Walt Disney Facts

50 fascinating facts about Walt Disney — his life, career, creations, and legacy that changed entertainment forever.

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1. When was Walt Disney born?
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December 5, 1901 in Chicago, Illinois.

2. What was Walt's first animation company?
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Laugh-O-Gram Studio in Kansas City, which went bankrupt.

3. How many Academy Awards did Walt win?
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22 competitive Oscars from 59 nominations — the most of any individual.

4. What was Walt Disney's first successful character?
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Oswald the Lucky Rabbit in 1927.

5. Why did Walt create Mickey Mouse?
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He lost the rights to Oswald the Lucky Rabbit to Universal Pictures.

6. What was Mickey Mouse originally called?
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Mortimer Mouse — Lillian Disney suggested the change.

7. When did Walt Disney voice Mickey Mouse?
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From 1928 to 1947, when he became too busy with other work.

8. What was Walt's vision for EPCOT?
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An actual functioning city of the future where 20,000 people would live.

9. When did Walt Disney die?
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December 15, 1966 at age 65 from lung cancer.

10. Is Walt Disney cryogenically frozen?
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No — this is an urban legend. He was cremated and his ashes interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

11. What was the last film Walt personally oversaw?
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The Jungle Book (1967), released after his death.

12. What did Walt Disney name his estate?
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Holmby Hills in Los Angeles — it featured a miniature railroad.

13. What was the name of Walt's backyard railroad?
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The Carolwood Pacific Railroad — named after the street he lived on.

14. What was Walt's famous quote about dreams?
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If you can dream it, you can do it.

15. How did Walt come up with Disneyland?
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He wanted a place where parents and children could have fun together.

16. What was Walt's role during WWII?
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His studio made training and propaganda films for the U.S. government.

17. What was the first Disney TV show?
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Disneyland (1954), later renamed Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color.

18. What was Walt's childhood hometown?
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Marceline, Missouri — which inspired Main Street U.S.A.

19. How many honorary degrees did Walt receive?
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Over 20 honorary degrees from various universities.

20. What Presidential Medal did Walt receive?
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The Presidential Medal of Freedom, awarded posthumously in 1964.

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