Timeline

Formation of The Disney Brothers Studios

Oct 16, 1923

This date is considered to be the start of the Disney company, created by Walter and Roy Disney, originally known as The Disney Brothers Studios and later known as the Walt Disney Studios.

Steamboat Willie

Nov 18, 1928

Steamboat Wille is released, marking the very first Mickey Mouse cartoon. Mickey Mouse is the most iconic character ever created by The Walt Disney Studios.

Full-Length Animation

Dec 21, 1937

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the first ever full-length animated film, is released. They had accomplished what was once thought impossible.

Propaganda

Apr 14, 1941

The Walt Disney Studios starts creating anti-nazi propaganda videos. In addition, they made flims urging Americans to join the war and pay taxes.

WWII

Dec 7, 1941

The United States gets involved in WW II as a result of the Japenses surprise attack on Pearl Harbor.

Treasure Island

Jul 19, 1950

Treasure Island, Disney's first completley live action movie is released.

Disneyland

Jul 17, 1955

The first ever Disney park, Disneyland, opened in Anaheim, California.

Walt Disney's Death

Dec 16, 1966

Walt Disney passed away from lung cancer. He never got to see the opeing of Disney World.

Disney World

Oct 1, 1971

Walt Disney World opens in Orlando, Florida.

Roy Disney's Death

Dec 20, 1971

Roy Disney, co-founder with his brother Walt, passed away from an epileptic seizure.

Tokyo Disneyland

Apr 15, 1983

Tokyo Disneyland, first international Disney theme park, opened.

Disney Buys Pixar

Mar 14, 2006

The Walt Disney Company buys Pixar Animation Studios. Since combining, they have created many award winning films.