Fun Find Friday
March 22, 2013
Location: Port Orleans Riverside
One thing Disney has always been known for is
remembering their roots. Sure, you can trace the history of the
Disney Company back to 1923, but as Walt always pointed out, "it was
all started by a mouse." It's actually quite amazing realizing that
Walt's big turning point in his career didn't occur until five years
into his company. What's even more impressive is how one simple
cartoon, Steamboat Willie, would change not just the course of a
company, but American Culture!
Steamboat Willie, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse's
big screen debut, focuses on Mickey piloting a steamboat down the
river until he is caught by Pete. Pete puts him through different
tasks, each which Mickey has fun doing, but ultimately gets him into
trouble. Over at Port Orleans, Disney celebrates a time when "going
down the bayou" was just simply a way of life. Within the majority
of the rooms, guests can find giant crates (which would be found on
steamboats like the one Mickey drives). While the crates actually
have several fun finds upon them, the one that we are taking a look
at today is the name of the crate company:

Willie Inc. is a nice little reference to Steamboat
Willie, which much like the establishment date of Willie Inc., was
released in 1928!
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