The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company, also known as Disney, is the largest media and entertainment conglomerate in the world. It is simply known for its family-friendly products. It was founded on October 16th 1929 by brothers Walt & Roy Disney as an animation studio. In that time it has become one of the biggest Hollywood studios, and owner and licensor of eleven theme parks and several television networks including ABC & ESPN. Disney's corporate headquarters and primary production facilities are located at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California. The company has been a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average since May 6 1991. Mickey Mouse serves as the official mascot of The Walt Disney Company.

The Walt Disney Company owns a variety of media platforms for example Film, Broadcast Television, Cable Television, Radio, Music, Publishing, Magazines & Parks & Resorts.

Film

Walt Disney Pictures

Touchstone Pictures

Hollywood Pictures

Miramax Films

Pixar

Broadcast Television

WLS – Chicago

KTRK – Houston

KABC – LA

WABC – NY

KGO – San Francisco

Cable Television

ESPN

ABC Family

Disney Channel

Toon Disney

Jetix

Radio

ABC Radio

ESPN Radio

Music

Walt Disney Records

Hollywood Records

Lyric Street Records

Publishing

Miramax Books

ESPN Books

ABC Daytime Press

Volo

Magazine

Disney Adventures

ESPN Magazines

Family Fun

Video Business

Parks & Resorts

Walt Disney World Resort

Disneyland Resort Paris

Disney Cruise Line

Company Divisions

The Walt Disney Company has diversified into a number of entertainment mediums including radio, television, publishing and travel. Examples include

Walt Disney Studio Entertainment

Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group

Disney ABC Television Group

Radio Disney

ESPN Inc.

Disneyland Resort

Disney Cruise Line