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|name = Disney Wiki
 
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|creator = [[User:Evanwohrman|Evan Wohrman]]
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|maintainer = Wikia Community
 
|maintainer = Wikia Community
 
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|launch date = May 8, [[2005]]}}The '''Disney Wiki''' is a wiki that began on May 8, [[2005]]. Its goal is to create a database of all things Disney: characters, theme parks, attractions, people, companies, websites (official and fan-created), and more.
 
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|launch date = [[May 8]], [[2005]]
The ''Disney Wiki'' was inspired by Wikipedia and various pre-existing Wikimedia sites, but can expand on ''Disney'' information in greater detail and with more freedom than Wikipedia.
 
 
|current status = Active}}
 
'''Disney Wiki''' is a wiki that began on [[May 8]], [[2005]] with a goal to create a database of all things [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]]: [[Disney characters|characters]], theme parks, attractions, people, companies, websites (official and fan-created), and more.
   
 
It was inspired by Wikipedia and various pre-existing Wikimedia sites, but can expand on Disney information in greater detail and with more freedom than Wikipedia.
As a fan-created encyclopedia, Disney Wiki is not intended to be an official [[Wikipedia:Primary source|primary source]], nor is it a replacement for any other source. Rather, it serves as a fan effort to summarize all aspects of the ''Disney'' universe or anything Disney-owned in the absolute best way possible, while pointing the reader to the respective official sources.
 
   
 
As a fan-created encyclopedia, Disney Wiki is not intended to be an official {{WikipediaLink|primary source}}, nor is it a replacement for any other source. Rather, it serves as a fan effort to summarize all aspects of the Disney universe or anything Disney-owned in the best way possible, while pointing the reader to the respective official sources.
The Disney Wiki is currently '''in no way affiliated''' with any part of [[The Walt Disney Company]] and is intended to be an absolute source of information and community for Disney fans.
 
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Disney Wiki is '''in no way affiliated''' with any part of [[the Walt Disney Company]] and is intended to be a source of information and community for Disney fans.
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Disney Wiki honored its 10th Anniversary on [[May 8]], [[2015]].
   
 
==What Disney Wiki covers==
 
==What Disney Wiki covers==
*''Disney Wiki'' covers information, as well as acquired information on, Disney and Disney-owned characters, films, TV shows, songs, places, video games, objects and etc. 
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*Disney Wiki covers information, as well as acquired information on Disney and Disney-owned characters, films, TV shows, songs, places, video games, objects, etc. This also includes portions of properties such as ''Pixar'', ''Marvel'', ''The Muppets'', and ''Star Wars''.
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==History==
 
==History==
The Disney Wiki was founded on May 8, 2005 by Evanwohrman. It was one of the first wikis created in Wikia's then one year history. It is one of the most popular, most used wikis currently in existence.
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Disney Wiki was founded on [[May 8]], [[2005]] by [[User:Evanwohrman|Evanwohrman]] as one of the first wikis created in Wikia's less-than one year history and the most popular currently in use.
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On May 8, 2015, Disney Wiki celebrated its 10th Anniversary.
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==Themes==
 
==Themes==
On special occasions, the Disney Wiki will change its theme for one month to commemorate an upcoming release of a Disney film, show, event, etc. (For example, when [[Frozen]] was about to be released theatrically in theaters, the theme was changed to match the colors of the film, and only include characters related to the film itself) And if a holiday was approaching, the theme would change to reflect that also.
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On special occasions, Disney Wiki will change its theme for one week to commemorate an upcoming release of a Disney film, show, event, etc. (For example, when ''[[Inside Out]]'' was about to be released theatrically in theaters, the theme was changed to match the colors of the film, and only include characters related to the film itself) And if a holiday was approaching, the theme would change to reflect that also.
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==Milestones and Press Coverages==
 
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==Logos==
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Disney Wiki has used many logos throughout its history.
==External Links==
 
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* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Disney-Wiki/621822641172101?fref=ts Disney Wiki on Facebook]
 
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DisneyWikiLogo1.jpg|2010-2013
* [http://twitter.com/Disney_Wiki Disney Wiki on Twitter]
 
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DisneyWikiLogo2.jpg|2013
* [http://thedisneywiki.tumblr.com Disney Wiki on Tumblr]
 
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DisneyWikiLogo3.jpg|2013-2015
[[Category:DisneyWiki]]
 
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Disney Wiki logo 2015-18.png|2015-2018
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</gallery>
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==External links==
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*{{Facebook|Disney-Wiki-2674500502590420}}
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*{{Twitter|Disney_Wiki}}
 
*[http://thedisneywiki.tumblr.com Disney Wiki on Tumblr]
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*[https://laverdaderahistoriade.com/walt-disney/ History of Walt Disney]
 
[[Category:Disney Wiki]]
 
[[Category:Fansites]]
 
[[Category:Fansites]]

Revision as of 07:53, 25 March 2020

Disney Wiki is a wiki that began on May 8, 2005 with a goal to create a database of all things Disney: characters, theme parks, attractions, people, companies, websites (official and fan-created), and more.

It was inspired by Wikipedia and various pre-existing Wikimedia sites, but can expand on Disney information in greater detail and with more freedom than Wikipedia.

As a fan-created encyclopedia, Disney Wiki is not intended to be an official primary source, nor is it a replacement for any other source. Rather, it serves as a fan effort to summarize all aspects of the Disney universe or anything Disney-owned in the best way possible, while pointing the reader to the respective official sources.

Disney Wiki is in no way affiliated with any part of the Walt Disney Company and is intended to be a source of information and community for Disney fans.

Disney Wiki honored its 10th Anniversary on May 8, 2015.

What Disney Wiki covers

  • Disney Wiki covers information, as well as acquired information on Disney and Disney-owned characters, films, TV shows, songs, places, video games, objects, etc. This also includes portions of properties such as Pixar, MarvelThe Muppets, and Star Wars.

History

Disney Wiki was founded on May 8, 2005 by Evanwohrman as one of the first wikis created in Wikia's less-than one year history and the most popular currently in use.

On May 8, 2015, Disney Wiki celebrated its 10th Anniversary.

Themes

On special occasions, Disney Wiki will change its theme for one week to commemorate an upcoming release of a Disney film, show, event, etc. (For example, when Inside Out was about to be released theatrically in theaters, the theme was changed to match the colors of the film, and only include characters related to the film itself) And if a holiday was approaching, the theme would change to reflect that also.

Logos

Disney Wiki has used many logos throughout its history.

External links