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'''The Walt Disney Company''' (often shortened to simply '''Disney''') is an American multinational entertainment and media conglomerate headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios complex in Burbank, California. {{s|wikipedia|Mickey Mouse}}, a cartoon character created in 1928 by {{s|wikipedia|Walt Disney}} and {{s|wikipedia|Ub Iwerks}}, serves as the official mascot of the company.
'''The Walt Disney Company''' (often shortened to simply '''Disney''') is an American multinational entertainment and media conglomerate headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios complex in Burbank, California. {{iw|wikipedia|Mickey Mouse}}, a cartoon character created in 1928 by {{iw|wikipedia|Walt Disney}} and {{iw|wikipedia|Ub Iwerks}}, is the company's official mascot. The company has established itself as a leader in the American animation industry with animation like ''{{iw|wikipedia|Steamboat Willie}}'' in 1928, ''{{iw|wikipedia|Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs|1937 film}}'' in 1937, ''{{iw|wikipedia|The Little Mermaid|1989 film}}'' in 1989, ''{{iw|wikipedia|Toy Story}}'' (through {{iw|wikipedia|Pixar}}) in 1995, and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Frozen|2013 film}}'' in 2013, as well as acquired content through bought subsidiaries like {{iw|wikipedia|Marvel Entertainment}}, {{iw|wikipedia|Lucasfilm}}, and {{iw|wikipedia|20th Century Studios}}. The company also has sizeable investments in television through the {{iw|wikipedia|American Broadcasting Company}}, in theme parks and experiences starting with {{iw|wikipedia|Disneyland}}, in sports content with {{iw|wikipedia|ESPN}}, and in merchandising for all of their intellectual properties. In 2024, the company bought shares of {{iw|wikipedia|Epic Games}}, the company behind the {{iw|wikipedia|Epic Games Store}} and games like ''{{iw|wikipedia|Unreal|video game series}}'' and its engine, ''{{iw|wikipedia|Gears of War}}'', and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Fortnite}}''.
 
Disney was originally founded on October 16, 1923, by brothers Walt and {{s|wikipedia|Roy O. Disney}} as the "Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio"; it also operated under the names "The Walt Disney Studio" and "Walt Disney Productions" before officially changing its name to The Walt Disney Company in 1986. The company established itself as a leader in the American animation industry with animation like ''{{s|wikipedia|Steamboat Willie}}'' in 1928, ''{{iw|wikipedia|Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs|1937 film}}'' in 1937, ''{{iw|wikipedia|The Little Mermaid|1989 film}}'' in 1989, ''{{s|wikipedia|Toy Story}}'' (through {{s|wikipedia|Pixar}}) in 1995, and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Frozen|2013 film}}'' in 2013; as well as a major contender in live action family entertainment with films such as the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Herbie|franchise}}'' and ''{{s|wikipedia|Pirates of the Caribbean}}'' franchises. Disney has since diversified into television, theme parks, consumer products, non-family entertainment through the {{s|wikipedia|Touchstone Pictures}} label, and many other ventures, as well as expanding these ventures through various acquisitions, including {{s|wikipedia|The Muppets}} (from {{s|wikipedia|The Jim Henson Company}}), Pixar, {{s|wikipedia|Marvel Entertainment}}, {{s|wikipedia|Lucasfilm}}, and {{s|wikipedia|20th Century Studios}} (formerly 20th Century Fox), giving it access to franchises such as ''{{iw|wikipedia|The Avengers|comics}}'', {{iw|wikipedia|X-Men|comics}}, ''{{s|wikipedia|Star Wars}}'', and ''{{s|wikipedia|The Simpsons}}''.


==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
''{{s|nintendowiki|Mickey Mouse}}'' and ''{{s|nintendowiki|Mickey and Donald}}'', both {{uv|Game & Watch}} games based on the eponymous Disney characters, are listed in the [[Chronicle]] in all regions. Three additional games are also included exclusively in the Japanese version, those being the Nintendo 64 version of ''{{s|wikipedia|Mickey's Speedway USA}}'', ''{{s|wikipedia|Disney's Magical Quest Starring Mickey and Minnie}}'', and ''{{s|wikipedia|Disney's Magical Mirror Starring Mickey Mouse}}''.
''{{iw|nintendowiki|Mickey Mouse}}'' and ''{{iw|nintendowiki|Mickey and Donald}}'', both {{uv|Game & Watch}} games based on the eponymous Disney characters, are listed in the [[Chronicle]] in all regions. Three additional games are also included exclusively in the Japanese version, those being the Nintendo 64 version of ''{{iw|wikipedia|Mickey's Speedway USA}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Disney's Magical Quest Starring Mickey and Minnie}}'', and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Disney's Magical Mirror Starring Mickey Mouse}}''.


==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*Disney is the second oldest company represented in ''Smash'', with only [[Nintendo]] debuting first by 34 years.
*Disney is the oldest third party company represented in ''Smash'' and the second oldest company overall, with only [[Nintendo]] debuting first by 34 years.
*Disney has previously collaborated with Nintendo on multiple occasions, having done so as early as the 1960s with several products such as playing cards and board games.
*Disney has previously collaborated with Nintendo on multiple occasions, having done so as early as the 1960s with several products such as playing cards and board games.
**{{Trn|EVO 2017}}'s Top 8 for ''Smash 4'' also aired on {{iw|wikipedia|Disney XD}}, Disney's television channel aimed at older children, and {{iw|wikipedia|ESPNU}}, which is partially owned by Disney.
**{{Trn|EVO 2017}}'s Top 8 for ''Smash 4'' also aired on {{iw|wikipedia|Disney XD}}, Disney's television channel aimed at older children, and {{iw|wikipedia|ESPNU}}, which is partially owned by Disney.
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