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    Company in Brief The Walt Disney Company all began when Walt Disney made his way to California with his “pilot” film of Alice’s Wonderland to sell “Alice Comedies” to a distributor. He was contracted to distribute “Alice Comedies” on October 16,1923 which is the beginning of the “Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio” which later became the Disney Company. For the first couple of decades the Disney Company was only geared toward one business segment, studio entertainment. Walt had the desire to branch

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    Walter Elias Disney was known as a American voice actor, film producer, entrepreneur and animator. Walt was born on December 5,1901 in Hermosa neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois. Walt’s parents were Elias Disney and Flora Disney. Elias Disney was born in the Province of Canada, while Flora Disney’s parents were descendants of German and English culture. Walt was the fourth born out of five children. His siblings, Herbert, Raymond, Roy and Ruth. At a young age Walt had a n interest in drawing , painting

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    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

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    Walt Disney World Resort is known worldwide and is a widely popular vacation spot to millions of families every year. Though so many people know about this central Florida destination, very few know just exactly how it came about. In his book, Project Future, Chad Denver Emerson describes in detail the process Disney and his team went through in order to make his dream a reality. From finding the location for the project to finalizing legislations, Emerson recalls the efforts put in by so many and

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    Taj Mahal Architecture

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    The Taj Mahal The Taj Mahal is a great example of symmetry because the first half of the building corresponds perfectly with the other half of the building. Also, with the building reflecting off the water, you can see the beautiful mirror symmetry that is displayed. The pointed arches within a rectangular frame dominate the exterior facade of the main building. In the Taj Mahal, the graves of the Emperor and his wife lie in the center of an octagonal room. The drainage holes in some of the stones

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    wanted it to be surrounded by a train, going back to his youth and his early interest of trains. It was instantly a huge success and gave him the inspiritan to open a second park in Orlando, Florida. He was beginning planning the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, otherwise known as EPCOT, but sadly he died on December 15th, 1966 before construction was completed. Disney was scheduled to have lung neck surgery from an old polo injury, but the pre-surgery X-rays discovered a large tumor on

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    Mandatory vaccinations should be required for all citizens in the U.S. Having mandatory vaccinations will allow for well protected future generations that are susceptible to less health issues. With everyone being vaccinated there will be less occurrences of these diseases and sicknesses allowing future generations a more healthy life with fewer visits to the doctor’s office and hospital. Another reason to have mandatory vaccinations is that these vaccines are safe and approved by trusted medical

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    Disney emphasises the idea of happiness by turning reality into an illusion of the real world. Disney provides relief from everyday life, and it is constantly promoting positivity and American values. After the Great Depression, Disney became a place where people could get away from their day-to-day life and experience a whole new world full of fantasies and inspiration through parades, movies, and attractions, while also recognizing all of America’s achievements’. Parades are one of the main ways

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    “Try to imagine a world without Walt Disney. A world without his magic, whimsy, and optimism..”(Brad A.) Well all know Walt Disney as the creator of Mickey Mouse and the man who made the first Disney movies and cartoons famous. Walt Disney did so much more than just make Mickey Mouse. He touched hearts and made a positive impact on so many people’s lives. He also made Disney famous around the world. Today there is Disney themed parks in Hong Kong, Paris, and Tokyo. Along with the famous Disney Land

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    Disneyland Comparison

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    Disney World or Land? Two of the most well-known theme parks in America are Disney World and Disneyland. People travel from all over the world every day just to visit these parks. Although both are Disney theme parks, they are very different. There are multiple differences to be found about Disney World and Disneyland such as the parks, the rides, the entertainment, and the hotel choices. These things go into consideration when trying to figure out what the best park to attend is. Disney world

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