1. In 1930, a Mickey Mouse writing tablet became the first Disney character merchandise. Walt Disney agreed to license the character to a company in New York (for $300) because he needed the money at ...

Walt Disney was born more than 120 years ago, on December 5, 1901. He is remembered as one of the most legendary figures in entertainment history. Disney holds the record for the most Academy Awards ...

Since it was founded in 1923, The Walt Disney Company has captivated the masses by fostering imaginative, family friendly entertainment. Having grown into a $155 billion company today, Disney is also ...

One hundred years ago brothers Walt Disney and Roy Disney had a vision about creating a whole new world. Launching Disney Brothers Studio on Oct. 16, 1923, they built off the success of an animated ...

The Walt Disney Co. has been very good at maintaining an air of wonder around its businesses. That's important when a large chunk of your operations involve entertaining people. Disney has cultivated ...

If you’ve ever been to a Disney theme park, or even heard about one, you likely know about one of the most iconic rides: ...