Disney Seventieth Anniversary Essay

Tracey Mollet is a modern history researcher. She received her BA from Oxford and her MA from Leeds. Primarily she researched the Nazi regime in Germany, from 1933 to 1945. However while she was working on her MA she became more interested and captivated in the animation produced by the famous Disney Studios during World War II. This particular subject has not been researched or studied on: which made her even more interested and motivated. Her theses on her research paper argues that Disney Productions since 1932 presents as an adaptation mechanism for the depression of the era. She used mainly the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs story to support her argument that

According to Carl Hiaasen, “The secret weapon is trust. Disney is the most trusted brand name in the history of marketing. It hooks us when we’re little and never lets go; this unshakeable faith that Disney is the best at knowing what’s best.”(13) It is time that this myth be shattered.

Ralph felt sick to his stomach, and went to get the first officer he saw. He found a man as tall as him with bushy mustache. The man showed the captain, and they decided to throw him overboard before anyone else saw.

The history of how The Walt Disney Company came to be started from a small individual who enjoyed drawing and used art as a way to escape reality, his name was Walt Disney. After the World War 1 ended, Disney went to Kansas City where he later created an animated company that went bankruptcy. Walt Disney moved to Hollywood where he met M.J Winkler a distributor, Disney become part of her production partner. (The Walt Disney Company) In 1927 Disney created a series where the distributor copyright the main character and Disney only made a few hundred dollars, therefore Disney decide to leave and created that same series with a different name which was Mickey Mouse. Disney decided to go with his brother Roy and created Mickey Mouse films. When Disney wanted to put out Steamboat Willie many film producers did not like the film’s idea until Pat Powers decided to release the film in theaters. The film gave Disney enough money to start on other projects which later those project turn out to be such as the amusement parks, merchandise, etc. In December 15, 1966 Walt Disney died from Lung Cancer, Disney’s brother Roy made sure that Disney’s believes and philosophy about the company would still be passed on by the company 's employee. (The Walt Disney Company) The company kept going which has become of the greatest companies that are socially responsible and sustainable.

Ariel and his mother set out for Florida on a raft with “nine other people” (Oppmann). However, their raft broke, and everyone but Ariel drowned.

This was yet the third ride in a week that had broken down in Disney. Many people had noticed this, but one family inparticular had been there during all of the ride mishaps that week. This family was the Winston’s, Demetrius who is the dad, Adella who is the mom, and the three kids, Cleo the sister who is 14, Edgar the brother who is 10 and Figaro who is 7. The family had never seen this many rides break down in Disney and the kids were starting to get very upset because all of their favorite rides were quickly breaking down. The family was then starting to think this was a little more than a coinidiendedce.

The standard morals of the country were undergoing a transformation. Walt Disney recognized this and sought to provide an outlet for those longing for the ethics from the days of yore.

"The Disney canon is fairly simple," a writer for Florida's Orlando Sentinel said in an interview. "Good is always rewarded. Evil is always punished." (Stammer, 2004) And all protagonists all end as get married with the Prince, live happily ever after.

It is highly evident Disney has a firm grasp on the world. For example; “We readily refer to a woman who loses a shoe when walking as having a ‘‘Cinderella moment,’’

The Walt Disney Company started as a small entertainment company in 1923 (Disney.com, 2011). Since that time the company has used various strategies enabling them to grow into a global entertainment company.

I could go on and on about how unrealistic they portray characters and time periods in their movies. Honestly I don’t see what the hype is about, why everybody is obsessed with them, and how they make so much money. Which brings me back to the conclusion that Disney has everybody brainwashed, since nobody in their right mind would watch something so rinky dink and pay good money for their merchandise a well. So think again next time you’re about to die from excitement when you see perfect little Ariel at Disneyland, and imagine her

Part 3: Some Effects of Disney Movies and Formalism “There’s enough ugliness and cynicism in the world without me adding to it” -Walt Disney Disney often made movies during hard times, and the movies helped people enjoy themselves and regain hope... During the “Great Depression ... many people were trying to find an escape and turned to cinema. Films like Snow White and the Seven Dwarves were often used as an outlet to a happier world ... Films were a cheap form of entertainment that became ... popular ... particularly Disney’s heartwarming films filled with joy and satisfaction” (Prouse, Scoff 5).

A couple hours later Carl wakes up Fuzzy and Lola. They are at Magic’s cloud castle to surprise her! When they go inside Magic get really excited. They are really bewildered when Magic says, “It’s my birthday tomorrow.” They feel so bad that they forgot about their best friend birthday. So, Carl and Lola scurry to the store to get Magic a birthday present. Magic helps Fuzzy take all of their stuff up to their room and they put it all away. “ I’m super happy to see you Magic it’s been a long time”, says Fuzzy. “ I’m really happy to see you guys to I’ve missed you all so much!!”, says Magic. When Carl and Lola get back everyone wants to go swimming so Magic takes them to the pool. They get to the pool and they all jump in and play around in the pool. After, they are in the pool for a couple of hours, they go get some supper they are so excited for Magic specialty Cotton Candy ice cream! They all love it so much it's their favorite

When it comes to movies for children, Disney movies top the list. Who would forget Mulan, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Donald Duck and Aladdin to name a few? But with all the rumors roaming regarding the allegations that Disney movies contain subliminal sexual messages, would it be possible that DISNEY SECRETS IN MOVIES really exist?

Disney has moved well beyond its cartoon-oriented roots. Though the company is still involved the production of original feature films and other related media (and though the media network division of the Company is still the organization’s leading generator of revenue) the company has long since stopped being your typical “animation studio” or “film production company.”