Timeline of the Walt Disney Company

Disney Brothers Studio company officially begins production.

Oct 16, 1923

Steamboat Willie

Nov 18, 1928

Youtube: Steamboat Willie The first animated cartoon Steamboat Willie is released, marking the first appearance of Mickey Mouse.

The Band Concert

Feb 23, 1935

Micky Mouse & Friends - The Band Concert (1935) The first colour cartoon is released from Disney, titled The Band Concert, once again featuring famous Mickey Mouse.

Snow White

Dec 21, 1937

The first fully animated Disney feature film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is released.

Fantasia

Nov 13, 1940

On this date Fantasia was released, being regarded as the first ever "DIsney Classic".

Walt Disney Music Company

Oct 1, 1949

The Walt Disney Music Company is formed.

Treasure Island

Jul 19, 1950

The first live action DIsney film is released, titled Treasure Island.

Disneyland

Jul 17, 1955

[Newspaper Article - Disneyland Opening Day 1955 ](http://www.rarenewspapers.com/view/555594)[1955 Disneyland Opening Day ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuzrZET-3Ew)Disneyland officially opened in Anaheim, California.

Mickey Mouse Club

Oct 3, 1955

Micky Mouse Club "Merry Mousketeers" Mickey Mouse Club debuts on television for the first time.

Walt Disney's Death

Dec 15, 1966

Walt Disney dies at the age of 65.

Walt Disney World and Magic Kingdom opens

Oct 1, 1971

Walt Disney World and Magic Kingdom opens in Orlando, Florida USA

Disney Channel

Apr 18, 1983

Disney Channel begins broadcasting on national television.

Beauty and the Beast

Apr 18, 1994

Beauty and the Beast becomes the first Disney Broadway show, opening in New York.

Pixar Animation Sutdios

Sep 12, 2005

Disney acquired Pixar Animation Studios.

Marvel Enterprises

Dec 31, 2009

Marvel Enterprises joins Disney.