Walt Disney Home Video

Walt Disney Home Video is a former distribution label of The Walt Disney Company that was used to release movies from the company on VHS. It is now known as Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. 
== History ==
Disney established its own video distribution operation in 1980. It was part of Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company (WDTNT) which was initially led by Jim Jimirro. WDTNT Co. also handled marketing of other miscellaneous ancillary items such as short 8 mm films. The first view releases on videocassette were 13 titles licensed for rental to Fotomat on March 4, 1980. This was an unusual operation at the time, since most other major studios tried to stop dealers from renting out copies of their movies. 
The "thorny" issue of switching from rental to sales was solved by giving dealers an option on the type of outlet they desired. For those who just wanted to rent video cassettes, a title was given on a 13-week cycle. The dealer could set the price as many times as they wanted before purchasing a new title. For those who wanted to sell video cassettes, a "fairly straightforward" program involved 4 color packaging and a suggestion for a retail price. To separate those two mediums, the cassette featured texts that made it clear whether the cassette was meant "FOR RENTAL ONLY/Not intended for Sale" or "FOR SALE ONLY/Not intended for Rental:. 
Throughout their release history, "Walt Disney Home Video" cassettes were promoted by Disney. One could think of the 1981 release of "A Walt Disney Christmas" that came with an offer for a "Free Mickey Mouse Plush Toy" as an incentive. Later, The Walt Disney Company offered a promotion for Summer 1982 called "Disney's American Summer". Some of their cartoon collections were sold there on videocassette for a discounted price. This promotion was meant to make video cassettes more affordable. It boosted the video software involved. Marketing included a 7 foot tall gazebo which was set up in stores and a free mug as an incentive. In 1984, Disney did a “Wrapped And Ready to Give” christmas promotion. This promotion included 7 newly released titles on video cassette. Later promotions include Disney's 1986 "Wonderland Campaign" to bring prices down. 
When the Disney Channel was launched on April 18, 1983 it gave the company an opportunity to air made for TV films such as Tiger Town and Gone Are the Dayes, both of which were released to home video in 1984. During that same year Disney also started releasing their animated feature films under the Walt Disney Classics line starting with Robin Hood. On March 8, 1985 Disney released released "Love Leads the Way" which became their first title that went straight to Home Video. An end eventually came as the Walt Disney Home Video division was legally incorporated as Buena Vista Home Video on February 13, 1987. 
== Releases ==
=== First VHS sales (1980) ===
No.	Date of Release	Title 	Price 	Copies sold
(Domestic)	Notes
1. 	October 1, 1980	The Black Hole 	$59.95	 	
2. 	October 1, 1980	Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier 	$59.95	75,000	2nd release in March 1983
3rd release on May 28, 1986.
3. 	October 1, 1980	20,000 Leagues Under the Sea 	$59.95	 	2nd release in March 1983
3rd release on May 28, 1986.
4. 	October 1, 1980	The Apple Dumpling Gang 	$59.95	75,000	Re-released in June 1985
5. 	October 1, 1980	The Love Bug 	$59.95	 	2nd release on September 4, 1982
3rd release on November 6, 1985
6. 	October 1, 1980	Pete's Dragon 	$59.95	 	2nd release on September 4, 1982
3rd release on October 14, 1986
7. 	October 1, 1980	Escape to Witch Mountain 	$59.95	75,000	Re-released on September 21, 1985.
8. 	October 1, 1980	The North Avenue Irregulars 	$59.95	75,000	Re-released August 1985
9. 	October 1, 1980	Bedknobs and Broomsticks 	$59.95	 	2nd release on September 21, 1985
3rd release on May 28, 1986.
10.	October 1, 1980	Hot Lead and Cold Feet 	$59.95	 	Re-released in March 1983
11.	October 1, 1980	On Vacation with Mickey Mouse and Friends	$44.95	 	Re-released in December 1983
12.	October 1, 1980	Kids is Kids starring Donald Duck 	$44.95	 	Re-released in December 1983
13.	October 1, 1980	The Adventures of Chip 'n' Dale. 	$44.95	 	Re-released in December 1983
=== VHS releases (1980–1983) ===
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No.	Date of Release 	Title 	Price 	Copies sold
(Domestic)	Notes
1 	December 30, 1980 	Mary Poppins 	$74.95	 	2nd release in November 1982.
3rd release on November 6, 1985.
4th release on October 14, 1986
2 	June 1, 1981 	A Dream Called Walt Disney World 	 	 	This was offered as a souvenir to those who visited Walt Disney World in the early 1980s. A Dream Called Walt Disney World was re-released in October 1981.
3 	August 15, 1981 	The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again 	 	 	Re-released in August 1985.
4 	August 15, 1981 	The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh 	 	 	Re-released on September 4, 1982
5 	August 15, 1981 	The Absent-Minded Professor 	 	 	Re-released on May 28, 1986, as part of Disney's "Wonderland Campaign".
6 	August 15, 1981 	Davy Crockett and the River Pirates 	 	 	2nd release in March 1983
3rd release in August 1985
4th release on May 28, 1986, as part of Disney's "Wonderland Campaign".
7 	August 15, 1981 	Gus 	 	 	2nd release in March 1983
3rd release in June 1985
8 	August 15, 1981 	The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band 	 	 	2nd release on September 4, 1982
3rd release in August 1985
9 	August 15, 1981 	Snow White Live at Radio City Music Hall 	 	 	
10 	October 1981 	A Walt Disney Christmas 	$49.95	 	2nd release in November 1982.
3rd release in October 1984
4th release on October 14, 1986
11 	October 1981 	Amy 	 	 	Re-released in August 1985.
12 	October 1981 	Darby O'Gill and the Little People 	 	75,000	
13 	October 1981 	Old Yeller 	 	75,000	2nd release on November 6, 1985.
3rd release on October 14, 1986
14 	January 1982 	Treasure Island 	 	75,000	Treasure Island was released on LaserDisc in October 1982, and 2nd re-release on November 6, 1985, and 3rd re-released on October 14, 1986 via VHS.
15 	January 1982 	Condorman 	 	 	
16 	January 1982 	Goofy Over Sports 	$49.95	 	Re-released on May 21, 1983
17 	January 1982 	The Shaggy Dog 	 	 	
18 	January 1982 	The Devil and Max Devlin 	 	 	
19 	March 27, 1982 	Herbie Rides Again 	 	75,000	Re-released November 6, 1985
20 	March 27, 1982 	Polyanna 	 	75,000	2nd release on November 6, 1985
3rd release on October 14, 1986
21 	March 27, 1982 	The Sign of Zorro 	 	 	
22 	June 12, 1982 	Swiss Family Robinson 	$69.95	75,000	Re-released November 6, 1985
23 	June 12, 1982 	Freaky Friday 	$69.95	 	
24 	June 12, 1982 	A Day at Disneyland 	$49.95	 	This was offered as a souvenir to those who visited Walt Disney World in the early 1980s.
25 	June 12, 1982 	Justin Morgan Had a Horse 	$69.95	 	
26 	September 4, 1982 	Blackbeard's Ghost 	$69.95	 	
27 	September 4, 1982 	Mickey Mouse & Donald Duck Cartoon Collections Volume 1	$39.95	 	
28 	September 4, 1982 	Night Crossing 	$69.95	 	
29 	September 4, 1982 	The Legend of Sleepy Hollow 	$69.95	 	Sleepy Hollow later aired on October 30, 1982 as part of Disney's Halloween Treat.
30 	September 4, 1982 	The Three Caballeros 	$69.95	 	Re-released under Buena Vista Home Video in October 1988.
31 	September 11, 1982	The Watcher in the Woods 	$69.95	75,000	The Watcher in the Woods was originally a "Rental only" title starting in April 1982.
14 	October 1982 	Dumbo 	$84.95	 	Re-released on November 5, 1985, as part of Walt Disney Classics.
33 	November 1982 	Alice in Wonderland 	$84.95	 	Re-released on May 28, 1986, as part of Walt Disney Classics (Wonderland Campaign).
34 	December 1, 1982 	Tron 	$84.95	 	Re-released November 6, 1985
35 	December 1982 	Babes in Toyland 	 	75,000	Re-released November 6, 1985
36 	December 1982 	Fun and Fancy Free 	 	 	
37 	December 1982 	Snowball Express 	 	 	
38 	March 1983 	American Heros Featuring Paul Bunyan and Pecos Bill 	$49.95	 	
39 	March 1983 	The Island at the Top of the World 	$59.95	 	
40 	March 1983 	The Shaggy D.A. 	$59.95	 	Re-released on September 21, 1985
41 	March 1983 	The Wind in the Willows 	$49.95	 	
42 	April 18, 1983 	Tex 	$69.95	 	
43 	May 21, 1983 	Johnny Tremain 	$69.95	 	Re-released in December 1984
44 	May 21, 1983 	The Great Locomotive Chase 	$69.95	 	
45 	May 21, 1983 	Trenchcoat 	$69.95	 	Re-released in December 1984
46 	August 27, 1983 	Something Wicked This Way Comes 	$69.95	 	
=== VHS releases (1984–1986) ===
No.	Date of Release 	Title 	Price 	Copies sold
(Domestic)	Notes
47 	January 14, 1984 	The Parent Trap 	$69.95	75,000	Re-released on May 28, 1986, as part of Disney's "Wonderland Campaign".
48 	January 14, 1984 	In Search of the Castaways 	$69.95	 	Re-released in Late 1985
49 	April 7, 1984 	Big Red 	$69.95	 	
50 	April 7, 1984 	Follow Me, Boys! 	$69.95	 	
51 	April 7, 1984 	The Boatniks 	$69.95	 	
52 	April 7, 1984 	The Happiest Millionaire 	$69.95	 	Re-released on May 28, 1986, as part of Disney's "Wonderland Campaign".
53 	April 7, 1984 	Tiger Town 	$69.95	 	Re-released on September 26, 1985
54 	July 14, 1984 	Son of Flubber 	$69.95	 	
55 	July 14, 1984 	The Castaway Cowboy 	$69.95	 	
56 	November 1984 	Herbie Goes Bananas 	$69.95	75,000	Re-released on November 6, 1985
57 	November 1984 	Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo 	$69.95	75,000	Re-released on November 6, 1985
58 	December 1984 	Gone Are the Dayes 	$69.95	 	
60 	January 1985 	The Blue Yonder 	 	 	
61 	February 26, 1985 	The Gnome-Mobile 	$69.95	 	
62 	March 8, 1985 	Love Leads the Way 	$69.95	 	This is the first film by Disney that was directly released to Home Video.
63 	March 24, 1985 	Summer Magic 	$69.95	 	
64 	March 24, 1985 	That Darn Cat! 	$69.95	 	
65 	June 1985 	Never A Dull Moment 	$69.95	 	
66 	July 27, 1985 	The Sword and the Rose 	$69.95	 	
67 	September 21, 1985	The Moon-Spinners 	$69.95	 	
68 	October 19, 1985 	Rob Roy: The Highland Rogue 	$69.95	 	
69 	October 19, 1985 	The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes 	$69.95	 	
70 	October 19, 1985 	Those Calloways 	$69.95	 	
71 	March 1986 	Escapade in Florence 	 	 	Released as part of "Annette Month" honoring Annette Funicello.
72 	March 1986 	Lots of Luck 	 	 	Released as part of "Annette Month" honoring Annette Funicello.
73 	March 1986 	The Horsemasters 	 	 	Released as part of "Annette Month" honoring Annette Funicello.
74 	March 1986 	The Misadventures of Merlin Jones 	 	 	Released as part of "Annette Month" honoring Annette Funicello.
75 	March 1986 	The Monkey's Uncle 	 	 	Released as part of "Annette Month" honoring Annette Funicello.
76 	June 22, 1986 	Charley and the Angel 	$69.95	 	
77 	July 26, 1986 	Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N. 	$69.95	 	
78 	July 26, 1986 	Moon Pilot 	$69.95	 	
79 	July 26, 1986 	One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing 	$69.95	 	
80 	July 26, 1986 	Unidentified Flying Oddball 	$69.95	 	
81 	October 1986 	Down and Out in Beverly Hills 	$69.95	 	Also released under Touchstone Pictures.
82 	October 1986 	No Deposit, No Return 	$69.95	 	Also released under Touchstone Pictures.
83 	October 1986 	Ten Who Dared 	$69.95	 	
84 	October 1986 	The Fighting Prince of Donegal 	$69.95	 	
85 	October 1986 	The World's Greatest Athlete 	$69.95	 	
86 	October 1986 	Third Man on the Mountain 	$69.95	 	
87 	November 26, 1986 	Menace on the Mountain 	$69.95	 	
88 	November 26, 1986 	The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin	$69.95	 	
89 	December 20, 1986 	Nikki: Wild Dog of the North 	$69.95	 	
90 	December 20, 1986 	The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit	$69.95	 	
=== Date unknown ===
Title 	Notes
Mickey Mouse & Donald Duck Cartoon Collections Volume 2	These collections were released via LaserDisc on June 12, 1982.
Mickey Mouse & Donald Duck Cartoon Collections Volume 3	These collections were released via LaserDisc on June 12, 1982.
Million Dollar Duck 	Possibly re-released on April 29, 1986