1920s:
* 1923: Walt and his brother Roy founded Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio in Hollywood. Early work involved live-action shorts and advertising, but they quickly focused on animation.
* 1927: The Alice comedies were created, combining live-action with animation. This was a huge success, introducing Mickey Mouse's predecessor, "Oswald the Lucky Rabbit."
* 1928: The first Mickey Mouse cartoon, "Steamboat Willie," was released, becoming a sensation and solidifying Mickey's global fame.
* 1929: Disney established Walt Disney Productions and began experimenting with color animation.
1930s:
* 1930: "Silly Symphonies" series began, showcasing experimental animation and groundbreaking sound.
* 1932: Mickey Mouse cartoons became fully synchronized sound films, solidifying the character's appeal.
* 1934: Disney's first feature-length animated film, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," was released, achieving enormous success and establishing Disney as a major force in the film industry.
* 1937: "Snow White" became the first full-length animated film to win an Academy Award, receiving a special award for its groundbreaking achievement.
Beyond the films:
* Disney continued to create and innovate with other projects like "The Mickey Mouse Club" (radio show) and a series of short films like "Three Little Pigs" and "The Old Mill Pond."
* He also introduced the iconic Disney character merchandise.
These decades saw Walt Disney transition from a young animator to a major studio head and cultural icon. His innovations in animation, storytelling, and character development forever changed the entertainment landscape.