Fun Little Facts About Disney's Classic Characters

These magic six of Walt Disney's empire has pioneered the success of his label. As a tribute, let's take a peek at their unique traits and facts.



MICKEY MOUSE

Mickey Mouse debuted in 1928 in Steamboat Willie.

Personality:

  • Cheerful
  • Adventurous
  • All-American
  • Fun-loving
  • Mostly well-behaved

Fun Facts:

  • Walt Disney was the voice of Mickey Mouse for 20 years.
  • Steamboat Willie was the first animated movie with sound.

MINNIE MOUSE

Minnie Mouse debuted with Mickey in Steamboat Willie (1928).

Personality:

  • Spunky
  • Clever
  • Resourceful
  • Optimistic
  • Feminine

Fun Facts:

  • Minnie inspired the first Disney song, "Minnie's Yoo Hoo."
  • Although Minnie sometimes plays the damsel in distress, she is a strong, independent mouse.

PLUTO

Pluto debuted in 1930 in The Chain Gang.

Personality:

  • Friendly
  • Faithful
  • Eager to please
  • Simple-minded
  • Curious

Fun Facts:

  • Pluto starred in Lend a Paw, which won an Oscar for
  • Best Cartoon in 1941.
  • Pluto was Mickey's faithful companion for nearly 100 films.

GOOFY

Goofy debuted in 1932 in Mickey's Revue.

Personality:

  • Silly
  • Funny
  • Clumsy
  • Corny
  • Happy-go-lucky

Fun Facts:

  • Goofy's character was inspired by the gaffaw (laugh) of a former circus clown, Vance "Pinto" Colvig.
  • Goofy appeared in a series of "how to" films that were hilarious because they showed exactly how NOT to do something.

DONALD DUCK

Donald Duck debuted in 1934 in The Wise Little Hen.

Personality:

  • Feisty
  • Self-centered
  • Short-tempered
  • Mischievous
  • Boastful

Fun Facts:

  • Donald Duck served in the military in several wartime shorts.
  • Donald Duck is one of the few cartoon characters that has
  • a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

DAISY DUCK

Daisy Duck debuted in 1937 in Don Duck.

Personality:

  • Sassy
  • Flirtatious
  • Strong-willed
  • Temperamental
  • Stylish

Fun Facts:

  • Daisy was named Donna in her first film.
  • Daisy had her own comic book series called Daisy Duck's Diary in 1954.

Source: Early Moments

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