Go to: DISNEY The emergence of Walt Disney and his namesake company began in 1928 with "Steamboat Willie," the story of a mouse named Mickey and his would-be wife, Minnie. Since then, the California-based company has grown into one of the world's biggest and most-recognizable conglomerates, with more than $25 billion in revenues in 2002. Its major subdivisions include: Parks and Resorts Studio Entertainment Media Networks Sports-related ventures Other