Toontown History
Starting as a Beta in 2001 and officially released in 2003, Toontown has developed gradually over several years. Below is a basic timeline of major changes in the game over time.
''Toontown Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 2001 | Beta version available |
| January 16, 2002 | Toontown Beta Complete! (but some forgetful developer "accidentally" left the server running!) |
| September 10, 2002 | Toontown Beta 2 commences |
| October 21, 2002 | Toontown Beta 2 officially ended.
Limited Engagement (aka Sneak Preview) begins. |
| June 2, 2003 | Official Launch - What is now termed "Open" is officially opened to the public. |
| August 26, 2003 |
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| November 14, 2003 | Fishing introduced. "You can now catch fish in the ponds located in every playground and street in Toontown." The merry-go-round is no longer in Melodyland - replaced by a pond. |
| December 19, 2003 | Welcome to Cog Headquarters (CogHQ)! Sellbot HQ, attached to Daisy Gardens is the first Cog HQ to be released. |
| September 3, 2004 | Pet Shops and Doodles introduced. |
| October 29, 2004 | Implemented the Black Cat Day Easter Egg which will turn a Toon cat black. |
| November 2004 | Toontown Germany released |
| November 11, 2004 | Monkey is the newest Toon species to join Toontown after players voted. |
| December 1, 2004 | Fishing Bingo introduced and players can sell fish at their Estate during Bingo. |
| February 2, 2005 | Pajama Place new street in Donald's Dreamland opens. |
| February 17, 2005 |
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| June 2, 2005 | Doodles can now be called upon to help in battle. |
| June 29, 2006 | Toontown Germany closed |