What was the original name of the company founded by Walt Disney and Roy O. Disney in 1923?

The company founded by Walt Disney and Roy O. Disney in 1923 was originally called Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio.

Walt Disney established the animation business in 1923 after moving to California, and his brother Roy joined him in managing the enterprise. The brothers operated from their uncle Robert Disney’s garage for a time while producing animated works, including the Alice Comedies series. Roy’s business management complemented Walt’s creative direction.

The company changed names several times as it grew. It became Walt Disney Studio in 1926, Walt Disney Productions in 1929, and The Walt Disney Company in 1986. These later names are therefore common answers to questions about Disney’s corporate identity, but they were not the original 1923 name.

Another frequent mix-up concerns the company’s famous mouse character. Mickey Mouse debuted in 1928, several years after the brothers established the studio. The company’s early success came from animation series before it expanded into feature films, television, theme parks, consumer products, and major entertainment acquisitions.