Chronology of the Walt Disney Company

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1972

January
  • Disney re-releases the film Song of the South to theaters in the USA. [25] [370.78] [501.513] [1073.115]
  • The New Century Clock Shop opens on Main Street at Disneyland. [228.354]
January 26
  • The TV series The Mouse Factory debuts. (A total of 43 shows are produced over two seasons.) [83.446] [228.343] [755.80]
February 6
  • The NBC TV network airs The Wonderful World of Disney show, featuring Justin Morgan Had a Horse, part one. [228.270]
February 13
  • The NBC TV network airs The Wonderful World of Disney show, featuring Justin Morgan Had a Horse, part two. [228.270]
February
  • Fawcett begins publishing the Disneyland Magazine weekly magazine in the US. [326.86] [754.84]
February 20
  • The NBC TV network airs The Wonderful World of Disney show, entitled The City Fox. [1378.140]
February 22
  • The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences nominates the film Bedknobs and Broomsticks for an Oscar Award in the category Art Direction - Set Decoration. [39.556]
  • The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences nominates the film Bedknobs and Broomsticks for an Oscar Award in the category Music, Scoring: Adaptation and Original Song Score. [39.556]
  • The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences nominates the song "The Age of Not Believing" from the film Bedknobs and Broomsticks for an Oscar Award in the category Music, Song. [39.556]
  • The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences nominates the film Bedknobs and Broomsticks for an Oscar Award in the category Costume Design. [39.556]
  • The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences nominates the film Bedknobs and Broomsticks for an Oscar Award in the category Special Visual Effects. [39.556]
March
  • Disney releases the live-action feature 16-mm film Track of the Giant Snow Bear. The film was previously shown on TV as Snow Bear. [23] [501.567]
  • The Olde World Antiques ship opens in Liberty Square in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. [228.367]
  • Merlin's Magic Shop opens in Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. [228.318]
March 19
  • The NBC TV network airs The Wonderful World of Disney show, entitled Chango, Guardian of the Mayan Treasure. [1378.128]

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March 22
  • Buena Vista releases the live-action feature film The Biscuit Eater to theaters. [23] [370.311] [1378.80]
March 24
  • The Bear Country area opens in Frontierland at Disneyland. It cost about US$8 million to build. [26.93] [98] [1300.69] [1378.63]
  • The Country Bear Jamboree attraction opens in Bear Country at Disneyland. [9] [4] [26.27] [209.30] [232.84] [757.40] [939.128] [1300.116] [1378.157]
  • The Mile Long Bar opens in Bear Country at Disneyland. [228.331] [1300.285]
  • The Teddi Barra's Swingin' Arcade opens in Bear Country at Disneyland. [9] [26.27] [501.540] [1300.409]
  • The Ursus H. Bear's Wilderness Outpost shop opens in Bear Country at Disneyland. [501.582] [1300.434]
March 26
  • The NBC TV network airs The Wonderful World of Disney show, entitled Michael O'Hara the Fourth: To Trap a Thief. [228.319]
April 2
  • The NBC TV network airs The Wonderful World of Disney show, entitled Michael O'Hara the Fourth: The Deceptive Detective. [228.319]
April 10
  • The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards an Oscar (Special Visual Effects) for the film Bedknobs and Broomsticks. [11] [23] [38.463] [39.556]
April 19
  • In the case of the Sierra Club against the U.S. Forest Service over Disney's proposed Mineral King ski resort, the Supreme Court issues its ruling, voting four to three agreeing with the Court of Appeals in dissolving the injunction against commencing the project. [482.69]
May 14
  • The first major auction of Disney memorabilia is held at Southeby's auction house in Los Angeles, California. The 170 items sold for a total US$15,000. [113.253] [228.132] [232.85] [326.16] [367.28]
May 31
  • Fujeira issues sixty different stamps with Disney cartoon characters. This is an illegal issue, not authorized by Disney. [1090.34]
June 2
  • In the case of the Sierra Club against the U.S. Forest Service over Disney's proposed Mineral King ski resort, the Sierra Club amends its original suit, adding claims under the National Environmental Policy Act, requesting the government produce an environmental impact statement on the resort. Judge Sweinert also agrees to reinstate the injunction until the impact statement can be completed, and until the trial is held on the original suit. [482.70]
June 5
  • Eastern Airlines begins sponsorship of the If You Had Wings attraction in Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. [228.250] [250.96]
June 17
  • The Main Street Electrical Parade premieres at Disneyland. The vehicles feature 500,000 sparkling lights, and 500 miles of wiring. [4] [26.27] [86.24] [228.306] [246.91] [757.40] [939.132] [1300.257]
June 24
  • The Crystal Arts shop opens in Disneyland. [1378.165]
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  • Nabisco features Winnie-the-Pooh on its Honey Crunchers cereal box. [245.47]
  • Random House begins publishing Disney's Wonderful World of Reading books. [1378.90]
  • John Hench is named executive vice president of WED. [228.232]
  • The Creole Cafe restaurant in Disneyland closes. [1378.161]
  • The Cafe Orleans restaurant opens in New Orleans Square at Disneyland. Former name was Creole Cafe. [1378.110]
  • Disney grants Bradley Time (a division of Elgin National Industries) the US national license to manufacture Disney character watches. [1378.94]
  • Disney releases the 16-mm film Leonardo da Vinci - First Man of the Renaissance for educational use. [23] [228.286]
  • Disney releases the live-action 16-mm film The Magic Whistle for educational use. [23] [228.305]
  • Disney releases the live-action 16-mm film Mrs Peabody's Beach for educational use. [23] [228.335]
  • Disney releases the 16-mm film Democracy - Equality or Privilege? for educational use. The film is part of the "History Alive!" series. [23] [1378.180]
  • Disney releases the 16-mm film The Right of Dissent for educational use. The film is part of the "History Alive!" series. [23] [501.471]
  • Disney releases the 16-mm film States' Rights for educational use. The film is part of the "History Alive!" series. [23] [501.522]
  • Disney releases the 16-mm film The Right of Petition for educational use. The film is part of the "History Alive!" series. [23] [501.471]
  • Disney releases the 16-mm film Impeachment of a President for educational use. The film is part of the "History Alive!" series. [23] [228.235,252]
  • Disney releases the live-action feature 16-mm film The Boy Who Stole the Elephant. [23]
  • Disney releases the animated film compilation Superstar Goofy to theaters in Denmark. [23]
  • Disney releases the live-action feature film Menace on the Mountain to theaters in the UK. [23]
  • Disney releases the live-action feature film Menace on the Mountain to theaters in the US. [49.274]
  • Disney releases the live-action feature 16-mm film Justin Morgan Had a Horse. [23]
  • Disney releases the animated film compilation Walt Disney's Carnival of Hits to theaters in Denmark. [23]
  • Disney re-releases the film Dumbo to theaters. [25] [228.154]
  • Disney re-releases the film The Sword in the Stone to theaters. [25] [501.535]
  • Disney on Parade tours Europe. [96.89]
  • Disney re-releases the film The Legend of Lobo to theaters. [79.204]
  • Buena Vista re-releases the film The Misadventures of Merlin Jones to theaters. [228.335] [370.219]
  • Disney releases the film The Silver Fox and Sam Davenport to theaters in the US. [85.324]
  • Helbros introduces a Goofy wristwatch in the US with numbers and arm movement running backward. Price is US$19.95. [209.84] [501.600]
  • Four locomotives are built for use in a new railroad to operate in Fort Wilderness at Walt Disney World. The cost is US$1 million for four engines and 20 cars. [328.336]
  • Production of the comic book Super Goof is suspended. [501.530]
  • Buena Vista re-releases Disney's film Swiss Family Robinson to theaters. [501.534]
  • Disney re-releases the film White Wilderness in theaters. [501.609]
  • The name of the Creole Café restaurant at Disneyland changes to Sara Lee Café Orleans. [1300.118]
July 5
  • Buena Vista releases the live-action feature film Napoleon and Samantha to theaters. This film is Jodie Foster's feature film debut, at age 10. [23] [49.274] [228.350] [232.48] [370.312]
July 7
  • Buena Vista premieres the live-action feature film Now You See Him, Now You Don't in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. [228.362]
July 12
  • Buena Vista releases the live-action feature film Now You See Him, Now You Don't to theaters. [23] [49.274] [111.379] [228.362] [370.311]
July
  • Disney releases the live-action and animated 16-mm film The Great Search - Man's Need For Power for educational use. [23] [228.218]
September 23
  • Sharjah issues 32 different postage stamps featuring Disney cartoon characters. This is an illegal issue, not authorized by Disney. [1090.34]
September 24
  • The Golden Bear Lodge Restaurant opens in Bear Country at Disneyland. [228.247] [1300.188]
October 1
  • 10.7 million people have visited Walt Disney World since its opening, one year ago. [6] [14]
  • The NBC TV network airs The Wonderful World of Disney show, entitled The Nashville Coyote. [228.351]
October
  • The "Winnie the Pooh for President Day" event is held at Disneyland. [501.616]
October 18
  • Disney releases the live-action feature film Run, Cougar, Run to theaters. [23] [501.479]
October 22
  • The NBC TV network airs The Wonderful World of Disney show, featuring The High Flying Spy, part one. [228.234]
October 29
  • The NBC TV network airs The Wonderful World of Disney show, featuring The High Flying Spy, part two. [228.234]
November 5
  • The NBC TV network airs The Wonderful World of Disney show, featuring The High Flying Spy, part three. [228.234]
November 19
  • The NBC TV network airs The Wonderful World of Disney show, entitled Nosey, the Sweetest Skunk in the West. [228.362]
November 26
  • The NBC TV network airs The Wonderful World of Disney show, featuring Chandar, the Black Leopard of Ceylon, part one. [1378.128]
December 3
  • The NBC TV network airs The Wonderful World of Disney show, featuring Chandar, the Black Leopard of Ceylon, part two. [1378.128]
December 15
  • Construction begins on the Space Mountain attraction at Walt Disney World. [242.85]
December 17
  • The NBC TV network airs The Wonderful World of Disney show, entitled Salty, the Hijacked Harbor Seal. [501.482]
December 20
  • Disney releases the documentary film The Magic of Walt Disney World. [23] [228.304]
  • Buena Vista releases the live-action feature film Snowball Express to theaters. The film is based on the book Chateau Bon Vivant by Frankie and John O'Rear. [23] [49.274] [111.394] [228.304] [370.312] [501.510]
December 31
  • The last Sunday color comic strip of Uncle Remus is published. [113.18,327]

End of 1972. Next: 1973.

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