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  • Essay / Walt Disney's Impact on the World - 1684

    “For Disney rejuvenates us and helps shape our understanding of who we are, leading us to whistle while we work, to not be afraid of the big bad wolf, wishing on a star that one day our prince will, indeed, come to accept Disney products like the spoonful of sugar that helps any medicine go down, in this little world after all” (Clark). A man with a huge imagination brought his dreams to life in many different ways. He always had a weakness for animation from the age of ten. He never gave up on what he dreamed of until it came true. started with its cartoons and movies, to its amusement parks, all while providing a positive environment for young and old. Walt Disney was born on December 15, 1901 in Chicago and was the fourth son of his parents Elias and Flora Disney. He grew up in the two towns of Marceline and Kansas City, Missouri (Tibbetts). Walt's first animations were most likely a "flip-book" for his sister when he was nine years old. Walt also always had an interest in art, including copying a well-known comic strip and creating his own ("Disney, Walt"). He attended McKinley High School in Chicago (Weisblat). Disney's talents during his high school career were noticed by many and were published in the school newspapers ("Disney, Walt"). It was in Kansas City, Missouri, that Disney began his “moral experiment and vision” (Tibbetts). Disney's first job was working at a commercial art studio ("Disney, Walt"). He was known as a very good independent “public figure” and “studio” leader (Weisblat). He was a loving family man who still experienced many moments of depression. He also had a few nervous breakdowns during his life (Slayman). Disney changed and imagined his terrible experience with his abusive father...... middle of paper ...... Disney's California Institute of the Arts is where Disney left most of his estates to (Slayman ). Although Walt died, people still considered him the man who invented "Mickey Mouse forty years ago" (Disney, Walt). While providing a positive environment to the young and old of the world, Walt Disney achieved success through his shows. and movies in its theme parks around the world, so Americans can enjoy life as it should be. Walt Disney's impact has touched many people. He inspired children of all ages to never give up on their dreams. Walt Disney still has an impact on society today because he has many films and cartoons that send a good message. He also created many incredible amusement parks for people of all ages to enjoy even today. Its amusement parks as well as its films and cartoons are still watched and appreciated..