List of Walt Disney Animation Studios short films
This is a list of animated short films produced by Walt Disney and Walt Disney Animation Studios from 1921 to the present.
This includes films produced at the Laugh-O-Gram Studio which Disney founded in 1921 as well as the animation studio now owned by The Walt Disney Company, previously called the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio (1923), The Walt Disney Studio (1926), Walt Disney Productions (1929), and Walt Disney Feature Animation (1986).
This list does not include:
- Segments of feature-length package films later released individually (see List of Disney theatrical animated features)
- Animated cartoon segments originally made for television (e.g. Disney's House of Mouse or the Mickey Mouse TV series)
- Short films which contain animation but are primarily live-action (see List of Disney live-action shorts)
- Short films which contain no new animation (i.e., films re-edited from other films)
- Pixar short films
Note: A gold star () indicates an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film, while a silver star (
) indicates a nomination.
1920s[edit]
1921[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Laugh-O-Gram Studio | Cleaning Up!!? | Walt Disney | March 20 | N/A | First film produced by Laugh-O-Gram Studio, as part of demo reel. This film is not really animated, it just consists of Walt drawing a single frame. First film directed by Walt Disney |
Newman Laugh-O-Grams | Kansas City Girls Are Rolling Their Own Now | Walt Disney | March 20 | N/A | This film is not really animated, it just consists of Walt drawing a single frame |
Newman Laugh-O-Grams | Did You Ever Take a Ride over Kansas City Street 'in a Fliver' | Walt Disney | March 20 | N/A | This film is not really animated, it just consists of Walt drawing a single frame |
Newman Laugh-O-Grams | Kansas City's Spring Clean-up[1] | Walt Disney | March 20 | A 2-second clip of this short is included in the intro to disc 1 of "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" | First properly animated film produced by Laugh-O-Gram Studio, as part of demo reel |
1922[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Laugh-O-Gram Studio | Little Red Riding Hood | Walt Disney | July 29 | Beauty and the Beast (Blu-ray) (as part of Beyond Beauty on disc 2.) "The Legendary Laugh-o-Grams Fairy Tales" |
First of seven Fairy Tales Laugh-O-Grams, and drawn directly on paper rather than animation cels.[2] The first appearance of Julius the Cat, however he was not named yet. |
Laugh-O-Grams | The Four Musicians of Bremen | Walt Disney | August 1 | "Cartoon Rarities of the 1920s" Beauty and the Beast (Blu-ray) (as part of Beyond Beauty on disc 2.) "The Legendary Laugh-o-Grams Fairy Tales" |
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Laugh-O-Grams | Jack and the Beanstalk | Walt Disney | September 4 | N/A | |
Laugh-O-Grams | Jack the Giant Killer | Walt Disney | September 12 | N/A | |
Laugh-O-Grams | Goldie Locks and the Three Bears | Walt Disney | October 5 | N/A | |
Laugh-O-Grams | Puss in Boots | Walt Disney | November 3 | Beauty and the Beast (Blu-ray) (as part of Beyond Beauty on disc 2.) A 2-second clip and an 8-second clip of this short are included in the intro to disc 1 of "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" "The Legendary Laugh-o-Grams Fairy Tales" |
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Laugh-O-Grams | Cinderella | Walt Disney | December 6 | Last of seven Fairy Tales Laugh-O-Grams. Beauty and the Beast (Blu-ray) (as part of Beyond Beauty on disc 2.) Cinderella "The Legendary Laugh-o-Grams Fairy Tales" |
Last of seven Fairy Tales Laugh-O-Grams |
1923[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Laugh-O-Grams | Martha | Walt Disney | Lost Cartoon | ||
Lafflets | Gold in Slow Motion | Walt Disney | Lost Cartoon | ||
Lafflets | Descha's Tryst with the Moon | Walt Disney | Lost Cartoon | ||
Lafflets | Aesthetic Camping | Walt Disney | Lost Cartoon | ||
Lafflets | Reuben's Big Day | Walt Disney | Lost Cartoon | ||
Lafflets | Rescued[3] | Walt Disney | Lost Cartoon | ||
Lafflets | A Star Pitcher[3] | Walt Disney | Lost Cartoon | ||
Lafflets | The Woodland Potter[3] | Walt Disney | Lost Cartoon | ||
Lafflets | A Pirate for a Day[3] | Walt Disney | Lost Cartoon | ||
Alice Comedies | Alice's Wonderland | Walt Disney | 1923 | "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" Alice in Wonderland |
Last short produced by Laugh-O-Gram Studio. Limited pre-view only on unknown date |
1924[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Alice Comedies | Alice's Day at Sea | Walt Disney | March 1 | N/A | First short produced by Walt Disney Studio First short distributed by Winkler Pictures. The First named appearance of Julius the Cat with a name |
Alice Comedies | Alice's Spooky Adventure | Walt Disney | April 1 | N/A | |
Alice Comedies | Alice's Wild West Show | Walt Disney | May 1 | "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" | |
Alice Comedies | Alice's Fishy Story | Walt Disney | June 1 | N/A | |
Alice Comedies | Alice and the Dog Catcher | Walt Disney | July 1 | N/A | |
Alice Comedies | Alice the Peacemaker | Walt Disney | August 1 | N/A | |
Alice Comedies | Alice Gets in Dutch | Walt Disney | November 1 | "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" | |
Alice Comedies | Alice Hunting in Africa | Walt Disney | November 15 | N/A | |
Alice Comedies | Alice and the Three Bears | Walt Disney | December 1 | N/A | |
Alice Comedies | Alice the Piper | Walt Disney | December 15 | N/A |
1925[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Alice Comedies | Alice Cans the Cannibals | Walt Disney | January 1 | N/A | |
Alice Comedies | Alice the Toreador | Walt Disney | January 15 | N/A | |
Alice Comedies | Alice Gets Stung | Walt Disney | February 1 | "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" | |
Alice Comedies | Alice Solves the Puzzle | Walt Disney | March 24 | "Alice in Cartoon Land"[4] | The first appearance of Peg Leg Pete, however he was known as Bootleg Pete at the time |
Alice Comedies | Alice's Egg Plant | Walt Disney | May 17 | "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" | |
Alice Comedies | Alice Loses Out | Walt Disney | June 15 | N/A | |
Alice Comedies | Alice Gets Stage Struck | Walt Disney | June 23 | N/A | |
Alice Comedies | Alice Wins the Derby | Walt Disney | July 12 | N/A | |
Alice Comedies | Alice Picks the Champ | Walt Disney | July 30 | N/A | |
Alice Comedies | Alice's Tin Pony | Walt Disney | August 15 | "Alice in Cartoon Land" | |
Alice Comedies | Alice Chops the Suey | Walt Disney | August 30 | "Alice in Cartoon Land" | |
Alice Comedies | Alice the Jail Bird | Walt Disney | September 15 | "Alice in Cartoon Land" | |
Alice Comedies | Alice Plays Cupid | Walt Disney | October 15 | Lost Cartoon[5] | |
Alice Comedies | Alice Rattled by Rats | Walt Disney | November 15 | "Cartoon Rarities of the 1920s" | |
Alice Comedies | Alice in the Jungle | Walt Disney | December 15 | "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" |
1926[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Alice Comedies | Alice on the Farm | Walt Disney | January 1 | N/A | |
Alice Comedies | Alice's Balloon Race | Walt Disney | January 15 | "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" | |
Alice Comedies | Alice's Orphan | Walt Disney | January 15 | "Alice in Cartoon Land" | |
Alice Comedies | Alice's Little Parade | Walt Disney | February 1 | N/A | |
Alice Comedies | Alice's Mysterious Mystery | Walt Disney | February 15 | "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" | |
Alice Comedies | Alice Charms the Fish | Walt Disney | September 6 | Lost Cartoon | |
Alice Comedies | Alice's Monkey Business | Walt Disney | September 20 | Lost Cartoon | |
Alice Comedies | Alice in the Wooly West | Walt Disney | October 4 | "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" | |
Alice Comedies | Alice the Fire Fighter | Walt Disney | October 18 | N/A | [5] |
Alice Comedies | Alice Cuts the Ice | Walt Disney | November 1 | Lost Cartoon | |
Alice Comedies | Alice Helps the Romance | Walt Disney | November 15 | N/A | [5] |
Alice Comedies | Alice's Spanish Guitar | Walt Disney | November 29 | N/A | [5] |
Alice Comedies | Alice's Brown Derby | Walt Disney | December 13 | N/A | [5] |
Alice Comedies | Alice the Lumberjack | Walt Disney | December 27 | Lost Cartoon |
1927[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Alice Comedies | Alice the Golf Bug | Walt Disney | January 10 | Lost Cartoon | |
Alice Comedies | Alice Foils the Pirates | Walt Disney | January 24 | Lost Cartoon | |
Alice Comedies | Alice at the Carnival | Walt Disney | February 7 | Lost Cartoon | |
Alice Comedies | Alice at the Rodeo | Walt Disney | February 21 | N/A | [5] |
Alice Comedies | Alice the Collegiate | Walt Disney | March 7 | Lost Cartoon | |
Alice Comedies | Alice in the Alps | Walt Disney | March 21 | Lost Cartoon | |
Alice Comedies | Alice's Auto Race | Walt Disney | April 4 | N/A | Partially lost cartoon[6] |
Alice Comedies | Alice's Circus Daze | Walt Disney | April 18 | N/A | [5] |
Alice Comedies | Alice's Knaughty Knight | Walt Disney | May 2 | Lost Cartoon | |
Alice Comedies | Alice's Three Bad Eggs | Walt Disney | May 16 | Lost Cartoon | |
Alice Comedies | Alice's Picnic | Walt Disney | May 30 | Lost Cartoon | |
Alice Comedies | Alice's Channel Swim | Walt Disney | June 13 | Lost Cartoon | |
Alice Comedies | Alice in the Klondike | Walt Disney | June 27 | Lost Cartoon | |
Alice Comedies | Alice's Medicine Show | Walt Disney | July 11 | Lost Cartoon | |
Alice Comedies | Alice the Whaler | Walt Disney | July 25 | "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" | |
Alice Comedies | Alice the Beach Nut | Walt Disney | August 8 | Lost Cartoon, the final appearance of Julius the cat | |
Alice Comedies | Alice in the Big League | Walt Disney | August 22 | N/A[5] | Final Alice Comedies cartoon |
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit | Trolley Troubles | Walt Disney | September 5 | "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" | First Oswald the Lucky Rabbit short produced by Disney. First short distributed by Universal Pictures. |
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit | Oh Teacher | Walt Disney | September 19 | "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" | |
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit | The Mechanical Cow | Walt Disney | October 3 | "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" "Cartoon Rarities of the 1920s" |
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Oswald the Lucky Rabbit | Great Guns! | Walt Disney | October 17 | "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" | |
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit | All Wet | Walt Disney | October 31 | "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" | |
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit | The Ocean Hop | Walt Disney | November 14 | "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" | Pete reappears in this cartoon and this time he is known as Peg leg Pete, instead of Bootleg Pete |
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit | The Banker's Daughter | Walt Disney | November 28 | Lost Cartoon | |
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit | Empty Socks | Walt Disney | December 12 | N/A | rediscovered, a near-complete copy with 30 seconds missing has been found. |
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit | Rickety Gin | Walt Disney | December 26 | Lost Cartoon |
1928[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Animator | Music by | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Oswald the Lucky Rabbit | Harem Scarem | Walt Disney | January 9 | Lost cartoon, however a restored fragment was released by Disney D23 | |||
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit | Neck 'n' Neck | Walt Disney | January 23 | N/A | Once lost for a long time, but a copy was found in Japan in 2018.[7] | ||
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit | The Ol’ Swimmin’ Hole | Walt Disney | February 6 | N/A | It was rediscovered by David Borsett in 2017[8] | ||
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit | Africa Before Dark | Walt Disney | February 20 | Bambi Signature Series Blu-ray | This cartoon was once lost but was found in 2009 at the Austrian Film Museum in Vienna. | ||
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit | Rival Romeos | Walt Disney | March 5 | "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" | |||
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit | Bright Lights | Walt Disney | March 19 | "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" | |||
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit | Sagebrush Sadie | Walt Disney | April 2 | Lost cartoon, but pencil test footage survives | |||
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit | Ride 'em Plowboy | Walt Disney | April 16 | Lost Cartoon | |||
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit | Ozzie of the Mounted | Walt Disney | April 30 | "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" | |||
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit | Hungry Hoboes | Walt Disney | May 14 | Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937 film) Signature Series Blu-ray | |||
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit | Oh, What a Knight | Walt Disney | May 28 | "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" | |||
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit | Poor Papa | Walt Disney | June 11 | Pinocchio (1940 film) Signature Series Blu-ray | First produced Oswald cartoon | ||
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit | The Fox Chase | Walt Disney | June 25 | "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" | |||
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit | Tall Timber | Walt Disney | July 9 | "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" | |||
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit | Sleigh Bells | Walt Disney | July 23 | N/A | The film was thought to be lost until a print was discovered in the BFI National Archives in 2015[9] | ||
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit | High Up | Walt Disney | August 6 | N/A | Re-discovered by David Bossert, erroneously thought to be a Winkler short before rediscovery proved otherwise.[10] Last produced Disney Oswald cartoon | ||
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit | Hot Dogs | Walt Disney | August 20 | Lost cartoon | |||
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit | The Sky Scrapper | Walt Disney | September 3 | "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" | Final Disney Oswald short released by Universal. | ||
Mickey Mouse | Steamboat Willie | Walt Disney | Ub Iwerks Wilfred Jackson |
Carl W. Stalling | November 18 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" "Walt Disney's Vintage Mickey" "Celebrating Mickey" |
First Mickey Mouse cartoon released, but the third to be produced. First Disney cartoon produced with synchronized sound. Distributed by Celebrity Productions. |
Mickey Mouse | The Gallopin' Gaucho | Walt Disney | Ub Iwerks | Carl W. Stalling | December 30 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" | Distributed by Celebrity Productions. |
1929[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Animator | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Mickey Mouse | The Barn Dance | Walt Disney | Ub Iwerks | March 14 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | First Disney short distributed by Columbia Pictures, excluding Plane Crazy. |
Mickey Mouse | Plane Crazy | Walt Disney | Ub Iwerks Hugh Harman Rudolf Ising |
March 17 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" "Walt Disney's Vintage Mickey" |
First appearance of Clarabelle Cow. Distributed by Celebrity Productions. |
Mickey Mouse | The Opry House | Walt Disney | March 28 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | ||
Mickey Mouse | When the Cat's Away | Walt Disney | May 3* | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | * Date production was completed; release date unknown | |
Mickey Mouse | The Barnyard Battle | Walt Disney | June 2* | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | * Date production was completed; release date unknown | |
Mickey Mouse | The Plow Boy | Walt Disney | Ub Iwerks Burt Gillett Jack King Les Clark Ben Sharpsteen |
June 28* | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | * Date production was completed; release date unknown First appearance of Horace Horsecollar |
Mickey Mouse | The Karnival Kid | Walt Disney | Ub Iwerks Les Clark |
July 31* | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" "Walt Disney's Vintage Mickey" |
* Date production was completed; release date unknown |
Silly Symphonies | The Skeleton Dance | Walt Disney | Ub Iwerks Les Clark |
August 22 | "Silly Symphonies" "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" |
First Silly Symphonies short produced First Silly Symphonies short distributed by Columbia Pictures |
Mickey Mouse | Mickey's Follies | Wilfred Jackson | August 28* | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" | * Date production was completed; release date unknown / Mickey's first singing First film directed by Wilfred Jackson | |
Silly Symphonies | El Terrible Toreador | Walt Disney | Ub Iwerks Bert Gillett Wilfred Jackson Les Clark Jack King Ben Sharpsteen |
September 7* | "More Silly Symphonies" | * Date production was completed; release date unknown |
Mickey Mouse | Mickey's Choo-Choo | Walt Disney | Ben Sharpsteen | October 1* | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | * Date production was completed; release date unknown |
Mickey Mouse | The Jazz Fool | Walt Disney | October 15* | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | * Date production was completed; release date unknown | |
Silly Symphonies | Springtime | Walt Disney | Wilfred Jackson Les Clark |
October 24 | "More Silly Symphonies" | |
Silly Symphonies | Hell's Bells | Ub Iwerks | Wilfred Jackson Ub Iwerks Les Clark |
October 30 | "More Silly Symphonies" | |
Mickey Mouse | Jungle Rhythm | Walt Disney | Ben Sharpsteen | November 15* | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | * Date production was completed; release date unknown |
Mickey Mouse | The Haunted House | Walt Disney | December 2* | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | * Date production was completed; release date unknown / Mickey's first speaking appearance | |
Silly Symphonies | The Merry Dwarfs | Walt Disney | Wilfred Jackson Les Clark |
December 16 | "More Silly Symphonies" | |
Mickey Mouse | Wild Waves | Burt Gillett | N/A | December 21* | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" |
1930s[edit]
1930[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Animator | Music | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Silly Symphonies | Summer | Ub Iwerks | January 16 | "More Silly Symphonies" | |||
Silly Symphonies | Autumn | Ub Iwerks | February 15* | "More Silly Symphonies" | * Date production was completed; release date unknown | ||
Silly Symphonies | Cannibal Capers | Burt Gillett | March 13 | "More Silly Symphonies" | |||
Mickey Mouse | Fiddling Around | Walt Disney | N/A | March 21 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | ||
Mickey Mouse | The Barnyard Concert | Walt Disney | April 5 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | |||
Silly Symphonies | Night | Walt Disney | April 28 | "More Silly Symphonies" | |||
Silly Symphonies | Frolicking Fish | Burt Gillett | May 8 | "More Silly Symphonies" | |||
Mickey Mouse | The Cactus Kid | Walt Disney | May 15 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | *First short where Marcellite Garner voices Minnie Mouse. | ||
Silly Symphonies | Arctic Antics | Ub Iwerks | June 5 | "More Silly Symphonies" | |||
Mickey Mouse | The Fire Fighters | Burt Gillett | June 25 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" | |||
Mickey Mouse | The Shindig | Burt Gillett | July 29 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | |||
Silly Symphonies | Midnight in a Toy Shop | Wilfred Jackson | August 16 | "More Silly Symphonies" | |||
Mickey Mouse | The Chain Gang | Burt Gillett | September 5 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" "The Complete Pluto" |
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Silly Symphonies | Monkey Melodies | Burt Gillett | September 26 | "More Silly Symphonies" | |||
Mickey Mouse | The Gorilla Mystery | Burt Gillett | October 10 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" | |||
Mickey Mouse | The Picnic | Burt Gillett | October 23 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | First appearance of Pluto (although prototype versions appeared in The Chain Gang) | ||
Silly Symphonies | Winter | Burt Gillett | October 30 | "More Silly Symphonies" "Olaf's Frozen Adventure" |
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Mickey Mouse | Pioneer Days | Burt Gillett | December 5 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" | |||
Silly Symphonies | Playful Pan | Burt Gillett | December 27 | "More Silly Symphonies" | |||
Mickey Mouse | Minnie's Yoo Hoo | Walt Disney | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" | Sing-Along theme song of the original "Mickey Mouse Clubs" in theaters |
1931[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Mickey Mouse | The Birthday Party | Burt Gillett | January 7 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" "Walt Disney's Vintage Mickey" |
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Silly Symphonies | Birds of a Feather | Burt Gillett | February 10 | "Silly Symphonies" | |
Mickey Mouse | Traffic Troubles | Burt Gillett | March 17 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | |
Mickey Mouse | The Castaway | Wilfred Jackson | April 6 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" "Walt Disney's Vintage Mickey" |
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Silly Symphonies | Mother Goose Melodies | Burt Gillett | April 16 | "Silly Symphonies" | |
Mickey Mouse | The Moose Hunt | Burt Gillett | May 3 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | |
Silly Symphonies | The China Plate | Wilfred Jackson | May 25 | "Silly Symphonies" | |
Mickey Mouse | The Delivery Boy | Burt Gillett | June 13 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | |
Silly Symphonies | The Busy Beavers | Burt Gillett | June 30 | "Silly Symphonies" | |
Mickey Mouse | Mickey Steps Out | Burt Gillett | July 7 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" | |
Silly Symphonies | The Cat's Out | Wilfred Jackson | July 28 | "Walt Disney Treasures: More Silly Symphonies" | |
Mickey Mouse | Blue Rhythm | Burt Gillett | August 18 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" | |
Silly Symphonies | Egyptian Melodies | Wilfred Jackson | August 27 | "Silly Symphonies" | |
Mickey Mouse | Fishin' Around | Burt Gillett | September 25 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | |
Silly Symphonies | The Clock Store | Wilfred Jackson | September 30 | "More Silly Symphonies" | |
Mickey Mouse | The Barnyard Broadcast | Walt Disney | October 10 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | |
Silly Symphonies | The Spider and the Fly | Wilfred Jackson | October 23 | "More Silly Symphonies" | |
Mickey Mouse | The Beach Party | Burt Gillett | November 5 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | |
Silly Symphonies | The Fox Hunt | Wilfred Jackson | November 10* | "More Silly Symphonies" | * Date production was completed; release date unknown |
Mickey Mouse | Mickey Cuts Up | Burt Gillett | November 30 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" | |
Mickey Mouse | Mickey's Orphans ![]() |
Burt Gillett | December 9 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" "Walt Disney's Vintage Mickey" |
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Silly Symphonies | The Ugly Duckling | Wilfred Jackson | December 17 | "Silly Symphonies" |
1932[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Silly Symphonies | The Bird Store | Wilfred Jackson | January 16 | "More Silly Symphonies" | Last Silly Symphonies short distributed by Columbia Pictures. |
Mickey Mouse | The Duck Hunt | Burt Gillett | January 28 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" | |
Mickey Mouse | The Grocery Boy | Wilfred Jackson | February 11 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | |
Mickey Mouse | The Mad Dog | Burt Gillett | March 5 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | |
Mickey Mouse | Barnyard Olympics | Wilfred Jackson | April 13 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | |
Mickey Mouse | Mickey's Revue | Wilfred Jackson | May 12 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" "Walt Disney's Vintage Mickey" |
First appearance of Goofy, originally called Dippy Dawg |
Mickey Mouse | Musical Farmer | Wilfred Jackson | June 9 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | |
Silly Symphonies | The Bears and the Bees | Wilfred Jackson | July 9 | "More Silly Symphonies" | First Disney short distributed by United Artists. |
Mickey Mouse | Mickey in Arabia | Wilfred Jackson | July 18 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | Last Disney short distributed by Columbia Pictures. |
Silly Symphonies | Just Dogs | Burt Gillett | July 30 | "Silly Symphonies" | |
Silly Symphonies | Flowers and Trees ![]() |
Burt Gillett | July 30 | "Silly Symphonies" | First Disney short produced in 3-Strip Technicolor |
Mickey Mouse | Mickey's Nightmare | Burt Gillett | August 13 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" | |
Mickey Mouse | Trader Mickey | David Hand | August 20 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | |
Silly Symphonies | King Neptune | Burt Gillett | September 10 | "More Silly Symphonies" | In Technicolor |
Mickey Mouse | The Whoopee Party | Wilfred Jackson | September 17 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" | |
Silly Symphonies | Bugs in Love | Burt Gillett | October 1 | "More Silly Symphonies" | Last Silly Symphonies short produced in Black and White. |
Mickey Mouse | Touchdown Mickey | Wilfred Jackson | October 15 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" | |
Mickey Mouse | The Klondike Kid | Wilfred Jackson | November 12 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" | |
Mickey Mouse | The Wayward Canary | Burt Gillett | November 12 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | |
Mickey Mouse* | Parade of the Award Nominees | November 18 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color" | Special production, Produced for the 5th Academy Awards; not released theatrically. First appearances of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Clarabelle Cow and Pluto in color | |
Silly Symphonies | Babes in the Woods | Burt Gillett | November 19 | "Silly Symphonies" | |
Silly Symphonies | Santa's Workshop | Wilfred Jackson | December 10 | "More Silly Symphonies" | |
Mickey Mouse | Mickey's Good Deed | Burt Gillett | December 17 | Jiminy Cricket's Christmas (VHS, LaserDisc) "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" Holiday Celebration with Mickey & Pals |
1933[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Mickey Mouse | Building a Building ![]() |
David Hand | January 7 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" "Walt Disney's Vintage Mickey" |
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Mickey Mouse | The Mad Doctor | David Hand | January 20 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" | |
Mickey Mouse | Mickey's Pal Pluto | Burt Gillett | February 18 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | |
Silly Symphonies | Birds in the Spring | David Hand | March 11 | "More Silly Symphonies" | |
Mickey Mouse | Mickey's Mellerdrammer | Wilfred Jackson | March 18 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | |
Mickey Mouse | Ye Olden Days | Burt Gillett | April 8 | Robin Hood "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" |
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Silly Symphonies | Father Noah's Ark | Wilfred Jackson | April 8 | "Silly Symphonies" | |
Silly Symphonies | Three Little Pigs ![]() |
Burt Gillett | May 27 | "Silly Symphonies" "Timeless Tales, Volume One" |
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Mickey Mouse | The Mail Pilot | David Hand | June 13 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" | |
Mickey Mouse | Mickey's Mechanical Man | Wilfred Jackson | June 17 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | |
Mickey Mouse | Mickey's Gala Premier | Burt Gillett | July 1 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" | |
Silly Symphonies | Old King Cole | David Hand | July 29 | "More Silly Symphonies" | |
Silly Symphonies | Lullaby Land | Wilfred Jackson | August 19 | "Silly Symphonies" | |
Mickey Mouse | Puppy Love | Wilfred Jackson | September 2 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" | |
Silly Symphonies | The Pied Piper | Wilfred Jackson | September 16 | "More Silly Symphonies" "Timeless Tales Volume One" |
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Mickey Mouse | The Steeple Chase | Burt Gillett | September 30 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | |
Mickey Mouse | The Pet Store | Wilfred Jackson | October 28 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" | |
Mickey Mouse | Giantland | Burt Gillett | November 25 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" | |
Silly Symphonies | The Night Before Christmas | Wilfred Jackson | December 9 | "More Silly Symphonies" |
1934[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Silly Symphonies | The China Shop | Wilfred Jackson | January 13 | "More Silly Symphonies" | |
Mickey Mouse | Shanghaied | Burt Gillett | January 13 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | |
Silly Symphonies | The Grasshopper and the Ants | Wilfred Jackson | February 10 | "Silly Symphonies" "Timeless Tales, Volume One" |
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Mickey Mouse | Camping Out | David Hand | February 17 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" | |
Mickey Mouse | Playful Pluto | Burt Gillett | March 3 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | |
Silly Symphonies | Funny Little Bunnies | Wilfred Jackson | March 24 | "Silly Symphonies" | |
Silly Symphonies | The Big Bad Wolf | Burt Gillett | April 14 | "Silly Symphonies" | |
Mickey Mouse | Gulliver Mickey | Burt Gillett | May 19 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" | |
N/A | The Hot Choc-late Soldiers | Walt Disney | May 24 | "Hollywood Party" (Warner Archive Collection) | Produced for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer as part of the film Hollywood Party |
Silly Symphonies | The Wise Little Hen | Wilfred Jackson | June 9 | "Silly Symphonies" "The Chronological Donald" "Timeless Tales, Volume Three" |
First appearance of Donald Duck. Donald's first design form. |
Mickey Mouse | Mickey's Steam Roller | David Hand | June 16 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" "Walt Disney's Vintage Mickey" |
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Silly Symphonies | The Flying Mouse | David Hand | July 14 | "Silly Symphonies" Dumbo |
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Mickey Mouse | Orphan's Benefit | Burt Gillett | August 11 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" | First appearance of Clara Cluck |
Silly Symphonies | Peculiar Penguins | Wilfred Jackson | September 1 | "Silly Symphonies" "Holiday Celebration with Mickey & Pals" |
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Mickey Mouse | Mickey Plays Papa | Burt Gillett | September 29 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | |
Silly Symphonies | The Goddess of Spring | Wilfred Jackson | November 3 | Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs "More Silly Symphonies" "It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 4" |
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Mickey Mouse | The Dognapper | David Hand | November 17 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" | |
Mickey Mouse | Two-Gun Mickey | Ben Sharpsteen | December 15 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" | Final B&W appearance of Minnie Mouse |
1935[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Silly Symphonies | The Tortoise and the Hare ![]() |
Wilfred Jackson | January 5 | "Silly Symphonies" "Timeless Tales, Volume One" |
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Mickey Mouse | Mickey's Man Friday | David Hand | January 19 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | |
Mickey Mouse | The Band Concert | Wilfred Jackson | February 23 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color" Make Mine Music (Gold Classic Collection) |
First Mickey cartoon in color. First color appearances of Goofy and Horace Horsecollar. |
Mickey Mouse | Mickey's Service Station | Ben Sharpsteen | March 16 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" | Final B&W appearances of Donald Duck, Goofy and Pete. |
Silly Symphonies | The Golden Touch | Walt Disney | March 22 | "Silly Symphonies" "Timeless Tales, Volume Three" |
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Mickey Mouse | Mickey's Kangaroo | David Hand | April 13 | "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" | Final Disney short in Black and White. Final B&W appearances of Mickey Mouse and Pluto. |
Silly Symphonies | The Robber Kitten | David Hand | April 20 | "Silly Symphonies" | |
Silly Symphonies | Water Babies | Wilfred Jackson | May 11 | "Silly Symphonies" | |
Silly Symphonies | The Cookie Carnival | Ben Sharpsteen | May 25 | "Silly Symphonies" | |
Silly Symphonies | Who Killed Cock Robin? ![]() |
David Hand | June 29 | "Silly Symphonies" | |
Mickey Mouse | Mickey's Garden | Wilfred Jackson | July 13 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color" "Classic Cartoon Favorites: Starring Mickey" |
First color appearance of Pluto |
Mickey, Donald & Goofy | Mickey's Fire Brigade | Ben Sharpsteen | August 3 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color" | |
Mickey Mouse | Pluto's Judgement Day | David Hand | August 31 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color" | |
Mickey Mouse | On Ice | Ben Sharpsteen | September 28 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color" "The Complete Pluto" "Classic Cartoon Favorites: Starring Mickey" |
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Silly Symphonies | Music Land | Wilfred Jackson | October 5 | "Silly Symphonies" "Classic Cartoon Favorites: Extreme Music Fun" |
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Silly Symphonies | Three Orphan Kittens ![]() |
David Hand | October 26 | "More Silly Symphonies" | |
Silly Symphonies | Cock o' the Walk | Ben Sharpsteen | November 30 | "More Silly Symphonies" | |
Silly Symphonies | Broken Toys | Ben Sharpsteen | December 14, 1935 | "More Silly Symphonies" |
1936[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Mickey Mouse | Mickey's Polo Team | David Hand | January 4 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color" "Extreme Sports Fun" |
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Mickey Mouse | Orphans' Picnic | Ben Sharpsteen | February 15 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color" "Starring Mickey" |
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Mickey Mouse | Mickey's Grand Opera | Wilfred Jackson | March 7 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color" "Extreme Music Fun" |
First color appearance of Clara Cluck. |
Silly Symphonies | Elmer Elephant | Wilfred Jackson | March 28 | "Silly Symphonies" Dumbo |
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Silly Symphonies | Three Little Wolves | David Hand | April 18 | "Silly Symphonies" | |
Mickey Mouse | Thru the Mirror | David Hand | May 30 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color" Alice in Wonderland (Blu-Ray) |
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Mickey Mouse | Mickey's Rival | Wilfred Jackson | June 20 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color" "Mickey & Minnie's Sweetheart Stories" "Best Pals: Mickey and Minnie" |
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Mickey, Donald & Goofy | Moving Day | Ben Sharpsteen | June 20 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color: "Starring Mickey" |
First color appearance of Pete. First time Donald is using modern form. |
Mickey Mouse | Alpine Climbers | David Hand | July 25 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color" "It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 3" |
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Mickey Mouse | Mickey's Circus | Ben Sharpsteen | August 1 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color" "Starring Mickey" |
Mickey make a cameo appearance. First appearance of Salty the Seal. |
Silly Symphonies | Toby Tortoise Returns | Wilfred Jackson | August 22 | "Silly Symphonies" | |
Mickey Mouse* | Donald and Pluto | Ben Sharpsteen | September 12 | "The Chronological Donald" | * Mickey Mouse does not appear in this cartoon, despite it being released as part of the Mickey Mouse series. |
Silly Symphonies | Three Blind Mouseketeers | David Hand | September 26 | "More Silly Symphonies" The Rescuers |
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Mickey Mouse | Mickey's Elephant | David Hand | October 10 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color" | |
Silly Symphonies | The Country Cousin ![]() |
David Hand | October 31 | "Silly Symphonies" "Timeless Tales, Volume Two" |
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Silly Symphonies | Mother Pluto | David Hand | November 14 | "Silly Symphonies" | |
Silly Symphonies | More Kittens | David Hand | December 19 | "More Silly Symphonies" |
1937[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Story | Animation | Music | Backgrounds | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Mickey Mouse | The Worm Turns | Ben Sharpsteen | January 2 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color" "Bedknobs and Broomsticks" (30th Anniversary) |
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Mickey Mouse* | Don Donald | Ben Sharpsteen | Webb Smith Merrill De Maris Otto Englander |
Dick Huemer Johnny Cannon Fred Spencer Milt Schaffer Jack Hannah Ugo D'Orsi Al Eugster |
Paul Smith | Mique Nelson | January 9 | "The Chronological Donald" "Starring Donald" |
Reissued as Donald Duck series cartoon. Mickey never appeared in this short. |
Mickey Mouse | Magician Mickey | David Hand | February 6 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color" "'Walt Disney's Funny Factory with Mickey" |
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Mickey, Donald & Goofy | Moose Hunters | Ben Sharpsteen | February 20 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color" "Walt Disney's Funny Factory with Mickey" |
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Silly Symphonies | Woodland Café | Wilfred Jackson | March 13 | "Silly Symphonies" "Extreme Music Fun" |
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Mickey, Donald & Goofy | Mickey's Amateurs | Pinto Colvig Erdman Penner Walt Pfeiffer |
Pinto Colvig Erdman Penner Walt Pfeiffer |
Art Babbitt Les Clark Al Eugster Ed Love Stan Quackenbush Ralph Sommerville Marvin Woodward Tom Palmer |
Oliver Wallace | April 17 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color" | ||
Silly Symphonies | Little Hiawatha | David Hand | May 15 | "More Silly Symphonies" "Timeless Tales, Volume Three" Pocahontas |
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Mickey Mouse | Modern Inventions | Jack King | Carl Barks | Jack Hannah Paul Allen Johnny Cannon |
Oliver Wallace | Mique Nelson | May 29 | "The Chronological Donald" | Reissued as Donald Duck series cartoon. Mickey never appeared in this short. Last Disney short distributed by United Artists. |
Mickey Mouse | Hawaiian Holiday | Ben Sharpsteen | September 24 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color" "Starring Mickey" |
First Disney short distributed by RKO Radio Pictures. | ||||
Mickey, Donald & Goofy | Clock Cleaners | Ben Sharpsteen | Oliver Wallace Paul Smith |
October 15 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color" "The Great Mouse Detective" "Walt Disney's Funny Factory with Goofy" |
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Silly Symphonies | The Old Mill ![]() |
Wilfred Jackson | November 5 | "Silly Symphonies" Bambi |
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Pluto | Pluto's Quin-puplets | Ben Sharpsteen | November 26 | "The Complete Pluto" | First cartoon produced in the Pluto series. | ||||
Donald Duck | Donald's Ostrich | Jack King | Carl Barks Samuel Armstrong |
Jack Hannah Paul Allen Johnny Cannon |
Oliver Wallace | Mique Nelson | December 10 | "The Chronological Donald" | First cartoon produced in the Donald Duck cartoon series |
Mickey, Donald & Goofy | Lonesome Ghosts | Burt Gillett | December 24 | "The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad" "Mickey Mouse in Living Color" |
1938[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Animation | Story | Music | Layout | Backgrounds | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Donald Duck | Self Control | Jack King | Jack Hannah Paul Allen Ed Aardal Charles Couch |
Carl Barks | Oliver Wallace | N/A | N/A | February 11 | "The Chronological Donald" "Walt Disney's Funny Factory with Donald" |
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Mickey Mouse, Donald & Goofy | Boat Builders | Ben Sharpsteen | February 25 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color" | ||||||
Donald Duck | Donald's Better Self | Jack King | Don Towsley Paul Allen Bernard Wolf Jack Hannah Charles Couch |
Tom Armstrong Harry Reeves Carl Barks |
Oliver Wallace | Jim Carmichael Charles Payzant |
N/A | March 11 | "The Chronological Donald" | |
Silly Symphonies | Moth and the Flame | Burt Gillett | April 1 | "More Silly Symphonies" | ||||||
Donald Duck | Donald's Nephews | Jack King | Stan Quackenbush Don Towlety Don Williams Ed Love Andrew Engman Con Wood Paul Allen Wolfgang Reithman Charles Couch |
Carl Barks Dana Coty Jack Hannah |
Oliver Wallace | Jim Carmichael Charles Payzant |
N/A | April 15 | "The Chronological Donald" "Funny Factory with Hewey, Dewey & Louie" |
First appearance of Huey, Dewey & Louie |
Mickey, Donald & Goofy | Mickey's Trailer | Ben Sharpsteen | May 6 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color" "Extreme Adventure Fun" |
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Silly Symphonies | Wynken, Blynken, and Nod | Graham Heid | May 27 | "Silly Symphonies" | ||||||
Donald & Goofy | Polar Trappers | Ben Sharpsteen | June 17 | "The Chronological Donald" "It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 4" |
First Donald and Goofy series. | |||||
Donald Duck | Good Scouts ![]() |
Jack King | July 8 | "The Chronological Donald" "Extreme Adventure Fun" |
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Donald & Goofy | The Fox Hunt | Ben Sharpsteen | July 29 | "The Chronological Donald" | A remake of the 1931 Silly Symphonies cartoon of the same name. | |||||
Mickey, Donald & Goofy | The Whalers | Dick Huemer | August 19 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color" | ||||||
Mickey Mouse | Mickey's Parrot | Bill Roberts | September 9 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color" "Walt Disney's Funny Factory with Mickey" |
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Mickey Mouse | Brave Little Tailor ![]() |
Bill Roberts | September 23 | The Sword in the Stone "Mickey Mouse in Living Color" "It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 2" |
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Silly Symphonies | Farmyard Symphony | Wilfred Jackson | October 14 | "Silly Symphonies" "Extreme Music Fun" |
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Donald Duck | Donald's Golf Game | Jack King | November 4 | "The Chronological Donald" "Walt Disney's Funny Factory with Donald" |
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N/A | Ferdinand the Bull ![]() |
Dick Rickard | November 25 | "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" "Timeless Tales, Volume Two" |
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Silly Symphonies | Merbabies | Rudolf Ising | December 9 | "More Silly Symphonies" | ||||||
Silly Symphonies | Mother Goose Goes Hollywood | Wilfred Jackson | December 23 | "More Silly Symphonies" | Donald Duck makes a cameo appearance. |
1939[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Donald Duck | Donald's Lucky Day | Jack King | January 13 | "The Chronological Donald" | |
Mickey Mouse | Society Dog Show | Bill Roberts | February 3 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two" "Mickey & Minnie's Sweetheart Stories" |
Last cartoon with Mickey's older character design. |
Mickey Mouse* | Mickey's Surprise Party | Hamilton Luske | February 18 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color" | *Commercial short produced for National Biscuit Company. Mickey Mouse's new eyes |
Three Little Pigs | The Practical Pig | Dick Rickard | February 24 | "Silly Symphonies" | #Billed under this name instead of Silly Symphonies. Since this series never materialized, it's generally grouped with Silly Symphonies. |
Goofy | Goofy and Wilbur | Dick Huemer | March 17 | "The Complete Goofy" "Funny Factory with Goofy" |
First cartoon produced in the Goofy series |
Mickey Mouse* | The Standard Parade | March | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two" | *Commercial short produced for Standard Oil. Effectively a remake of Parade of Award Nominees (1932) | |
Silly Symphonies | The Ugly Duckling ![]() |
Jack Cutting | April 7 | "Silly Symphonies" "Timeless Tales, Volume Two" |
Final cartoon produced in the Silly Symphonies series. Educational version: Hans Christian Andersen's The Ugly Duckling (1980s) |
Donald Duck | The Hockey Champ | Jack King | April 28 | "The Chronological Donald" "Extreme Sports Fun" |
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Donald Duck | Donald's Cousin Gus | Jack King | May 19 | "The Chronological Donald" "Funny Factory with Donald" |
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Donald Duck | Beach Picnic | Clyde Geronimi | June 9 | "The Chronological Donald" "The Complete Pluto" |
It was the first Donald Duck series to feature Pluto |
Donald Duck | Sea Scouts | Dick Lundy | June 30 | "The Chronological Donald" "Funny Factory with Hewey, Dewey & Louie" |
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Mickey Mouse | The Pointer ![]() |
Clyde Geronimi | July 21 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two" "Funny Factory with Mickey" |
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Donald Duck | Donald's Penguin | Jack King | August 11 | "The Chronological Donald" | |
Donald Duck | The Autograph Hound | Jack King | September 1 | "The Chronological Donald" | |
Donald Duck | Officer Duck | Clyde Geronimi | October 10 | "The Chronological Donald" | It was the first Donald Duck series to feature Pete. It was also the first Pete cartoon not pairing with Mickey or Goofy. |
1940s[edit]
1940[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Donald Duck | The Riveter | Dick Lundy | March 15 | "The Chronological Donald" | |
Donald Duck | Donald's Dog Laundry | Jack King | April 5 | "The Chronological Donald" "Starring Donald" |
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Mickey Mouse, Donald & Goofy | Tugboat Mickey | Clyde Geronimi | April 26 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two" "Funny Factory with Mickey" |
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Donald & Goofy | Billposters | Clyde Geronimi | May 17 | "The Chronological Donald" | |
Donald Duck | Mr. Duck Steps Out | Jack King | June 7 | "The Chronological Donald" "Mickey & Minnie's Sweetheart Stories" "Best Pals: Donald and Daisy" |
First appearance of Daisy Duck (a precursor called Donna Duck appears in Don Donald). In this cartoon she has the same voice as Donald. |
Pluto | Bone Trouble | Jack Kinney | June 28 | Old Yeller "The Complete Pluto" |
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Donald Duck | Put-Put Troubles | Riley Thomson | July 19 | "The Chronological Donald" | |
Donald Duck | Donald's Vacation | Jack King | August 9 | "The Chronological Donald" "Starring Donald" |
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Mickey Mouse | Pluto's Dream House | Clyde Geronimi | August 30 | Escape to Witch Mountain "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two" |
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Donald Duck* | The Volunteer Worker[11] | September 1 | "The Chronological Donald" "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" |
*Commercial short produced for Community Chest. | |
Donald Duck | Window Cleaners | Jack King | September 20 | "The Chronological Donald" "Funny Factory with Donald" |
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Mickey Mouse | Mr. Mouse Takes a Trip | Clyde Geronimi | November 1 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two" ""Funny Factory with Mickey" |
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Goofy | Goofy's Glider | Jack Kinney | November 22 | "The Complete Goofy" "Funny Factory with Goofy" |
First "How to" Goofy cartoon |
Donald Duck | Fire Chief | Jack King | December 13 | "The Chronological Donald" | |
Pluto | Pantry Pirate | Clyde Geronimi | December 27 | "The Complete Pluto" |
1941[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Donald Duck | Timber | Jack King | January 10 | "The Chronological Donald" | |
Pluto | Pluto's Playmate | Norman Ferguson | January 24 | "The Complete Pluto" | |
Mickey Mouse | The Little Whirlwind | Riley Thomson | February 14 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two" "Starring Mickey" |
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Donald Duck | Golden Eggs | Wilfred Jackson | March 7 | "The Chronological Donald" "Starring Donald" |
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Mickey Mouse | A Gentleman's Gentleman | Clyde Geronimi | March 28 | "The Complete Pluto" | |
Goofy | Baggage Buster | Jack Kinney | April 18 | "The Complete Goofy" "Starring Goofy" |
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Donald Duck | A Good Time for a Dime | Dick Lundy | May 9 | "The Chronological Donald" | |
Mickey Mouse | Canine Caddy | Clyde Geronimi | May 30 | "The Complete Pluto" "Extreme Sports Fun" |
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Mickey Mouse | The Nifty Nineties | Riley Thomson | June 20 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two" Pollyanna "Mickey & Minnie's Sweetheart Stories" "Best Pals: Mickey and Minnie" |
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Donald Duck | Early to Bed | Jack King | July 11 | "The Chronological Donald" | |
Donald Duck | Truant Officer Donald ![]() |
Jack King | August 1 | "The Chronological Donald" | |
Mickey Mouse | Orphans' Benefit | Riley Thomson | August 22 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two" "Extreme Music Fun" |
Remake of the "Orphan's Benefit" black and white cartoon in 1934. Mickey's normal mouse ears. |
Donald Duck | Old MacDonald Duck | Jack King | September 12 | "The Chronological Donald" "Starring Donald" |
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Mickey Mouse | Lend a Paw ![]() |
Clyde Geronimi | October 3 | "The Complete Pluto" The Fox and the Hound (25th Anniversary) Oliver & Company (20th Anniversary) "Holiday Celebration with Mickey & Pals" |
A remake of Disney's 1933 film Mickey's Pal Pluto. |
Donald Duck | Donald's Camera | Dick Lundy | October 24 | "The Chronological Donald" | |
Goofy | The Art of Skiing | Jack Kinney | November 14 | "Goofy's Fun House" (PlayStation) "The Complete Goofy" "Starring Goofy" |
First use of the Goofy holler. |
NFBC* | The Thrifty Pig | Ford Beebe | November 19 | "On the Front Lines" | *Produced for National Film Board of Canada, propaganda short encouraging Canadians to buy War Bonds |
Donald Duck | Chef Donald | Jack King | December 5 | "The Chronological Donald" "Starring Donald" |
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NFBC* | Seven Wise Dwarfs | Ford Beebe | December 12 | "On the Front Lines" | *Produced for National Film Board of Canada, propaganda short encouraging Canadians to buy War Bonds |
Goofy | The Art of Self Defense | Jack Kinney | December 26 | "Goofy's Fun House" (PlayStation) "The Complete Goofy" |
1942[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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NFBC - Donald Duck* | Donald's Decision | January 11 | "On the Front Lines" | Produced for National Film Board of Canada, propaganda short encouraging Canadians to buy War Bonds | |
NFBC - Mickey Mouse* | All Together | January 13 | "On the Front Lines" | Produced for National Film Board of Canada, propaganda short encouraging Canadians to buy War Bonds | |
Donald Duck | The Village Smithy | Dick Lundy | January 16 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" | |
WAC - Donald Duck* | The New Spirit | Wilfred Jackson | January 23 | "On the Front Lines" | Produced for US Treasury Department. Distributed by War Activities Committee
Received an Academy Award Nomination in the Documentary category. |
Mickey Mouse | Mickey's Birthday Party | Riley Thomson | February 7 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two" | Remake of the 1931 black and white short The Birthday Party. |
Pluto | Pluto Junior | Clyde Geronimi | February 28 | "The Complete Pluto" "Best Pals: Mickey and Pluto" |
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Mickey Mouse | Symphony Hour | Riley Thomson | March 20 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two" | |
Donald Duck | Donald's Snow Fight | Jack King | April 10 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" | |
Donald Duck | Donald Gets Drafted | Jack King | May 1 | "On the Front Lines" "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" |
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Pluto | The Army Mascot | Clyde Geronimi | May 22 | "On the Front Lines" "The Complete Pluto" |
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Donald Duck | Donald's Garden | Dick Lundy | June 12 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" | |
Pluto | The Sleepwalker | Clyde Geronimi | July 3 | "The Complete Pluto" | |
Donald Duck | Donald's Gold Mine | Dick Lundy | July 24 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" | |
WAC - Pluto* | Out of the Frying Pan into the Firing Line | Ben Sharpsteen | July 30 | "On the Front Lines" | *Wartime propaganda short starring Pluto and Minnie Mouse. Produced for War Activities Committee |
Pluto | T-Bone for Two | Clyde Geronimi | August 14 | "The Complete Pluto" | |
Goofy | How to Play Baseball | Jack Kinney | September 4 | "The Complete Goofy" "Extreme Sports Fun" |
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Donald Duck | The Vanishing Private | Jack King | September 25 | Bedknobs and Broomsticks (30th Anniversary) "On the Front Lines" "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" |
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Goofy | The Olympic Champ | Jack Kinney | October 9 | "The Complete Goofy" "It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 2" |
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Goofy | How to Swim | Jack Kinney | October 23 | "The Complete Goofy" "Starring Goofy" |
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Donald Duck | Sky Trooper | Jack King | November 6 | "On the Front Lines" "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" |
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Pluto | Pluto at the Zoo | Clyde Geronimi | November 20 | "The Complete Pluto" | |
Goofy | How to Fish | Jack Kinney | December 4 | "Goofy's Fun House" (PlayStation) "The Complete Goofy" "Starring Goofy" |
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Donald Duck | Bellboy Donald | Jack King | December 18 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" |
1943[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Story | Animation | Music | Layout | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Donald Duck | Der Fuehrer's Face ![]() |
Jack Kinney | January 1 | "On the Front Lines" "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" |
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Donald Duck | The Spirit of '43 | Jack King | January 7 | "On the Front Lines" | produced for US Treasury Department | ||||
N/A | Education for Death | Clyde Geronimi | January 15 | "On the Front Lines" | |||||
Donald Duck | Donald's Tire Trouble | Dick Lundy | January 29 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" | |||||
Mickey Mouse and Pluto | Pluto and the Armadillo | Clyde Geronimi | February 19 | "The Complete Pluto" "Best Pals: Mickey and Pluto" |
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Donald Duck | The Flying Jalopy | Dick Lundy | March 12 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" | |||||
Pluto | Private Pluto | Clyde Geronimi | N/A | Al Bertino Les Clark Phil Duncan John Lounsbery Charles A. Nichols |
Oliver Wallace | Bruce Bushman Charles Philippi |
April 2 | "On the Front Lines" "The Complete Pluto" |
First appearance of Chip and Dale |
Donald Duck | Fall Out Fall In | Jack King | April 23 | "On the Front Lines" "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" |
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Goofy | Victory Vehicles | Jack Kinney | July 30 | "The Complete Goofy" "On the Front Lines" |
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N/A | Reason and Emotion ![]() |
Bill Roberts | August 27 | "On the Front Lines" | |||||
Figaro | Figaro and Cleo | Jack Kinney | October 15 | "The Complete Pluto" | First cartoon produced in the Figaro series. | ||||
Donald Duck | The Old Army Game | Jack King | November 5 | "On the Front Lines" "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" |
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Donald Duck | Home Defense | Jack King | November 26 | "On the Front Lines" "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" |
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N/A | Chicken Little | Clyde Geronimi | December 17 | "On the Front Lines" "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" |
1944[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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N/A | The Pelican and the Snipe | Hamilton Luske | January 7 | "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" | This short was reissued by RKO a few years later. |
Goofy | How to Be a Sailor | Jack Kinney | January 28 | "The Complete Goofy" "On the Front Lines" |
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Donald Duck | Trombone Trouble | Jack King | February 18 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" | Pete's final appearance until 1952. |
Goofy | How to Play Golf | Jack Kinney | March 10 | "Goofy's Fun House" (PlayStation) "The Complete Goofy" |
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Donald Duck | Donald Duck and the Gorilla | Charles Nichols | March 31 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" | First monster film. |
Donald Duck | Contrary Condor | Jack King | April 21 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" "Funny Factory with Donald" |
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Donald Duck | Commando Duck | Jack King | May 5 | "On the Front Lines" "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" |
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Pluto | Springtime for Pluto | Charles Nichols | June 23 | "The Complete Pluto" | The first Disney short with opening credits. |
Donald Duck | The Plastics Inventor | Jack King | September 1 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" | |
Goofy | How to Play Football ![]() |
Jack Kinney | September 15 | "The Complete Goofy" "Extreme Sports Fun" |
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Pluto | First Aiders | Charles Nichols | September 22 | "The Complete Pluto" "Best Pals: Mickey and Minnie" |
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Donald Duck | Donald's Off Day | Jack Hannah | December 8 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" "Funny Factory with Hewey, Dewey & Louie" |
1945[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Goofy | Tiger Trouble | Jack Kinney | January 5 | "The Complete Goofy" "It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 3" |
First appearance of Louie the Mountain Lion. |
Donald Duck | The Clock Watcher | Jack King | January 26 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" "Holiday Celebration with Mickey & Pals" |
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Pluto | Dog Watch | Charles Nichols | March 16 | "The Complete Pluto" | |
Donald Duck | The Eyes Have It | Jack Hannah | March 30 | "Return from Witch Mountain" "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" |
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Donald and Goofy | African Diary | Jack Kinney | April 20 | "The Complete Goofy" "It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 1" |
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Donald Duck | Donald's Crime ![]() |
Jack King | June 29 | "The Great Mouse Detective" "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" "Best Pals: Donald and Daisy" |
|
Goofy | Californy'er Bust | Jack Kinney | July 13 | "The Complete Goofy" | |
Pluto | Canine Casanova | Charles Nichols | July 27 | "The Complete Pluto" | |
Donald Duck | Duck Pimples | Jack Kinney | August 10 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" | |
Pluto | The Legend of Coyote Rock | Charles Nichols | August 24 | "The Complete Pluto" | |
Donald & Goofy | No Sail | Jack Hannah | September 7 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" "Extreme Adventure Fun" |
|
Goofy | Hockey Homicide | Jack Kinney | September 21 | "The Complete Goofy" | |
Donald Duck | Cured Duck | Jack King | October 26 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" "Best Pals: Donald and Daisy" |
|
Pluto | Canine Patrol | Charles Nichols | December 7 | "The Complete Pluto" | |
Donald Duck | Old Sequoia | Jack King | December 21 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" "Extreme Adventure Fun" |
1946[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Goofy | A Knight for a Day | Jack Hannah | March 8 | The Sword in the Stone "The Complete Goofy" |
|
Pluto | Pluto's Kid Brother | Charles Nichols | April 12 | "The Complete Pluto" | |
Pluto | In Dutch | Charles Nichols | May 10 | "The Complete Pluto" "Mickey & Minnie's Sweetheart Stories" "It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 1" |
|
Mickey Mouse | Squatter's Rights ![]() |
Jack Hannah | June 7 | "The Complete Pluto" | |
Donald Duck | Donald's Double Trouble | Jack King | June 28 | The Parent Trap "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" "Mickey & Minnie's Sweetheart Stories" "Best Pals: Donald and Daisy" |
|
Pluto | The Purloined Pup | Charles Nichols | July 19 | "The Complete Pluto Volume Two" | |
Pluto | A Feather in his Collar | Charles Nichols | August 7 | "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" | Commercial short Produced for Community Chest |
Donald Duck | Wet Paint | Jack King | August 9 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" | |
Donald Duck | Dumb Bell of the Yukon | Jack King | August 30 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" | |
Donald Duck | Lighthouse Keeping | Jack Hannah | September 20 | Pete's Dragon "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" |
|
Figaro | Bath Day | Charles Nichols | October 11 | "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two" The Aristocats "Best Pals: Mickey and Minnie" |
|
Donald & Goofy | Frank Duck Brings 'Em Back Alive | Jack Hannah | November 1 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" | |
Goofy | Double Dribble | Jack Hannah | December 20 | "The Complete Goofy" "Extreme Sports Fun" |
1947[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Pluto | Pluto's Housewarming | Charles Nichols | February 21 | "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two" "Best Pals: Mickey and Pluto" |
|
Pluto | Rescue Dog | Charles Nichols | March 21 | "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two" "Holiday Celebration with Mickey & Pals" |
|
Donald Duck | Straight Shooters | Jack Hannah | April 18 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three" "Funny Factory with Hewey, Dewey & Louie" |
|
Donald Duck | Sleepy Time Donald | Jack Kinney | May 9 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three" "Best Pals: Donald and Daisy" |
|
Figaro | Figaro and Frankie | Charles Nichols | May 30 | "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two" "Best Pals: Mickey and Minnie" |
Final cartoon Produced in the Figaro series. |
Donald Duck | Clown of the Jungle | Jack Hannah | June 20 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three" | |
Donald Duck | Donald's Dilemma | Jack King | July 11 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three" "Extreme Music Fun" |
|
Donald & Goofy | Crazy with the Heat | Bob Carlson | August 1 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three" "It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 2" |
Final pairing of Donald and Goofy. |
Donald Duck | Bootle Beetle | Jack Hannah | August 22 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three" | |
Donald Duck | Wide Open Spaces | Jack King | September 12 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three" | |
Mickey Mouse | Mickey's Delayed Date | Charles Nichols | October 3 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two" "Mickey & Minnie's Sweetheart Stories" "Best Pals: Mickey and Minnie" |
|
Goofy | Foul Hunting | Jack Hannah | October 31 | "The Complete Goofy" | |
Pluto | Mail Dog | Jack Hannah | November 14 | "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two" | |
Donald Duck | Chip an' Dale ![]() |
Jack Hannah | November 28 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three" "Starring Chip 'n' Dale" |
First cartoon to co-star Donald Duck and Chip n Dale. |
Pluto | Pluto's Blue Note ![]() |
Charles Nichols | December 26 | "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two" "Extreme Music Fun" |
1948[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Goofy | They're Off | Jack Kinney | January 23 | "The Complete Goofy" | |
Goofy | The Big Wash | Clyde Geronimi | February 6 | "Goofy's Fun House" (PlayStation) "The Complete Goofy" "Starring Goofy" |
|
Donald Duck | Drip Dippy Donald | Jack King | March 5 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three" | |
Mickey Mouse | Mickey Down Under | Charles Nichols | March 19 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two" "It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 1" |
|
Donald Duck | Daddy Duck | Jack Hannah | April 16 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three" "Funny Factory with Donald" |
|
Pluto | Bone Bandit | Charles Nichols | April 30 | "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two" | |
Donald Duck | Donald's Dream Voice | Jack King | May 21 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three" "Best Pals: Donald and Daisy" |
|
Pluto | Pluto's Purchase | Charles Nichols | July 9 | "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two" | |
Donald Duck | The Trial of Donald Duck | Jack King | July 30 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three" | |
Pluto | Cat Nap Pluto | Charles Nichols | August 13 | "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two" "Best Pals: Mickey and Pluto" |
|
Donald Duck | Inferior Decorator | Jack Hannah | August 27 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three" "Starring Donald" |
|
Pluto | Pluto's Fledgling | Charles Nichols | September 10 | "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two" "Best Pals: Mickey and Pluto" |
|
Donald Duck | Soup's On | Jack Hannah | October 15 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three" "Funny Factory with Hewey, Dewey & Louie" |
|
Donald Duck | Three for Breakfast | Jack Hannah | November 2 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three" "Starring Chip 'n' Dale" |
|
Mickey Mouse | Mickey and the Seal ![]() |
Charles Nichols | December 3 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two" "Funny Factory with Mickey" |
|
Donald Duck | Tea for Two Hundred ![]() |
Jack Hannah | December 24 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three" |
1949[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Pluto | Pueblo Pluto | Charles Nichols | January 1 | "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two" "Best Pals: Mickey and Pluto" "It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 3" |
|
Donald Duck | Donald's Happy Birthday | Jack Hannah | February 11 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three" | |
Pluto | Pluto's Surprise Package | Charles Nichols | March 4 | "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two" | Final appearance of Shelby Turtle. |
Donald Duck | Sea Salts | Jack Hannah | April 8 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three" | |
Pluto | Pluto's Sweater | Charles Nichols | April 29 | "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two" "Best Pals: Mickey and Minnie" |
Final appearance of Figaro, the cat |
Donald Duck | Winter Storage | Jack Hannah | June 3 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three" | |
Pluto | Bubble Bee | Charles Nichols | June 24 | "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two" | |
Donald Duck | Honey Harvester | Jack Hannah | August 5 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three" | |
Goofy | Tennis Racquet | Jack Kinney | August 26 | "The Complete Goofy" "Extreme Sports Fun" |
First appearance of new designer look Goofy character |
Donald Duck | All in a Nutshell | Jack Hannah | September 2 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three" | |
Goofy | Goofy Gymnastics | Jack Kinney | September 23 | "The Complete Goofy" "Extreme Sports Fun" |
|
Donald Duck | The Greener Yard | Jack Hannah | October 14 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three" | |
Pluto | Sheep Dog | Charles Nichols | November 4 | "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two" | |
Donald Duck | Slide, Donald, Slide | Jack Hannah | November 25 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three" | |
Donald Duck | Toy Tinkers ![]() |
Jack Hannah | December 16 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three" "Holiday Celebration with Mickey & Pals" |
1950s[edit]
1950[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Pluto | Pluto's Heart Throb | Charles Nichols | January 6 | "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two" "Mickey & Minnie's Sweetheart Stories" |
|
Donald Duck | Lion Around | Jack Hannah | January 20 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three" "Funny Factory with Hewey, Dewey & Louie" |
|
Pluto | Pluto and the Gopher | Charles Nichols | February 10 | "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two" "Best Pals: Mickey and Minnie" |
|
N/A | The Brave Engineer | Jack Kinney | March 3 | "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" Disney's American Legends |
|
Donald Duck | Crazy Over Daisy | Jack Hannah | March 25 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three" "Best Pals: Donald and Daisy" |
Only cartoon to co-star Daisy Duck and Chip 'n' Dale |
Pluto | Wonder Dog | Charles Nichols | April 7 | "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two" | |
Donald Duck | Trailer Horn | Jack Hannah | April 28 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three" "Extreme Adventure Fun" |
|
Pluto | Primitive Pluto | Charles Nichols | May 19 | "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two" | |
Pluto | Puss Cafe | Charles Nichols | June 9 | "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two" Oliver & Company (20th Anniversary) |
|
Goofy | Motor Mania | Jack Kinney | June 30 | "The Complete Goofy" | |
Pluto | Pests of the West | Charles Nichols | July 21 | "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two" | |
Pluto | Food for Feudin | Charles Nichols | August 11 | "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two" "Starring Chip 'n' Dale" Disney's Have a Laugh!, Volume One" |
|
Donald Duck | Hook, Lion and Sinker | Jack Hannah | September 1 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three" | |
Pluto | Camp Dog | Charles Nichols | September 22 | "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two" | |
Donald Duck | Bee at the Beach | Jack Hannah | October 13 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three" "Starring Donald" |
|
Goofy | Hold That Pose | Jack Kinney | November 3 | "The Complete Goofy" "Starring Goofy" |
First appearance of Humphrey the Bear. |
N/A | Morris the Midget Moose | Charles Nichols | November 24 | "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" "Timeless Tales, Volume Three" |
|
Donald Duck | Out on a Limb | Jack Hannah | December 15 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three" "Starring Chip 'n' Dale" |
1951[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Goofy | Lion Down | Jack Kinney | January 5 | "The Complete Goofy" "Starring Goofy" |
|
Chip 'n' Dale | Chicken in the Rough | Jack Hannah | January 19 | "Starring Chip 'n' Dale" | First cartoon produced in the Chip 'n' Dale series. |
Pluto | Cold Storage | Jack Kinney | February 9 | "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two" | |
Donald Duck | Dude Duck | Jack Hannah | March 2 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" | |
Goofy | Home Made Home | Jack Kinney | March 23 | "The Complete Goofy" | |
Donald Duck | Corn Chips | Jack Hannah | March 23 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" "Holiday Celebration with Mickey & Pals" |
|
Goofy | Cold War | Jack Kinney | April 27 | "The Complete Goofy" | |
Pluto | Plutopia | Charles Nichols | May 18 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two" "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two" "Best Pals: Mickey and Pluto" |
|
Donald Duck | Test Pilot Donald | Jack Hannah | June 8 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" | |
Goofy | Tomorrow We Diet! | Jack Kinney | June 29 | "The Complete Goofy" | |
Donald Duck | Lucky Number | Jack Hannah | July 20 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" "Funny Factory with Huey, Dewey & Louie" |
|
Mickey Mouse | R'coon Dawg | Charles Nichols | August 10 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two" "Funny Factory with Mickey" |
|
Goofy | Get Rich Quick | Jack Kinney | August 31 | "The Complete Goofy" | |
Pluto | Cold Turkey | Charles Nichols | September 21 | "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two" | The final appearance of Milton the Cat. Final cartoon produced in the Pluto series. |
Goofy | Fathers Are People | Jack Kinney | October 21 | "The Complete Goofy" | |
Donald Duck | Out of Scale | Jack Hannah | November 2 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" "Starring Chip 'n' Dale" |
Concept inspired by the ridable miniature Carolwood Pacific Railroad located in Walt Disney's backyard[12] |
Goofy | No Smoking | Jack Kinney | November 23 | "The Complete Goofy" | Pete's first notable appearance. |
Donald Duck | Bee on Guard | Jack Hannah | December 14 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" |
1952[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Goofy | Father's Lion | Jack Kinney | January 2 | "The Complete Goofy" "Funny Factory with Goofy" |
|
Donald Duck | Donald Applecore | Jack Hannah | January 13 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" Melody Time (Gold Classic Collection) |
|
N/A | Lambert the Sheepish Lion ![]() |
Jack Hannah | February 9 | "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" The Fox and the Hound (25th Anniversary) Melody Time (Gold Classic Collection) |
|
Goofy | Hello Aloha | Jack Kinney | February 19 | "The Complete Goofy" "Extreme Adventure Fun" "It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 3" |
|
Chip 'n' Dale | Two Chips and a Miss | Jack Hannah | March 25 | "Starring Chip 'n' Dale" | |
Goofy | Teachers are People | Jack Kinney | April 6 | "The Complete Goofy" | |
Donald Duck | Let's Stick Together | Jack Hannah | April 26 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" | |
Goofy | Two-Gun Goofy | Jack Kinney | May 19 | The Apple Dumpling Gang "The Complete Goofy" |
|
N/A | Susie the Little Blue Coupe | Clyde Geronimi | June 9 | "It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 2" The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (Gold Collection) The Love Bug |
|
Goofy | Man's Best Friend | Jack Kinney | June 21 | "Goofy's Fun House" (PlayStation) "The Complete Goofy" "Funny Factory with Goofy" |
|
Donald Duck | Uncle Donald's Ants | Jack Hannah | July 13 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" | |
Mickey Mouse | Pluto's Party | Milt Schaffer | August 3 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two" "Best Pals: Mickey and Pluto" |
|
N/A | The Little House | Wilfred Jackson | August 6 | "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" "It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 4" |
|
Donald Duck | Trick or Treat | Jack Hannah | October 6 | The Black Cauldron "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" |
|
Goofy | Two Weeks Vacation | Jack Kinney | October 21 | "The Complete Goofy" "Extreme Adventure Fun" |
|
Mickey Mouse | Pluto's Christmas Tree | Jack Hannah | November 24 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two" "Classic Holiday Stories" |
|
Goofy | How to Be a Detective | Jack Kinney | December 21 | "The Complete Goofy" |
1953[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Goofy | Father's Day Off | Jack Kinney | March 23 | "The Complete Goofy" "Starring Goofy" |
|
Mickey Mouse | The Simple Things | Charles Nichols | April 18 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two" | Final Mickey Mouse short produced by Walt Disney. Only cartoon to co-star Louie and Pluto. |
Goofy | For Whom the Bulls Toil | Jack Kinney | May 10 | "The Complete Goofy" "It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 4" |
|
Adventures in Music | Melody | Ward Kimball Charles Nichols |
May 26 | "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" "Fantasia 2000" |
First of two Adventures in Music shorts. Released in 3-D. |
Donald Duck | Don's Fountain of Youth | Jack Hannah | June 8 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" "Funny Factory with Huey, Dewey & Louie" |
|
Goofy | Father's Week-End | Jack Kinney | June 21 | "The Complete Goofy" "Funny Factory with Goofy" |
|
Goofy | How to Dance | Jack Kinney | July 11 | "The Complete Goofy" "Starring Goofy" "Extreme Music Fun" |
Once reissued in parts of Europe in 1991. |
Donald Duck | The New Neighbor | Jack Hannah | August 3 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" | |
N/A | Football Now and Then | Jack Kinney | September 14 | Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s | |
Donald Duck | Working for Peanuts | Jack Hannah | October 18 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" "Starring Chip 'n' Dale" |
Released in 3-D |
Donald Duck | Rugged Bear ![]() |
Jack Hannah | November 8 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" | |
Adventures in Music | Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom ![]() |
Ward Kimball Charles Nichols |
November 10 | "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" "Fantasia 2000" |
*Second of two Adventures in Music short.
|
N/A | Ben and Me ![]() |
Hamilton Luske | November 10 | "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" "Timeless Tales, Volume Three" |
Received an Academy Award Nomination in the Short Subject (Two-reel) category. |
Goofy | How to Sleep | Jack Kinney | December 25 | "The Complete Goofy" | |
Donald Duck | Canvas Back Duck | Jack Hannah | December 25 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" "Funny Factory with Donald" |
*Final Cartoon to co-star Donald and Pete.
|
1954[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Donald Duck | Spare the Rod | Jack Hannah | January 15 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" | |
Donald Duck | Donald's Diary | Jack Kinney | March 5 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" "Best Pals: Donald and Daisy" |
|
Chip 'n' Dale | The Lone Chipmunks | Jack Kinney | April 19 | Davy Crockett (2-movie set) | Final cartoon produced in Chip 'n' Dale series. Only Cartoon to co-star Chip 'n' Dale and Pete. |
N/A | Pigs Is Pigs ![]() |
Jack Kinney | May 21 | "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" | |
N/A | Casey Bats Again | Jack Kinney | June 18 | Melody Time (Gold Classic Collection) | |
Donald Duck | Dragon Around | Jack Hannah | July 16 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" "Starring Chip 'n' Dale" |
|
Donald Duck | Grin and Bear It | Jack Hannah | August 13 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" | First appearance of ranger J. Audubon Woodlore |
N/A | Social Lion | Jack Kinney | October 15 | "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" | |
Donald Duck | The Flying Squirrel | Jack Hannah | November 12 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" | |
Donald Duck | Grand Canyonscope | Charles Nichols | November 23 | 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" |
Produced in 2.35:1 CinemaScope Final Cartoon to co-star Donald Duck and Louie the mountain lion. Only Cartoon to co-star Louie and J. Audubon Woodlore. Final appearance of Louie the Mountain Lion. |
1955[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Donald Duck | No Hunting ![]() |
Jack Hannah | January 14 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" | Produced in 2.35:1 CinemaScope. Donald Duck's final solo cartoon. |
Donald Duck | Up a Tree | Jack Hannah | June 3 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" | |
Donald Duck | Bearly Asleep | Jack Hannah | August 19 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" | Produced in 2.35:1 CinemaScope |
Donald Duck | Beezy Bear | Jack Hannah | September 2 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" | Produced in 2.35:1 CinemaScope |
1956[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Donald Duck | Chips Ahoy | Jack Kinney | February 24 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" | Produced in 2.35:1 CinemaScope Last Donald Duck short to be distributed by RKO. Final cartoon to co-star Donald Duck, Chip and Dale. |
Humphrey the Bear | Hooked Bear | Jack Hannah | April 27 | "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" | Produced in 2.35:1 CinemaScope |
Donald Duck | How to Have an Accident in the Home | Charles Nichols | July 7 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" | Produced in 2.35:1 CinemaScope |
N/A | Jack and Old Mac | Bill Justice | July 18 | "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" | |
Humphrey the Bear | In the Bag | Jack Hannah | July 27 | "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" | Last short produced in 2.35:1 CinemaScope Last short Distributed by RKO Radio Pictures. Final appearances of ranger J. Audubon Woodlore & Humphrey, the bear |
N/A | A Cowboy Needs a Horse | Bill Justice | November 6 | "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" "It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 1" |
1957–1959[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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N/A | The Story of Anyburg U.S.A. | Clyde Geronimi | June 19, 1957 | "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" | |
N/A | The Truth About Mother Goose ![]() |
Wolfgang Reitherman Bill Justice |
August 28, 1957 | "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" | |
N/A | Paul Bunyan ![]() |
Les Clark | August 1, 1958 | "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" "Disney's American Legends" |
|
Educational (Donald Duck) | Donald in Mathmagic Land | Hamilton Luske | June 26, 1959 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" Donald in Mathmagic Land |
In theaters with Darby O'Gill and the Little People Received an Academy Award Nomination in the Documentary (short subject) category. |
Donald Duck | How to Have an Accident at Work | Charles Nichols | September 2, 1959 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" | Last Donald Duck cartoon to feature the Donald Duck theme. |
N/A | Noah's Ark ![]() |
Bill Justice | November 10, 1959 | "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" | First stop-motion film created by Walt Disney Studio. |
1960s[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
N/A | Goliath II ![]() |
Wolfgang Reitherman | January 21, 1960 | "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" "It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 1" |
In theaters with Toby Tyler |
N/A | The Saga of Windwagon Smith | Charles Nichols | March 16, 1961 | "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" | Based on the story of Windwagon Smith.[13] In theaters with The Absent-Minded Professor. |
Educational (Donald Duck) | Donald and the Wheel | Hamilton Luske | June 21, 1961 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" | In theaters with The Parent Trap. |
Educational (Donald Duck) | The Litterbug | Hamilton Luske | June 21, 1961 | "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" | In theaters with The Parent Trap. Final cartoon produced in the Donald Duck series. |
Goofy | Aquamania ![]() |
Wolfgang Reitherman | December 20, 1961 | "The Complete Goofy" "Funny Factory with Goofy" |
|
Educational (Ludwig Von Drake) | A Symposium on Popular Songs ![]() |
Bill Justice | December 19, 1962 | "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" | Only appearance of Ludwig Von Drake in theatrical release. In theaters with In Search of the Castaways. Film combines traditional animation with stop-motion. |
Educational (Goofy) | Freewayphobia or The Art of Driving the Super Highway | Les Clark | February 13, 1965 | N/A | |
Educational (Goofy) | Goofy's Freeway Troubles | Les Clark | September 22, 1965 | N/A | |
Winnie the Pooh | Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree* | Wolfgang Reitherman | February 4, 1966 | The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Blu-ray and DVD | In theaters with The Ugly Dachshund. Edited into The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. |
Educational (Scrooge McDuck) | Scrooge McDuck and Money | Hamilton Luske | March 23, 1967 | N/A | First theatrical appearance of Scrooge McDuck. Last theatrical short supervised by Walt Disney[14] |
Winnie the Pooh | Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day![]() |
Wolfgang Reitherman | December 20, 1968 | Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin | In theaters with The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit. Last short produced by Walt Disney. Edited into The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. |
Educational | It's Tough to Be a Bird ![]() |
Ward Kimball | December 10, 1969 | N/A |
1970s[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Winnie the Pooh | Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too ![]() |
John Lounsbery | December 20, 1974 | The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh | In theaters with The Island at the Top of the World. Edited into The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. |
N/A | The Small One | Don Bluth | December 16, 1978 | "Classic Holiday Stories" | In theaters with a reissue of Pinocchio |
1980s[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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N/A | Vincent | Tim Burton | October 1, 1982 | The Nightmare Before Christmas | Stop-motion |
N/A | Fun with Mr. Future | Darrell Van Citters | October 27, 1982 | N/A | Limited release in Los Angeles only, Combines animatrioncs, animation and live-action |
Winnie the Pooh | Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore | Rick Reinert | March 11, 1983 | The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh | In theaters with a reissue of The Sword in the Stone. Produced by Rick Reinert Productions. |
Mickey Mouse | Mickey's Christmas Carol ![]() |
Burny Mattinson | December 16, 1983 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two" "Classic Holiday Stories" |
In theaters with a reissue of The Rescuers. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Horace, Clarabelle, Pete, Chip, and Dale, Huey, Duey and Louie, Scrooge, Willie, Clara, The Three Little Pigs and many more all return in this cartoon. This was also the first Mickey Mouse cartoon produced without Walt Disney. All films from now on produced in modern widescreen aspect ratio. |
Goofy | Sport Goofy in Soccermania | Matthew O'Callaghan | May 27, 1987 | "Extreme Sports Fun" (Region 2 only) | TV special (originally planned for theatrical release) |
N/A | Oilspot and Lipstick | Michael Cedeno | July 28, 1987 | N/A | 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. Co-production with Amblin Entertainment. |
1990s[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
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Roger Rabbit | Roller Coaster Rabbit | Rob Minkoff | June 15, 1990 | Who Framed Roger Rabbit (Vista series) | In theaters with Dick Tracy. Co-production with Amblin Entertainment. |
Mickey Mouse | The Prince and the Pauper | George Scribner | November 16, 1990 | The Prince and the Pauper (LaserDisc) "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two" "Timeless Tales, Volume One |
In theaters with The Rescuers Down Under |
N/A | 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
Co-production with Amblin Entertainment. |
Mickey Mouse | Runaway Brain ![]() |
Chris Bailey | April 7, 1995 | "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two" | Released with A Goofy Movie and re-released with A Kid in King Arthur's Court. |
2000s[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
N/A | John Henry | Mark Henn | October 30, 2000 | Disney's American Legends Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection |
Based on African American folk hero John Henry; only shown to the general public six times over three days at Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre[15] |
N/A | Destino ![]() |
Dominique Monfery | October 10, 2003 | Fantasia and Fantasia 2000 (two movie collection) | Was originally made for a third Fantasia film |
N/A | Lorenzo ![]() |
Mike Gabriel | April 6, 2004 | Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection | Was originally made for a third Fantasia film In theaters with Raising Helen |
N/A | The Little Matchgirl ![]() |
Roger Allers | June 6, 2006 | The Little Mermaid (Platinum and Diamond Editions) Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection |
Was originally made for a third Fantasia film |
Goofy | How to Hook Up Your Home Theater[16] | Stevie Wermers Kevin Deters |
December 21, 2007 | Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection | In theaters with National Treasure: Book of Secrets To test Toon Boom Harmony |
N/A | Glago's Guest | Chris Williams | June 10, 2008 | N/A | Computer Animation Pre-screened at Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2008 |
2010s[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release date | DVD Release | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
N/A | Tick Tock Tale | Dean Wellins | June 2010 | Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection | Computer Animation Pre-screened at Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2010 [17] |
N/A | The Ballad of Nessie | Stevie Wermers Kevin Deters |
March 5, 2011 | Winnie the Pooh Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection |
In theaters with Winnie the Pooh |
Tangled | Tangled Ever After | Nathan Greno Byron Howard |
January 13, 2012 | Cinderella (Diamond Edition) Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection |
Computer Animation In theaters with Beauty and the Beast 3D |
N/A | Paperman ![]() |
John Kahrs | June 2012 November 2, 2012 |
Wreck-It Ralph Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection |
Hybrid Animation In theaters with Wreck-It Ralph First Disney animated short to win the Academy Award in 43 years. Pre-screened at Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2012 [18][19] |
Mickey Mouse | Get a Horse! ![]() |
Lauren MacMullan | June 11, 2013 November 27, 2013 |
Frozen Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection |
Combines Hand-drawn & Computer Animation In theaters with Frozen Pre-Screened at Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2013 |
N/A | Feast ![]() |
Patrick Osborne | June 10, 2014 November 7, 2014 |
Big Hero 6 Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection |
Hybrid Animation In theaters with Big Hero 6 Pre-screened at Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2014 [20] |
Frozen | Frozen Fever | Chris Buck Jennifer Lee |
March 13, 2015 | Cindrella Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection |
Computer Animation In theaters with Cinderella [21] |
N/A | Inner Workings | Leo Matsuda | June 17, 2016 November 23, 2016 |
Moana | Hybrid Animation In theaters with Moana Pre-screened at Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2016 |
Frozen | Olaf's Frozen Adventure | Stevie Wermers Kevin Deters |
November 22, 2017 | Olaf's Frozen Adventure | Computer Animation In theaters with Coco |
2020s[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release date | DVD Release | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
N/A | Us Again | Zach Parrish | March 5, 2021 | Raya and the Last Dragon | Computer Animation In theaters with Raya and the Last Dragon |
N/A | Far From the Tree | Natalie Nourigat | November 24, 2021 | Encanto | Computer Animation In theaters with Encanto |
Non-theatrical shorts[edit]
Wartime & Industrial shorts[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release Date | DVD Release | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
N/A | Food Will Win the War | July 21, 1942 | "On the Front Lines" | Produced for U.S. Department of Agriculture | |
N/A | Stop That Tank! (aka: Boys Anti-Tank Rifle) |
Ub Iwerks | ?.?.1942 | "On the Front Lines" | Produced for the National Film Board of Canada |
N/A | The Grain That Built a Hemisphere | Bill Roberts | January 4, 1943 | "On the Front Lines" | Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs Received an Academy Award Nomination in the Documentary category. |
N/A | Water, Friend or Enemy | Clyde Geronimi | April 6, 1943 | N/A | Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs. |
N/A | Defense Against Invasion | August 11, 1943 | "On the Front Lines" | Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs Produced on higher budget than most other shorts produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs. | |
N/A | The Winged Scourge | Bill Roberts | November 5, 1943 | "On the Front Lines" | Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs Featuring the Seven Dwarfs |
A Few Quick Facts* | Voting for Service Men overseas | ?.?.1944 | N/A | Produced for US Army | |
A Few Quick Facts* | Venereal Disease | ?.?.1944 | N/A | produced for US Army Lost film* | |
N/A | The Right Spark Plug in the Right Place | February 12, 1945 | N/A | Produced for Electric Auto-Lite Company. | |
A Few Quick Facts | Another Change | ?.?.1945 | N/A | produced for US Army | |
N/A | Prevention and Control of Distortion in Arc Welding | April 12, 1945 | N/A | Produced for Lincoln Electric Company | |
N/A | The Dawn of Better Living | May 28, 1945 | N/A | Produced for Westinghouse Electric | |
N/A | Something You Didn't Eat | June 11, 1945 | N/A | Produced for Cereal Institute | |
Health for the Americas | Hookworm | June 30, 1945 | N/A | Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs | |
Health for the Americas | Insects as Carriers of Disease | June 30, 1945 | N/A | Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs | |
Health for the Americas | Cleanliness Brings Health | June 30, 1945 | "On the Front Lines" | Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs | |
Health for the Americas | Infant Care and Feeding | July 31, 1945 | N/A | Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs | |
N/A | Hold Your Horsepower | August 8, 1945 | N/A | Produced for The Texans Company | |
Health for the Americas | Tuberculosis | August 13, 1945 | N/A | Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs First film made for the Health for the Americas series[22] alternative version is known to exist. | |
Health for the Americas | The Human Body | August 13, 1945 | N/A | Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs | |
Health for the Americas | What Is Disease? [a.k.a. The Unseen Enemy] | August 13, 1945 | "On the Front Lines" | Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs | |
Health for the Americas | How Disease Travels | August 22, 1945 | N/A | Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs | |
N/A | Light Is What You Make It | December 3, 1945 | N/A | Produced for National Better Light Better Sight Bureau | |
N/A | The ABC of Hand Tools | February 5, 1946 | N/A | Produced for General Motors | |
N/A | The Building of a Tire | February 14, 1946 | N/A | Produced for Firestone Tire and Rubber Company | |
N/A | Bathing Time For Baby | March 12, 1946 | N/A | Produced for Johnson & Johnson | |
Health for the Americas | Planning For Good Eating | April 3, 1946 | "On the Front Lines" | Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs | |
Health for the Americas | Environmental Sanitation | April 3, 1946 | N/A | Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs | |
N/A | Treasure from the Sea | September 30, 1946 | N/A | Produced for Dow Chemical Company Lost Film | |
N/A | The Story of Menstruation | October 18, 1946 | N/A | produced for Kimberly-Clark and International Cellu-Cotton Company | |
N/A | How to Catch a Cold | August 1, 1951 | N/A | Produced for Kleenex Tissue Despite being titled "How to.." Goofy does not appear in the short. | |
Donald Duck | Steel & America | Les Clark | May 5, 1965 | N/A | Produced for the American Iron and Steel Institute |
Educational shorts[edit]
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Donald Duck | Donald's Fire Survival Plan | Les Clark | May 5, 1965 | N/A | |
Donald Duck | Family Planning | Les Clark | December 1, 1967 | N/A | Donald Duck (host), mostly shown in Latin America |
Upjohn's Triangle of Health | Steps Toward Maturity and Health | Les Clark | June 1968 | N/A | |
Upjohn's Triangle of Health | Understanding Stresses and Strains | Les Clark | June 1968 | N/A | |
Upjohn's Triangle of Health | Physical Fitness and Good Health† | Les Clark | August 1969 | N/A | |
Upjohn's Triangle of Health | The Social Side of Health† | Les Clark | August 1969 | N/A | |
What Should I Do? | The Fight† | Les Clark | August 1969 | N/A | |
What Should I Do? | The Game† | Les Clark | December 1969 | N/A | |
What Should I Do? | The New Girl | Les Clark | March 1970 | N/A | |
What Should I Do? | The Lunch Money | Les Clark | July 1970 | N/A | |
What Should I Do? | The Project | Les Clark | December 1970 | N/A | |
Educational | The Great Search: Man's Need for Power and Energy | Les Clark | December 1971 | N/A | Last short released during Roy Disney's lifetime |
Educational | Get the Message | Les Clark | July 1972 | N/A | |
Educational | VD Attack Plan | Les Clark | January 1973 | N/A | |
Educational | Understanding Alcohol Use and Abuse | John Ewing | September 1979 | N/A | |
Educational | Foods and Fun: A Nutrition Adventure | Rick Reinert | September 1980 | N/A | Co-produced with Rick Reinert Productions Featuring the Orange Bird. |
Winnie the Pooh | Winnie the Pooh Discovers the Seasons | Rick Reinert | September 6, 1981 | N/A | Co-produced with Rick Reinert Productions |
Educational | Smoking: The Choice Is Yours | John Ewing | September 1981 | N/A | Co-produced with Sunwest Production |
Educational | Harold And His Amazing Green Plants | Bob Kurtz | August 1984** | N/A | |
Educational | How to Exercise? | March 1984 | N/A | Co-produced with Sunwest Production | |
Educational | What Is Fitness Exercise? | March 1984 | N/A | Co-produced with Sunwest Production | |
Educational | Why Exercise? | March 1984 | N/A | Co-produced with Sunwest Production | |
Donald Duck | Destination: Careers | September 1984 | N/A | Co-produced with Rick Reinert Productions | |
Donald Duck | Destination: Communications[23][24][25] | September 1984 | N/A | Co-produced with Rick Reinert Productions | |
Donald Duck | Destination: Excellence[23][24][25] | September 1984 | N/A | Co-produced with Rick Reinert Productions | |
Donald Duck | Destination: Science[23][24][25] | September 1984 | N/A | Co-produced with Rick Reinert Productions | |
Educational | Advice on Lice | 1985 | N/A | ||
Educational | The Animated Atlas of the World | 1986 | N/A | Produced for Epcot Educational program. | |
Educational | Suited for the Sea | 1986 | N/A | Produced for Epcot Educational program. | |
Educational | Recycle Rex | Howard E. Baker | February 5, 1993 | Dinosaur (Region 1 only) | Co-produced with Klasky Csupo. |
Theme park shorts[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release date | Release format | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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[26] | |
Mickey Mouse | Mickey's PhilharMagic | George Scribner | October 3, 2003 | Theme Park Attraction | Computer Animation |
Direct-to-video shorts[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release date | Release format | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
N/A | Grievance of a Starmaker* | 2002 | "Walt Disney's It's a Small World of Fun!" | Produced by Walt Disney Japan Direct-to-DVD. | |
N/A | One By One | Pixote Hunt | August 31, 2004 | The Lion King II: Simba's Pride | Was originally made for a third Fantasia Film |
Home on the Range | A Dairy Tale | Will Finn John Sanford |
September 14, 2004 | Home on the Range | Direct-to-DVD short |
N/A | The Cat That Looked at a King | Dave Bossert | December 14, 2004 | Mary Poppins (40th & 45th Anniversary Editions) | Produced by DisneyToon Studios
Animation produced by The Answer Studio |
Lilo & Stitch | The Origin of Stitch | Mike Disa | August 30, 2005 | Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch | Produced by DisneyToon Studios Direct-to-DVD short |
Bolt | Super Rhino | Nathan Greno | March 22, 2009 | Bolt | Computer Animation Direct-to-DVD short |
Frankenweenie | Captain Sparky vs the Flying Saucers | Mark Waring[27] | January 8, 2013 | Direct-to-DVD short | Stop-motion |
101 Dalmatians | The Further Adventures of Thunderbolt*[28] | February 10, 2015 | On Blu-ray/DVD with the original One Hundred and One Dalmatians | ||
Moana | Gone Fishing | John Musker Ron Clements |
February 21, 2017 | Moana | Computer Animation Direct-to-Blu-ray short |
TV specials[edit]
Series | Title | Director | Release date | Release format | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Prep & Landing | Prep & Landing | Stevie Wermers Kevin Deters |
December 8, 2009 | ABC television special | Computer Animation |
Operation: Secret Santa | December 7, 2010 | ||||
Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice | December 5, 2011 |
Internet shorts[edit]
Future shorts released on Disney+ will be listed here.
Series | Title | Director | Release date | Release format | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Prep & Landing | Tiny's Big Adventure | December 9, 2009 | ABC television special | Computer Animation | |
Goofy | Checkin' in with Goofy[29] | February 16, 2011 | Webtoon | Opening titles homage to golden age cartoons of the 1940s | |
N/A | Electric Holiday[30] | November 15, 2012 | Webtoon | ||
N/A | Oswald Holiday Greeting Card | December 1, 2013 | Webtoon | Produced by Disney of Japan. Only 34 seconds in length. | |
Frozen | Once Upon a Snowman | Dan Abraham
Trent Correy || October 23, 2020 || Disney+ || | |||
Frozen | Myth: A Frozen Tale | Jeff Gibson | February 26, 2021 | Disney+ | With two minute behind the scene introduction by director Jeff Gibson. |
Goofy | How to Stay at Home[31] | Eric Goldberg | August 11, 2021 | Disney+ | Released as three separate shorts ("How to Wear a Mask", "Learning to Cook", and "Binge Watching") |
Disney internship program shorts[edit]
The project is under Walt Disney Animation summer internship program (CG & Art intern program), where a group of animation and computer graphics students collaborate and make shorts within two months, under the guidance of Disney animators. The shorts are around 1 minutes.
Title | Release date | Release format |
---|---|---|
Ventana | 2017 | Computer Animation |
Voilà | 2018 | |
Maestro | 2019 |
Short Circuit[edit]
Short Circuit is a series of animated short films produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios filmmakers and artists. It consists of independent shorts in duration of 1 to 2 minutes, accompany with short behind-the-scenes production interview before the film starts, making the whole shorts around 3 minutes. Similar to its sister series SparkShorts from Pixar, it is meant to "take risks in both visual style and story", and showcase new talent from within the industry.
The first 14 shorts premiered on Disney+ on January 24, 2020.
Film | Release Date | Streaming Date | Director(s) | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cycles | August 12, 2018 | January 24, 2020 | Jeff Gibson | Virtual Reality Screened at SIGGRAPH |
Just a Thought[32] | June 14, 2019 | Brian Menz | Debuted at Annecy International Animated Film Festival | |
Jing Hua[32] | Jerry Huynh | |||
Exchange Student[32] | Natalie Nourigat | |||
A Kite's Tale | July 28, 2019 | Bruce Wright | Virtual Reality Screened at SIGGRAPH | |
Lightning in a Bottle | August 25, 2019 | Virgilio John Aquino | Debuted at D23 Expo | |
Puddles | Zach A. Parrish | |||
Elephant in the Room | Brian Scott | |||
Zenith | Jennifer Stratton | |||
Drop | September 28, 2019 | Trent Correy | Debuted at Ottawa International Animation Festival | |
Fetch | Mitch Counsell | |||
Downtown | January 24, 2020 | Kendra Vander Vliet | ||
Hair-Jitsu | Brian Estrada | |||
Lucky Toupee | Nikki Mull | |||
The Race | Terry Moews |
See also[edit]
Intersecting lists of shorts[edit]
- Laugh-O-Gram Studio
- List of Pixar shorts
- Alice Comedies
- List of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit shorts
- Mickey Mouse film series
- Silly Symphonies
- Donald Duck filmography
- Pluto (Disney)
- Goofy
- List of Walt Disney's World War II productions for Armed Forces
- List of unproduced Disney animated shorts and feature films
- List of Disney live-action shorts
Related television series[edit]
- DuckTales (1987–1990)
- Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers (1989-1990)
- Goof Troop (1992)
- Bonkers (1993–1995, cameo)
- Quack Pack (1996–1997)
- Mickey Mouse Works (1999–2000)
- Disney's House of Mouse (2001–2003)
- Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (2006–2016)
- Mickey Mouse (2013–2019)
- Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures (2017–present)
Other[edit]
- List of Disney feature-length home entertainment releases
- "Walt Disney Treasures"
- "Walt Disney's Funny Factory"
- "Walt Disney's Classic Cartoon Favorites"
- "Walt Disney's It's a Small World of Fun!"
- List of Disney theatrical animated features
- List of Walt Disney TV series
- List of Disney video games
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