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This Week in Disney History (October 25 – 31)

October 25, 1996: Boo to You Too! Winnie the Pooh premieres on TV. Happy 30th anniversary!

October 26, 2022: Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi premieres on Disney+

October 27, 1998: The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride is released on VHS.

October 28, 2008: Tinker Bell is released on Blu-ray and DVD.

October 29, 1993: The Nightmare Before Christmas is released in theaters.

October 30, 2012: Wreck-It Ralph: The Video Game is released for Wii, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo 3DS.

October 31, 1941: Dumbo is released in theaters after premiering in New York City the week before. Happy 85th anniversary!

Brief thoughts: After the disappointing box office returns for Pinnochio and Fantasia, Dumbo was a financial success in 1941 for Walt Disney. In the years that followed, a popular ride opened at many Disney Parks & Resorts; a live-action TV series Dumbo’s Circus premiered on the Disney Channel; and a 2019 live-action film adaptation was released in theaters.


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