Draft:Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (Home Video Bumpers)/Availability

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United States and Canada (Domestic)

1st Bumper (June 26, 1981-January 1982)

2nd Bumper (April-September 1982)

3rd Bumper (July 16, 1985-February 28, 1989)

4th Bumper (April 18, 1989-May 27, 1992; September 18, 1992)

5th Bumper (1989-2000)

6th Bumper (February 6, 1991-September 18, 1992)

7th Bumper (May 3, 1991) (Walt Disney Pictures)

8th Bumper (September 11, 1991-July 17, 1992)

9th Bumper (April 10, 1992-August 17, 1999)

VHS Release Date of Release Bumper(s) Additional Information
101 Dalmatians April 10th, 1992 Coming Only to Theaters this 1992 Holiday Season
Feature Presentation
Coming to Home Video/Coming on Video Cassette this Summer
Coming this Fall to Home Video
Debut of Handwriting bumpers.
Very early prints do not have any bumpers or trailers, cutting straight to the Walt Disney Classics logo. The debut for the FP bumper may be affected by this realization.
The Great Mouse Detective July 17th, 1992 Feature Presentation
Coming this Fall to Home Video
The Rescuers September 18th, 1992 Coming to Home Video
Feature Presentation (Navy Blue variant)
Debut of Coming to Home Video bumper and the only appearance of the navy blue Feature Presentation variant. The tapes were mastered earlier, as shown by print dates of the time being earlier than the release date, so this may be a prototype.
Beauty and the Beast October 30th, 1992 Coming Only to Theaters this 1992 Holiday Season (with music)
Special Preview(s) after our Feature from Walt Disney Home Video
Feature Presentation
Coming to Home Video (1st prints only)
Now on Home Video
Debut of Special Previews and Now on Home Video bumpers. Later prints cut out the 1st ad, therefore removing the Coming to Home Video bumper. Even later prints retitle the Special Previews bumper to Special Preview.
Pinocchio March 26th, 1993
Demo: Before March 16, 1993
Feature Presentation First release to only have the Feature Presentation bumper.
The demo tape is one of the few demo tapes to have this bumper.
Aladdin October 1st, 1993 Feature Presentation
The Fox and the Hound March 4th, 1994 Feature Presentation
The Return of Jafar May 20th, 1994 Feature Presentation
Mary Poppins
Dumbo
Alice in Wonderland
Robin Hood
The Sword and the Stone
Pete's Dragon
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
The Three Caballeros
So Dear to my Heart
October 28th, 1994 Feature Presentation Before this bumper, these had a Black/Blue Now Available on Videocassette bumper. This goes for ALL 1994 Masterpiece Collection titles.
Mary Poppins
Dumbo
Alice in Wonderland
Robin Hood
The Sword and the Stone
Pete's Dragon
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
The Three Caballeros
So Dear to my Heart (All reprints)
March 3rd, 1995 Now on Videocassette
Feature Presentation
Reprint of all Masterpiece titles. Mainly swapping out the original bumper with a new one for identity purposes.
The Lion King March 3rd, 1995 Coming Soon to Videocassette
Coming on Videocassette
Feature Presentation
The Coming on Videocassette bumper was swiftly replaced with a Coming Soon to Videocassette bumper.
A Goofy Movie September 6th, 1995 Feature Presentation
Mary Poppins
Dumbo
Alice in Wonderland
Robin Hood
The Sword and the Stone
Pete's Dragon
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
The Three Caballeros
So Dear to my Heart (All reprints)
Cinderella
October 4th, 1995 Feature Presentation At this point, most, if not all other bumpers other than the Feature Presentation bumper are no longer present in titles.
The Santa Clause October 25th, 1995 Feature Presentation A Flashbang bumper preceded this title's Feature Presentation bumper.
Gordy November 8th, 1995 Feature Presentation At this point, most if not all Disney released tapes used Flashbang bumpers, with the FP bumper mainly being only on animated films.
Pocahontas February 28th, 1996 Feature Presentation
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh March 27th, 1996 Feature Presentation ...however some have Walt Disney Company Intro bumpers instead. Late 90's tapes have them more often.
Aladdin and the King of Thieves August 13th, 1996 Feature Presentation Had Flashbang bumpers prior, last release to contain original variant for a period of time.
Toy Story October 29th, 1996 Feature Presentation (Thanks for Joining Us variant) Debut of Thanks for Joining Us variant.
Bambi February 4th, 1997 Feature Presentation (Thanks for Joining Us variant)
The Hunchback of Notre Dome March 4th, 1997 Feature Presentation (Thanks for Joining Us variant)
101 Dalmatians (1996) April 15th, 1997 Feature Presentation (Thanks for Joining Us variant)
Fun and Fancy Free July 15th, 1997 Feature Presentation (Thanks for Joining Us variant
Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin August 5th, 1997 Feature Presentation (Thanks for Joining Us variant)
Sleeping Beauty September 16th, 1997 Feature Presentation (Thanks for Joining Us variant)
The Jungle Book October 14th, 1997 Feature Presentation (Thanks for Joining Us variant)
Hercules February 3rd, 1998 Feature Presentation (Thanks for Joining Us variant) Most Masterpiece Collection titles now use Flashbang bumpers. This and a few others are exceptions. Also, this was the last tape to use the Thanks for Joining Us variant of the Feature Presentation bumper.
The Rescuers January 5th, 1999 (reprinted days/months after) Feature Presentation First time in 2-3 years the original version returns.
101 Dalmatians March 9th, 1999 Feature Presentation
Mary Poppins
Dumbo
Alice in Wonderland
Robin Hood
The Sword in the Stone
Pete's Dragon
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
A Bug's Life
April 20th, 1999 (first 4 titles reprinted on July 13th, 1999) Feature Presentation
The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
May 25th, 1999 Feature Presentation
Madeline: Lost in Paris August 3rd, 1999 Feature Presentation
Belle's Tales of Friendship
Hercules: Zero to Hero
August 17th, 1999 Feature Presentation Last tapes to contain a Handwriting bumper, ending 8 years of use.

16th Bumper (1993-March 7, 2000)

VHS Release Date of Release Bumper(s) Additional Information
Mickey and the Beanstalk
Peter and the Wolf
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
The Prince and the Pauper
January 28, 1994 Feature Program Debut of Winnie The Pooh bumpers
Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree
Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day
Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too
Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore
Winnie the Pooh: Cowboy Pooh
Winnie the Pooh: Detective Tigger
Winnie the Pooh: Pooh Party
February 18, 1994 Feature Program Releases from the "Storybook Classics" and "Playtime" lines.
Winnie the Pooh: Making Friends
Winnie the Pooh: Sharing and Caring
Winnie the Pooh: Helping Others
May 6, 1994 Feature Program Releases from the "Learning" lines.
Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too October 28, 1994 Now on Video
Feature Program
Snow variant is introduced on this tape.
Paul Bunyan January 13, 1995 Feature Program
Stay Tuned...
"Stay Tuned..." bumper introduced bonus cartoon Little Hiawatha.
Winnie the Pooh: Fun N' Games
Winnie the Pooh: Growing Up
July 21, 1995 Feature Program Fourth release in respectively the "Playtime" and "Learning" lines.
Winnie The Pooh: Frankenpooh September 6, 1995 Feature Program Uses the scary "Feature Program" music from Disney's Haunted Mansion VHS tapes, but with a new voiceover.
Wind in the Willows January 9, 1996 Feature Program Last "Disney Favorite Stories" tape to have a "Feature Program" bumper.
Release uses the "Storybook Classics" variation with the "Favorite Stories" music.
Winnie The Pooh: Happy Pooh Day
Winnie The Pooh: Working Together
July 17, 1996 Feature Program Fifth release in respectively the "Playtime" and "Learning" lines.
Spookable Pooh August 27, 1996 Feature Program
Winnie The Pooh: Clever Little Piglet
Winnie The Pooh: Pooh Wishes
Winnie The Pooh: Tigger-ific Tales
February 18, 1997 Feature Program Introduces the new "Winnie The Pooh: Friendship" collection.
Winnie The Pooh: Boo To You, Too! August 26, 1997 Feature Program Same as the 1995 VHS of Winnie The Pooh: Frankenpooh.
Winnie The Pooh: Imagine That, Christopher Robin!
Winnie The Pooh:Three Cheers for Eeyore and Rabbit
March 3, 1998 Feature Program Reprints of prior releases of "Storybook Classics", "Playtime", "Learning", and "Friendship" released on the same day use the "Learning" and "Friendship" variation of the "Feature Program" bumper.
Raymond Briggs' The Bear
101 Dalmatians Christmas
October 6, 1998 Feature Program Flashbang bumpers were also used on this tape.
Same graphics as the "Winnie The Pooh: Playtime" bumpers.
Introduces the 1992 Walt Disney Home Video bumper on any Winnie The Pooh Feature Program bumper.
Winnie The Pooh and Christmas Too! October 6, 1998 Coming Soon To Own On Video
Now Available To Own On Video
Feature Program
Annonucer does not read the text on any of the bumpers.
Sing a Song With Pooh Bear February 23, 1999 Feature Program Flashbang and Zoom-In bumpers were also used on this tape.
Disney Sing Along Songs: Flik's Musical Adventure at Disney's Animal Kingdom May 25, 1999 Feature Program Flashbang and Zoom-In bumpers were also used on this tape.
Bumper does not fade in.
Winnie The Pooh: Frankenpooh
Winnie The Pooh: Spookable Pooh
Winnie The Pooh: Boo To You, Too!
Disney Sing Along Songs: Happy Haunting Party at Disneyland
August 24, 1999 Feature Program Flashbang bumpers were also used on this tape.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Stories September 7, 1999 Feature Program Flashbang bumper also used on this tape.
Winnie The Pooh: Seasons of Giving November 9, 1999 Feature Program Flashbang and Zoom-In bumpers were also used on this tape.
A Walt Disney Christmas
A Disney Christmas Gift
Mickey's Christmas Carol
Jiminy Cricket's Christmas
Spot's Magical Christmas
How The Toys Saved Christmas
101 Dalmatians Christmas
November 9, 1999 Feature Program
Sing a Song With Tigger March 7, 2000 Feature Program Last tape to carry the Winnie The Pooh bumper.
Last Disney/Buena Vista tape to use the Walt Disney Home Video music on any of their bumpers in North American releases.
Flashbang and Zoom-In bumpers were also used on this tape.

10th Bumper (May 27, 1992-October 28, 1994; April 7, 1995; 1998)

11th Bumper (May 27, 1992; November 15, 1992)

12th Bumper (May 27, 1992)

​14th Bumper (1993)

​15th Bumper (1993)

16th Bumper (January 28th, 1994-March 7, 2000)

17th Bumper (August 13, 1993)

18th Bumper (October 1, 1993)

19th Bumper (October 1, 1993-March 4, 1994)

20th Bumper (September 14, 1994-November 16, 1999 (Disney/subsidiaries), -October 14, 2003 (Dimension/Warren Miller); March 7, 2000)

Note: Flashbang bumpers will have a [f] note attached, while Zoom-In bumpers will have the note [z] attached.

VHS Release Date of Release Bumper(s) Additional Information
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea October 28th, 1994 Now Available to Own on Videocassette [f].
Feature Presentation [f].
Angels in the Outfield February 14th, 1995 (potentially earlier) Coming Soon to Videocassette [f].
Now Available on Videocassette [f].
Feature Presentation [f].
Blank Check March 21st, 1995 Now Available to Own on Videocassette [f].
Feature Presentation [f].
Alice in Wonderland
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
October 4th, 1995 Now Available to Own on Videocassette [f].
Feature Presentation [f].
A Kid in King Arthur's Court January 31st, 1996 Now Available to Own on Videocassette (Fade In variant).
Coming Soon to Own on Videocassette [f].
Feature Presentation [f].
Only VHS where the Flashbang Now on Videocassette bumper fades in with no announcer.
Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier January 31st, 1996 Coming Soon to Own on Videocassette [f].
Now Available to Own on Videocassette [f].
Feature Presentation [f].
Alice in Wonderland
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
April 24th, 1996 Now Available on Videocassette [f].
Coming Soon to Own on Videocassette [f].
Feature Presentation [f].
Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas November 12th, 1997 Coming Soon to Theaters [f].
Coming Soon to Own on Videocassette [f].
Feature Program (Loosely based off of the Zoom In bumpers) [z].
Features a custom Beauty and the Beast themed Now Available on CD and Cassette bumper.
The Absent Minded Professor December 2nd, 1997 Now Available to Own on Videocassette [f].
Coming Soon to Own on Videocassette [f].
Feature Presentation [f].
Air Bud December 23rd, 1997 Coming Soon to Theaters [f].
Now Available to Own on Videocassette [f].
Coming Soon to Own on Videocassette [f].
Feature Presentation [f].
Belle's Magical World February 17th, 1998 Coming Soon to Own on Videocassette [f].
Feature Program [z].
Alice in Wonderland March 31st, 1998 Now Available to Own on Videocassette [f].
Coming Soon to Own on Videocassette [f].
Feature Presentation [f].
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars May 19th, 1998 Now Available to Own on Videocassette [f].
Coming Soon to Own on Videocassette [f].
Has Black/Blue Feature Program styled bumper.
The Black Cauldron August 14th, 1998 Coming Soon to Theaters [f].
Now Available on Videocassette [f]
Coming Soon to Own on Videocassette [f].
Feature Presentation [f].
There are 2 separate versions. The only similarity is that they both have the Coming to Theaters bumper. Version 1 has the Feature Program (styled after Black/Blue bumpers) bumper. Version 2 has the Coming on Videocassette and Feature Presentation bumpers, correcting the Feature Program bumper.
101 Dalmatians Christmas October 15th, 1998 (possibly earlier) Coming Soon to Own on Videocassette [f].
Now Available to Own on Videocassette [f].
With Winnie the Pooh Feature Program bumper.
Air Bud: Golden Receiver December 15th, 1998 Coming Soon to Rent on Video [z].
Now Available to Own on Videocassette [f].
Coming Soon to Own on Videocassette [f].
Feature Presentation [f].
Demo VHS tapes do not have the Now on Videocassette or the Coming Soon to Rent on Video bumpers.
101 Dalmatians March 9th, 1999 Coming Soon to Theaters [f].
Now Available to Own on Videocassette [f].
Coming Soon to Own on Videocassette [f].
With Handwriting FP bumper.
Alice in Wonderland
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
April 20th, 1999 Now Available to Own on Videocassette [f] (Bedknobs and Broomsticks only).
Coming Soon to Own on Videocassette [f].
Handwriting FP bumper used.
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr.Toad May 25th, 1999 Coming Soon to Own on Videocassette [f]. Paired with the Handwriting FP bumper.
The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue May 25th, 1999 Coming Soon to Own on Videocassette [f].
Now Available to Own on Video and DVD [z].
Now Available to Own on Videocassette [f].
Paired with the Handwriting FP bumper.
Belle's Tales of Friendship August 17th, 1999 Now Available to Own on Videocassette [f].
Coming Soon to Own on Videocassette [f].
Paired with the Handwriting FP bumper and was one of the last to do so.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Stories September 7, 1999 Now Available to Own on Videocassette [f]. With Winnie the Pooh Feature Program bumper.
Sing a Song With Tigger March 7, 2000 Now In Theaters [f].
Coming Soon on Video and DVD [z].
Now Available to Own on Video and DVD [z].
Now Available to Own on Videocassette [f].
Paired with the Winnie the Pooh FP bumper and was the last release to have such a bumper.

21st Bumper (March 3, 1995) (Walt Disney Pictures)

22nd Bumper (April 24, 1996-February 1, 2000) (Walt Disney Pictures/Walt Disney Home Video/Disney Interactive)

23rd Bumper (March 1997)

24th Bumper (November 11, 1997) (Walt Disney Records)

25th Bumper (March 31, 1998) (Walt Disney Pictures/Walt Disney Home Video)

26th Bumper (October 27, 1998) (Walt Disney Pictures/Walt Disney Home Video)

27th Bumper (February 2, 1999) (Walt Disney Pictures/Walt Disney Home Video)

28th Bumper (October 26, 1999) (Walt Disney Home Video)

29th Bumper (November 9, 1999) (Walt Disney Home Video)

30th Bumper (November 9, 1999) (Walt Disney Home Video)

31st Bumper (December 7, 1999) (Walt Disney Home Video)

32nd Bumper (December 14, 1999-December 5, 2006 [Sneak Peeks through June 8, 2010]) (Buena Vista Home Entertainment)

33rd Bumper (January 11, 2000) (Buena Vista Home Video)

34th Bumper (August 28, 2001) (Halloween) (Walt Disney Home Entertainment)

35th Bumper (October 30-November 6, 2001) (Walt Disney Home Entertainment)

36th Bumper (2000-June 7, 2005) (Playhouse Disney) (Walt Disney Pictures/Walt Disney Home Entertainment)

37th Bumper (April 15, 2002-February 15, 2005) (Buena Vista Home Entertainment/Miramax Home Entertainment)

38th Bumper (2004) (Walt Disney Home Entertainment)

39th Bumper (September 6, 2005?-May 12, 2020) (Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment) (DVD)

40th Bumper (April 3, 2007-) (Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment) (Blu-ray)

41st Bumper (November 6, 2007-August 25, 2009) (Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment)

Mexico

1st Bumper (1995?-1997)

2nd Bumper (1996?-1997)

3rd Bumper (1997-2005)

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