in the Magic Kingdom, replacing Wishes and featuring new fireworks, projections, and music.
  • Disney World continued to expand and enhance its attractions, ensuring a dynamic and engaging experience for visitors.

Disneyland Paris Headlines:

The following changes occurred at Disneyland Paris in 2017:

  • Disneyland Paris continued to draw guests from around the world with its unique blend of Disney magic and European charm, featuring beloved attractions and special events.
  • The park celebrated its 25th anniversary with new shows, parades, and a nighttime spectacular called Disney Illuminations.

Tokyo Disneyland Headlines:

The following changes occurred at Tokyo Disneyland in 2017:

  • Nemo & Friends SeaRider opened on May 12 in Tokyo DisneySea, offering guests an underwater adventure with characters from Finding Nemo and Finding Dory.
  • Tokyo Disneyland continued to attract guests with its unique blend of Disney magic and Japanese culture, featuring classic attractions and special events.

Disney 2017 Television Headlines:

Disney’s television programming in 2017 continued to offer high-quality family entertainment, with new shows quickly gaining popularity and existing favorites remaining strong. Descendants 2 was particularly notable, drawing high ratings and fan enthusiasm.

New Disney Shows in 2017 included:

  • DuckTales (reboot), which premiered on August 12, bringing back the beloved characters in a new animated series.
  • Tangled: The Series (later retitled Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure), which premiered on March 24, continuing the story of Rapunzel and her adventures in the kingdom of Corona.

Disney shows we lost in 2017 included:

New Disney Channel Original Movies in 2017 included:

Disney Interactive:

Disney Interactive had a notable presence in 2017, with the release of several popular video games and interactive experiences, including:

Overall, 2017 was a significant year for Disney, highlighted by the release of blockbuster films like Beauty and the Beast and Coco, the opening of new attractions like Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney World, and the continued expansion of Disney’s television and interactive entertainment. This year truly demonstrated Disney’s ability to create magical experiences across all forms of entertainment.


2017 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 2017. New entries added daily, so be sure to check back often.

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Disney Songs Released in 2017

It’s Goin’ Down (Song)

“It’s Goin’ Down” is a song from the Disney Channel original movie “Descendants 2“. The song is performed by the main cast of the film,…


Ways to Be Wicked (Song)

“Ways to Be Wicked” is a song featured in the 2017 Disney Channel original movie “Descendants 2.” The song is performed by the characters Mal,…


Days in the Sun (Song)

“Days in the Sun” is a beautiful and nostalgic song from Disney’s live-action adaptation of “Beauty and the Beast,” released in 2017. The song was…


Chillin’ Like a Villain (Song)

“Chillin’ Like a Villain” is a song from the 2017 Disney Channel original movie “Descendants 2“. The song was written by Sam Hollander, Josh Edmondson,…



Happily Ever After (Song)

“Happily Ever After” is a song that serves as the theme song for the nighttime spectacular of the same name at the Magic Kingdom park…


Run that Race (Song)

“Run That Race” is a song from the 2017 Disney-Pixar animated film “Cars 3.” The song is performed by Dan Auerbach, who is the lead…


Ride (Song)

“Ride” is a song from the 2017 Disney-Pixar animated film “Cars 3.” The song is performed by ZZ Ward and features the rapper Gary Clark…


La Llorona (Song)

“La Llorona” is a traditional Mexican folk song that was featured in the 2017 Disney-Pixar animated film “Coco“. In the film, the song is sung…


Proud Corazón (Song)

“Proud Corazón” is a song from the Disney/Pixar animated film “Coco“. The song is performed by the character Miguel, voiced by Anthony Gonzalez, as he…


The World Es Mi Familia (Song)

“The World Es Mi Familia” is a song from the 2017 Disney-Pixar animated film, Coco. The song is written by Germaine Franco and Adrian Molina,…


Un Poco Loco (Song)

“Un Poco Loco” is a song featured in the 2017 Disney-Pixar animated film “Coco.” The song is performed by Miguel and Héctor in the movie…


Remember Me (Song)

“Remember Me” is a song from the animated movie “Coco“. It is a poignant and emotional song that is central to the plot of the…


Much Needed Advice (Song)

“Much Needed Advice” is a song from the 2017 Disney-Pixar animated film “Coco“. The song is performed by the character Ernesto de la Cruz, a…


Everyone Knows Juanita (Song)

“Everyone Knows Juanita” is a song from the 2017 Disney-Pixar animated film “Coco“. The song was written by Germaine Franco, Adrian Molina, and Marcela Davison…


What’s My Name (Song)

“What’s My Name” is a song from the 2017 Disney Channel Original Movie “Descendants 2.” The song is performed by the character Uma, played by…


Space Between (Song)

“Space Between” is a song from the 2017 Disney Channel Original Movie “Descendants 2“. The song is performed by Dove Cameron, who plays the character…


You and Me (Song)

“You and Me” is a song from the 2017 Disney Channel Original Movie “Descendants 2.” The film is a sequel to “Descendants” and follows the…




Disney Attractions Opened in 2017


Choza de Margarita | Disney World

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


Rivers of Light | Disney World

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


Avatar Flight of Passage | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom park’s Avatar Flight of Passage ride including ride history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!


Na’vi River Journey | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom park’s Na’vi River Journey ride including ride history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!



Baseline Tap House | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Baseline Tap House 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!


Pongu Pongu | Disney World

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


Satu’li Canteen | Disney World

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


Paddlefish | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Paddlefish 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!


Geyser Point | Wilderness Lodge | Disney World

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


The Market at Ale & Compass | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Disney World restaurant The Market at Ale & Compass including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!


Ale and Compass | Yacht Club | Disney World

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


Valley of Mo’ara | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom park’s Valley of Mo’ara attraction including ride history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!


Happily Ever After Fireworks Show | Disney World

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


Rose Red Taverne | Disneyland

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Rose Red Taverne restaurant at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!




Disney Apps and Games Released in 2017

ShopDisney

The shopDisney app is the destination for the largest selection of authentic and exclusive Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars products. Discover, experience, and shop…


Cars: Lightning League

Cars: Lightning League was a mobile racing game inspired by the Disney/Pixar film “Cars 3.” The game featured high-speed racing with characters like Lightning McQueen,…


Disney Now

Disney Now is a comprehensive app that combines content from Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney XD. It allows users to watch full episodes, live…



Doc McStuffins Baby Nursery

Play along in Doc McStuffins: Baby Nursery, the first free-to-download Doc McStuffins app. There’s so much you can do to take care of your very…


Star Wars Puzzle Droids

Featuring more than 100 levels, Star Wars: Puzzle Droids lets players match-3 to create combos, clear obstacles and face-off against enemies, and unleash epic power-ups…



Cars 3: Driven to Win

Cars 3: Driven to Win is a racing video game developed by Avalanche Software and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The game is based…


Moana Island Life

The ocean called you to Motunui! In Moana Island Life Mobile Game, create your own magical paradise inspired by Disney’s newest animated film Moana. Join…




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