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Season 5

The Wonderful World of Disney — Season 5

Sep 16, 2001
  • Walt: The Man Behind the Myth

    1. Walt: The Man Behind the Myth

    Sep 16, 2001

    From Mickey Mouse to the Magic Kingdom, he turned his dreams into entertainment for the ages. Through exclusive footage and interviews with friends and family, trace the complicated life of legendary animator Walt Disney.

    2h
  • A Bug's Life

    2. A Bug's Life

    Sep 23, 2001

    On behalf of "oppressed bugs everywhere," an inventive ant named Flik hires a troupe of warrior bugs to defend his bustling colony from a horde of freeloading grasshoppers led by the evil-minded Hopper.

    2h
  • The Emperor's New Groove

    3. The Emperor's New Groove

    Oct 14, 2001

    Kuzco is a self-centered emperor who summons Pacha from a village and to tell him that his home will be destroyed to make room for Kuzco's new summer home. Kuzco's advisor, Yzma, tries to poison Kuzco and accidentally turns him into a llama, who accidentally ends up in Pacha's village.

    1h 18m
  • Toy Story 2

    4. Toy Story 2

    Nov 04, 2001

    Andy heads off to Cowboy Camp, leaving his toys to their own devices. Things shift into high gear when an obsessive toy collector named Al McWhiggen, owner of Al's Toy Barn kidnaps Woody. Andy's toys mount a daring rescue mission, Buzz Lightyear meets his match and Woody has to decide where he and his heart truly belong.

    2h
  • The Facts of Life Reunion

    5. The Facts of Life Reunion

    Nov 18, 2001

    After receiving two separate marriage proposals, Natalie asks the gang to reunite in Peekskill, NY.

    2h
  • Brian's Song

    6. Brian's Song

    Dec 02, 2001

    Gale Sayers joins the Chicago Bears and is befriended by Brian Piccolo, an over-achieving running back. Although they compete for the same spot on the team, and despite the fact that Sayers is black and Piccolo white, they become roommates on the road and very close friends, especially when Sayers is injured and Piccolo helps his recovery. Later, they and their wives must both deal with the harsh reality of Piccolo's cancer.

    2h
  • Cinderella

    7. Cinderella

    Mar 03, 2002

    Cinderella has faith her dreams of a better life will come true. With help from her loyal mice friends and a wave of her Fairy Godmother's wand, Cinderella's rags are magically turned into a glorious gown and off she goes to the Royal Ball. But when the clock strikes midnight, the spell is broken, leaving a single glass slipper.

    2h
  • Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister

    8. Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister

    Mar 10, 2002

    Iris Fisher tries to make her way in the world with a demanding mother, a simple sister, and a spoiled stepsister.

    2h
  • Snow White: The Fairest of Them All

    9. Snow White: The Fairest of Them All

    Mar 17, 2002

    Left alone with an infant daughter after his wife's death, John braves a brutal winter in search of food. Salvation comes unexpectedly when the father's tears melt the frozen tomb of a bewitched creature, the Green-Eyed One. In thanks, the insinuating beast grants John three wishes: nourishment for Snow White, a kingdom in which to raise his family and a queen by his side.

    2h
  • Dinotopia (1)

    10. Dinotopia (1)

    May 12, 2002

    Carl and David, two boys flying a small aircraft over the ocean with their father, crash land near an uncharted island. The boys swim safely to shore, but their father unfortunately drowns in the crash. On their own, the brothers explore the island and soon discover it is not only inhabited by people, but by dinosaurs as well! While the place seems easy enough to get used to, the boys must find a way of returning to their home.

    2h
  • Dinotopia (2)

    11. Dinotopia (2)

    May 13, 2002

    Carl and David, two boys flying a small aircraft over the ocean with their father, crash land near an uncharted island. The boys swim safely to shore, but their father unfortunately drowns in the crash. On their own, the brothers explore the island and soon discover it is not only inhabited by people, but by dinosaurs as well! While the place seems easy enough to get used to, the boys must find a way of returning to their home.

    2h
  • Dinotopia (3)

    12. Dinotopia (3)

    May 14, 2002

    Carl and David, two boys flying a small aircraft over the ocean with their father, crash land near an uncharted island. The boys swim safely to shore, but their father unfortunately drowns in the crash. On their own, the brothers explore the island and soon discover it is not only inhabited by people, but by dinosaurs as well! While the place seems easy enough to get used to, the boys must find a way of returning to their home.

    2h
  • Dinosaur

    13. Dinosaur

    May 19, 2002

    A group of Dinosaurs have to go on a journey to find a place to live after a giant asteroid hits the earth.

    2h
  • Home Alone 4

    14. Home Alone 4

    Nov 03, 2002

    Kevin McCallister's parents have split up. Now living with his mom, he decides to spend Christmas with his dad at the mansion of his father's rich girlfriend, Natalie. Meanwhile robber Marv Merchants, one of the villains from the first two movies, partners up with a new criminal named Vera to hit Natalie's mansion.

    2h
  • Beauty and the Beast

    15. Beauty and the Beast

    Nov 10, 2002

    Belle, a bright young woman, finds herself in the castle of a prince who's been turned into a mysterious beast. With the help of the castle's enchanted staff, Belle soon learns the most important lesson of all -- that true beauty comes from within.

    2h
  • Mr. St. Nick

    16. Mr. St. Nick

    Nov 17, 2002

    King Nicholas XX is ready to retire and pass the throne to his son, Nick St. Nicholas. But he is a no-show, preferring his lavish seaside lifestyle and sexy girlfriend.

    2h
  • Pinocchio

    17. Pinocchio

    Dec 01, 2002

    When loving Geppetto creates a wooden puppet, his wish is granted when it comes to life as a little wooden boy named Pinocchio. With his faithful friend and conscience Jiminy Cricket by his side, Pinocchio, embarks on fantastic adventures that his bravery, loyalty and honesty until triumphs in his triumphs in his quest for his heart's desire: to become a real boy.

    2h
  • Nancy Drew

    18. Nancy Drew

    Dec 15, 2002

    Nancy and her faithful sidekicks Bess and George just entered River Heights University, where she tackles the mystery of a football star's drug-induced coma.

    2h
  • I'll Be Home for Christmas

    19. I'll Be Home for Christmas

    Dec 22, 2002

    A college student experiences difficulty in getting home for Christmas after being hazed by his friends. While struggling to get home in time for Christmas, he learns quite a bit about himself and the true meaning of the holiday.

    2h
  • 101 Dalmatians

    20. 101 Dalmatians

    Jan 12, 2003

    When a litter of dalmation puppies are abducted by the minions of Cruella De Vil, the parents must find them before she uses them for a diabolical fashion statement.

    2h
  • Sounder

    21. Sounder

    Jan 19, 2003

    The Morgans, a loving and strong family of Black sharecroppers in Louisiana in 1933, face a serious family crisis when the husband and father, Nathan Lee Morgan, is convicted of a petty crime and sent to a prison camp. After some weeks or months, the wife and mother, Rebecca Morgan, sends the oldest son, who is about 11 years old, to visit his father at the camp. The trip becomes something of an odyssey for the boy. During the journey he stays a little while with a dedicated Black schoolteacher.

    2h
  • Inspector Gadget

    22. Inspector Gadget

    Feb 09, 2003

    John Brown is a bumbling but well-intentioned security guard who is badly injured in an explosion planned by an evil mastermind. He is taken to a laboratory, where Brenda, a leading robotics surgeon, replaces his damaged limbs with state-of-the-art gadgets and tools. Named "Inspector Gadget" by the press, John -- along with his niece, Penny, and her trusty dog, Brain -- uses his new powers to discover who was behind the explosion.

    2h
  • The Music Man

    23. The Music Man

    Feb 16, 2003

    Con man Harold Hill arrives in River City, Iowa, promising that he can teach the small town's children how to play in a magnificent marching band. It's all part of a big swindle, but falling in love with the town librarian wasn't part of the deal.

    2h
  • The Kid

    24. The Kid

    Mar 30, 2003

    Powerful businessman Russ Duritz is self-absorbed and immersed in his work. But by the magic of the moon, he meets Rusty, a chubby, charming eight-year-old version of himself who can't believe he could turn out so badly.

    2h
  • Atlantis: The Lost Empire

    25. Atlantis: The Lost Empire

    Apr 06, 2003

    The world's most highly qualified crew of archaeologists and explorers is led by historian Milo Thatch as they board the incredible 1,000-foot submarine Ulysses and head deep into the mysteries of the sea. The underwater expedition takes an unexpected turn when the team's mission must switch from exploring Atlantis to protecting it.

    2h
  • Eloise at the Plaza

    26. Eloise at the Plaza

    Apr 27, 2003

    Six-year-old Eloise lives in New York's Plaza Hotel with her nanny, who watches over her while her mom is away. While trying to figure out how to get invited to a fancy ball as well as how to meet a visiting prince, Eloise makes a new friend around her age. So she decides to take him on a tour of the city.

    2h
  • The Pennsylvania Miners' Story

    27. The Pennsylvania Miners' Story

    Jul 27, 2003

    Nine coal miners wage a three-day battle for survival at Pennsylvania's Quecreek mine. It begins when the men inadvertently cut into an adjoining abandoned mine some 240 feet below ground.

    2h