Walt Disney Animation Studios short films (1986–1999)

This is a list of short films created by Walt Disney Animation Studios between the years 1986 and 1999.

Theatrical shorts

1980s

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
— Oilspot and Lipstick Michael Cedeno July 28, 1987 — Computer animation
Screened at SIGGRAPH
Roger Rabbit Tummy Trouble Rob Minkoff June 23, 1989 Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (VHS, LaserDisc)
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (Vista Series)		 In theaters with Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. First Roger Rabbit cartoon.

1990s

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Roger Rabbit Roller Coaster Rabbit Rob Minkoff June 15, 1990 Who Framed Roger Rabbit (Vista series) In theaters with Dick Tracy. Released under the Touchstone Pictures banner.
Mickey Mouse The Prince and the Pauper George Scribner November 16, 1990 The Prince and the Pauper (VHS, LaserDisc)
"Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two"
"Timeless Tales, Volume One		 In theaters with The Rescuers Down Under.
— Off His Rockers Barry Cook July 17, 1992 Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (LaserDisc) In theaters with Honey, I Blew Up the Kid.
Roger Rabbit Trail Mix-Up Barry Cook March 12, 1993 Who Framed Roger Rabbit (Vista series) In theaters with A Far Off Place. Final Roger Rabbit cartoon.
Mickey Mouse Runaway Brain Academy Award nomination Chris Bailey August 11, 1995 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two" In theaters with A Kid in King Arthur's Court[1] and re-released with George of the Jungle.[2][3]

Non-theatrical shorts

Non-theatrical shorts include direct-to-video shorts, which have been released as bonus content on VHS, DVD, Blu-ray, and HD Digital releases of Disney features, as well as Wartime & industrial shorts, educational shorts, and theme park attractions featuring well known characters. The list also includes TV specials, produced by Disney studio and screened by ABC, and shorts released on Disney+.

Educational shorts

Note: All Educational shorts were mostly produced by Walt Disney Educational productions and were distributed to schools unless otherwise is noted.

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Educational The Animated Atlas of the World 1986 — Produced for Epcot Educational program.
Educational Suited for the Sea 1986 — Produced for Epcot Educational program.
Educational Recycle Rex Howard E. Baker February 5, 1993 Dinosaur (2-Disc Special Edition, easter egg) Co-produced with Klasky-Csupo, Inc..

TV specials

Series Title Director Release date Release format Notes
Goofy Sport Goofy in Soccermania Matthew O'Callaghan May 27, 1987 NBC television special Originally planned for theatrical release

Theme park shorts

Series Title Director Release date Release format Notes
Peter Pan Back to Never Land Jerry Rees May 1, 1989 Theme park attraction Was shown at the Magic of Disney Animation in Disney MGM Studios. The attraction permanently closed on September 30, 2003
— Cranium Command Jerry Rees
Gary Trousdale
Kirk Wise		 October 19, 1989 Theme park attraction Animation production
The Lion King Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable January 21, 1995 Theme park attraction Was shown at The Land in Epcot. The attraction permanently closed on February 3, 2018[4]

References

  1. ^ James, Caryn (August 11, 1995). "Big Macs in Camelot (but First, Mickey)". The New York Times. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  2. ^ Shelby, Jim. "Movie Openings". paloaltoonline.com. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Runaway Brain before George of the Jungle". groups.google.com. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  4. ^ "The Circle of Life at Epcot to Close Permanently on February 3rd - Epcot - Ride Vine". ridevine.io. January 5, 2018. Retrieved 2018-06-20.