Disney

Historic Timeline of Disney Projects

By nik0314
  • The Walt Disney Company - To deliver entertainment to all ages while being a leader in producing and providing the highest quality, most innovative animated movies.

    The Walt Disney Company - To deliver entertainment to all ages while being a leader in producing and providing the highest quality, most innovative animated movies.
    This project was executed by Walt Disney and his brother Roy Oliver. It was unique as it had a defined purpose - first company to produce animated movies. It was temporary due to having a defined start/end date - started when Walt Disney moved to California in 1923 and ended when the company was launched on 16th of October 1923. It had a defined deliverable as it led to an end result - formation of the company led to the production of animated movies.
    https://d23.com/disney-history/
  • The Original Mickey Mouse stuffed Toy - The creation of a toy for children to play and connect with

    The Original Mickey Mouse stuffed Toy - The creation of a toy for children to play and connect with
    This project was executed by Charlotte Clark. It was unique because it was a one of a kind stuffed toy for kids to bring home. It was temporary as it ended in the 1930s. Its defined deliverable was the final product of the commissioned Mickey Mouse stuffed Toy. Over 65 years later it's still in production and popular for all ages.
    https://www.oregonlive.com/hg/2021/12/1938-mickey-mouse-doll-is-an-early-entry-in-disney-toy-market-todays-collectibles.html
  • The Mickey Mouse Ears - The creation of the Mickey Mouse souvenir ears for all ages

    The Mickey Mouse Ears - The creation of the Mickey Mouse souvenir ears for all ages
    Project was executed by Roy Williams. This project was unique as it was the very first souvenir created for fans of the Mickey Mouse Club House. It was temporary as it was first aired on the TV show in 1955. Its defined deliverable was two large plastic/felt ears so fans can look just like Mickey Mouse.
    https://nothingbutears.com/history
  • Disneyland - The creation of an Amusement Park that would entertain both children and adults.

    Disneyland - The creation of an Amusement Park that would entertain both children and adults.
    Project was executed by Walt Disney in partnership with ABC TV and various investors. Unique as only them park designed and built by Walt Disney. The completion date was set and was linked to a live televised gala. The defined deliverable was the creation of the amusement park that still operates today.
    https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Sleeping_Beauty_Castle
  • Pirates of the Caribbean Attraction - To construct the Pirates of the Caribbean Ride

    Pirates of the Caribbean Attraction - To construct the Pirates of the Caribbean Ride
    This project was designed by Walt Disney until his death in 1966, and was finally executed by his brother Roy Oliver Disney. This attraction was the first of it's kind, making it incredibly unique. This project is temporary, as it had a start/end date in March 1967. The antebellum era pirate attraction and boat ride is the defined deliverable of this project.
    https://www.tripsavvy.com/pirates-of-the-caribbean-4086546
  • Wedding of Trish Bandell and Kris Strachan - A traditional wedding hosted by Disneyland Florida

    Wedding of Trish Bandell and Kris Strachan - A traditional wedding hosted by Disneyland Florida
    Executed by the Disney Fairytale Wedding Department, specifically the wedding planner Susan Millikan. It's a unique project as this was the first wedding hosted by the Disney Fairytale Department. It was temporary as it was organised for the 24th October 1992. Its defined deliverable was the marriage of Trish and Kris. https://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/the-daily-disney/os-et-disneys-fairy-tale-weddings-first-destination-wedding-20210425-2r5grla5t5gbpm3orkzirf5ba4-story.html
  • Toy Story - To produce the world's first computer animated feature film.

    Toy Story - To produce the world's first computer animated feature film.
    Project was executed by The Walt Disney Company, Pixar as well as writers, directors, actors etc. It was unique as it had a defined purpose - very first computer animated feature film. It was temporary as it had defined start/end date - started when Pixar and The Walt Disney Company signed agreement in July 1991, ended when movie was released on 22 Nov 1995. It had a defined deliverable - led to production of an animated movie.
    https://realgroovy.co.nz/product/87943/toy-story
  • Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl - The production of a feature length movie

    Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl - The production of a feature length movie
    This project was executed by movie director Gore Verbinski, with an end date of March 7, 2003. This project is unique as it's the first project of it's kind with the budget of 140 million USD, and is temporary with a quick production turnaround of 3 months. The outcome of this project is to develop a feature length film, inspired by the Disneyland Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. https://wallpaperaccess.com/pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-curse-of-the-black-pearl