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Walt Disney

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Some of the most common definitions for Walt Disney are:

Walter "Walt" Elias Disney (1901-1966), the celebrated animator and entertainment giant who debuted his most famous character Mickey Mouse in the 1928 movie "Steamboat Willie." Created Disneyland, the first theme park, in Anaheim, Cal. in 1955.

The Walt Disney Company was founded as a cartoon studio by Walt Disney in 1923. Today, the corporation includes many divisions including movie, TV, music, live events, consumer products, and parks and resorts.

Walt Disney World theme park and resort which opened in Orlando, Fla. in 1971, is an entertainment complex that spans 40 square miles and includes four theme parks: The Magic Kingdom., Epcot Center, MGM Studios and Animal Kingdom.

Walt Disney Pictures is a segment of the Walt Disney Company which has produced dozens of movies including "Cinderella," "The Lion King" and "Wall-E."

The Animation Studios is a part of the Walt Disney Company which has created animated characters and films since 1937.

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