Who drew Mickey Mouse?
Who drew Mickey Mouse? But here's the thing - Walt Disney didn't create Mickey Mouse alone. It was actually his best friend, Ub Iwerks, who designed the iconic cartoon in 1928. JEFF RYAN: Mickey is basically the child of two dads.
How did Mickey Mouse get his name?
Walt Disney's original name for Mickey was Mortimer! However, his wife Lillian Disney felt that it didn't work for the character Walt had created and hence, she suggested Mickey!
Why is it 100 years of Disney?
In 2023, The Walt Disney Company kicks off “100 Years of Wonder,” sometimes also called “Disney100.” The year-long event honors the centennial anniversary of the date brothers Walt and Roy Disney founded the company in 1923. Disneyland Resort in California serves as headquarters for the party.