Facts unorganized Real name: Walter Elias Disney Walt Disney: December 5, 1901 to December 15, 1966 Mickey

1966 Mickey Mouse first appeared in Steamboat Willie on November 18, 1928 Mickey Mouse was originally going to be named Mortimer Mouse, but his wife, Lillian Marie Bounds, thought the name seemed too pompous Mickeys fifth cartoon: Opry House started wearing the white gloves In honor of Mickeys 50th birthday, he became the first animated character to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1978 Mickey first appeared in color on February 23, 1935 in The Band Concert Mickey is married to Minnie, but never seen on television. On TV, she is his leading lady I only hope that we never lose sight of one thingthat it was all started by a mouse.- Walt Disney Walt Disney loved wildlife Well-known characters o Princesses o Peter Pan o Pinocchio o Lady and the Tramp o Fantasia o Alice in Wonderland o Robin Hood o Mary Poppins o Tarzan o The Jungle Book o Etc. Lillian Marie Bounds, February 15, 1899- December 16,1997 Oswald was original character, but stolen from Disney Primary sources: time capsule letter and interviews, journal entries?, time period stuff great depression, documents Pinocchio and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs because of WWII. Originally, the films were open in European countries, but WWII began, closing the business. Then, the films opened in the US and became very popular. Disneyland was 1 million dollars Roy (brother) changed from Mickey Mouse Park to Disneyland 160 acres Knew it cost at least 2 mill