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What was the first full-length animated feature film released by Walt Disney?
What was the first full-length animated feature film released by Walt Disney?
In what year did the studio move to Burbank, California and become a publicly traded company?
In what year did the studio move to Burbank, California and become a publicly traded company?
Which character was created by Walt, Roy, and Ub Iwerks after losing the Oswald the Lucky Rabbit series contract to Universal Pictures?
Which character was created by Walt, Roy, and Ub Iwerks after losing the Oswald the Lucky Rabbit series contract to Universal Pictures?
What was the first Disney film to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture?
What was the first Disney film to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture?
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What was the name of the umbrella organization formed in 1953 to control the rights to Disney?
What was the name of the umbrella organization formed in 1953 to control the rights to Disney?
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Which popular TV show premiered on ABC television in 1955?
Which popular TV show premiered on ABC television in 1955?
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What was the first attraction featuring audio-animatronics in Disneyland?
What was the first attraction featuring audio-animatronics in Disneyland?
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What was the first full-length animated feature film released by Walt Disney?
What was the first full-length animated feature film released by Walt Disney?
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In what year did Disney studio move to Burbank, California and become a publicly traded company?
In what year did Disney studio move to Burbank, California and become a publicly traded company?
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What was the first Disney film to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture?
What was the first Disney film to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture?
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What was the first attraction in Disneyland to feature audio-animatronics?
What was the first attraction in Disneyland to feature audio-animatronics?
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What organization was formed in 1953 to control the rights to Disney and fund Disneyland?
What organization was formed in 1953 to control the rights to Disney and fund Disneyland?
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What character did Disney studio purchase the film and merchandising rights to in 1961?
What character did Disney studio purchase the film and merchandising rights to in 1961?
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What event led to the studio making propaganda films during World War II and a bitter animators' strike in 1941?
What event led to the studio making propaganda films during World War II and a bitter animators' strike in 1941?
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Study Notes
A Timeline of Walt Disney Productions and Disney Studios
- In 1923, Walt Disney signs a contract to produce a series of Alice Comedies for M.J. Winkler, which led to the creation of Disney Bros. with his brother, Roy.
- In 1928, after losing the Oswald the Lucky Rabbit series contract to Universal Pictures, Walt, Roy, and Ub Iwerks create the Mickey and Minnie Mouse characters.
- In 1937, Walt Disney releases his first full-length animated feature film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which was a major success.
- In 1940, the studio moves to Burbank, California and becomes a publicly traded company.
- In 1941, the studio begins making propaganda films to boost U.S. morale during World War II, and a bitter animators' strike occurs.
- In 1953, WED Enterprises is formed as an umbrella organization to control the rights to Disney and Disney makes a Disneyland programming deal with American Broadcasting-Paramount Theatres to fund Disneyland.
- In 1954, Disney studio ends its distribution deal with RKO Radio Pictures and founds its own distribution arm: Buena Vista Film Distribution Company Inc.
- In 1955, Disneyland opens in Anaheim, California, The Lady and the Tramp is released, and The Mickey Mouse Club premieres on ABC television.
- In 1961, Disney studio purchased the film and merchandising rights to A.A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh books.
- In 1963, The Enchanted Tiki Room opens in Disneyland, which is the first attraction featuring audio-animatronics.
- In 1964, Disney releases Mary Poppins, which becomes the first Disney film to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture.
- Throughout the years, Disney releases several successful films, such as Pinocchio, Fantasia, Dumbo, and Old Yeller, and creates popular TV shows, including Zorro and The Mickey Mouse Club.
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How well do you know the timeline of Walt Disney Productions and Disney Studios? Test your knowledge with this quiz and see how many of the major milestones you can match with the correct year. From the creation of Mickey Mouse to the opening of Disneyland, this quiz covers the most significant moments in the history of the beloved entertainment company. Put your Disney expertise to the test and see if you can get a perfect score!
