Ever since the first Walt Disney movie appeared on movie screens in 1937, fans haven’t been able to get enough of “Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs”, as well as the rest of his colorful characters. Since that time, Disney and his company have produced a vast array of movies. If you want to compile your own selection, read this informative article and learn some tips on how to build your own Disney movie collection!
Tip #1 Decide On What Your Collection Is Going to Consist Of
Yes, you can surely collect every one of the movies the Disney Company has released to date. However, that’s a ton of movies! According to The Walt Disney Resource website, thus far, there are 555 Feature Films starting from “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” and ending with “Casanova” (2006). There are also 44 Disney Animated Films starting with “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” and ending with “Home on the Range” (2004). (Yes, there are repeated titles in these lists.) There are also 102 Disney Channel Original Movies, from “Tiger Town” (1983) to “Go Figure” (2005). And, let’s not forget the 55 Wonderful World of Disney Television Movies which run from “Beverly Hills Family Robinson” (1997) to “Naughty or Nice” (2004).
These approximately 700 movie titles aren’t all of them either. They don’t include the remakes that come out from time to time. For example, the movie “Bambi” was released on video in 1989. The movie is also available in a 2- disc Special Edition. And, there’s the “Bambi 55th Anniversary Limited Edition”. The same movie, but under different covers. Then, of course, there’s “Bambi II” which was released in 2006.
So the first tip on how to build your own Disney movie collection is to ask yourself, “What Disney movies do I want to collect?” You may want to collect only your personal favorites, the ones that are animated, the non-animated movies, or the movies that feature your favorite Disney character. The choice is up to you!
Tip #2 Decide Between VHS and DVD Formats
DVD Disney movies do have some advantages over the VHS type. They’re smaller and easier to store and they offer a better picture quality. As VHS videos age, and are watched over and over again, they simply wear out, break or become otherwise unusable. As long as DVD movies aren’t scratched or broken, they should last for a much longer time.
Tip #3 How to Start Your Disney Movie Collection
There are a couple ways to start your movie collection. You can use the “Fast Track” or the “Slow Track.” Personally, I prefer the latter. It’s more fun and rewarding. Taking the quick way seems almost like cheating.
The “Fast Track” is to join the “Disney Movie Club”and start buying the movies you want. Every movie the Disney Company has ever made is available. You’ll also be notified when new movies come out on video or DVD.
On the other hand, the “Slow Track” is finding the Disney videos and DVDs you want to put in your movie collection by checking garage sales, yard sales and flea markets. You can also find them at online auctions like eBay® or Yahoo!. The Half.com website, which is run by eBay, also sells movies.
Important Note: The Walt Disney Company has placed some of their classic, animated movies into their “vault. This means, they aren’t available from Disney all the time. The company says they do this so the public won’t get tired of these classics. To build your own Disney movie collection, you’ll need to find copies of these movies from a private source. Or, you’ll have to wait until the company “unlocks their vault” and releases the movies once again. When they do, you’ll only have a couple months before the Disney movies go off sale again for, I believe, ten years.
Tip #4 Keep Track of Your Disney Movie Collection
You can keep track of your movie collection with a good old fashioned pencil and paper. This is fine if you plan on only amassing a few titles. Or, if you’re going to build a large collection, you can find plenty of software programs to make the job easier.
Tip #5 How to Store Your Disney Movie Collection
The final tip on how to build your own Disney movie collection involves storage. The best way to do this is to buy a multimedia cabinet. Place it in an area of your home that’s cool and dry and out of direct sunlight. When you’re not viewing them, keep your VHS or DVD movies in your cabinet and they’ll stay safe.
