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Disney News Stories
February 2000

Ongoing Coverage: Disney and eBay sign auction deal - (Coll,General)
Original Story: 2/8/2000   Most Recent Story: 10/26/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Disney Cruise Line Adds Seven Day Cruise - (OD)
Original Story: 12/8/1999   Most Recent Story: 8/11/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Broadcast of the Very Merry Christmas Parade - (WDW,Movies)
Original Story: 12/13/1999   Most Recent Story: 6/12/2007

Ongoing Coverage: Mission SPACE - (WDW)
Original Story: 1/20/2000   Most Recent Story: 6/14/2006

Ongoing Coverage: Disney vs. AOL/Time Warner - (General)
Original Story: 8/31/1999   Most Recent Story: 3/12/2001

Ongoing Coverage: Fired Disneyland workers suing the Company - (DL,General)
Original Story: 2/29/2000   Most Recent Story: 3/1/2000

Cirque du Soleil celebrates first anniversary at WDW - (WDW) (2/28/2000)
The Cirque du Soleil production of La Nouba celebrates its first anniversary on Monday, February 28th, with a star-studded event

Ongoing Coverage: Disney's Shareholder Meeting - (General)
Original Story: 2/23/2000   Most Recent Story: 2/24/2000

Disney to produce March 4th finale for Noche de Carnaval in Miami - (Movies) (2/24/2000)
Announcement that Disney will produce the March 4th finale for Noche de Carnaval, the largest annual Hispanic Festival in the United States with a Millennium Celebration theme. Set to air on Univision at 8:30p on March 12th.

Disney Online wins educational award - (General) (2/24/2000)
Announcement that Disney Online has won a bronze award from Cirriculum Administrator Magazine for its educational content

Details from Disney's shareholder meeting - (General) (2/23/2000)
On February 22nd Disney held its shareholder meeting in Chicago. This press release includes details from the meeting include the entire texts of the speeches.

New Series, "2 Hour Tour", to premiere in March - (Movies) (2/22/2000)
Press release announcing 2 Hour Tour, a new show to debut in March on the Disney Channel featuring up-and-coming musical acts.

Report from Corporate Health Summit 2000 at the Disney Institute - (WDW) (2/22/2000)
Press release reporting on the activities and results of the Corporate Health Summit 2000 held at the Disney Institute

Anne Gates named senior VP and CFO of Disney Consumer Products - (Movies) (2/22/2000)
Press release announcing Anne Gates has been named senior vice president and Chief Financial Officer of Disney Consumer Products

Puppy Love series from Walt Disney Classics Collection retired - (Coll) (2/16/2000)
The Puppy Love scene has been officially retired as of February 14, 2000. That means Mickey, Minnie, Fifi, and the opening title from the cartoon short Puppy Love will be added to the gallery of retired items.

WDCC to world premiere Cinderella merchandise - (DL,Movies) (2/11/2000)
On February 12th at the Disneyland Hotel, the Walt Disney Classics Collection will have the retail world premiere of new Cinderella merchandise. The items will debut at Cinderella's 50th Anniversary Celebration.

Kenny Loggins to perform at Disneyland - (DL,Movies) (2/10/2000)
Press release announcing Kenny Loggins performing his song from The Tigger Movie at Disneyland on February 16th

Press release for eBay/Disney deal - (Coll,General) (2/9/2000)
The official press release from Disney and eBay on the auction deal announced yesterday.

Mambo King Lou Bega Highlights Radio Disney Jams 2 - (Movies) (2/8/2000)
Information on Walt Disney Records upcoming release Radio Disney Jams

Disneyland's 45th Anniversary Parade - (DL) (2/4/2000)
Press release announcing Disneyland's 45th Anniversary Parade.

Lylle Beier Promoted to Senior VP of Special Events for the Studios - (Movies,General) (2/4/2000)
Lylle Beier, who contributed to spectacular movie premiers including Pocahontas at Central Park, The Hunchback of Notre Dame at New Orleans and the Fantasia/2000 World Premiere Tour, has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Special Events for The Walt Disney Studios

Disney gives details on Animal Kingdom lodge - (WDW) (2/3/2000)
Disney has put out a press release detailing some of the features of the Animal Kingdom Lodge currently under construction and scheduled for a Spring, 2001 opening.

Disney appoints new Senior VP of Global Category Development - (General) (2/3/2000)
Disney has announced the promotion of Harry Dolman to Senior Vice President of Global Category Development

Three Disneyland execs promoted - (DL) (2/2/2000)
Press release announcing the promotion of three Disneyland executives.