1961

Theatrical releases

 * January 25 - 101 Dalmatians
 * March 16 - The Absent-Minded Professor
 * June 21 - The Parent Trap
 * July 12 - Nikki, Wild Dog of the North
 * July 17 - Greyfriars Bobby
 * December 14 - Babes in Toyland

Theme park happenings

 * The Disneyland Monorail System extends to the Disneyland Hotel.

Character debuts

 * September 24 - Ludwig Von Drake
 * December - Magica De Spell