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Walt Disney

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Co-Founder · Producer · Animator · Theme Park Developer

Officially Sourced Information

Full name: Walter Elias Disney

Born: December 5, 1901 — Chicago, Illinois

Died: December 15, 1966

Park Worlds Summary

Walt Disney co-founded the Disney company with his brother Roy in 1923. Disney’s official historical materials describe his work across animation, film, television, and themed entertainment, including the creation of Mickey Mouse and the development of Disneyland and Walt Disney World.

Sources
  1. About Walt Disney
    Disney / Walt Disney Archives · Official archive / historical company source · accessed August 19, 2026
    Used for / supports: Full name; December 5, 1901 birth in Chicago, Illinois; December 15, 1966 death; creator of Mickey Mouse; founder of Disneyland and Walt Disney World; career context across animation, film, television, and themed entertainment.
  2. Here’s How a Four-Page Contract Started The Walt Disney Company
    The Walt Disney Company / Walt Disney Archives · Official press release / newsroom · accessed August 19, 2026
    Used for / supports: Walt and Roy Disney beginning the company together in 1923; the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio and Alice Comedies origin of the company.