The Life of Walt Disney
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It all started in 1923 when a young man started off with one idea that lead to bigger and better ideas as time went on. Walt Disney imagined what people thought to be the impossible and created a Disney empire that was made up of cartoons, movies, amusement parks, and much more entertainment. To think if Walt Disney never shared his visions with the world, there would be no animation, amusement parks, Mickey Mouse, or any classic Disney movies like Snow White, Mary Poppins, or Beauty and the Beast. Also, children wouldn’t have gotten to experience walking through Cinderella’s Castle into Magic Kingdom, a child’s oasis. Although Walt Disney is no longer with us, the visions he had are now reality and the name Disney has made an impact on society from the animation that was created, to the films he had helped make, and the many amusement parks, hotels, and restaurants he put in the effort to get built.
Walt Disney was born December 5th, 1901 and was born in Chicago Illinois. During Walt’s child hood, his family moved from place to place quite often. During 1906 Walt Disney’s family moved to Marceline, Missouri until 1910 when Elias Disney had to sell the farm because of health problems. Even though Walt didn’t live in Missouri for very long, it had made a significant impact on his life. While he was living in Missouri, it helped spark his imagination in many ways. By Walt living in a low key and agricultural area, he started drawing farm animals which was his very first animations he had produced. This helped him in life because he generated a lot of cartoons with farm animals as characters. By Walt living in Missouri it gave him practice with cartoon animation which helped him highly later in his life.
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...ey Brothers Studio very popular too. Walt Disney wanted a larger Disneyland but couldn’t make it happen due to water surrounding the land so in conclusion, Disney wanted to build a bigger Disneyland but instead name it Disney World. When Walt died before the opening of Disney World his brother, Roy, decided to change the name to Walt Disney World so no one would ever forget who the creator of the park was. Disney Brothers Studios went through many milestones before Walt Disney passed away from lung cancer in 1966. The United States and surrounding countries wouldn’t have a magical oasis filled with princesses, princes, talking animals, rides, games, and imagination. By Walt Disney following his visions, he made what he thought the impossible to him become real. Ultimately, by Walt Disney’s dream coming true made little kids and even adults dreams come true too!
In this essay, the author
- Explains that disney brothers studio started a brand new project that would put them over the top. disneyland park in anaheim, california, opened on july 17th, 1955.
- Explains that walt disney didn't procrastinate on starting a new project after disneyland opened. walt's magic kingdom was not the only magic that he had created.
- Explains that walt disney made many movies during his life, including bambi, dumbo, pinocchio, fantasia, peter pan, mary poppins, sleeping beauty, cinderella, beauty and the beast, and snow white
- Explains that snow white and the seven dwarfs was the first animated feature film with sound and color. walt disney put in extra effort to make this movie more outstanding than it already is.
- Explains that walt disney proved himself as americana by what he has done for the united states throughout his life and even years after. walt's creations made life more enjoyable for everyone back then to even today.
- Explains that walt disney's career in animation led to many positives, such as the debut of mickey mouse and the development of disney brothers studio.
- Explains that walt disney's visions led to a disney empire that was made up of cartoons, movies, amusement parks, and much more entertainment.
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- Walt Disney And His Lifeexplanatory essayWalt 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.
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- Explains that walt disney is known around the world for his amusement parks and films. he won a record 29 academy awards, many oscars, and even received the presidential medal of freedom.
- Explains that walt disney is a household name around the world. disney movies are still popular films, and television’s disney channel has many original shows for children.
- Opines that walt disney is an idol to many people, including myself. his self-confidence and dedication are great examples for any child to follow.
- Explains that walter elias disney was the fourth of five children, having three brothers, herbert, raymond, and roy, when he was born. the family moved to a farm near marceline, missouri, in 1906.
- Explains that disney's first studio was made with ub iwerks, a man who would later become disney’s best friend.
- Explains that walt disney's biggest success came when he decided to make an amusement park, which became a place where both children and adults could have fun and release their inner child.
830 wordsRead More - Walt Disney Essayexplanatory essayWith a name like Walt Disney, it seems like you are expected to do great things and have your name known across America. From a young age, Walt Disney had an interest in all things animation. Growing up in a time where animation and TV was making its first appearances, Walt Disney wanted to be a part of the sensation. 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 that is mentioned all around the world. His great animation and artistic works but also with his world famous characters and popular theme parks, the first one, Disneyland, being built in Anaheim, California in 1955.
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- Explains that walt disney wanted to be a part of the sensation of animation and tv, and he became one of world's most well-known entertainers.
- Explains that walter elias disney grew up in chicago, illinois with his parents and four other brothers and sisters. he enjoyed art classes, writing activities, and the scenery around him.
- Narrates how walt disney continued to express his talents through drawing and painting, using the nature of the countryside and the railroad tracks in his backyard. walt and his animation friend, ub iwerks, created their own animation business, newman's laugh-o-grams.
- Narrates how walt disney created his most famous character, mickey mouse, in 1928. he won his first academy award with the production of flowers and trees in 1932 and became one of the first to produce and film his own tv shows.
- Explains that walt disney created a theme park in anaheim, california for the pleasure and enjoyment of his "fans" that enjoyed his work.
- Explains that walt disney's dreams and creations helped build the film and animation world. he was a talented man who strived for the best and produced nothing less, allowing him to be at the top of his game.
1204 wordsRead More - The Life and Times of Walt Disneyexplanatory essay“The Life and Times of Walt Disney” Walt Disney is the greatest entrepreneur of all time in most minds of little people and big people everywhere. The reason for this is he started his ‘business’, selling sketches, at the age of around seven years old. He was a vibrant child, as well considering he painted the side of his barn with tar. To him schoolwork was boring which he actually said once he was a lot older. Walt Disney was a family man, considering he had so many children; his children even had lots of children.
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- Explains that walt disney was the greatest entrepreneur of all time. he started selling sketches at the age of seven, and was a family man.
- Explains that walt disney was born on december 5, 1901, in hermosa, illinois. he was one of five children, born to elias disney and flora call disney.
- Narrates how walt attended mckinley high school, academy of fine arts, and imitated charlie chaplin for his friends. he joined the red cross and drove an ambulance that transported wounded soldiers.
- Narrates how walt moved back to kansas city to be a newspaper artist. he hired fred harman as his first employee and hired ubbe iwerks. walt went bankrupt and headed to hollywood.
- Narrates how walt met lillian bounds in 1925 and married in lewiston, idaho. they had ten grandchildren, but walt never met them.
- Explains that walt's best known character, "oswald the lucky rabbit", was not owned by walt, they were held by universal pictures.
- Explains that walt disney was an innovator to cartoons. he produced the first colored animation picture, named "flowers and trees", which won disney the academy award in 1932.
- Explains that disney decided to do a full-length cartoon movie after "flowers and trees" and "snow white and the seven dwarfs".
- Explains that walt disney dreamed of having a theme park, but he didn't live to see it open on october 1, 1987.
- Explains that walt disney was a lifetime smoker. he supplied the voice of mickey mouse until 1949, but had to quit because his voice became scratchy from all of the smoking. in 1966, he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
- Opines that walt disney was the father of cartoons. imagine life today without mickey mouse, disney world, full-length animated movies, and the disney channel on television.
- Cites alf, daniel, and waln k. brown's uncle walt: the story of walt disney. william gladden foundation, 2011.
995 wordsRead More - Walt Disney: Disney And The Legacy Of Walt Disneyanalytical essayDid you know that after the Disney movie Princess and the Frog came out that more than fifty children were hospitalized with salmonella from kissing frogs? Children love Disney movies so much that they want to live them out in real life. Walt Disney’s legacy has a huge impact on children today. Walt Disney was a man who had an inspired life, created many memorable characters, and left viewers with profound quotes for all time..
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- Explains that children love disney movies so much that they want to live them out in real life. walt disney's legacy has a huge impact on children today.
- Explains that walt disney is the creator of all the disney things and disney characters that are still here today.
- Explains that walt disney won 22 completeive academy awards from total of 59 nominations and holds the records for most wins and most nomination for an individual in history.
- Explains that disney created many memorable characters from princesses to animals. snow white is the first disney princess, and now there are 14 more.
- Analyzes how disney characters and including walt disney have quotes or meanings to their movies or stories.
844 wordsRead More - Walt Disney, a Brief Biographyexplanatory essayWalt Disney once said, “All of our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” One man’s dream changed the world. Walt Disney is known worldwide for his ingenuity and creativity. He is also recognized for one of the biggest corporations worldwide. So what has made him stand out? All through Walt’s life, he worked hard to rise above his circumstances, determined never to give up, and above all to never stop dreaming. Walt Disney is among the top most successful businessmen of his time because of the ventures he made, the work he established, and his legacy that lives on.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that walt disney is known worldwide for his ingenuity and creativity. he is also recognized for one of the biggest corporations worldwide.
- Explains that walt elias disney was born december 5, 1901, in chicago, illinois. his parents moved to a farm outside of marceline, missouri, where he began to draw animals and indulge his imagination.
- Analyzes how walt disney began working at a company called film ad, where he came up with the idea of laugh-o-gram.
- Explains that walt disney left kansas city for hollywood with nothing but drawing materials, $40 in his pocket, and a completed animated and live action film.
- Describes how walt's brother roy o. disney was already in california, with an immense amount of sympathy and encouragement, and $250. they pooled their resources and constructed a camera stand in their uncle’s garage.
- Opines that walt's success was not glamorous or ideal, but it required a strong determination to become the best at his work.
- Explains that walt's creation of mickey mouse was not as well known as oswald the lucky rabbit.
- Narrates how disney began producing expensive oswald cartoons in 1928, when walt traveled to new york to speak with mintz about an increase in pay. walt didn't accept the cut and created another successful character.
- Explains that mickey mouse is the symbol of all things disney and represents the american dream. not many entertainment symbols are as timeless and well known as mickey.
- Explains that disney's most extraordinary business venture was organizing what is now known as disney land. the park has attracted more than 400 million through the years and continues to live up to its incredible quality.
- Opines that disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, dreams, and hard facts that have created america with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.
- Opines that disney land brings all ages together for classic fun with so many different options.
- Describes the florida project as the first official step toward disney parks expansion, which has attracted millions through the years. epcot is a different amusement park than any other.
- Explains that the disney company has carried on the legacy of walt disney. although he has passed on, his dreams and ideals live on through continued work.
- Explains that many businessmen have achieved billionaire status, conquered seemingly impossible things, but not many have created a world where every race, age, and gender can find imagination and fun running freely. walt disney rose above his struggles and fashioned an beloved character.
- Narrates the walt disney archives and the origins of disney parks expansion: the florida project press conference.
1192 wordsRead More - Walt Disney Essayexplanatory essayEvery little girl and boy at some point in their life, wanted to be a Disney character of some sort whether it be Cinderella, Aladdin, Mushu, or even the famous Mickey Mouse. Walt Disney Company has been worldwide, and has had a moving impact on both children and adults since it first started in 1924. “All your dreams can come true – If we have the courage to pursue them” (Disney) Throughout Walt Disney’s life he has been an inspiration to all through his never-ending imagination, his magical theme parks, and his charming cartoons.
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- Explains that walt disney was an inspiration to children and adults through his magical theme parks and charming cartoons.
- Explains that walt disney was born in chicago on 5 december 1901, the youngest of four sons, with a sister to follow. his father elias had to sell the farm and move the family to kansas city, missouri.
- Describes how walt disney's willpower to never give up inspired him to set up a studio in hollywood, california.
- Explains that disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, dreams, and hard facts which have created america, with the hope of being a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.
- Analyzes how mark twain's day was supposed to be a happy, successful day, but was struck by many disasters. he fixed all the problems and kept going and pursuing his dreams.
- Narrates how walt disney envisioned an eight-acre theme park near his burbank studios, which would be called mickey mouse park.
- Narrates how disney created oswald the lucky rabbit, an instant hit, and universal ordered a series of shorts. when disney transferred another contract, the rabbit was still riding high and the animator thought he had the upper hand.
- Explains that oswald and ub iwerks, the loyal animator who stayed with disney bros., shortened the ears, added padding around the middle, and turned the rabbit into a mouse.
- Describes how disney introduced diane to the mary poppins stories in the 1940s. travers refused to work with disney again.
- Explains that walt disney's never-ending imagination, his magical theme parks, and his charming cartoons have encouraged and thaught people that no matter what your circumstances, or how many times you have fallen down, you need to get right back up and try again.
1048 wordsRead More - Disney, an Influence on Modern Americaexplanatory essayWhile most just think of Walt Disney as the creator of the Disney movie empire and the Disney theme parks, those such as author Steven Watts, who think more deeply about Disney, consider him to be the “influential architect of modern America” (Watts, p. 4). While the genius of Walt Disney has affected many aspects of American, and now overseas, cultures, his empire has had a significant impact on what people experience during childhood.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that while most people think of walt disney as the creator of the disney movie empire, steven watts considers him to be the "influential architect of modern america."
- Narrates how walt disney began drawing and painting when he was young and went to work with his uncle who was a train engineer. he quit high school and moved to hollywood to start his own animation business.
- Explains that disney's profit and revenue in 2012 were $1.2 billion and $10.8 billion, which indicates that the company remains strong and continues to grow.
- Explains that disney's first full-length film, snow white, was released to the public in 1937 and children of the 21st century know and watch it.
- Explains that disney theme parks are an extension of the company's focus on entertainment. the slogan of "the happiest place on earth" is a mission for what the park is trying to achieve.
- Explains that disney represents the power of culture industries to mediate and influence almost every aspect of our lives.
2054 wordsRead More - Walt Disney Biographyanalytical essayThroughout history, there have been many notable American figures that had enormous impacts on almost everyone's daily lives. Although, one figure stands out among many, and that man worked his hardest to make his dreams come true, Walt Disney. Disney made a reputation of brilliance and "[t]he combination of Disney's desire to try new techniques and his striving to make a better product set him apart from most other animators" (Nardo 25). How could anyone forget classics like Mickey Mouse, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Fox and the Hound, the Little Mermaid, and many more all created by Disney? "He created a cast of memorable animated and live-action characters that have been forever associated with the Disney name" (Nardo 10). Though many do not know Disney was forced into bankruptcy many times to create these characters. To fulfill his childhood dreams, Walt Disney revolutionized the entertainment industry by adding realistic elements to his numerous cartoons, movies, and vacation spots.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that walt disney revolutionized the entertainment industry by adding realistic elements to his numerous cartoons, movies, and vacation spots.
- Narrates how disney's family moved to a less populated farmland in marceline, missouri, when walt was quite young, and he began drawing animals along the margins of his schoolbooks.
- Explains how life on the farm began to influence disney's life greatly. the animals he encountered were drawn into his art works through memories with different personalities.
- Narrates how disney's brother roy decided to fight in world war i when he was 16 and enlisted in the red cross. he spent most of his time in france and returned to the united states after the war.
- Describes how disney landed a job as an apprentice illustrator for an agency and met ub iwerks. he mastered simple techniques and was soon bored with the basics.
- Argues that disney's success would not have been achieved without the talents of his employees, but without his vision, stimulation, and courage in taking risks.
- Explains that disney's company and work quickly became well-known and he was forced to make many key choices. the most important decision was in 1925, when disney changed the name of his company from disney brothers studio to the walt disney studio.
- Explains that walt disney became well known through his cartoons, including mickey mouse.
- Describes how disney transformed the field of animated film and took it to a new and higher level. steamboat willie premiered in 1928 and was designed around music and sound effects, which was hardly seen in that time.
- Explains that disney released more than 60 live-action films between 1940-1966. snow white and the seven dwarfs was a film that assisted disney with financial problems.
- Explains that disney was persistent to complete his dream theme park and signed with abc in 1953. disneyland transformed the amusement park industry and established a new standard for interactive entertainment.
- Explains that disney's imagination, highly-developed merchandising skills, and uncanny ability to tap into the fantasies of children ensured that his company would thrive long after his death.
- Concludes that walt disney revolutionized the entertainment industry by adding realistic elements to his numerous cartoons, movies, and vacation spots.
1643 wordsRead More - The Life Of Walt Disney & The Grimm Brothersexplanatory essayWalt Disney and Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm Walt Disney and the Grimm Brothers used their talents, and, with help, became some of the most famous children’s literature writers and business owners of all time. Many children have read Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales and watched Walt Disney’s films and cartoons. The creators have used their tales, films, and cartoons not only during their lives, but even now. Walter Elias Disney was born on December 5, 1901 to a German-Irish-Canadian-American family who lived in Chicago, Illinois.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that walt disney and the grimm brothers used their talents to become famous children's literature writers and business owners.
- Explains that walter elias disney was born on december 5, 1901 to a german-irish-canadian-american family who lived in chicago, illinois. he had three brothers and one sister.
- Narrates how elias disney moved his family to a farm near marceline, missouri, where he began drawing animals and sold his first sketches to some of his neighbors.
- Narrates the births of jacob and wilhelm grimm in hanau, germany.
- Describes how walt disney helped his father's newspaper distribution business by delivering newspapers. walt attended benton school, and occasionally surprised his teachers with his talent for drawing and acting.
- Explains that the grimm brothers' first school was called lyceum fridericianum in cassel, germany, which had seven different classes and was used to prepare people for college.
- Narrates how walt disney attempted to enlist for military service, but was rejected because he was only sixteen years old. he joined the red cross and was sent overseas.
- Narrates how disney came back to america after the war and started his own company, laugh-o-gram films. the company went bankrupt.
- Explains that disney moved to hollywood, california in 1923 to join his brother roy disney to establish the disney brothers studio. they borrowed $500 and set up shop in their uncle's garage.
- Explains how jacob and wilhelm grimm began collecting folktales because of the folkpoetry collections of clemens brentano and achim von arnim.
- Explains that disney married lillian bounds, one of his first employees, on july 13, 1925 in lewiston, idaho. they had two daughters: diane, married to ron miller, former usc football star, and sharon, wife of william s. lund.
- Narrates how wilhelm married henriette dorothea wild on may 15, 1825. together they had three children: karl, jacob, and agnes.
- Explains that the grimm brothers first collection of tales was not published until after their deaths. one of their most famous collections was probably kinder-und hausmärchen.
- Explains that mickey's talents were first used in a silent cartoon called "plane crazy" before sound burst upon the motion picture screen. he made his screen debut in "steamboat willie"
- Explains that walt disney's business grew and technicolor was introduced during the making of "silly symphonies." he won his first of his forty-eight academy awards in 1932 for his production called "flowers and trees."
- Explains that walt disney used some of the folktales that the grimm brothers collected for his films, including "snow white and the seven dwarfs."
- Explains that wilhelm carl grimm died on december 16, 1859, at the age of 73, and his brother jacob died september 20, 1863. their first folktale collection, des knaben wunderhorn, was finally published.
- Explains that walt elias disney died on december 15, 1966. his brother roy took a public leadership position in the company.
- Explains that without the disney brothers' creative and marketing guidance, the company faltered. frank wells served as president of the walt disney company from 1984 to 1994.
- Explains that the grimm brothers' folktales are still read by little children today. without walt disney, some tales may have never been heard of.
- Opines that walt disney's has had and still is having a large effect on television and writing today.
- Opines that both the grimm brothers' and walt disney's stories were very talented and will always be remembered in history.
- Cites ashliman, d.l., grimm brothers' home page, fitzhenry & whiteside, grant, john walt disney’s animated characters, new york, praegarpublishers, 1970.
1594 wordsRead More - Walt Disney : Disney The Most Influential Peoplecomparative essayWalt Disney 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.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that walt disney was born in 1901 in hermosa, illinois by his parents elias and flora call disney. he grew up knowing selflessness and the power of togetherness that he used in his many lines of work.
- Explains disney's goal to create home entertainment for both young and old. disney films tackle serious themes and reinforce important messages.
- Explains that disney's first full-length animated musical feature, snow white and the seven dwarfs, premiered at the carthay theater in los angeles in 1937.
- Explains that walt disney was a huge influence and opened the doors for the next generation of cartoonist and voice actors in the disney company.
- Concludes that walt disney is one of the most influential people ever. he built an entire company from the ground up on the want to fulfill the need of every child's imagination and satisfy adults alike.
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