Timeline[]
| Format | Cover | Release Date(s) | Publisher | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VHS |  |
November 19, 1982 | Walt Disney Home Entertainment | |
| VHS |  |
September 28, 1989 | Walt Disney Home Video | Walt Disney Classics release
Bonus Features:
|
| Laserdisc |  |
September 28, 1989 | Walt Disney Home Video | Walt Disney Classics release |
| VHS | September 21, 1990 | Walt Disney Home Video | Walt Disney Classics release | |
| VHS | November 5, 1993 | Walt Disney Home Video | Walt Disney Classics release | |
| VHS | October 4, 1995 | Walt Disney Home Video | Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection release | |
| VHS | August 20, 1996 | Walt Disney Home Video | Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection release | |
| VHS |  |
February 5, 1997 | Walt Disney Home Video | 55th Anniversary Edition release
Bonus Features:
The 1990 Walt Disney Pictures logo is featured before the opening credits on this release. |
| Laserdisc |  |
February 5, 1997 | Walt Disney Home Video | 55th Anniversary Edition release
This release restores the film's RKO Radio Pictures logo. Bonus Features:
|
| Laserdisc |  |
February 5, 1997 | Walt Disney Home Video | 55th Anniversary Edition release (Deluxe Edition)
Bonus Features:
|
| VHS |  |
August 18, 1998 | Walt Disney Home Video | Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection release |
| VHS | May 25, 1999 | Walt Disney Home Video | Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection release | |
| VHS |  |
June 27, 2000 | Walt Disney Home Video | Walt Disney Gold Classic Collection release |
| VHS | October 23, 2001 | Walt Disney Home Entertainment | Special Edition release | |
| VHS | September 24, 2002 | Walt Disney Home Entertainment | 60th Anniversary Edition release | |
| VHS | August 5, 2003 | Walt Disney Home Entertainment | Collector's Edition release | |
| VHS |  |
April 3, 2005 | Walt Disney Home Entertainment | Platinum Edition release A shortened version of the Walt Disney Pictures logo plasters the RKO logo on this release. |
| DVD |  |
April 3, 2005 | Walt Disney Home Entertainment | Platinum Edition release
Disc 1: Bonus Features:
Audio Options:
Captions:
Disc 2: Bonus Features:
A shortened version of the Walt Disney Pictures logo plasters the RKO logo on this release. |
| DVD | January 31, 2006 | Walt Disney Home Entertainment | Special Edition release |
Supplements[]
1982 VHS[]
| Video | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blue warning screens |
| 2 | Walt Disney Home Entertainment logo |
| 3 | MPAA rating screen |
| 4 | Bambi |
| 5 | Walt Disney and You promo |
1989 VHS[]
| Video | Creation date | Announcer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red warning screens | November 8, 1984 | |
| 2 | Walt Disney Home Video logo | October 14, 1986 | |
| 3 | Teaser trailer for The Little Mermaid | September 28, 1989 | Mark Elliott |
| 4 | Walt Disney Classics logo | September 28, 1989 | |
| 5 | Bambi | August 13, 1942 |
1989 Laserdisc[]
| Video | Creation date | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red warning screens | November 8, 1984 |
| 2 | Walt Disney Classics logo | September 28, 1989 |
| 3 | Bambi | August 13, 1942 |
1990 VHS[]
| Video | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Red warning screens |
| 2 | Coming to Theaters |
| 3 | Sneak peek at The Rescuers Down Under |
| 4 | Now on Videocassette |
| 5 | Video preview for The Little Mermaid |
| 6 | Walt Disney Classics logo |
| 7 | Bambi |
1993 VHS[]
| Video | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Green warning screens |
| 2 | Winnie the Pooh Mini Classics promo |
| 3 | Feature Presentation |
| 4 | Walt Disney Classics logo |
| 5 | Bambi |
1995 VHS[]
| Video | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Green warning screens |
| 2 | Promo for Walt Disney World |
| 3 | Promo for Pocahontas video games |
| 4 | Coming to Theaters |
| 5 | Trailer for Toy Story |
| 6 | Coming to Videocassette |
| 7 | Video preview for Pocahontas |
| 8 | Video preview for The Santa Clause |
| 9 | After our Feature More Great Previews |
| 10 | Feature Presentation |
| 11 | Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection logo |
| 12 | Bambi |
| 13 | Now on Videocassette |
| 14 | Video preview for Cinderella |
| 15 | Video preview for A Goofy Movie |
| 16 | Promo for the Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection |
| 17 | Trailer for The Brave Little Toaster |
| 18 | Promo for the Walt Disney Family Film Collection |
1996 VHS[]
| Video | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Green warning screens |
| 2 | Walt Disney Home Video logo |
| 3 | Walt Disney Company intro |
| 4 | Trailer for 101 Dalmatians (Live Action) |
| 5 | Look for these great Disney products |
| 6 | Video preview for James and the Giant Peach |
| 7 | Video preview for Muppet Treasure Island |
| 9 | Video preview for Oliver & Company |
| 10 | Video preview for Toy Story |
| 11 | After our Feature More Great Previews |
| 12 | Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection logo (with FP voice-over) |
| 13 | Bambi |
| 14 | Now on Videocassette |
| 15 | Video promo for Aladdin and the King of Thieves |
| 16 | Video promo for The Aristocats |
| 17 | Promo for the Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection |
| 18 | Promo for the Walt Disney Family Film Collection |
1997 VHS - 55th Anniversary Edition[]
| Video | Creation date | Announcer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green warning screens | September 7, 1991 | |
| 2 | Walt Disney Company intro | February 4, 1997 | Beau Weaver |
| 3 | Join us for a special preview | October 29, 1996 | Beau Weaver |
| 4 | Sneak preview of Hercules | November 27, 1996 | Mark Elliott |
| 5 | Teaser trailer for George of the Jungle | November 27, 1996 | Joe Leahy |
| 6 | Enjoy all the magic at home | February 4, 1997 | Beau Weaver |
| 7 | Video preview for The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Version 2) | February 4, 1997 | Mark Elliott |
| 8 | Trailer for Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves | October 29, 1996 | Mark Elliott |
| 9 | Disney Interactive bumper | October 29, 1996 | Beau Weaver |
| 10 | Promo for The Hunchback of Notre Dame CD-ROM games | February 4, 1997 | Eric Gordon |
| 11 | Stay Tuned After the Feature (Bambi variant) | February 4, 1997 | Beau Weaver |
| 12 | Feature Presentation | October 29, 1996 | Beau Weaver |
| 13 | Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection logo | October 28, 1994 | |
| 14 | THX logo | August 29, 1995 | |
| 15 | Bambi (55th Anniversary Edition) | February 4, 1997 | |
| 16 | Bambi: The Magic Behind the Masterpiece | February 4, 1997 | Corey Burton |
1997 Laserdisc / CAV - 55th Anniversary Edition[]
| Video | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Green warning screens |
| 2 | Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection Classics logo |
| 3 | THX logo |
| 4 | Bambi (55th Anniversary Edition) |
2000 VHS - Gold Classic Collection[]
| Video | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blue warning screens |
| 2 | Walt Disney Gold Classic Collection logo |
| 3 | Coming Soon to Theaters |
| 4 | Trailer for 102 Dalmatians |
| 5 | Coming Soon to Own on Video and DVD |
| 6 | Trailer for Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins |
| 7 | Video preview for The Tigger Movie |
| 8 | Trailer for The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea |
| 9 | Video preview for Toy Story 2 |
| 10 | Coming Soon to Own on Video |
| 11 | Promo for the Winnie the Pooh Storybook Classics |
| 12 | Promo for Disney's Halloween Favorites |
| 13 | Stay Tuned After the Feature |
| 14 | Feature Presentation |
| 15 | THX logo |
| 16 | Bambi (restored version) |
| 17 | Bambi: The Magic Behind the Masterpiece |
| 18 | Now Available to Own on Video and DVD |
| 19 | Promo for the Walt Disney Gold Classic Collection |
| 20 | Now Available to Own on Video |
| 21 | Trailer for Discover Spot |
| 22 | Disney Channel bumper |
| 23 | Playhouse Disney commercial |
2001 VHS - Special Edition[]
| Video | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blue warning screens |
| 2 | Walt Disney Home Entertainment logo |
| 3 | Coming Soon to Theaters |
| 4 | Trailer for Monsters, Inc. |
| 5 | Trailer for Beauty and the Beast re-release |
| 6 | Teaser trailer for Return to Never Land |
| 7 | Coming Soon to Own on Video and DVD |
| 8 | Video preview for The Princess Diaries |
| 9 | Video preview for Atlantis: The Lost Empire |
| 10 | Trailer for Cinderella II: Dreams Come True |
| 11 | Trailer for The Hunchback of Notre Dame II |
| 12 | Coming This Holiday Season |
| 13 | Trailer for Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse |
| 14 | Trailer for Recess Christmas: Miracle on Third Street |
| 15 | Coming Soon to Own on Video |
| 16 | Trailer for Rolie Polie Olie: A Jingle Jangle Holiday |
| 17 | Stay Tuned After the Feature |
| 18 | Feature Presentation |
| 19 | THX logo |
| 20 | Bambi (restored version) |
| 21 | Bambi: The Magic Behind the Masterpiece |
| 22 | Now Available to Own on Video and DVD |
| 23 | Trailer for Dumbo: 60th Anniversary Edition |
| 24 | Trailer for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: Platinum Edition |
| 25 | Video preview for Recess: School's Out |
| 26 | Promo for The Book of Pooh: Stories from the Heart |
| 27 | Now Available to Own on DVD |
| 28 | Promo for Walt Disney Treasures |
| 29 | On ABC bumper |
| 30 | Promo for House of Mouse |
| 31 | Disney Channel bumper |
| 32 | Promo for Toon Disney |
2002 VHS - 60th Anniversary Edition[]
| Video | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blue warning screens |
| 2 | Walt Disney Home Entertainment logo |
| 3 | Coming Soon to Theaters |
| 4 | Trailer for The Santa Clause 2 |
| 5 | Teaser trailer for Treasure Planet |
| 6 | Trailer for The Lion King re-release |
| 7 | Coming Soon to Own on Video and DVD |
| 8 | Trailer for Beauty and the Beast: Platinum Edition |
| 9 | Teaser trailer for Inspector Gadget 2 |
| 10 | Trailer for Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year |
| 11 | Video preview for Lilo & Stitch |
| 12 | Trailer for 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure |
| 13 | Stay Tuned After the Feature |
| 14 | Feature Presentation |
| 15 | THX logo |
| 16 | Bambi (60th Anniversary Edition) |
| 17 | Bambi: The Magic Behind the Masterpiece |
| 18 | Now Available to Own on Video and DVD |
| 19 | Trailer for The Rookie |
| 20 | Video preview for Monsters, Inc. |
| 21 | Now Available to Own on DVD |
| 22 | Walt Disney Treasures promo |
| 23 | Promo for Walt Disney World |
| 24 | Promo for Toon Disney |
2003 VHS - Collector's Edition[]
| Video | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blue warning screens |
| 2 | Walt Disney Home Entertainment logo |
| 3 | Trailer for The Lion King: Platinum Edition |
| 4 | Coming Soon to Theaters |
| 5 | Trailer for Brother Bear |
| 6 | Coming Soon to Own on Video and DVD |
| 7 | Video preview for The Lizzie McGuire Movie |
| 8 | Trailer for Stitch! The Movie |
| 9 | Trailer for Kim Possible: The Secret Files |
| 10 | Trailer for Sleeping Beauty: Special Edition |
| 11 | Promo for Lizzie McGuire |
| 12 | Stay Tuned After the Feature |
| 13 | Feature Presentation |
| 14 | THX logo |
| 15 | Bambi (restored version) |
| 16 | Bambi: The Magic Behind the Masterpiece |
| 17 | Now Available to Own on Video and DVD |
| 18 | Video preview for Piglet's Big Movie |
| 19 | Video preview for The Jungle Book 2 |
| 20 | Now Available to Own on DVD |
| 21 | Promo for Disney's Sing-Along Songs |
| 22 | Promo for Kim Possible |
2005 VHS - Platinum Edition/Special Edition[]
| Video | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blue warning screens |
| 2 | Walt Disney Home Entertainment logo |
| 3 | Trailer for Cinderella: Platinum Edition |
| 4 | Coming Soon to Theaters |
| 5 | Teaser trailer for Chicken Little |
| 6 | Coming Soon to Own on DVD and Video |
| 7 | Trailer for Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch |
| 8 | Trailer for Bambi and the Great Prince of the Forest |
| 9 | Feature Presentation |
| 10 | THX logo |
| 11 | Bambi (restored version) |
2005 DVD - Platinum Edition/Special Edition[]
| Video | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blue warning screens |
| 2 | Walt Disney Home Entertainment logo |
| 3 | Trailer for Cinderella: Platinum Edition |
| 4 | Coming Soon to Theaters |
| 5 | Teaser trailer for Chicken Little |
| 6 | Coming Soon to Own on DVD and Video |
| 7 | Trailer for Bambi and the Great Prince of the Forest |
| 8 | Trailer for Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch |
| 9 | THX logo |
| 10 | Disney DVD logo |
| 11 | Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix logo |
| 12 | Bambi (restored version) |
2006 DVD - Special Edition[]
| Video | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Walt Disney Home Entertainment logo |
| 2 | Disney's Fast Play logo |
| 3 | Trailer for Lady and the Tramp: Platinum Edition |
| 4 | Trailer for The Shaggy Dog |
| 5 | Trailer for Cars |
| 6 | Trailer for Bambi II |
| 7 | Video preview for Chicken Little |
| 8 | Trailer for Brother Bear 2 |
| 9 | Trailer for Air Buddies |
| 10 | Disney DVD logo |
| 11 | Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix logo |
| 12 | Blue warning screens |
| 13 | FBI Anti-Piracy Warning Screen |
| 14 | Bambi (restored version) |