11 Fascinating Facts About Disney Characters That Will Remind You Of Those Good Old Days

When anyone thinks about animation and cartoons anywhere in the world, the first name that pops up in mind is Walt Disney. The legendary animator has given some of the most memorable cartoon characters to the world. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Pluto and Goofy are household names that everyone in the world holds dear to their heart.

We all have grown up watching the wits of Mickey, the mischiefs of Donald,the charm of Minnie and Daisy and the eccentricity of Goofy and Pluto, and every time they appear on the screen, the little kid inside us starts jumping with joy.

So check out this compilation of some of the most fascinating facts about these amusing characters which every Disney fan must know.

1. She thought that the name sounded too pompous

 

2. The name was officially changed in 1939 when the cartoon ‘Goofy and Wilbur’ was released

 

3. Donald featured in a 1943 US propaganda movie ‘Der Fuehrer’s Face’ which even won an Oscar

 

4. Pluto has spoken only once, in the short film ‘The Moose Hunt’

 

5. The Latin translation of the book is the only Latin book to enter the ‘New York Times Best Seller’ list ever

 

6. The song was sung by Steven Curtis Chapman and was released in 2007

 

7. She has also voiced Huey, Dewey and Louie in ‘Ducktales’

 

8. Walt Disney wanted Snow White to be more realistic than his other characters

 

9. Had Mickey Mouse not been introduced, Oswald would have been the biggest Disney icon

 

10. Pete was originally the rival of Oswald the rabbit

 

11. She received the prestigious ‘Disney Legend’ award for her performance in 1999

May these characters keep entertaining the world for many, many more years to come.

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