List of Walt Disney video releases

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Walt Disney Home Entertainment has released several hundred titles to home video since 1978, as well as direct-to-video features. They have been released on VHS, Beta, Laserdisc, CED Videodisc, CD Video, DVD, Universal Media Disc (UMD), and Blu-ray Disc. These are most of the notable releases that Disney put out on home video.

Contents

[edit] Releases

[edit] MCA Discovision

These were the titles licensed by Disney to MCA Discovision for their new format.

  • On Vacation With Mickey Mouse and Friends (December 1978)
  • The Adventures of Chip N' Dale (1979)
  • At Home with Donald Duck (1979)
  • Kids is Kids (1979)
  • The Coyote's Lament (May 1979)
  • Kidnapped (1979)

[edit] Fotomat Titles

The first 13 titles put for rental when Disney was working with Fotomat to get into the video business. THese titles were later made for sale along with rental in October 1980.

  • Pete's Dragon (March 4, 1980) 10VS
  • The Black Hole (March 4, 1980) 11VS
  • The Love Bug (March 4, 1980) 12VS
  • Escape to Witch Mountain (March 4, 1980) 13VS (Eddie Albert is between the two kids on this version of the cover)
  • Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier (March 4, 1980) 14VS (this version of the cover is simply titled Davy Crockett)
  • 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (March 4, 1980) 15VS
  • Bedknobs and Broomsticks (March 4, 1980) 16VS
  • The North Avenue Irregulars (March 4, 1980) 17VS
  • The Apple Dumpling Gang (March 4, 1980) 18VS
  • Hot Lead and Cold Feet (March 4, 1980) 19VS
  • On Vacation with Mickey Mouse and Friends (March 4, 1980) 20VS
  • Kids is Kids (March 4, 1980) 21VS
  • The Adventures of Chip N' Dale (March 4, 1980) 22VS

[edit] 1980-1983

In addition to the 13 Fotomat titles being made for sale in late 1980, this is the release chart of Disney features from 1980 to 1983.

  • Mary Poppins (December 30, 1980) 23VS
  • Mickey Mouse Disco (January 1981)
  • Dumbo (June 26, 1981) (July 1982) 24VS
  • The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (June 26, 1981)
  • The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (June 26, 1981) 26VS
  • Davy Crockett and the River Pirates (June 26, 1981) 27VS
  • The Absent-Minded Professor (June 26, 1981) 28VS
  • Gus (June 26, 1981) 29VS
  • Old Yeller (October 15, 1981) 30VS
  • A Dream Called Walt Disney World (October 15, 1981) 35VS
  • Alice in Wonderland (October 15, 1981) (November 1982) 36VS
  • Amy (1982) 39VS
  • Herbie Rides Again (October 15, 1981) 42VS
  • Darby O' Gill and the Little People (1981)
  • Pollyanna (1981) (1986)
  • The Watcher in the Woods (1981) 68VS
  • The Devil and Max Devlin (1981) 67VS
  • Blackbeard's Ghost (1981)
  • The Shaggy Dog (1981)
  • Treasure Island (1981)
  • Condorman (1981)
  • The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1981)
  • Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1982) 100VS
  • Snowball Express (1982)
  • Fun and Fancy Free (1982) 96VS
  • The Three Caballeros (1982) 91VS
  • Swiss Family Robinson (November 1982)
  • Babes in Toyland (December 1982)
  • Night Crossing (December 1982) 90VS
  • A Walt Disney Christmas (December 1982) 92VS
  • The Boatniks (1983)
  • The Cat from Outer Space (1983)
  • Kidnapped (1983)
  • In Search of Castaways (1983)
  • The Island at the Top of the World (1983)
  • Freaky Friday (1983)
  • Johnny Tremain and the Sons of Liberty (1983)
  • The Great Locomotive Chase (1983)
  • Tron (October 1983) 122VS
  • Tex (October 1983) 142VS
  • Something Wicked this Way Comes (October 1983)

[edit] Walt Disney Cartoon Classics

The start of Disney's successful video line, the Walt Disney Cartoon Classics.

  • Walt Disney Cartoon Classics Vol. 1: Chip N' Dale with Donald Duck (1983)
  • Pluto (1983)
  • Walt Disney Cartoon Classics Vol. 3: Scary Tales (1983)
  • Walt Disney Cartoon Classics Vol. 4: Sport Goofy (1984)
  • Walt Disney Cartoon Classics Vol. 5: Disney's Best of 1931-1948 (1984)
  • More Sport Goofy (1985)
  • Donald Duck's First 50 Years (1985)
  • Mickey's Crazy Careers (1986)
  • The Continuing Adventures of Chip N' Dale Featuring Donald Duck (1986)

[edit] Walt Disney Cartoon Classics Limited Gold Editions

The 1984 Limited Gold Editions.

  • Walt Disney Cartoon Classics Limited Gold Edition: Mickey (1984)
  • Walt Disney Cartoon Classics Limited Gold Edition: Minnie (1984)
  • Walt Disney Cartoon Classics Limited Gold Editions: Donald (1984)
  • Walt Disney Cartoon Classics Limited Gold Edition: Daisy (1984)
  • Walt Disney Cartoon Classics Limited Gold Edition: Pluto (1984)
  • Walt Disney Cartoon Classics Limited Gold Edition: Disney's Best: The Fabulous 50s (1984)
  • Walt Disney Cartoon Classics Limited Gold Edition: Silly Symphonies (1984)

[edit] D-TV Titles

  • D-TV: Rock, Rhythm, and Blues (1984)
  • D-TV: Pop & Rock (1984)
  • D-TV: Golden Oldies (1984)
  • D-TV: Love Songs (1985)
  • D-TV: Groovin' for a 60s Afternoon (1985)

[edit] Walt Disney Classics

Walt Disney Classics was a brand from 1984 to 1994 to release most of the 15 Untouchable Animated Features to video.

  • Robin Hood (December 6, 1984) 228VS (October 13, 1986) 228VS (July 12, 1991) 1189
  • Pinocchio (July 13, 1985) 239 V (October 13, 1986) 239 V (March 26, 1993) 239
  • Dumbo (December 1, 1985) 24 V (this version used Neon Mickey) (October 13, 1986) 24 V (September 28, 1989) 024 (May 23, 1991) 024
  • The Sword in the Stone (May 24, 1986) 229 V (October 13, 1986) 229 V (October 4, 1988) 229 V (September 28, 1989) 229 (May 23, 1991) 229
  • Alice in Wonderland (May 28, 1986) 36 V (October 13, 1986) 036 (May 23, 1991) 036
  • Sleeping Beauty (October 14, 1986) 476 V
  • Lady and the Tramp (October 6, 1987)
  • Cinderella (October 4, 1988)
  • Bambi (September 28, 1989)
  • The Little Mermaid (May 18, 1990) 913

[edit] Cartoon Classics Limited Gold Editions II

The continuing part of the series in 1985.

  • Walt Disney Cartoon Classics Limited Gold Edition II: Life with Mickey (1985)
  • Walt Disney Cartoon Classics Limited Gold Edition II: Donald's Bee Pictures (1985)
  • Walt Disney Cartoon Classics Limited Gold Edition II: The World According to Goofy (1985)
  • Walt Disney Cartoon Classics Limited Gold Edition II: An Officer and a Duck (1985)
  • Walt Disney Cartoon Classics Limited Gold Edition II: How the Best was Won: 1933-1960 (1985)
  • Walt Disney Cartoon Classics Limited Gold Edition II: The Disney Dream Factory 1933-1938 (1985)
  • Walt Disney Cartoon Classics Limited Gold Edition II: From Pluto with Love (1985)

[edit] 1985 Titles Repackaging

Starting in early 1985, many earlier Disney videos were repackaged with white clamshells with "HOME VIDEO" in the Handel-Gothic font, and did updated the tapes with the current logos. New titles were packaged this way too.

  • Winnie the Pooh and Friends (April 1985) 226VS
  • Prince and the Pauper (April 1985) 70VS
  • The Sword and the Rose (1985)
  • Superdad (1985)
  • The Shaggy D.A (1985)
  • The Parent Trap! (1985)
  • The Darn Cat! (1985)
  • Asterix the Gaul (1985)
  • Asterix and Cleopatra (1985)
  • Escape to Witch Mountian (1985) 13 V
  • Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier (1985) 14 V
  • 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1985) 15 V
  • Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1985) 16 V
  • The Apple Dumpling Gang (1985) 18 V
  • The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (1985) 26 V
  • Gus (1985) 29 V
  • Fun and Fancy Free (1985) 96 V

[edit] 1985 Christmas Promotion

Starting on December 1, 1985, Disney started a Christmas promotion and priced all current 21 titles at $29.95 along with some newly repackaged titles. It ended on January 31, 1986.

  • Mickey's Christmas Carol (December 1, 1984) 225VS
  • Pete's Dragon (December 1, 1985) 10 V
  • The Black Hole (December 1, 1985) 11 V
  • The Love Bug (December 1, 1985) 12 V
  • Mary Poppins (December 1, 1985) 23 V
  • Dumbo (December 1, 1985) 24 V
  • Tron (December 1, 1985) 122 V
  • A Walt Disney Christmas Gift (December 1, 1985)
  • Walt Disney Comedy and Magic Revue (December 1, 1985)
  • The Small One (December 1, 1985)

[edit] Wonderland Sale

On May 28, 1986, Disney packaged some of their titles in cardboard slipcover cases for a Wonderland Sale Promotion. Alice in Wonderland however had The Classics packaging.

  • Alice in Wonderland (May 28, 1986) 36 V
  • Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier (May 28, 1986) 14 V
  • 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (May 28, 1986) 15 V
  • Bedknobs and Broomsticks (May 28, 1986) 16 V
  • Davy Crockett and the River Pirates (May 28, 1986) 27 V
  • The Absent-Minded Professor (May 28, 1986) 28 V
  • The Happiest Millionaire (May 28, 1986) 186 V
  • The Parent Trap! (May 28, 1986)

[edit] 1986 Line-Up

These were the several live-action films Disney packaged in white clamshells with slide-in artwork. They were like some of the titles in the 1985 Christmas promo.

  • Lt. Robin Crusoe (1986)
  • Greyfriars Bobby (1986)
  • Old Yeller (1986) 30 V
  • Babes in Toyland (1986)
  • Nikki: Wild Dog of the North (1986)
  • Sammy the Way Out Seal (1986)
  • Treasure Island (1986)
  • The Bears and I (1986)
  • The Light in the Forest (1986)
  • The Journey of Natty Gann (June 1986) 400 V
  • Return from Witch Mountain (June 1986) 148 V

[edit] Disney Sing-Along-Songs

Disney's hit series from 1986 to 2004.

  • Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah (December 23, 1986) 480 V (May 23, 1991) 480 (June 22, 1994) 480
  • Heigh Ho (March 6, 1987) 531 V (May 8, 1990) 531 (September 28, 1993) 531 (June 22, 1994) 531
  • The Bare Necessites (October 13, 1987) (June 22, 1994)
  • You Can Fly! (January 5, 1988) (May 23, 1991) (June 22, 1994)
  • Very Merry Christmas Songs (December 25, 1988) (June 22, 1994)
  • Fun With Music (September 28, 1989)
  • Under the Sea (August 14, 1990) (June 22, 1994)
  • Disneyland Fun (August 14, 1990) (June 22, 1994)
  • I Love to Laugh (or, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious) (December 28, 1990)

[edit] Walt Disney Cartoon Classics Special Editions

From 1987 to 1990, the series was revived with shorter videos in cardboard slipcover cases.

  • Here's Mickey (1987)

[edit] Walt Disney Mini-Classics

The last attempt to revive the Cartoon Classics series, with videos from 1987 to 1993, packaged in cardboard slipcover cases.

  • Mickey's Magical World (1987)
  • The Reluctant Dragon (1987)

[edit] $26.99 Promotion

Alongside Bambi's first video release in 1989, there was a promotion where some titles were priced at $26.99, many newly repackaged.

  • Pete's Dragon (September 28, 1989) 010
  • Bedknobs and Broomsticks (September 28, 1989) 016
  • Mary Poppins (September 28, 1989) 023
  • Dumbo (September 28, 1989) 024
  • The Three Caballeros (September 28, 1989) 092

(work in progress)

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