Early Life & Beginnings
What was Walt Disney’s first job as an illustrator?
Drawing a doctor’s horse
What was the name of Walt Disney’s first big cartoon success before Mickey Mouse?
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit
What year did Disneyland open?
1955
What did Walt Disney say about dreams?
"If you can dream it, you can do it"
In what year did Walt Disney pass away?
1966
What did Walt Disney often draw at the railroad?
Trains
What phrase did Walt Disney say about Mickey Mouse’s importance?
It all started with a mouse
Where did Walt Disney build Disneyland?
A California Orange Grove
What type of new film technique did Disney introduce in 1959?
360-degree movies
What is the name of the massive entertainment company Walt started?
The Walt Disney Company
During World War I, what organization did Walt Disney join?
The Red Coss
What was the first Mickey Mouse cartoon with synchronized sound?
Steamboat Willie
What was the name of the department that designed Disney’s theme parks?
Disney Imagineering
What was the name of the Disney exhibit at the 1964 New York World’s Fair?
It’s a Small World
What Disney quote reflects his belief in curiosity?
“When you’re curious, you find lots of interesting things to do”
What kind of vehicle did Walt Disney decorate with drawings during the war?
Ambulance
What happened between Walt Disney and Charles Mintz?
Mintz took Oswald, leading Disney to create Mickey Mouse
What was one of Walt’s favorite Disneyland attractions?
The narrow gauge railroad
What did Walt Disney originally want Disney World to be?
A self-sustaining futuristic city
How many visitors did Disneyland receive in its first year?
Over 3 million
Who was Walt Disney’s early business partner and animation collaborator?
Ub Iwerks
What was the name of the company Walt started with his brother Roy?
Disney Brothers Studio
What inspired Walt to create Disneyland?
Fans wanted to visit his studio, and he wanted a cleaner, family-friendly theme park
What network did Walt Disney help grow by creating TV shows for it?
ABC, now owned by Disney!
What is Walt Disney’s most famous quote about achieving the impossible?
"It’s kind of fun to do the impossible"