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The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is a multinational entertainment conglomerate founded in 1923 by Walt Disney and Roy Disney. Originally established as Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, the company has evolved from a small animation studio into one of the world's largest entertainment companies. Headquartered in Burbank, California, Disney has been publicly traded since 1957 and operates through two primary business segments: Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution, and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. The company has built its empire around beloved intellectual properties including Mickey Mouse, Marvel superheroes, Star Wars, Pixar characters, and classic Disney animated films, creating a diversified entertainment ecosystem that spans from theme parks to streaming services.