- July 21
- The Boiler Room Barbecue restaurant opens in Tokyo Disneyland. [55.42]
- The China Voyager Restaurant opens in Tokyo Disneyland. [55.42] [1378.133]
- Squeezer's Tropical Juice Bar opens in Tokyo Disneyland. [55.42]
- (month unknown)
- Walt Disney Computer Software unveils the Stunt Island flight simulator software for personal computers. Price is US$59.95. [641.18] [643.38] [647.78]
- August 5
- Walt Disney World welcomes its 400-millionth guest, Brandon Adams. [501.597]
- August 7
- Disney releases the Bonkers animated short film Petal to the Metal to theaters. [85.325] [228.384]
- Disney releases the Touchstone Pictures live-action feature film 3 Ninjas to theatres. [85.322] [110.170] [112.501] [228.384] [501.555]
- August
- Disney releases the film The Baseball Card for educational use. It is part of the "What Should I Do?" series. [501.605]
- Disney releases an updated version of the film The Fight for educational use. It is part of the "What Should I Do?" series. [501.605]
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- Disney releases an updated version of the film The Game for educational use. It is part of the "What Should I Do?" series. [501.605]
- Disney releases the film The Lunch Group for educational use. It is part of the "What Should I Do?" series. [501.605]
- Disney releases the film The Mural for educational use. It is part of the "What Should I Do?" series. [501.605]
- Disney releases the film The Play for educational use. It is part of the "What Should I Do?" series. [501.605]
- August 21
- Disney releases the Touchstone Pictures live-action feature film The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag to theatres. [85.322] [110.170] [112.464] [228.221]
- August 23
- The Town Square Café at Disneyland closes. [1300.430]
- August 24
- Tokyo Disneyland welcomes its 120-millionth guest. [55.41]
- August 27
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show. A homeless man says he owned Mickey Mouse Massage Parlours, then Disney shut him down. [824]
- August 29
- The Dinosaurs Live parade at the Disney-MGM Studios makes its last run. [1378.186]
- August 31
- The American Journeys file ceases to be shown in Tomorrowland at Tokyo Disneyland. [1378.28]
- (month unknown)
- St. Vincent issues seven postage stamps depicting scenes of various Disney animated feature films. [656.780]
- September 4
- The Disney Channel airs the last episode of The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. [228.354]
- September 5
- The Ducktales TV series ends its syndicated run. [228.152]
- September 7
- The animated Disney TV series Goof Troop is syndicated for general television broadcast. [228.211] [383.235]
- September 11
- Disney releases the Touchstone Pictures live-action feature film Crossing the Bridge to theatres. [85.322] [110.171] [112.425] [1378.163]
- September 12
- The CBS TV network airs the first show of Disney's The Little Mermaid, entitled Whale of a Tail. [228.141,292] (September 11 [15]) (September 13 [383.309])
- The ABC TV network begins airing episodes of Goof Troop. [228.211] [383.235]
- The CBS TV network begins airing the animated TV series Raw Toonage. [85.300] [383.399] (September 19 [228.409])
- The NBC TV network airs the last episode of The Golden Girls. [228.208]
- The film Beauty and the Beast is released to theaters in Japan. [890]
- September
- Euro Disneyland welcomes its 6-millionth guest. [60.5]
- September 17
- Disney releases the film The Rescuers on videocassette, and on laserdisc for US$30-40. [15] [228.413]
- September 18
- The CBS TV network begins airing the Disney show The Golden Palace, a sequel to The Golden Girls. [228.208]
- Disney releases the Touchstone Pictures live-action feature film Captain Ron to theatres. [85.322] [110.100] [112.424] [1378.118]
- Buena Vista releases the Hollywood Pictures / Miramax Films live-action feature film Sarafina! to selected theatres. [85.322] [110.212] [112.431] [501.485]
- September 24
- The first Disney-hosted Disneyana Convention is held, over four days in the Contemporary Resort Convention Center at Walt Disney World. 750 people attend. [235.92] [228.133] [1230.30]
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A character refers to Euro Krustyland, an obvious reference to Disney's Euro Disneyland theme park. [825]
- September 25
- Buena Vista generally releases the film Sarafina! to theaters in the US. [501.485]
- September 27
- The Disney Channel airs The Making of Sgt. Pepper, about The Beatles' album of the 1960s. [359.B14]
- The Fox TV network debuts the series Woops!. [501.619]
- September 30
- The ABC TV network debuts the series Laurie Hill. [228.283]
- October 1
- The San Angel Inn restaurant opens in the Mexico pavilion in World Showcase in EPCOT Center at Walt Disney World. [501.483]
- The Splash Mountain attraction opens Critter Country at Tokyo Disneyland. [55.42] [501.518]
- Grandma Sara's Kitchen restaurant opens in Tokyo Disneyland. [55.42]
- Rackety's Raccoon Saloon juice bar opens in Tokyo Disneyland. [55.42]
- October 2
- The California Court of Appeals upholds a court decision of 1988 awarding Peggy Lee US$3.2 million for her role in the film Lady and the Tramp. The amount includes royalties from sales of videotapes, and damages for breach of contract. [360.B6]
- Disney releases the Walt Disney Pictures live-action feature film The Mighty Ducks to theaters. [15] [85.302] [85.321] [110.114] [112.429] [228.330]
- October 5
- The Walt Disney Story attraction in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World closes. [501.594]
- October 6
- Disney announces plans to build three resorts with over 4500 rooms, and a water theme park at Walt Disney World. The resorts will have sports, music, and wilderness themes. [361.D5]
- October 8
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A scene shows God ripping off the roof of a house to talk to a character, much like Willie the Giant did in the film Mickey and the Beanstalk. [826]
- October 9
- Disney releases the film The Great Mouse Detective on videocassette (VHS), and on laserdisc for US$30-40. [11] [15]
- The film Beauty and the Beast is released to theaters in the United Kingdom. [890]
- October 14
- Disney releases the film Newsies on laserdisc for US$40, and videocassette. [15] [228.356]
- October 15
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A banner at an amusement park reads "The Happiest Place on Earth". A lawyer character says that phrase is a registered Disneyland copyright. [827]
- October
- American Film Technologies colorizes Disney's Zorro TV series, all 78 episodes, for broadcast on The Disney Channel. [384.142]
- French Prime Minister Pierre Bérégovoy presents Michael Eisner with the French Legion of Honor. [60.6]
- Disney releases the film D.A.R.E. to Care: A Program for Parents as an educational video. [228.113]
- The Golf Euro Disney golf course is inaugurated. [60.6]
- Disney re-releases the film So Dear to My Heart on videocassette, and on laserdisc for US$37. [11] [15] [501.511]
- Philippe Bourguignon is named head of Euro Disney. [238.284] [228.66]
- October 16
- Disney releases the Hollywood Pictures live-action feature film Consenting Adults to theatres. [85.322] [110.123] [112.425] [1378.152]
- October 17
- Sotheby's auction house in Los Angeles conducts an auction of animation art associated with the film Beauty and the Beast. All 250 items are sold, for a total of US$1.2 million. A painting of a ballroom scene goes for US$44,000. [235.42] [363.C16]
- October 21
- The film Beauty and the Beast is released to theaters in France. [890]
- October 23
- The Superior Court of California rules that Disney can use the MGM name and the lion logo at its theme parks. [362.39]
- October 28
- The ABC TV network airs the last Laurie Hill show. [228.283]
- October 30
- Disney releases the film Beauty and the Beast on videocassette. One million copies sell on the first day. (In total, 9 million copies sell in North America (earning US$180 million), and 22 million sell worldwide.) [11] [238.196] [511.42] [745.108,121] (October 28 [365.D3]) (US$145 million [228.46])
- (month unknown)
- Disney begins designing an American historical theme park, calling it Disney's America. [238.320]
- Disney begins looking for a site near Washington, D.C., for Disney's America, an American historical theme park. [238.320]
- Buena Vista Software releases the Heaven and Earth game for personal computers. Price is US$49.95. [641.19] [642.178] [643.60]
- November 2
- The Mission to Mars attraction at Disneyland closes. [228.335] [1300.288]
- Uganda issues ten postage stamps marking the 60th anniversary of Goofy. [617.681]
- November 3
- The Rainbow Fruit Market restaurant opens in Tokyo Disneyland. [55.42]
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US.
- A short film is shown, a black and white cartoon titled Steamboat Itchy, a parody of Disney's Steamboat Willie.
- In a scene forty years in the future, a movie theater is playing "Classics of Animation" with Beauty and the Beast as second billing.
[828]
- November 9
- Nevis issues ten postage stamps depicting various Disney characters. [655.1059]
- November 11
- Dominica issues ten postage stamps marking the 60th anniversary of Goofy. [648.757]
- Disney pre-releases the Walt Disney Pictures animated feature film Aladdin in certain theaters. [11] [15] [112.423] [1378.15]
- November 15
- The World According to Goofy parade at Disneyland makes its last run. [26.29] [501.620]
- November
- Disney releases the educational film D.A.R.E. to Be Aware: Matt's Story. [1378.172]
- Disney releases the educational film D.A.R.E. to Be Aware: Michael's Story. [1378.172]
- Disney releases the film The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad on laserdisc, for US$30. [15] [1378.10]
- Disney releases the film Keeping the Balance for educational use. The film is part of the "Triangle of Health" series. [501.571]
- Disney releases the film Moving On for educational use. The film is part of the "Triangle of Health" series. [501.571]
- Disney releases the film Personal Challenge for educational use. The film is part of the "Triangle of Health" series. [501.571]
- Disney releases the film True Friends for educational use. The film is part of the "Triangle of Health" series. [501.571]
- Disney releases the film Out of Control on videocassette for educational use. [228.376]
- Sponsorship of The Land pavilion in EPCOT Center changes from Kraft to Nestlé. [228.281]
- Disney releases the film Watcher in the Woods on laserdisc for US$30. [15]
- Disney releases the animated film compilation Cartoon Classics: Donald & Daisy / Pluto & Fifi on laserdisc in the US, for US$30. It includes Don Donald, Donald's Double Trouble, Donald's Diary, Society Dog Show, Pluto's Blue Note, and Pluto's Quinpuplets. [15]
- Disney releases the animated film compilation Chip'N'Dale Rescue Rangers: Danger Rangers / Super Sleuths on laserdisc in the US, for US$30. It includes Kiwi's Big Adventure, Bearing Up Baby, The Pound of the Baskervilles, Out to Launch. [15]
- Disney releases the film Babes in Toyland on laserdisc for US$30. [15]
- Disney releases the film Back to Hannibal: The Return of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn on laserdisc for US$30. [15] [228.37]
- November 16
- Sierra Leone issues fifteen postage stamps depicting Disney characters in Christmas scenes. [656.985]
- November 18
- Mickey's Car of the 'EAR is created in Tokyo Disneyland. [55.42]
- November 20
- Buena Vista International releases the film Beauty and the Beast to theaters in Denmark and Sweden. [890]
- November 24
- Grenada Grenadines issues fifteen postage stamps marking the 60th anniversary of Goofy, depicting scenes from Goofy films. [653.460]
- November 25
- The Toontown Railroad Station opens in Disneyland. [501.564]
- Disney generally releases the film Aladdin to theaters. It cost US$35 million to produce. (North American theater gross receipts: US$217.4 million; world: US$502 million.) [11] [22] [25] [34.279] [85.321] [110.130] [191] [532.83] [552.42] [610.45] [745.123] [780.99] [1378.15]
- Disney releases Beauty and the Beast - Work in Progress on laserdisc for US$50. [15]
- November 26
- The film Beauty and the Beast is released to theaters in Germany and the Netherlands. [890]
- November 27
- Warner Bros. Española S.A. releases the film Beauty and the Beast to theaters in Spain. [890]
- November 30
- Tanzania issues fifteen postage stamps depicting various Disney characters. [617.378]
- Michael Eisner exercises 5 million stock options acquired in 1984, giving him a US$193 million stock option gain. Frank Wells exercises 1.6 million options, making a gain of US$63 million. [504.38]
- (month unknown)
- Sierra Leone issues sixteen postage stamps depicting Mickey Mouse magazines and books. [656.985]
- Disney creates the Mighty Ducks professional hockey team in Anaheim, California. [228.330]
- The cover of the January 1993 issue of Nintendo Power features Mickey Mouse. [796]
- Walt Disney Theatrical Productions is created with Walt Disney Studios. [1005.95]
- December 2
- Disney reports videotape sales of the film Beauty and the Beast have surpassed 14.2 million units, making it the best selling video ever. [365.D3]
- December 4
- Hollywood Pictures releases the live-action feature film The Distinguished Gentleman to theatres. [85.322] [110.138] [112.425] [228.141]
- December 6
- The Fox TV network airs the last episode of the series Woops!. [501.619]
- The Tinker Bell Toy Shop in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World is renamed Tinker Bell's Treasures. [501.559]
- December 7
- Maldives issues fourteen postage stamps marking the 60th anniversary of Goofy. [655.589]
- December 10
- The National Hockey League votes unanimously to expand to Anaheim, California, approving a new team, "The Mighty Ducks", owned by The Walt Disney Company. [364.B7]
- The Disney TV special Best of Country '92: Countdown at the Neon Armadillo airs. [1378.73]
- December 11
- Disney releases the Walt Disney Pictures live-action feature film The Muppet Christmas Carol to theaters. The film was produced by Jim Henson Productions. [85.321] [110.141] [112.430] [228.346]
- December 15
- St. Vincent issues 28 postage stamps depicting scenes from Beauty and the Beast. [656.781]
- St. Vincent issues eleven postage stamps depicting scenes from Symphony Hour. [656.781]
- St. Vincent issues eleven postage stamps depicting scenes from The Small One. [656.781]
- St. Vincent issues eleven postage stamps depicting scenes from The Three Little Pigs. [656.781]
- St. Vincent issues eleven postage stamps depicting scenes from How to Play Football. [656.781]
- St. Vincent issues eleven postage stamps depicting scenes from Rescue Rangers. [656.781]
- St. Vincent issues ten postage stamps depicting scenes from Darkwing Duck. [656.781]
- St. Vincent issues eleven postage stamps depicting scenes from Clock Cleaners. [656.781]
- St. Vincent issues eleven postage stamps depicting scenes from The Art of Skiing. [656.781]
- St. Vincent issues eleven postage stamps depicting scenes from Orphan's Benefit. [656.781]
- St. Vincent issues eleven postage stamps depicting scenes from Thru the Mirror. [656.781]
- The Grenadines of St. Vincent issues 66 postage stamps depicting Disney characters in classic fairy tales. [656.809]
- The Grenadines of St. Vincent issues eleven postage stamps depicting scenes from Duck Tales. [656.809]
- The Grenadines of St. Vincent issues eleven postage stamps depicting scenes from Darkwing Duck. [656.809]
- The Grenadines of St. Vincent issues eleven postage stamps depicting scenes from The Great Mouse Detective. [656.810]
- The Grenadines of St. Vincent issues eleven postage stamps depicting scenes from Oliver & Company. [656.810]
- The Grenadines of St. Vincent issues eleven postage stamps depicting scenes from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. [656.810]
- December
- Capcom releases The Magical Quest Starring Mickey Mouse for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in the US. [796.8] [799.93] [1146.99] [1345.67]
- Disney releases the film Consider the Alternatives for educational use. [1378.152]
- Antigua & Barbuda issues five postage stamps depicting Disney characters and Euro Disney. [629.380]
- Disney releases the laserdisc The Absent Minded Professor - Walt Disney's Studio Film Collection for US$35. [15]
- Maldives issues thirteen postage stamps marking the opening of the Euro-Disney Resort, depicting Disney characters in paintings by French impressionists. [655.588]
- The Cage nightclub in Pleasure Island at Walt Disney World closes. [1378.110]
- December 18
- The It's a Small World Toy Shoppe opens in Fantasyland at Disneyland. [228.259] [1300.222]
- Warner Bros. Finland releases the film Beauty and the Beast to theaters in Finland. [890]
- December 19
- The CBS TV network airs the special program Disney's Christmas Fantasy on Ice. [228.139] [386.128]
- December 21
- The Aladdin's Royal Caravan parade begins at Disney-MGM Studios in Walt Disney World. [1378.16]
- December 31
- The Beauty and the Beast stage show begins performances at Videopolis in Euro Disneyland. [1378.65]
- The 8TRAX club opens in Pleasure Island at Walt Disney World. [228.157]
- Year
- North American theater market share by ticket revenue: Disney is second with 19.4%. [458.85]
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