Walt Disney was born December 5, 1901. It was the beginning of what would be a truly wonderful life. Although Walt has been gone for more than four decades now, he continues to inspire millions around the world every day. In honor of Walt's birthday this weekend, our latest round of trivia salutes the man himself. How much do you know? Answers will be posted in Comments tonight. Until then... Good luck!
1) In what city was Walt Disney born?
2) What were the names of Walt's mother and father?
3) How many siblings did Walt have?
4) What were their names?
5) During what years did Walt and his family live in Marceline, Missouri?
6) Where did Walt start his first animation company?
7) In what year did Walt move to Hollywood?
8) What job did Lillian hold before marrying Walt Disney?
9) What was Lillian's maiden name?
10) How many children did Walt and Lilly have, and what were their names?
11) What was the name of Walt Disney's first grandchild?
12) On what date did Walt Disney pass away?
13) What was the longest title for an attraction in Disneyland history?
14) When did the One Man's Dream attraction open at Disney's Hollywood Studios?
15) Who sculpted the statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse known as "Partners?"
1) In what city was Walt Disney born? Chicago
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3) How many siblings did Walt have? 3 older brothers, 1 younger sister
4) What were their names? Herbert, Raymond, Roy, Ruth
5) During what years did Walt and his family live in Marceline, Missouri? 1906-1911
6) Where did Walt start his first animation company? Kansas City (Laugh-O-Gram films)
7) In what year did Walt move to Hollywood? 1923
8) What job did Lillian hold before marrying Walt Disney? She was an Ink & Paint girl at the Disney Studio
9) What was Lillian's maiden name? Bounds
10) How many children did Walt and Lilly have, and what were their names? 2 girls, Diane and Sharon (adopted)
11) What was the name of Walt Disney's first grandchild? Christopher
12) On what date did Walt Disney pass away? Dec. 15, 1966
13) What was the longest title for an attraction in Disneyland history? The Walt Disney Story Featuring Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln
14) When did the One Man's Dream attraction open at Disney's Hollywood Studios? October 2001 as part of the 100 Years of Magic celebration, honoring Walt's 100th birthday
15) Who sculpted the statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse known as "Partners?" Disney Legend Blaine Gibson; it was based on a bust Blaine had sculpted of Walt while he was still alive.