Walt Disney By mason holweg Jun 1, 1927 New cartoon ideas Disney began looking for a new approach to his cartoons and a new character. He came up with a mouse character called Mortimer, but his wife Lilly thought the name was too stiff and convinced Disney to go with Mickey instead. Jun 1, 1989 The Little Mermaid Jun 1, 1991 Beauty And The Beast Jun 1, 1992 Aladdin Jun 1, 1994 The Lion King Jun 1, 1995 Pocahontas Jun 1, 1995 Toy Story Jun 1, 1996 The Hunchback of Notre Dame Jun 1, 1997 Hercules Jun 1, 1998 A Bug's Life Jun 1, 1998 Mulan Jun 1, 1999 Toy Story 2