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Disney release doesn't really go on sale as much as other blu rays release. On top of this, some releases are subject to a process known as the "Disney Vault".
What is the Disney Vault?
The "Disney Vault" is the term used by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment for its policy of putting home video releases of Walt Disney Animation Studios's animated features on moratorium and getting moved to Target. Each Disney film is available for purchase for a limited time, after which it is put "in the vault" and not made available for several years until it is released again.
The Walt Disney Company itself states that this process is done to both control their market and to allow Disney films to be fresh for new generations of young children. A side effect of the moratorium process is the fact that videos and DVDs of Disney films placed on moratorium become collectables, sold in stores and at auction websites such as eBay for sums in excess of their original suggested retail price. The practice also has made the Disney films a prime target for counterfeit DVD manufacturers. - wikia
Which movies are subjected to be a part of the Disney Vault cycle?
Currently, these are the movies for the Diamond Edition cycle. There are speculation of new titles being added due to their success(Frozeon, Tangled, Wreck-it-Ralph). Note that when the main release is put in the vault, the sequel and spin off also goes with it.
In Vault/Still Available
Currently Available
Upcoming /Yet to be Released
Should I wait for a price drop of these Disney Vault movies?
It's recommended that you get them soon as possible if you are a collector. First printing of Disney films come with a slipcover and 3D release comes with a lenticular cover. These are usually not available in later printings(within months). Even if you aren't a collector these slips are pretty high quality and is nice to have.
***Sleeping Beauty: Diamond Edition - October 7, 2014
***101 Dalmatians: Diamond Edition - February 3, 2015
***Aladdin: Diamond Edition - October 6, 2015 (Rumored Date)
***Pinocchio: Diamond Edition - February 2, 2016 (Rumored Date)
*** = Vault Releases
Pixar films:
N/A
Other animated films:
Kiki's Delivery Service - November 18, 2014
The Wind Rises - November 18, 2014
Princess Mononoke - November 18, 2014
Live-action films:
Captain America: The Winter Soldier - September 9, 2014
Maleficent - November 4, 2014
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This post will be updated as necessary. Everything above are for the US version of release. Anyway, feel free to discuss all things Disney blu rays from price drops to retail exclusives!
Disney release doesn't really go on sale as much as other blu rays release. On top of this, some releases are subject to a process known as the "Disney Vault".
What is the Disney Vault?
The "Disney Vault" is the term used by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment for its policy of putting home video releases of Walt Disney Animation Studios's animated features on moratorium and getting moved to Target. Each Disney film is available for purchase for a limited time, after which it is put "in the vault" and not made available for several years until it is released again.
The Walt Disney Company itself states that this process is done to both control their market and to allow Disney films to be fresh for new generations of young children. A side effect of the moratorium process is the fact that videos and DVDs of Disney films placed on moratorium become collectables, sold in stores and at auction websites such as eBay for sums in excess of their original suggested retail price. The practice also has made the Disney films a prime target for counterfeit DVD manufacturers. - wikia
Which movies are subjected to be a part of the Disney Vault cycle?
Currently, these are the movies for the Diamond Edition cycle. There are speculation of new titles being added due to their success(Frozeon, Tangled, Wreck-it-Ralph). Note that when the main release is put in the vault, the sequel and spin off also goes with it.
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
- Pinocchio (1940)
- Bambi (1942)
- Cinderella (1950)
- Peter Pan (1953)
- Lady and the Tramp (1955)
- Sleeping Beauty (1959)
- One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)
- The Jungle Book (1967)
- The Little Mermaid (1989)
- Beauty and the Beast (1991)
- Aladdin (1992)
- The Lion King (1994)
In Vault/Still Available
Currently Available
Upcoming /Yet to be Released
Should I wait for a price drop of these Disney Vault movies?
It's recommended that you get them soon as possible if you are a collector. First printing of Disney films come with a slipcover and 3D release comes with a lenticular cover. These are usually not available in later printings(within months). Even if you aren't a collector these slips are pretty high quality and is nice to have.
Upcoming Blu Ray Releases
Disney Animated Features and related films:***Sleeping Beauty: Diamond Edition - October 7, 2014
- Storybook and CD@Target $24.99
***101 Dalmatians: Diamond Edition - February 3, 2015
***Aladdin: Diamond Edition - October 6, 2015 (Rumored Date)
***Pinocchio: Diamond Edition - February 2, 2016 (Rumored Date)
*** = Vault Releases
Pixar films:
N/A
Other animated films:
Kiki's Delivery Service - November 18, 2014
The Wind Rises - November 18, 2014
Princess Mononoke - November 18, 2014
Live-action films:
Captain America: The Winter Soldier - September 9, 2014
- Steelbook@Bestbuy $29.99
- Behind the Lens(Digital)@Target $22.99
- 5 Alternate Slipcovers@Walmart $29.96
Maleficent - November 4, 2014
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This post will be updated as necessary. Everything above are for the US version of release. Anyway, feel free to discuss all things Disney blu rays from price drops to retail exclusives!
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