Walt Disney : An American Motion Picture And Television Producer And As The Creator Of Disneyland

“I’ve always been bored with just making money. I’ve wanted to do things, I wanted to build things, or get something going.” (LeeBron) Disney stated that when he realized that he wanted to make a difference in people’s lives. Disney never wanted to be boring or be known as the man who did not have a childhood and was always pushed around by his father. Disney wanted to be successful in life, he wanted the name ‘Walt Disney’ to be remembered, and it will be forever. Disney has achieved many important and exciting accomplishments within his life. He created “full length animated films, short films, live-action features, and television shows” (LeeBron) Disney also introduced theme parks. He created Disneyland in Anaheim, California. He also developed Epcot which stands for “Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow”, and Disneyworld in Orlando, Florida. Walt Disney was an important figure in the 1920s American History because he made a change to the world with the idea of bringing inanimate objects to life with cartoons and created all new kinds of happiness.

Every hero is introduced in an ordinary world, which is to become a dazzling ending. Disney was born in Chicago, on December fifth, 1901. As a boy, he has always showed much devotion to art and what was involve in achieve a master piece. Then went on to be a student at the Chicago Art Institute, expecting to make a life through his drawings. He had many opportunities to show off his abilities as being a cartoonist, just as he took on the challenge of being the newspaper cartoonist at Chicago Art Institute. Once he was done with school Disney joined World War 1, then once discharged he moved to Kansas trying to find a job in film productions and

Walt Disney was born on December 5, 1901, in Chicago, Illinois. His parents were Flora and Elias Disney. Growing up, Disney had early interests in art and making money. He would sell drawings to his neighbors for extra cash. Walt Disney has changed American history in so many ways and is continuing to do so even after his death. Disney created his own animation company off of five hundred dollars, changed the way people viewed cartoons and animation, and created multiple cartoon characters which still are popular today.

Walter Elias Disney was born on December 5, 1901, in Chicago, Illinois. His father, Elias, was a carpenter when Walt was born. Eventually, Elias and his wife, Flora, saved up enough money to start a home building company together. Walter had four siblings: Roy, Herbert, Raymond, and Ruth (Russell 9). Because Ruth was younger than Walt, Walt waited until the age of seven to start school so that he could start at the same time as Ruth. Before he went to school, his mother, Flora, taught him how to read (Russell 10). Walt grew up on the Disney family farm and worked hard on the farm. He worked at the neighbor’s farm- raising corn, wheat, barley, cows, pigs, and chickens (Giltin 18). Later, Elias grew sick, and the Disney’s had to sell the farm. They moved to Kansas City (Russell 11). Throughout Walter’s schooling, he loved to be on stage- directing, producing, and being on stage (Russell 11). Many things inspired Walt Disney’s creativity: moving, roaming, playing in the farmyard, fishing, doodling in class, and editing the school newspaper are just a few

On December 5, 1901, Elias Disney and Flora Call Disney gave birth to a man who would eventually change our world by the creation of a little mouse. Walter Elias Disney, who was also known as “Walt,” was born in a small town in Chicago, Illinois, by a father who was an Irish-Canadian descent, and his mother who was a German- English descent. Walt was one out of five children, four brothers and a sister. Their names were Herbert Arthur Disney, Raymond Arnold Disney, Roy Oliver Disney, and Ruth Flora Disney. Walt was the oldest one out of the five. While he attended school, he was introduced to Walter Pfeiffer, who decided to show Walt vaudeville and the art of making movies. Walt decided to drop out of high school, at the age of sixteen, to join the army. He was rejected to join because he was too young of age. He and a friend decided to join the Red Cross, where Walt was an ambulance driver during World War II. In 1919, Walt moved to Kansas City to begin a career in art, and worked for the newspaper, as a newspaper artist. He met Ubbe Iwerks, and he and Disney soon made their own commercial company called, “Iwerks-Disney Commercial Artists.”

Flora and Elias Disney had Walter on December 5, 1901 in Hermosa, IL, a suburb of Chicago. Flora was German-American whereas Elias was Irish-Canadian, so Walt comes from many different cultural backgrounds. He was the fourth boy and fourth oldest child of the family as Walt had four other siblings; Herbert, Raymond, Roy, and Ruth, respectively. Walt was actually named after Preacher Walter Parr after Elias and him were close and both mutually agreed to name their next born boy after the other man.

Walt Disney once stated,” When you're curious, you find lots of interesting things to do.” Walt disney is a huge impact on many people today. He created the first animated movie, and has created the magic kingdom, known as “Disney World”. Walt Disney was creative, passionate, extremely gentle, and caring. He was known for working way too much. Walt had an interesting background, also along with some great achievements.

Walt also attended night classes at the Chicago Art Institute just before he dropped out at the age of 16 to join the army. He was rejected from the U.S Army for being underage and instead joined the Red Cross. Walt lived in France for a year working as an ambulance driver, until he moved back to the states in 1919 at the age of 18. Shortly after, Walt got his very first job as a draftsman, at a Kansas City art studio where he met other very talented animators and began his life as an entrepreneur of many kinds.

     Walt Disney; When that name is spoken faces of children and adults alike light up with looks of sheer joy. When debating what to see at the movies the newest Disney flick is almost always decided upon over the others. With Disney people are 100 percent sure to walk out of the theater happy and smiling. From the catchy theme songs to the thrilling theme parks Disney has built the fantasy empire. Although he built the fantasy world Disney was not a man who walked around with his head in the clouds. He used his animation and film making skills to not only make fantastic movies but to also bring joy into times of war, fun into times of education, and excitement into times of vacation

A lot of people just know Walt Disney as the guy who made Mickey Mouse, movies, and Disney World. All of that is true but he is much more than all of that. Walt was born on December 5,1901 in Chicago, Illinois (“Walt Disney”). His parents were Elias Disney and Flora Call Disney. He had 3 brothers and a sister. His spouse was Lillian Disney. They had two girls named Diane Disney and Sharon Disney (“Walt Disney”). His family moved to Missouri, and spent most of his boyhood on a farm near Marceline in Missouri. At age 16, he studied art in Chicago. In 1920, he joined the Kansas City Film Academy (“Walt Disney”). Walt Disney is an American hero because he is ambitious, talented, and creative.

Walter Elias Disney, better known as Walt Disney, was famous for making cartoons and being the founder of Disneyland. He was born on December 5, 1901. He had four siblings, Herbert, Raymond, Roy and Ruth.

Walter Disney was interested in art in his young age. He was also interested in nature and wildlife. His heritage was from German,Irish and English. Walt Disney’s family move a lot,some of place he moved Huron County and Ontario Canada.His family move around a lot during Gold Rush. He use sell drawing to his neighbor. He was born on Canada's provide

Walter Elias Disney, commonly referred to as Walt Disney, was born on December 5th, 1901 in Chicago, Illinois (Walt Disney Family Museum, 2012). His father Elias Disney was an Irish-Canadian and his mother, Flora Disney, was of German and English descent. His family settled in a village known as Norton Disney in the country of Lincolnshire at the time of birth (Disney, 2000). At the age of four, Disney and his family moved to a farm in Marceline, Missouri, which is where he developed his love for drawing. At the time he paid a retired Doctor by the name of “Doc” Sherwood to produce images of his horse, Rupert. Later on his interest grew to train development in

Walt decided then that he wanted to be a cartoonist. In 1917 the Disney’s moved back to Chicago.

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