The Walt Disney Company

Founded

16/10/1923

Founder

Walt Disney

Number Of Movies Made

749

Number Of Employees

223,000

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The Walt Disney Company was founded on October 16th 1923 by Walter Elias Disney in California. The company started making Alice in Wonderland shorts and soon Walt created the most iconic character of all time. In 1928 Walt Disney along with his wife Lillian Disney created 'Mickey Mouse' but before settling on the name Mickey, Walt wanted to name the character Mortimer. Lillian argued the name should be Mickey, hence, the name was changed.

How Much Money Does Disney Make From Movies?

$13 Billion 2019

How Much Money Does Disney Make From Theme Parks?

$24.7 Billion 2019

How Many Subscribers Does Disney+ Have?

87.6 million, May 2022

How Many Academy Awards Has Disney Won?

127 2020

Previous CEO'S

1923-1966: Walt Disney

1929-1971: Roy O. Disney

1971-1976: Donn Tatum

1976-1983: E. Cardon Walker

1983-1984 Ron W. Miller

1984-1994: Frank Wells

1984-2005: Michael Eisner

2005-2020: Robert A. Iger

2020-present: Bob Chapek

For any confusion, Roy O. Disney was partners with his brother Walt Disney; Frank Wells and Michael Eisner were also partners until Frank Wells died in a fatal helicopter crash.

Highest Paid Disney CEO?

Robert A. Iger: $65.7 Million

Famous Quotes

“Ohana means family. family means nobody get's left behind.” (Lilo & Stitch)

“THINK HAPPY THOUGHTS!” (Peter Pan)

“LAUGHTER IS TIMELESS, IMAGINATION HAS NO AGE, AND DREAMS ARE FOREVER.” (Walt Disney)