Dumb Disney DVD questions

[Snowflake]

The floodgates to my wallet have opened :blush: and I am starting to build the Walt Disney Treasures DVD collections and other DVDs I've missed.

I've got the Tomorrowland DVD coming and on ebay I'm watching a Disneyland USA, which I intend to place a bid on.

My questions are, since I've been exposed primarily to Warner Brothers and have seen only a few Disney shorts collections, what should I aim for first? I'm drawn to the Silly Symphonies and the B/W Mickeys (which I've never seen more than a couple). I alos realize I'm going to be paying a premium for some of these since most are now out of print.

Is there a listing online of them and other Disney DVD releases? I've not googled myself yet, I'm going to be an a$$ and assume someone on LoT has a link or a list.

The other thing I am looking for and will likely pay the piper for is the Fantasia Anthology set.

I'm not so much interested in some of the live action, say Mickey Mouse Club, Spin & Marty and Davey Crockett DVDs. Call me a heritic if you will :rolleyes:.

Now that I've been back to Disneyland....lookout and I guess I had better start putting in some OT to pay for all of this.
Donna

[Ponine]

You can get a list on Amazon... :)
Disney Treasures Listing (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/ref=br_ss_hs/002-0923700-8333621?platform=gurupa&url=index%3Ddvd&field-keywords=disney+treasures)
For me, I had to have the stuff that was harder to find.
I love the Silly Symphony set, Behind the Scenes at Walt Disney Studio, and the B&W Mickey.

I did not buy Goofy, or Donald. Just my two cents.

[€uroMeinke]

I believe some of the "Treasures" have been available without the Tins at Costco for a dscounted price. That was a while ago so I'm not sure if they're still around, but it might be abother avenue to explore to avoid the $50+ price tag some of these tins are commanding.

[Snowflake]

You can get a list on Amazon... :)
Disney Treasures Listing (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/ref=br_ss_hs/002-0923700-8333621?platform=gurupa&url=index%3Ddvd&field-keywords=disney+treasures)
For me, I had to have the stuff that was harder to find.
I love the Silly Symphony set, Behind the Scenes at Walt Disney Studio, and the B&W Mickey.

I did not buy Goofy, or Donald. Just my two cents.

Thanks! I've got no interest in Donald, Goofy or Pluto, either. I'm on board for a Behind the Scenes.

Thanks for the link.
Donna

[Snowflake]

I believe some of the "Treasures" have been available without the Tins at Costco for a dscounted price. That was a while ago so I'm not sure if they're still around, but it might be abother avenue to explore to avoid the $50+ price tag some of these tins are commanding.

Hmm, a costco on the way home, I may stop tonight and I will report on what I find, if anything.

Thanks!

Donna

[katiesue]

I got the Silly Symphonies and Disneyland USA Tins at Costco (in the tins), but it was at least a couple of years ago. I haven't seen them there lately.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I know you're not interested, but I figured I should say that the only tin I own is the Donald one, and I love it.

[Snowflake]

I know you're not interested, but I figured I should say that the only tin I own is the Donald one, and I love it.

No! Not that I'm not interested, even though I said that, I should rephrase, I'm under-exposed to Donald so this one is lower on the scale. I know Donald made his debt in The Band Concert short and there it ends! Besides, I value your opinion!

As I said, I've not got a lot of experience and exposure to the Disney shorts, so I'm seeking some guidance to which of these are the best of the lot. I can't see myself springing for all of them. So, I need to pick my battles, figuratively speaking.

Donna

[Not Afraid]

Personally, my favorites are the Disneyland, Tomorrowland and Walt Disney Studio DVDs. The appeal to my historical interests more than the others do. The War Years (On the Front Lines) also appeals to me for the same reason. But, as a good geek, we have them all.

[Snowflake]

Personally, my favorites are the Disneyland, Tomorrowland and Walt Disney Studio DVDs. The appeal to my historical interests more than the others do. The War Years (On the Front Lines) also appeals to me for the same reason. But, as a good geek, we have them all.

I've got those earmarked, too.

I have to say, I was impressed with the DVD/CD collection. Quite a variety and quite a lot of them!:snap: :cheers:

I'm glad you're a geek, I do know that I can aspire to that level, too much catching up to do and many other expensive books to acquire on Disney. :eek:

Donna

[Not Afraid]

I spent a good deal of time and money on geekery over the past 10 years. It was a LOT of fun - the pursuit is half of it, but I'm sort of moving away from that brand of geekery. We all have our obsessins and pursuits and the journey through collecting is half the fun. Enjoy!

[Matterhorn Fan]

I just wanted to say that I have the Donald set, and I love it. But I'm a Donald fan, too. I haven't bought the second Donald set yet (CP--have you?).

I have the Pluto set, and I watched a lot of that when I was sick earlier this year. Boy am I glad I had that--it really hit the spot.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Isn't the second Donald set one of the ones that's supposed to be really crappy?

Snowflake, if you like WB cartoons, Donald cartoons are often the closest in spirit to WB.

[Matterhorn Fan]

There's one that's supposed to be really crappy?

I didn't know...but now I'll have to learn more about this before spending my money.

[Ghoulish Delight]

There were a couple tins where the restoration of the picture and sound was sloppy. Leonard Maltin has been catching flack for remaining involved in the project even though the quality standard dropped.

[innerSpaceman]

Yes, it was the Donald one that is crap picture quality ... adding insult to injury by being noticeably inferior to earlier Disney releases of the same material.


The Disneyland set is also controversial for being billed as "unedited" versions of early "Disneyland" and "Wonderful World of Disney" TV shows, when in fact the terrific Mouseketeers segment of the Disneyland Opening Day special is clearly and irritatingly missing. Bah.

[MickeyLumbo]

tou will absolutely love the Disneyland USA... but, having met you, i actually think you would also enjoy the Mickey Mouse Club.

what a cool "blast to the past" it is to watch again.

[DisneyDaniel]

While merchandise at Costco varies from store to store, the place is worth checking out for rotating stock. They seem to care the "tins" only within the first few weeks when new titles for "Disney Treasures" are released. This past weekend (in San Diego County locations), I found and bought the following Disney DVDs:
--Lady and the Tramp
--The Sword in the Stone ($12.99)
--The Rescuers ($12.99)
--The Rescuers Down Under ($12.99)
--The Great Mouse Detective ($12.99)
--The Hunchback of Notre Dame ($12.99)
--The Black Cauldron ($12.99)
--Robin Hood ($18.99)
--Hercules ($18.99)
--Pete's Dragon ($18.99)

They carried many other titles, both Disney animation and live-action movies, too.

[Ponine]

I have bought most of mine at Best Buy, and they seem to hang on to a copy or two.

[Snowflake]

tou will absolutely love the Disneyland USA... but, having met you, i actually think you would also enjoy the Mickey Mouse Club.

what a cool "blast to the past" it is to watch again.

Thank goodness you are using the informal "tou(s)"!

I'm sure I would love the MMC again. I have little doubt it will end up on the shelf at some point.

Since yesterday, I binged and bought Disneyland USA, Behind the Scenes and Tomorrowland. :eek:

Donna

[Not Afraid]

Donna's got the Disease!!!!!!!!)