Disney VHS Tapes Worth A Fortune Today

If you find a huge stack of Disney VHS tapes stored away in your parent’s attic, this is a story for you. These days, only certain collectors and enthusiasts are interested in old VHS tapes, but certain IPs have some extra value. If you're thinking of giving them away or throwing them out, you might want to take a step back and reconsider that decision.

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Disney has been around for a long time, so it only makes sense that there are some rare and valuable Disney collectibles in existence.

Since VHS tapes are no longer in production, there’s value in them for some collectors. Combine this with Disney's nostalgia factor and the tendency to have limited runs, and prices can fluctuate wildly for both lots and individual tapes.

Updated on November 3rd, 2024, by Emily McElroy: Value is in the eye of the beholder in many ways. As long as something you've bought brings you happiness, the money isn't wasted. However, there are some Disney Tapes that go for massively high prices. For those who are curious about these old tapes but don't want to spend the money, we have you covered.

This list includes Black Diamond Disney movies. This series of 20 films were released between 1984 and 1994 and earned its nickname due to the black diamond-shaped logo on the VHS covers. While their true value has been debated over the years, reports of tapes selling for thousands have resulted in some ridiculous prices.

15 Song Of The South

If you know any Disney trivia, you've probably heard of Song of the South. Set in Reconstruction Era Georgia, 1946's Song of the South is a film that was considered racially insensitive, even at the time. Film reviewer Charles Solomon described the film as "essentially a nostalgic valentine to a past that never existed."

It was scrubbed from the Disney Canon, with Disney being anxious to forget its existence, but traces of Song of the South remain (most notably in the former ride Splash Mountain). Due to the lack of rereleases, Song of the South VHS tapes are both scarce and incomplete. It was primarily released in Europe and Asia, and these releases can range up to $2,584.80 USD.

14 The Fox And The Hound, Black Diamond Edition - 1994

It was the first movie a lot of Gen Xers saw at the theater. The main character is Tod, a young fox who befriends a bloodhound named Copper. However, as the two grow older, they soon realize that hounds are used by humans to hunt foxes. It’s a great but tragic story that ends with a good moral lesson. Movie buffs would be interested to know that a young Kurt Russel was the voice of Copper.

This lesser-known Disney classic is highly deserving of more appreciation on an artistic level. It might have been the nostalgia that can drive the price up to as much as $20,000, but it's just as easy to pick up an equally good copy for less than the cost of a modern movie ticket.

13 Bambi, Black Diamond Edition - 1989

Bambi is known for one of the saddest character deaths in Disney history. In our minds, it doesn’t top Mufasa’s, but it’s still very sad nonetheless. It's still a gorgeous animated feature, even by modern standards, something the adult viewer can appreciate.

This coming-of-age tale of a baby deer is priced on eBay depending on the exact edition; some of the unique covers are listed at higher values, sometimes in the neighborhood of hundreds of dollars, but you can still buy one for less than $20. Maybe those childhood trauma memories are affecting their value.

12 The One And Only, Genuine, Original, Family Band - 1968

The 1990s was overflowing with VHS tapes, but it was a rare commodity in 1968, and the earliest tapes didn't appear in public until the late 1970s. That's the main reason that a copy of this obscure Disney musical, The One And Only, Genuine, Original, Family Band, is listed on eBay at over $3,000.

Other factors that drive the price of this tape to such a degree is that it's brand new and still in its original factory-sealed plastic wrap. Collectors know that this will at least double the price of anything immediately.

11 Fantasia, Black Diamond Edition - 1991

The classic masterpiece of Fantasia is led by Mickey Mouse himself in his iconic sorcerer’s outfit. The Mickey Mouse section might be what we most remember from Fantasia, but there are so many wonderful scenes of dancing animals and twirling lights in this movie, finally crowned by the demon Chernabog rising from Bald Mountain.

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Fantasia has a huge focus on music, along with adventure and action. Its uniqueness is a selling point, and copies can be expensive, but even rare and new tapes from back in the day barely break the $100 mark when it comes to value.

10 Cinderella, Black Diamond Edition - 1988

In this classic fairy tale, a young woman named Cinderella is forced to cook and clean all day. One night, with the help of her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella goes to the ball and falls in love with Prince Charming. Like almost every other Disney ending, they live happily ever after.

It's possible to spend more than $3,000 on this copy, but you could also buy the same one in the same condition for less than $10. Prices on many of the old Disney tapes vary, but Cinderella seems to have been more affected by the craze than others. Maybe it's because she's such an iconic princess. People seem to forget that this is still just a tape from 1988, not from when the movie was released.

9 Lady And The Tramp, Black Diamond Edition - 1987

It's the canine version of "My Fair Lady" combined with "Oliver Twist" and, despite its status as one of the less prestigious Disney movies, it's a solid fan favorite. Lady is a cocker spaniel who belongs to a happy couple. Tramp is a mutt who lives on the streets and feeds himself by eating scraps from a local Italian restaurant.

An unopened version of this tape with the limited-edition cover art is more expensive, going as high as a few thousand dollars, but also selling for less than $100, depending on the tape's condition. These adorable dogs are currently climbing our list, with their VHS listing equaling that of Disney legend Cinderella. Proof that animals can dominate the listings.

8 Aladdin, Black Diamond Edition -1993

Aladdin is a beloved Disney film for many reasons, with the main draw being Robin Williams' turn as the delightful genie. To this day, fans cannot resist the rags-to-riches love story of Aladdin, who tries to win the heart of Princess Jasmine without being thwarted by the evil Jafar.

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The love for this movie is reflected in a high list price for its Black Diamond edition, but you don't have to pay the asking price of more than $1,500 for a copy. There are plenty in the same condition for as little as a few dollars.

7 Dumbo, Black Diamond Edition - 1985

Dumbo is a classic tale of the elephant who learned to fly. This adorable animal is still well known today, with his own themed ride in Disney World and a live-action movie remake. Prices for this tape range from high to low depending on the condition of the case and the cover art, starting at just a few dollars and going all the way up to $11,000.

Perhaps he struggles to become his true self, or maybe his adorable ears. Whatever it is, Dumbo is flying fairly high on our list with the current price of his Black Diamond VHS tape, but customers should be wary about how much they spend.

6 The Rescuers & The Rescuers Down Under, Black Diamond Edition - 1991

The Rescuers Down Under tells the tale of the Rescue Aid Society's finest mice, Bernard and Bianca, as they fly to Australia to rescue Cody, a young boy kidnapped by poachers after freeing a Golden Eagle from a trap. Voice actors like John Candy and Eva Gabor make the nostalgia bait here even more alluring.

It seems that the adorable mice are more popular than you might expect, with their VHS tape currently being listed for a staggering price, but that has more to do with the age and condition of the tape than the movie itself. As one of the more obscure Disney offerings from the pre-Rennaisance Era, copies can sell for high prices or just a few dollars for several copies.