Walt Disney Productions short films (1960–1985)

This is a list of short films created by Walt Disney Animation Studios between the years 1960 and 1985.

1960s

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Theatrical

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Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
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
The Saga of Windwagon Smith Charles Nichols March 16, 1961 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" Based on the story of Windwagon Smith.[1] In theaters with The Absent-Minded Professor. Last short directed by Charles Nichols.
Educational (Donald Duck) Donald and the Wheel Hamilton Luske June 21, 1961 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" In theaters with The Parent Trap.
One-Shot (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.
One-Shot (Goofy) Aquamania   Wolfgang Reitherman December 20, 1961 "The Complete Goofy"
"Funny Factory with Goofy"
Goofy is not mentioned in any of the title cards.
One-Shot (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
Educational (Goofy) Goofy's Freeway Troubles Les Clark September 22, 1965
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 First theatrical appearance of Scrooge McDuck. Last theatrical short supervised by Walt Disney[2]
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

Industrial & Educational shorts

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Note: All Educational shorts were distributed to schools unless otherwise is noted.

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Donald Duck Steel and America Les Clark May 5, 1965 Produced for the American Iron and Steel Institute
Donald Duck Donald's Fire Survival Plan Les Clark May 5, 1966
Donald Duck Family Planning Les Clark December 1, 1967 Donald Duck (host), mostly shown in Latin America
Educational Of Horses and Men Les Clark ?.?.1968
Upjohn's Triangle of Health Steps Toward Maturity and Health Les Clark June 1968
Upjohn's Triangle of Health Understanding Stresses and Strains Les Clark June 1968
Upjohn's Triangle of Health Physical Fitness and Good Health Les Clark August 1969
Upjohn's Triangle of Health The Social Side of Health Les Clark August 1969
What Should I Do? The Fight Les Clark August 1969
What Should I Do? The Game Les Clark December 1969

1970s

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Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
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.
The Small One Don Bluth December 16, 1978 "Classic Holiday Stories" In theaters with a reissue of Pinocchio

Industrial & Educational shorts

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Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
What Should I Do? The New Girl Les Clark March 1970
What Should I Do? The Lunch Money Les Clark July 1970
What Should I Do? The Project Les Clark December 1970
Educational Teeth are for Chewing Les Clark September 1971
Educational The Great Search: Man's Need for Power and Energy Les Clark December 1971 Last short released during Roy Disney's lifetime
Educational Get the Message Les Clark July 1972
Educational VD Attack Plan Les Clark January 1973
Educational Man, Monsters and Mysteries Les Clark December 6, 1974 Pete's Dragon Released theatrically in South Africa
Educational Understanding Alcohol Use and Abuse John Ewing September 1979

1980s

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Theatrical

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Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Vincent Tim Burton October 1, 1982 The Nightmare Before Christmas Stop-motion
Educational Fun with Mr. Future Darrell Van Citters October 27, 1982 Limited release in Los Angeles only, Combines animatronics, animation and live-action. Short originally started out as EPOCT TV Special
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. Last short with Buena Vista distribution titles at the front and the last short with Walt Disney Production copyright notice.

Educational shorts

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

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Educational Foods and Fun: A Nutrition Adventure Rick Reinert September 1980 Co-produced with Rick Reinert Productions
Featuring the Orange Bird.
Winnie the Pooh Winnie the Pooh Discovers the Seasons Rick Reinert September 6, 1981 Co-produced with Rick Reinert Productions
Educational Smoking: The Choice Is Yours John Ewing September 1981 Co-produced with Sunwest Production
Donald Duck Destination: Careers Rick Reinert September 1983 Co-produced with Rick Reinert Productions
Donald Duck Destination: Communications[3][4][5] Rick Reinert September 1984 Co-produced with Rick Reinert Productions
Donald Duck Destination: Excellence[3][4][5] Rick Reinert September 1983 Co-produced with Rick Reinert Productions
Donald Duck Destination: Science[3][4][5] Rick Reinert September 1983 Co-produced with Rick Reinert Productions
Educational How to Exercise? March 1984 Co-produced with Sunwest Production
Educational What Is Fitness Exercise? March 1984 Co-produced with Sunwest Production
Educational Why Exercise? March 1984 Co-produced with Sunwest Production
Educational Harold And His Amazing Green Plants Bob Kurtz August 1984
Educational Advice on Lice September 1985

Theme Park shorts

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Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Theme Parks All Because Man Wanted to Fly[6] July 4, 1984 Features the Orville the Albatross from The Rescuers in a film that combines live action and animation.

References

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  1. ^ Watts, Linda S. (2007). Encyclopedia of American Folklore. New York, N.Y.: Facts on File. pp. 357–358. ISBN 978-0-8160-5699-6.
  2. ^ "Scrooge McDuck And Money (1967) -". cartoonresearch.com.
  3. ^ a b c "AV Guide". Scranton Gillette Communications. April 10, 1983 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ a b c "AV Guide". Scranton Gillette Communications. April 10, 1983 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ a b c "AV Guide". Scranton Gillette Communications. April 10, 1983 – via Google Books.
  6. ^ "- Disney Shorts: 1980ies".
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