Most Disney fans are familiar with the legend of the creation of Mickey Mouse and the fact that Walt Disney first thought of naming his new character Mortimer. It was his wife, Lillian, who suggested Mickey, but the name Mortimer would ultimately get used. Mortimer became a character in the 1936 animated short "Mickey's Rival," in which Mortimer vies for Minnie's attention. In recent years, Mortimer has appeared more frequently in cartoon segments of the "House of Mouse" television series.
Well, Mortimer pops up at Disney's Hollywood Studios as well. Next time you're strolling along Sunset Boulevard, focus your eyes down to the edge of the sidewalk. Every so often, you'll notice a subtle stamp in the concrete: "Mortimer & Co. Contractors 1928."
So it seems after getting turned down by Mrs. Disney, ol' Mortimer went into the construction business for a while before finally landing a part in a Disney film. Either that, or this is just another fine example of "Hidden Disney" in the Disney Parks.
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