Walt Disney’s name is known all over the world but do people really know who he was? Millions of people visit Disneyland, Disneyworld, and watch his movies every year. Besides being one of the most well known celebrities ever, he had a life before the Disney name was worth millions. Disney’s life was anything but perfect, but that did not stop him from making everybody else 's lives feel like magic. Walter Elias Disney was born on December 5, 1901, at 2156 North Trip Avenue Chicago, Illinois to Flora Call-Disney, a teacher of German American descent, and Elias Disney, a building contractor of Irish Canadian descent (Bio.com, anb.org, disney.go.com). After his birth, Flora and Elias moved to Marceline, Missouri to raise their children. Disney …show more content…
With all the fandom coming along with Mickey Mouse, Walt Disney formed the Mickey Mouse Club which promoted Disney films and products and taught members strong moral lessons. The Mickey Mouse Club reached its highest membership in 1932 which made them larger than the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of America combined (anb.org)! This was only one of Walt Disney’s many accomplishments.
On December 21, 1937, Disney released his first full length animated musical, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. This movie made over one million dollars (Walt Disney Biography). For a couple years after the release of Snow White Disney held the patent for technicolor, making him the only animator allowed to make color films. This increased his fame and his wealth enormously (90 Facts You Didn’t Know About Disney). At the 1938 Oscar Awards, Disney won one normal size honorary Oscar and seven miniature Oscars to represent Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. With all this success comes hardships,
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Epcot opened about ten years later and sparked even more interest considering its theme was creativity of American industry (About Walt Disney). By the early 1990s the Disney name had even spread to Paris, France where a new Disneyland Theme Park opened on April 12, 1992 (Walt Disney Biography).
The Disney Company continues to produce films and television shows today and has developed into a multi-billion dollar corporation that carries his name. In total the Disney name owns five vacation resorts, eleven theme parks, two water parks, thirty-nine hotels, eight motion picture studios, six record labels, and eleven cable TV networks.
It has also produced 280 television shows, 78 half hour Zorro TV Adventures, 330 hours of Mickey Mouse television programs, seven True-Life Adventure features, forty-seven live action films, 493 short films, and twenty-one full length animated films, giving him more awards and nominations than any other individual in history and the numbers will keep going up for generations to come(World
"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” That quote described Walt very well, because he was always hard working (A.). Walt Disney had a very productive life. He invented color animations, and synchronized sound. He also helped fund an art college for professional art education. Walt also introduced the idea of amusement parks with hotels. Walt Disney influenced technology, education, and entertainment in America. Walt changed the world.
Walt Disney was born on December 5, 1901 in Chicago, Illinois of mixed Irish, Canadian, German and American roots. Although born in the city, Walt grew in the farm counties of Marceline in Missouri with four older brothers and a young sister. As a young child, Walt Disney was already interested in drawing cartoons. He was able to nourish this gift when the family moved back to the city where he attended classes at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. (Schatz, 2001).
Walt Disney had many accomplishments in his lifetime. In 1932 he won an Academy Award for "Flowers and Trees" in the best cartoon category. It was the first of 48 Academy Awards, which Disney would win in his celebrated life. Walt Disney also received more then 950 honors and citations from all nations along with seven Emmys. (“Walter Elias Disney” NP) Walt Disney worked very hard for all the awards that he received and would continue working even harder with each new project. When “Steamboat Willie” came out for the first time on September 19,1928, Mickey and Minnie Mouse were born. Walt Disney Studios was a hit. Then, when the first full-length movie “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” was released in 1937 it broke all box-office records and Walt Disney Studios became well known nationwide. But that was just the beginning for Disney. He has more then fifty full-length movies out today. (DeAngelo NP) In 1955 Disneyland opened when Walt was 55 years old. He would not stop there. Before his death in 1966, he purchased the land for Disney World in Florida. Even though Walt was unable to see the happy faces on the people as they walked into Walt Disney World for the first time, he knew that he made all of us very happy.
Walt Disney was born December 5, 1901 Hermosa, Chicago,Illinois by parents Elias Disney and Flora Call Disney. Living with four other siblings, Walt Disney grew up knowing selflessness and the power of togetherness that he used latter on in his many lines of work. Known for being a entrepreneur, cartoonist, animator, voice actor, and film producer, Walt Disney has been successful in bring joy and happiness to everyone of all ages.Disney has made large stepping stones for the animated industry along with creating beautiful long lasting entertainment for all and teaching us that with hard work and dedication we can do anything we dream of.From his humble beginnings in an old garage to building his own empire, Walt Disney has proven to be one of the most influential people even today with his many accomplishments.Some of these many accomplishments include creating something that everyone of every age can enjoy, improving the quality of animation along with creating the first full length animated movie, and opening the doors for the next generation of Disney Co. workers.
Walter “Walt” Disney was born on December 5, 1901 in Illinois, but he lived most of his life in Missouri. He began drawing and painting when he was quite young and would sell his work to family friends and people in the neighborhood. As he grew older, he went to work with his uncle who was a train engineer. Disney had a fondness for trains and would sell food and newspapers to the people on the train (Biography.com)
The name Disney is known to everyone, old and young. Walter Elias Disney is the reason for that. He is a very influential person to american history, for he is the person that transformed animation and they way we watch television now. He was a person who had a deep passion for animations and cartoons. That 's not all he was, Disney had an interesting life story just like the rest of us, he had critics and many obstacles, but he overcame them and was able to place a huge impact on America.
As Walt grew, so did his Imagination. The more famous he got the more ideas and dreams he could make a reality. Working out of his Uncles cramped garage, in the sweltering California heat was over. Walt had begun a new chapter in his life. Now receiving countless Oscar Nominations, and being eulogized for his many movies and cartoons. Where up to this point in his life he had many role models and people he looked up to, now he was a role model to many people. Walt Disney impacted the lives of many aspiring filmmakers, and changed the movie industry.
...lped build the film and animation world. With the help of his team, they created four theme parks and two water parks in the heart of Florida. They also expanded and placed theme parks in other countries. The success that Walt Disney had is to this day unbelievable. The effort he put into the film business and into the everything he did is outstanding. He was a truly talented man who strived for the best and produced nothing less, allowing him to be at the top of his game. Striving and pushing forward with his natural talent of the creative arts and entertainment, Mr. Walt Disney became one of the most well-known entertainers who is mentioned all around the world. Giving him popularity through his great animation and artistic works but also with his world famous characters and popular theme parks. Walt Disney was truly a success in America and all around the world.
Walt Disney is known around the entire world for the amusement parks and films which bear his name. He won a record 29 Academy Awards, many Oscars, and even received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor for a citizen of the United States. While his life may seem glamorous, Disney encountered many hardships in his life and reached his dreams only by remaining determined.
Since the company was started, Walt Disney has always envisioned more than just making animated movies. In 1952 the company made plans to build its first theme park known as Disneyland (Disney.com, 2011). With the opening of the park the Walt Disney Company initiated a growth strategy that would take them to the global entertainment company that they are known as today. In 1984 the company brought in a new CEO ...
The pet mouse that Walt had while growing up in Kansas City inspired him to create the sensation, Mickey, whom provides an ample amount of entertainment. For example, he is found in television shows such as the Mickey Mouse Club and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Another place he stands is at Disney parks where he greets his biggest fans. He performs many shows during the day as well. Finally, some films under Walt’s name are Pinocchio, Fantasia, Dumbo, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Sleeping Beauty, Aladdin, Toy Story, etc.
Walt Disney made a lot of kids happy and he once said, “I only hope that we don’t lose the sight of one thing that it was all started by a mouse, (“.BrainyQuote, 2001”) This is because he was the maker of Mickey Mouse, which led to his successful disney company. Walt Disney is an influential person because of his famous life, Disney was a very famous person, very funny, and intelligent. His whole life as an animator/producer career, his accomplishments in movies, and his fears and challenges though his career. His life is very interesting to learn.
Walt Disney was the most creative an innovative person in the entertainment business in the 20th century. His movies and animations had a huge impact on family life and the movie and animation industry. He also created shows for television and opened Disney Land which were both huge successes. Without his contributions to the movie and animation industry, movies and cartoons would not be where they were today. The creation of Disneyland and Walt Disney World also brought families together by creating a family oriented place for everyone to enjoy together. Walt Disney had a huge impact on life as we know it today. He was an inspiration to others because he had big dreams that some people wouldn't even imagine, and he made them a reality. Walt Disney definitely left his mark on life before he passed.
Knowing most Americans know who Walt Disney is or his creations makes Walt Disney himself one of the most iconic Americans in history. His irreplaceable and eye-catching cartoon characters are still very popular today. Disney inspires many people, knowing he grew up as just a regular child, and chose to follow his dream gives his young audience hope for their future. Walt Disney is not only known in America but he is a world-wide icon because of his creation of Mickey Mouse, Disneyland, and Disneyworld. His imagination has brought people the ability to go back to their childhood and make many lasting memories with their loved ones.
The man, the dreamer, the artist, the creator, producer, the pioneer, and the developer; Walt Disney accomplished building his own empire along with his legacy that continues to grow every day. Every individual has a story about what drives them to be the person they are today and will be tomorrow. Personally, I love his impressive movies and alluring theme parks. Walt Disney has played an integral part of my family’s life. In fact, my daughter became engaged at the end of Main Street, in a fairy-tale moment in front of the enchanted Cinderella’s Castle, in the Magic Kingdom theme park for her birthday over the holidays. Just about everyone has some knowledge of Walt Disney’s incredible endeavors. However, how many people can say that they have knowledge of the man Disney was before creating Mickey Mouse and what follows?