Walt Disney was a famous creator who made magic come alive. He co-founded The Walt Disney Company and gave the world Mickey Mouse. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Fun Facts About Walt
- Mickey's Real Voice: Walt was the actual voice of Mickey Mouse for nearly 20 years, from 1928 until 1947. [1, 2]
- Almost Named Mortimer: Mickey Mouse was first called Mortimer Mouse. Walt's wife, Lillian, thought that name sounded too fancy and suggested Mickey instead. [1, 2, 3]
- A Secret Apartment: Walt had a private, hidden apartment above the fire station at Disneyland in California. A light still shines in the window today to show when he is "in" the park.
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