1979

Theatrical Releases

 * February 9 - The North Avenue Irregulars
 * June 22 - The Muppet Movie is released in theatres. The movie was not created by Disney, but has been owned along with The Muppets themselves by Disney since 2004.
 * July 26 - Unidentified Flying Oddball
 * December 21 - The Black Hole is released in theaters. The movie was notable for two reasons, being the first Disney movie to be rated "PG" and the first Disney movie to use CGI.

Theme Parks

 * August 14 - Sherrill Anne Hoffman, slips into a coma after riding Space Mountain.
 * September 2 - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad opens at Disneyland.