Magazine covers and reviews for classic issues of Disney News and The Disney Magazine.

Starting with its first issue in 1965, Disney News was the magazine to get for those people wanting more information about the Disney theme parks (just one back then), live action and animated movies, and the Disney company as a whole.  It changed names to Disney Magazine in early 1994 and finally ended publication in the Summer of 2005. The official reason for the ending of the magazine was lack of interest and people finding their Disney information on the Internet.

My family stopped our subscription around 2001.  By that point in time the magazine no longer had that Disney feeling to it.  Sure, there were still articles about the attractions, movies and theme parks, but the general feeling of the magazine felt too commercial as there were countless advertisements for companies and products that had little to no connection to the theme parks.  Our Summer of 1987 issue of Disney News had about forty pages of content.  Our Winter of 1998 issue of The Disney Magazine had about one hundred pages of content.  Sadly, the content was far superior and a lot more meaningful in the 1987 issue and other issues from the late 80's and early 90's.

One of the things I loved in the older issues of Disney News were the short articles just showing the attention to detail in the Disney theme parks.  There were short articles about architecture, horticulture, food (including occasional recipes), and articles about Imagineering in general.  It was great and helped add on to that Disney feeling already in the magazine.

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- Disney News - Summer 1987 - The main articles focus on Snow White; a race of 100 classic vehicles across the country from Disneyland to Walt Disney World; and facts about The Living Seas in EPCOT Center.

- Disney News - Spring 1988 - The main articles focus on the Ambassador cast members who travel around the world; a look at keeping the theme parks clean; and a preview for the soon-to-open Disney's Grand Floridian Beach Resort and Norway in EPCOT Center.

- Disney News - Summer 1988 - The main articles focus on Mickey Mouse and his 60th birthday; a preview for the soon-to-open Pleasure Island; an interview with Jack Wagner; and articles about Disney fireworks, the Matternhorn, and palm trees.

- Disney News - Fall 1990 - The main articles focus on the "Dick Tracy - Diamond Double-Cross" shows at Disneyland and Disney-MGM Studios; the making of Fantasia; the making of Euro Disneyland (also known as Disneyland Paris); healthy alternate food in the theme parks, and more.

  - Disney News - Winter 1990 - This special, 25th Anniversary of Disney News takes a look at the history of the magazine as well as the making of The Rescuers Down Under; Disneyland's 35th Anniversary celebration; a sneak preview of the hotels being built for Euro Disney Resort; and the brand new "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure" attraction at the Disney-MGM Studios.

- Disney News - Fall 1991 - The main articles including the building of the Walt Disney World Resort; the 20th Anniversary Surprise Celebration at Walt Disney World; a look at the next animated film, Beauty and the Beast; the history and evolution of Tomorrowland in Disneyland (including discussions of planned attractions such as "Timekeeper" and "Alien Encounter"); a look at the casting call for future Euro Disney workers; and the World Showcase passport program for park guests.

- Disney News - Spring 1992 - This edition of the magazine features the opening of the new nighttime show "FANTASMIC!" at Disneyland; plans for a new resort complex to expand Disneyland; the construction and development of EPCOT Center; a look at how even the smallest attractions have a story to tell; merchandise sold in Tomorrowland; and Chester, the new baby manatee at The Living Seas.

- Disney News - Summer 1992 - The main articles focus on the grand opening of and guided tour through the Euro Disneyland theme park and resort area; the making of Mickey's Toontown in Disneyland; a look at the past twenty years of Walt Disney World; and another article looks at the first ten years of Tokyo Disneyland.  This is one of the best Disney News magazines in my small collection.

- Disney News - Winter 1992 - The main articles focus on the opening of Mickey's Toontown; the first Disneyana Convention; the making of Disney's Aladdin; the hit live-action TV show, Dinosaurs; the popularity of country-western clubs in Disneyland and Pleasure Island, and more.

- Disney News - Summer 1993 - The main articles focus on general secrets of Walt Disney World; a preview of the new "Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin" in Disneyland; general secrets about the Tokyo Disneyland and Euro Disneyland theme parks, and more.

- The Disney Magazine - Summer 1994 - The main articles focus on the making of "The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror" in the Disney-MGM Studios; the making of Disney's The Lion King; the Broadway edition of "Beauty and the Beast;" the making of the "Indiana Jones Adventure" at Disneyland; a look at Disney's All-Star Resorts, and more.

- The Disney Magazine - Fall 1994 - Highlights in this issue include getting to know Bill Nye the Science Guy; development of the "Lion King Celebration" parade in Disneyland and "Legend of the Lion King" show in the Magic Kingdom; the "Storybook Land Canal Boats" in Disneyland and Euro Disneyland; 10 years of Walt Disney television animation; the new "Aladdin's Oasis" restaurant in Disneyland's Adventureland; and an insiders guide to the brand new "Innoventions" at Epcot '94.

- The Disney Magazine - Winter 1994 - The main articles focus on the brand-new New Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World complete with an in-depth look at "The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter" and the "Transportarium;" the making of "Mary Poppins," and more.  The historical aspect of "Alien Encounter" and "Transportarium" alone make this another outstanding edition of the magazine.

- The Disney Magazine - Fall 1995 - The main articles focus on the new Disney Institute programs at Walt Disney World; a look at the new "The Spirit of Pocahontas" stage show; the popular "Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show" in Disneyland Paris; a tribute to Jack Warner; tips on how to become a Disney Imagineer; the newly renovated "Spaceship Earth" and "Global Neighborhood" in Epcot, and more.

- The Disney Magazine - Winter 1995 - The main articles focus on a preview of the holiday decorations and activities throughout the Disney theme parks and resorts; a preview of Disney's Boardwalk; a look at the brand new "Space Mountain: From the Earth to the Moon" at Disneyland Paris; the making of Toy Story; a look at "Disney's Fantillusion!" at Tokyo Disneyland, and more.

- The Disney Magazine - Spring 1996 - Highlight articles include Disney's Vero Beach Resort; the final summer runnings of Disneyland's "Main Street Electrical Parade" before it gets replaced by a new nightly parade; a tour through "Walt's," an elegant restaurant at Disneyland Paris; this year's International Flower & Garden Festival at Epcot; and a tribute to Buddy Baker.

- The Disney Magazine - Fall 1996 - This special collector's issue of The Disney Magazine features the 25th Anniversary of Walt Disney World; a preview for Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park; more history of Walt and Roy Disney and the initial development of Walt Disney World; a segment of Walt Disney World in pictures from 1971 to 1996; 25 ways to celebrate the 25th Anniversary celebration; and a look at several upcoming animated and live-action movies.  This is an excellent edition of The Disney Magazine and a must-have for lovers of Walt Disney World in general.

- The Disney Magazine - Winter 1996 - Highlights in this issue of the magazine include a sneak peek and concept artwork of "Test Track" in Epcot; the making of the new live-action movie, 101 Dalmatians; a look at collecting items at a Disneyana Convention; holiday events in The Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios, The Disney Institute and Disneyland; and a few different workers telling what it's like working at Walt Disney World.

- The Disney Magazine - Spring 1997 - The main articles focus on a preview of Disney's California Adventure; a look at everything new at the Walt Disney World resorts; a history of Tim Allen and the new live-action movie Jungle 2 Jungle; the new Disney Cruise Line, and more.

- The Disney Magazine - Summer 1997 - Featured articles include the making of the next animated hit movie, Hercules; a brief look at Disney characters being used on boxes of breakfast cereal; the Anaheim Angel's Strike Force squad; behind the scenes of the new George of the Jungle live-action movie; a look at the town of Celebration, Florida; and "Stromboli's Ristorante" at the Disneyland Hotel.

- The Disney Magazine - Spring 1998 - This magazine features articles including a small preview for the new "Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin" in the Magic Kingdom; the new Downtown Disney (Marketplace, Pleasure Island and West Side) at Walt Disney World; the brand new Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park; Disney's Coronado Spring Resort; the Disney Cruise Line; an article about Disney child and young adult stars; and a look at how the Disney Company restored the New Amsterdam Theatre in Times Square.

- The Disney Magazine - Fall 1998 - Featured articles include a guide for visiting the Magic Kingdom in one day; a look at Disney pieces being sold at auctions; a preview for the soon-to-open "Test Track" at Epcot; Hollywood locations in the 1920s-40s and how they pertained to Walt Disney; a preview for Lion King II: Simba's Pride; and a small preview for the new "Rock 'n' Roller Coaster" at the Disney-MGM Studios.

- The Disney Magazine - Winter 1998 - The main articles focus on a preview for the new "Asia's Whitewater Rafting Adventure" (also known as "Tiger Rapids Run" and later opened as "Kali River Rapids") in Disney's Animal Kingdom; a preview for A Bug's Life; a look at the past 65 years of Disney animation, and more.

- The Disney Magazine - Spring 1999 - Articles in the magazine include a brief look at the new "Innoventions" in Disneyland's Tomorrowland; the Disney Magic ship and life aboard the cruise on the Disney Cruise Line; a look at the Walt Disney World water parks (Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon and River Country) along with some of the resort pools; a variety of activities available at the Disney Institute; and a small preview for Doug's 1st Movie.

- The Disney Magazine - Summer 1999 - Articles include the return of the "Main Street Electrical Parade" to the Magic Kingdom; a small preview for Disney's California Adventure theme park; the making of the next hit animated movie, Tarzan; a detailed look at the new Asia section in Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park; Disneyland after dark and the cleaning and maintenance of the attractions and scenery; a new book featuring memories and stories about Walt Disney from those who knew him best; and "Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show" in Disneyland Paris.

- The Disney Magazine - Fall 1999 - Highlight articles in the magazine include a look at the brand new "Rock 'n' Roller Coaster" in the Disney-MGM Studios; the first 100 years of Disney; the making of the next animated film, Fantasia 2000; the year 2000 Millennium Celebration taking place at Epcot; an article by Michael Eisner about the future of Disney; and a look at Disney Imagineering.

- The Disney Magazine - Spring 2000 - Articles in this issue include a small preview for the new Disney Studios theme park to join Disneyland Paris; a brief look at the new "Journey Into Your Imagination" ride at Epcot; guides for romantic and thrilling adventures at Walt Disney World; comparing the different Magic Kingdom parks around the world; a guide to souvenir hunting at Walt Disney World; and a guide to visiting Disneyland in one day.  This is one of the better editions of the modern version of The Disney Magazine.

- The Disney Magazine - Fall 2000 - Highlights include small previews for the new "Mission: Space" ride in Epcot and new Disney's California Adventure theme park; a look at gourmet food throughout Walt Disney World; a day in the life of producer Don Hahn; Heather Headley, one of the stars in the Broadway production of The Lion King; two Imagineers talking about the history of several Disneyland attractions; and a tribute to Disney animator Marc Davis.

- The Disney Magazine - Winter 2000 - Featured articles in the magazine include a small preview for the new Downtown Disney at Disneyland; behind-the-scenes of the new live-action film, 102 Dalmatians; a detailed look at each country in Epcot's World Showcase; building the massive gingerbread sculptures at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and the Yacht and Beach Club Resorts; and interviews with the voices behind the new animated film, The Emperor's New Groove.