How Did Walt Disney Influence The World

The Man Behind the Mouse “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” (Walt Disney). Walter Elias Disney was born December 5th in Chicago, Illinois. Later, he moved to live a small town life in Marceline where he began his career at a young age. Disney inspired the world with his amazing skills in animation, cartoons and world famous theme park.

Methods used by Disney in the animation world blew everyone’s mind. His unique style changed the world. “Walt Disney can be credited for re-inventing animation by introducing much more sophisticated techniques, enforcing the concept of personality in cartoon characters and making them the first feature length animation (Snow White)” (“CBS News”). Creating animations such as Snow White, inspired young children to follow their dreams and be kind. Trends grew and style was followed from the movies produced. Creating figures that come to life on the screen was very impressive in the 1930’s. “You take inanimate objects and you bring them to life,

America was greatly influenced in their decisions to pay war bonds during WW2, when Disney characters were the ones promoting this cause. “During World War 11 the Disney studio became a war factory. Well over 90% of its production was done in the service of government training, education and propaganda films.” (“CBS News” 1) Using his talent of art gave America an awakening of what was actually happening in the world, in a silly way. “Only animation could achieve this caliber of meta-commentary with a warmth and accessibility in the storytelling. This was especially true in what Disney was proving animation had over live-action filming. While live action has taking strides technologically, it is still animation and visual effects that make these limitless worlds possible.” (“Hub Spot”). With the impact this had on America, it sparked a vision of using media to spread ideas and influence