Walt Disney Mini-Classics was a video series of Disney animated featurettes, which ran from 1988 to 1993. Each featurette ran about 25-40 minutes. This list covers all the Walt Disney Mini-Classics titles released from that time.
May 1988
The Mini-Classics series was expected to be the big selling series from Disney at the time that it was launched, starting with a four-part offering topped off by “Mickey’s Magical World,” in honor of Mickey Mouse’s 60th birthday. The other three were “Mickey and the Beanstalk,” “Donald in Mathmagic Land” and “The Reluctant Dragon.” These first four titles do not have any promos at the end of the videos.
This title was originally a short, but eventually became a segment of the 40-minute version of the same name that was released over 5 months later.
Contains a bonus cartoon short, "Morris, the Midget Moose" (1950) at the end of the video.
During the 1986 Walt Disney Home Video “Sorcerer Mickey” logo, you can faintly hear the 1986 video dealer announcement. This was likely due to a mastering error.
At the end of the video, there is a copyright notice dated from 1987, outsourced from the original 1987 standard release of this title.
Released in honor of Mickey Mouse’s 60th anniversary.
This title was originally a segment from the 1947 film, “Fun and Fancy Free”, but later got re-issued as a standalone featurette in the 1950s.
This title is the version taken directly from the 1963 Wonderful World of Color episode, "The Truth About Mother Goose", hosted by Professor Ludwig Von Drake.
This title was originally a segment from the 1949 film, "The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad", but later got re-issued as a standalone featurette in the 1950s.
During the promo at the end of the video, the audio clip used is a generic telephone ringing chime sound that remains unidentified and uninspired to this day. This title is the only one to have this version of the promo.
This title was the first one in the series to have a promo at the end of the video.
During the promo at the end of the video, the audio clip used is a slightly abridged variation of the Walt Disney Mini-Classics logo theme music and the promo itself was updated to show this title and "Bongo", making this title the first one in the series to use this version of the promo.
This title is comprised of the 1955 Disneyland episode, "Jiminy Cricket Presents Bongo" and the 1947 film, "Fun and Fancy Free", in which the film itself was originally a segment of.
This title was the last one in the series to use the May 1989 promo with the slightly abridged logo theme music.
September 1989
Starting in this month of 1989, the Winnie the Pooh featurettes on home video became part of this series.
During the promo at the end of the video, the audio clip used is a dance tune taken directly from the 1936 Mickey Mouse cartoon short, "Thru the Mirror", and the promo itself was updated to show the Winnie the Pooh titles in the series, including this title, making this title the first one in the series to use this version of the promo.
This title was originally released as a double-feature with "The Ugly Dashchund".
This title was originally released as a double-feature with "The Island at the Top of the World", then later became a segment of the 1977 full-length film, "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh".
This title was originally released as a segment of "The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad", but later got re-issued as a standalone featurette in the 1950s.
This title was the first one in the series to have a Proof of Purchase tab label printed below the back cover.
This title has the Halloween Videos promo at the end of the video, instead of the Mini-Classics promo, since this title was a Halloween title released when Disney introduced promos for special titles.
September 1990
Catalog number
Title
Country of origin
Original year
Length
Version
MPAA rating
Film format
Tape count
Tape break placement (if applicable)
Color
Released
Note(s)
49
Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree
USA
1966
25 minutes
Televised version
G
1.85:1
1
N/A
Color
September 25, 1990
The only additional changes this issue of the title had to its case and print master were:
The back cover was slightly altered to have a Proof of Purchase tab label printed below it.
The "Licensed for Private Home Exhibition Only" portion of the red-orange FBI warning screens is a shadowed variant.
This title was originally released as a double-feature with "The Ugly Dashchund".
63
Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day
USA
1968
24 minutes
Televised version
G
1.85:1
1
N/A
Color
September 25, 1990
The only additional change this issue of the title had to its case and print master were:
The back cover was slightly altered to have a Proof of Purchase tab label printed below it.
The "Licensed for Private Home Exhibition Only" portion of the red-orange FBI warning screens is a shadowed variant.
This title was originally released as a double-feature with "The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit".
64
Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too
USA
1974
25 minutes
Televised version
G
1.85:1
1
N/A
Color
September 25, 1990
The only additional changes this issue of the title had to its case, tape label and print master were:
The back cover was slightly altered to have a Proof of Purchase tab label printed below it.
The "Licensed for Private Home Exhibition Only" portion of the red-orange FBI warning screens is a shadowed variant.
This title was originally released as a double-feature with "The Island at the Top of the World", then later became a segment of the 1977 full-length film, "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh".
532
Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore
USA
1983
25 minutes
Original version
G
1.85:1
1
N/A
Color
September 25, 1990
The only additional changes this issue of the title had to its case and print master were:
The back cover was slightly altered to have a Proof of Purchase tab label printed below it.
The "Licensed for Private Home Exhibition Only" portion of the red-orange FBI warning screens is a shadowed variant.
This title was originally released as a double-feature with the re-issue of the 1963 film, "The Sword in the Stone".
December 1990
Catalog number
Title
Country of origin
Original year
Length
Version
MPAA rating
Film format
Tape count
Tape break placement (if applicable)
Color
Released
Note(s)
459
Mickey's Christmas Carol
USA
1983
25 minutes
TBD
G
1.85:1
1
N/A
Color
December 9, 1990
This title was originally released as a double-feature with the re-issue of the 1977 film, "The Rescuers".
This issue of the title has the Christmas Videos promo at the end of the video, in place of the Mini-Classics promo, since this issue of the title was a Christmas title released when Disney introduced promos for special titles.
The back cover on this issue was slightly altered to have a Proof of Purchase tab label below it.
This title was originally released as a double-feature with the re-issue of the 1940 film, "Pinocchio".
This title has the Christmas Videos promo at the end of the video, instead of the Mini-Classics promo, since this title was a Christmas title released when Disney introduced promos for special titles.
June 1991
Catalog number
Title
Country of origin
Original year
Length
Version
MPAA rating
Film format
Tape count
Tape break placement (if applicable)
Color
Released
Note(s)
533
The Reluctant Dragon
USA
1941
28 minutes
Short version
N/A
TBD
1
N/A
Color
June 7, 1991
This title was originally a short, but eventually became a segment of the 40-minute version of the same name that was released over 5 months later.
Contains a bonus cartoon short, "Morris, the Midget Moose" (1950) at the end of the video.
The only additional changes this issue of the title had to its case and print master were:
The back cover was slightly altered to have a Proof of Purchase tab label printed below it.
The regular red-orange FBI warning screens were replaced with the Goudy Old Style variant.
The Walt Disney Home Video "Sorcerer Mickey" logo is omitted from this issue.
The 1988 Mini-Classics promo is replaced with the June 1991 version.
After the promo at the end of the video, there is a copyright notice dated from 1991, in white text and black background.
690
Mickey's Magical World
USA
1988
27 minutes
TBD
N/A
TBD
1
N/A
Color, Black-and-white
June 7, 1991
Released in honor of Mickey Mouse’s 60th anniversary.
The announcer is Brian Cummings.
This title was hosted by Jiminy Cricket, using stock footage from:
"This is Your Life, Donald Duck" (1960)
"Pinocchio" (1940)
"From All of Us to All of You" (1958)
"Orphan's Benefit" (1941).
This title contains clips from the following seven Disney cartoon shorts:
"Thru the Mirror" (1936)
"The Worm Turns" (1937)
"Lonesome Ghosts" (1937)
"The Band Concert" (1935)
"Gulliver Mickey" (1934) (colorized version)
"Magician Mickey" (1937)
"The Sorcerer's Apprentice" (from the 1940 film, "Fantasia").
This title does not have the Mini-Classics promo at the end.
The only additional change this issue of the title had to its case and print master were:
The back cover was slightly altered to have a Proof of Purchase tab label below it.
The regular red-orange FBI warning screens were replaced with the Goudy Old Style variant.
749
Bongo
USA
1947
36 minutes
1955 version
G
1.33:1
1
N/A
Color
June 7, 1991
This title is comprised of the 1955 Disneyland episode, "Jiminy Cricket Presents Bongo" and the 1947 film, "Fun and Fancy Free", in which the film itself was originally a segment of.
The only additional changes this issue of the title had to its case and print master were:
The back cover was slightly altered to have a Proof of Purchase tab label below it.
The May 1989 Mini-Classics promo was replaced with the June 1991 promo.
The regular red-orange FBI warning screens were replaced with the Goudy Old Style variant.
This title was originally released as a double-feature with "The Rescuers Down Under".
The promo at the end of the video was updated to show this title, "Willie the Operatic Whale" and "Peter and the Wolf", making this title the first one in the series to have this version of the promo.
This title was originally released as a segment of "Make Mine Music", but later got re-issued as a standalone featurette in 1955.
Contains two bonus cartoon shorts, "Music Land" (1935) and "Symphony Hour" (1942) at the end of the video.
February 1992
Catalog number
Title
Country of origin
Original year
Length
Version
MPAA rating
Film format
Tape count
Tape break placement (if applicable)
Color
Released
Note(s)
749
Bongo
USA
1947
36 minutes
1955 version
G
1.33:1
1
N/A
Color
February 27, 1992
This title is comprised of the 1955 Disneyland episode, "Jiminy Cricket Presents Bongo" and the 1947 film, "Fun and Fancy Free", in which the film itself was originally a segment of.
This issue of the title still uses the June 1991 print master.
On this issue, the Mini-Classics logo is omitted from the front tape label if it is a horizontal ink or sticker-label.
December 1992
Catalog number
Title
Country of origin
Original year
Length
Version
MPAA rating
Film format
Tape count
Tape break placement (if applicable)
Color
Released
Note(s)
459
Mickey's Christmas Carol
USA
1983
25 minutes
TBD
G
1.85:1
1
N/A
Color
December 6, 1992
This title was originally released as a double-feature with the re-issue of the 1977 film, "The Rescuers".
The only additional changes this issue of the title has to its tape label and print master are:
On subsequent copies, the Mini-Classics logo is omitted from the front tape label if it is a horizontal ink or sticker-label.
The 1984 red-orange FBI warning screens were replaced with the 1991 green FBI warning screens.
There is nothing at the end of the video when the film itself is over.
June 1993
Catalog number
Title
Country of origin
Original year
Length
Version
MPAA rating
Film format
Tape count
Tape break placement (if applicable)
Color
Released
Note(s)
49
Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree
USA
1966
25 minutes
Standard version
G
1.85:1
1
N/A
Color
June 18, 1993
This issue of the title has a special promo for Winnie the Pooh titles at the end of the video, in place of the Mini-Classics promo.
The only other additional changes this issue of the title had to its print master and tape label are:
The 1984 red-orange FBI warning screens were replaced with the 1991 green FBI warning screens.
The 1986 Walt Disney Home Video "Sorcerer Mickey" logo is not seen on-screen on this issue.
The original Buena Vista logo is restored on this issue.
On subsequent copies of this issue, the Mini-Classics logo is omitted from the front tape label if it is a horizontal ink or sticker-label.
This title was originally released as a double-feature with "The Ugly Dashchund".
63
Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day
USA
1968
24 minutes
Standard version
G
1.85:1
1
N/A
Color
June 18, 1993
This issue of the title has a special promo for Winnie the Pooh titles at the end of the video, in place of the Mini-Classics promo.
The only other additional changes this issue of the title had to its print master and tape label are:
The 1984 red-orange FBI warning screens were replaced with the 1991 green FBI warning screens.
The 1986 Walt Disney Home Video "Sorcerer Mickey" logo is not seen on-screen on this issue.
The original Buena Vista logo is restored on this issue.
On subsequent copies of this issue, the Mini-Classics logo is omitted from the front tape label if it is a horizontal ink or sticker-label.
This title was originally released as a double-feature with "The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit".
64
Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too
USA
1974
25 minutes
Standard version
G
1.85:1
1
N/A
Color
June 18, 1993
This issue of the title has a special promo for Winnie the Pooh titles at the end of the video, in place of the Mini-Classics promo.
The only other additional changes this issue of the title had to its print master and tape label are:
The 1984 red-orange FBI warning screens were replaced with the 1991 green FBI warning screens.
The 1986 Walt Disney Home Video "Sorcerer Mickey" logo is not seen on-screen on this issue.
The original Buena Vista logo is restored on this issue.
On subsequent copies of this issue, the Mini-Classics logo is omitted from the front tape label if it is a horizontal ink or sticker-label.
This title was originally released as a double-feature with "The Island at the Top of the World", then later became a segment of the 1977 full-length film, "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh".
532
Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore
USA
1983
25 minutes
Standard version
G
1.85:1
1
N/A
Color
June 18, 1993
This issue of the title has a special promo for Winnie the Pooh titles at the end of the video, in place of the Mini-Classics promo.
The only other additional changes this issue of the title had to its print master and tape label are:
The 1984 red-orange FBI warning screens were replaced with the 1991 green FBI warning screens.
The 1986 Walt Disney Home Video "Sorcerer Mickey" logo is not seen on-screen on this issue.
The original Buena Vista logo is restored on this issue.
On subsequent copies of this issue, the Mini-Classics logo is omitted from the front tape label if it is a horizontal ink or sticker-label.
This title was originally released as a double-feature with the re-issue of the 1963 film, "The Sword in the Stone".
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