What is the name of the company that Walt Disney created that was separate from the Disney Studios, what did the letters stand for, what was the company later renamed and why was the company formed to begin with?

peasypod

This could possibly be WED (Walter Elias Disney) Enterprises, later renamed WDI (Walt Disney Imagineering, or just simply Imagineering.) It was formed for the purpose of creating the theme parks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WED_Enterprises Dec 04 06, 5:39 PM

redheadkim

Disney and Iwerks (who now shortened his name to Ub Iwerks) formed a company called "Iwerks-Disney Commercial Artists" in January 1920 (it was originally called Disney-Iwerks, but the two thought they would be confused with a shop that made eyeglasses). Unfortunately, few clients were willing to hire the inexperienced duo. Iwerks left temporarily to earn money at Kansas City Film Ad Company. Disney followed suit after the business venture was taken over by his New York financial backers Winkler and Mintz. Don't know if that's it or not, but I found it on Wikipedia... Dec 04 06, 8:37 PM

skysmom65

In 1953, Walt Disney created a company that was separate from the Disney Studios called "WED" (for "Walter Elias Disney"). The company was formed in order to take over the design and construction of attractions for Disneyland, so as not to put any additional financial burden on the parent company. The company was later renamed Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI), and continues to create, renovate and expand all of the Walt Disney Company's theme parks. http://www.disneyworldtrivia.com/trivia/general_trivia.php Dec 04 06, 9:33 PM

peasypod

So, a yay for peasy? Dec 04 06, 11:22 PM

skysmom65

Yep, a YAY for Peasy!! Dec 05 06, 12:53 PM

peasypod

Thenk Yew. Dec 05 06, 2:40 PM