Just some fun facts I have found about Disney characters.
Mickey and Minnie
Walt disney originally intended to name his mouse Mortimer,
but instead went with his wife's suggestion --- Mickey.
On January 18, 1930 Minnie Mouse first appeared in the
Mickey Mouse comic strip.
"Handy Dandy Sweet as candy! Happy kids are we! Eenie! Ickie! Minnie! Mickey! M-O-U-S-E!" - The Mickey Mouse club yell 1930
First Aiders (1944) was the first cartoon in which Minnie starred
without Mickey.
Walt Disney himself was the originial voice for Mickey Mouse's first Speaking role in The Karnival Kid (1929)
Minnie's melodious singing and her relationship with Mickey both
blossomed in Building a Building (1933)
By the mid-1930s, the Mickey Mouse comic strip was read by an
estimated 28 million people.
Little - known Fact; Mickey is right-handed.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art called Mickey Mouse the "greatest
historical figure in the development of American art."
Minnie Avenue is a main street at the Walt Disney Studios.
The first Disney song ever to be published, "Mickey Mouse (You cute
Little Feller)." is printed in the Mickey Mouse Book (1930)
Mickey is Minnie's perfect sweetheart, and she is his. They enjoy one
of the strongest and longest - running courtships in history.
1981 was declared the year of "Totally Minnie." Among the highlights were Minnie's own TV special, a topselling record album, and guest appearances across the U.S.
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DONALD and DAISY
Donald's first performance was in The Wise Little Hen (1934), where
his star Quality was Immediately evident.
Daisy first sashayed onto the comic-page scene in the Donald Duck
comic strip in 1940.
"Who's never wrong but always right? Who'd never dream of starting
a fight? Who get stuck with all the bad luck? No one but Donald Duck! Donald Duck's theme song cirra 1950s.
In the early years of the Donald Duck comic strip, Daisy was Donald's Next-door neighbor.
Donald Duck has made more film appearances than even Mickey,
starring in hit after hit in the late 1940s and 1950s.
Daisy's alluring charm was celebrated in the title song created
especially for the film Crazy over Daisy (1950).
Donald's most challenging sparring partners were the cheeky chip-
munks Chip and Dale, with whom he starred in 16 films.
In Don Donald (1937), Donald's first words to Daisy were "Hi Toots"
Clarence "Ducky" Nash gave Daisy her first voice, which was the
same as Donald's, only in a higher pitch.
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PLUTO
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Pluto first appeared as an unnamed bloodhound in The Chain Gang
(1930)
Pluto is more foolhardy than brave, but when those he loves are in
danger, protective Pluto will show real courage.
Puto has been charmed by two lovely lady dogs --Fifi, his first love, and the darling dachshund Dinah.
"Homer the hound" and "Pal" were two names originally suggested for
the character we now know and love as Pluto.
"Pluto is a naive, credulous hound." ---- Walt Disney
Pluto's Oscar winning Lend a Paw (1941) is a remake of 1933's
Mickey's Pal Pluto.
In Pluto's QuinPuplets (1937), there's a Mrs. Pluto --the Pekinese, Fifi.
While Mickey is dating Minnie in Puppy Love (1933) Pluto woos her pet Pekinese, Fifi.
Pluto was first called rover, but he became Pluto the Pup in The Moose Hunt (1931)
GOOFY
Goofy is a good-natured, happy simpleton with a heart of gold.
"Fame has left Goofy untouched. Nothing goes to his head -- absolutely nothing. " The Goody Sucess Story (1955)
Goofys's trademark cry "Wah-ha-ha-hooey!" was first heard in The Art
of Skiing (1941)
Goofy first appeared with glasses and whiskers in Mickey's Revue (1934)
Pinto Colvig, the original voice of Goofy, was once a circus clown.
Goofy originally had a tail.
In Mickeys's Service Station (1935), mechanic Goofy took the simple
task of fixing a squeaky car and made it a masterpiece of mayhem.
In 1933, Goofy made his first appearance in the Mickey Mouse comic strip
Goofy's 1930s theme song was "The world owes me a living."More Goofy-->
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