Disney

Walt Disney

By becky&polly

  • Walter Elias Disney is born.

    Walter Elias Disney is born.

  • Walt graduates from Benton High School.

    Walt graduates from Benton High School.

  • Walt meets Ub Iwwerks, together form Iwerks-Disney Commercial Artists.

    Walt meets Ub Iwwerks, together form Iwerks-Disney Commercial Artists.

  • Walt resigns himself to bankrupcy, moves to Hollywood planning to become a director

    Walt resigns himself to bankrupcy, moves to Hollywood planning to become a director

  • Walt & brother Roy sign a contract with M.J. Winkler, a New York cartoon distributor.

    Walt & brother Roy sign a contract with M.J. Winkler, a New York cartoon distributor.

  • Walt marries Lillian, an inker from the studios.

    Walt marries Lillian, an inker from the studios.

  • Walt renames the studio to the "Walt Disney Studio."

    Walt renames the studio to the "Walt Disney Studio."

  • Walt develops Micky Mouse

    Walt develops Micky Mouse

  • Columbia Pictures signs with Disney

  • Pluto makes his first appearence in the Micky Mouse cartoon

    Pluto makes his first appearence in the Micky Mouse cartoon

  • 1931The Mickey Mouse Clubs reach a million members.Mickey Mouse is now known in every civilized country

  • Walt is determined to add color to animation.United Artists agrees to grant Disney 2 years exclusive use of 3-color Technicolor.

  • Lillian gives birth to Diane Marie Disney. Their first child.

    Lillian gives birth to Diane Marie Disney. Their first child.

  • Walt announces that "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" will be the 1st feature film. Work on "Snow White" is the center of attention.

  • "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" is seen by the public in Los Angeles. It makes a 3 week run at Radio City Music Hall, then some New York theaters."Snow White" grosses $8 million and wins an Academy Award.Within 6 months, the Disneys pay off all bank loa

    "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" is seen by the public in Los Angeles. It makes a 3 week run at Radio City Music Hall, then some New York theaters."Snow White" grosses $8 million and wins an Academy Award.Within 6 months, the Disneys pay off all bank loa

  • "Bambi" is released but has disappointing numbers at the box office in both the U.S. and foreign cities.

  • "Fun and Fancy Free." It is the last time the voice of Mickey Mouse is portrayed by Walt. A sound effects worker becomes the voice of Mickey Mouse.

  • The Walt Disney Music Company is formed.

  • Walt's vision of an amusement park begins.

    Walt's vision of an amusement park begins.

  • The television series opens with "The Disneyland Story" describing coming attractions of the park and tv show. The Television shows are introduced by Walt himself.

    The television series opens with "The Disneyland Story" describing coming attractions of the park and tv show. The Television shows are introduced by Walt himself.

  • The Disney's, celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary, send out invitations to 300 people, friends & co-workers for the opening of Disneyland.

  • Disneyland opens as invitation only, given to studio workers, construction workers, the press and officials of company sponsors. Tickets to the grand opening are counterfeited and 30,000 people enter the park. Rides break down and park stands run out of f

    Disneyland opens as invitation only, given to studio workers, construction workers, the press and officials of company sponsors. Tickets to the grand opening are counterfeited and 30,000 people enter the park. Rides break down and park stands run out of f

  • The Disneyland Hotel opens, on a 60-acre site next to Disneyland

  • Walt celebrates his 60th birthday.

  • Walt gives a press conference, and describes his plans for building an Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, EPCOT.

    Walt gives a press conference, and describes his plans for building an Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, EPCOT.

  • Walt turns 65, although there isn't really a celebration, Walt was to ill for any observations

  • Walt Disney dies at 9:35 a.m. from an Acute Circulatory Collapse.

    Walt Disney dies at 9:35 a.m. from an Acute Circulatory Collapse.