Walt Disney History

  • Start of Disney

    Start of Disney
    October 16, 1923, Walt Disney signed a contract with M.J Winkler to create a series known as the Alice Comedies. This was considered the start of the Disney company.
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    Disney History

  • Steamboat Willie

    Steamboat Willie
    This was the very first released cartoon with Micky Mouse, and also the first featuring of Minnie Mouse.
  • First Stock

    First Stock
    Walt Disney Productions issues its first stock
  • Disneyland Opens

    Disneyland Opens
    Disneyland opens in Anaheim, California for the very first time to a selected audience.
  • Walt Disney Dies

    Walt Disney Dies
    Walt Disney, creator of the Disney company, passes away.
  • Walt Disney World Opens

    Walt Disney World Opens
    Walt Disney World opens in Orlando, FL along with two hotels.
  • Disney Channel

    Disney Channel
    The Disney Channel begins to broadcast 18 hours of programming per day.
  • Joins Dow Jones

    Joins Dow Jones
    Walt Disney Company joins the Dow Jones Industrial Average
  • Disney Interactive Studios

    Disney Interactive Studios
    Disney Interactive Studios, which creates cartridge and PC games, is formed.
  • 100th Anniversary of Walt's Birth

    100th Anniversary of Walt's Birth
  • Disney Dream

    Disney Dream
    Disney Dream, a cruise ship, begins it's maiden voyage.