A Disney Villain Halloween is a 49-minute Halloween television special that includes portions from both Disney's Halloween Treat (1982) and Disney's Greatest Villains (1977) . It aired on The Wonderful World of Disney on October 15, 1983. A Disney Villain Halloween features segments from Disney animated films featuring various villains. The special was hosted by The Slave of the Wicked Queen's Magic Mirror (played by Tony Jay) from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937). The opening and closing credits also featured footage from Disney's the Haunted Mansion ride and a colorized version of the 1929 Silly Symphonies short The Skeleton Dance. The lyrics to the theme tune were written by Galen R. Brandit with music by John Debney.
A Disney Villain Halloween would be shown again on The Disney Channel on October 20, 1985. It was also released on VHS in 31. October 1986.
Similar specials titled Disney's Halloween Treat and A Disney Halloween aired in 1982/83 which featured segments from the 1956/77 specials Our Unsung Villains and Disney's Greatest Villains.
Introduction[]
In some versions, Disney's then-chairman Michael Eisner introduces the special along with Mickey Mouse (Wayne Allwine), Minnie Mouse (Russi Taylor), Donald Duck (Tony Anselmo), Daisy Duck (Tress MacNeilie), Goofy (Bill Farmer) and Pluto as Halloween costumed characters from the Disney theme parks.
Segments[]
In order of appearance:
- Captain Hook - Peter Pan (1953): Part of the Skull Rock scene
- Chernabog - Fantasia (1940): Part of Night on Bald Mountain scene
- The Coachman - Pinocchio (1940): Part of Pleasure Island scene
- Mr. Winkie - The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949): Part of Mr. J. Thaddeus Toad's deed scene
- Prince John - Robin Hood (1973): Part of The Rescue scene
- Edgar Balthazar the Bulter - The Aristocats (1970): Part of Two Dogs and a Cycle scene
- Willie the Giant - Fun and Fancy Free (1947): Part of "Mickey and the Beanstalk" segment scene
- Shere Khan and Kaa - The Jungle Book (1967): Part of Trust in Me scene
- Ronno - Bambi (1942): Part of The Rival scene
- The Cheshire Cat - Alice in Wonderland (1951): Part of Alice meets The Cheshire Cat scene
- The Wicked Queen - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937): Part of The Poisoned Apple scene
- Maleficent - Sleeping Beauty (1959): Part of Prince Phillip vs. Maleficent scene
- Lady Tremaine - Cinderella (1950): Part of Lady Tremaine scene
- Madame Mim - The Sword in the Stone (1963): Part of The Wizard's Duel scene
- The Queen of Hearts - Alice in Wonderland (1951): Part of Alice's Trail scene
- Si and Am - Lady and the Tramp (1955): Part of The Siamese Cat Song scene
- Cruella DeVil - 101 Dalmatians (1961): Part of Cruella DeVil's car chase scene
- Madame Medusa - The Rescuers (1977): Part of Mr. Snoops and Madame Medusa's Hideout scene