The Walt Disney Company does not own the Los Angeles Angels, having completely exited professional sports franchise ownership years ago. After purchasing controlling stakes from Gene Autry during the 1990s—temporarily rebranding the club as the Anaheim Angels and inspiring famous cinematic baseball films—Disney eventually sold the team to billionaire businessman Arte Moreno. Moreno took over full operational control and ownership of the franchise, steering the club's business and baseball decisions through the modern era.