Walt Disney

Coming from around the world people gather at what we call "the happiest place in the world," Walter Elias Disney had a dream that started with animation, but grew to a reality. Disney known for his creative work in animation changed the true meaning of happiest to a wonderland of endless fun. "Walter Elias Disney was born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 5, 1901, the fourth of five children born to a Canadian farmer father and a mother from Ohio"(Walter Elias Disney). Disney was born in Chicago, and he was the the fourth of fifth siblings. "He dropped out of high school at 17 to serve in World War I. After serving briefly overseas as an ambulance driver, Disney returned in 1919 to Kansas City for an apprenticeship as a commercial illustrator and later made primitive animated advertising cartoons. By 1922, he had set up his own shop in association with Ub Iwerks, whose drawing ability and technical inventiveness were prime factors in Disney's eventual success"(Disney, Walt) After being a high school dropped out at 17, Disney decides he should join the army forces as a ambulance driver. when returned in 1919 to Kansas City, taking a position as an internship for a commercial illustrator; but later became a primitive advertiser for cartoons. In 1922 Disney decide he should set up his own shop and collaborate with Ub Iwerks, had a benefit in Disney Corp. long career.A hero must possess unique and creativity. Being Unique means you can think and function outside the normal comfort zones of your thoughts. Creativity means you have the passion to create something of your own and love it. Walt Disney possesses unique traits, creativity, and is inspirational; therefore he has the potential for a hero.

Walt Disney's unique personality has a beneficial aspect for his thrilling theme parks and visionary cartoons. His unique visions landed him with a technological future not only in his theme parks, but all his attractions. Following the world's fair, Disney was inspired by the technological creations shown."1964 New York World's Fair that he became aware of the new technological innovations that could be used in the creation of theme park attractions" (Case, Joy). In 1964, New York World's Fair Inspired Disney to make an innovation in the theme parks they owned. Their first theme park was built in Florida, which lead up to the well-known creation of the theme park in Anaheim California. Disney's passion for the innovation not just for his future, but the future of others. When becoming enlightened by the innovations of others, Walt was inspired by the future of his theme parks and attractions. From the inspired innovations, he commenced the new dawn of thrill rides such as Magic Kingdom. "Disney's highly-anticipated Magic Kingdom opened on October 25, 1971. Although approximately 10,000 guests visited the park on opening day, many more visitors had been expected. In the weeks that followed, however, the park was filled to capacity " (Case,joy). One of Disney's best creation was the beginning the Magic Kingdom, the Magic Kingdom attracted over 10,000 guest opening day. Weeks after weeks from opening day, the capacity of Magic Kingdom was maxed out and was expected to have more to come. From the true cutting edge break through Walt Disney, was concentrated on something he knew was before his time. The inventions of others only made him strive farther for what truly was coming in his success for his future theme parks. Just from his opening day through many weeks later, he knew that it was only just the beginning.

When understanding the true meaning of being creative, Disney shows the fundamental aspects of creativity. The creative mind of Disney wasn't just shown in his theme parks, but his cartoons blossomed the future of animation. Disney's well known for his perfection in his classic cartoon characters; which became the most beloved pieces of work. ":Disney is an iconic figure in American entertainment, responsible for creating some of the world's most beloved cartoon characters"(Steamboat Willie) Everyone knows Walt as a man who made the happiest place in the world. He was responsible for making the most loved cartoon in the 19th century. As well as making the most iconic cartoons, that changes the mood for entertainment.Disney's once imagination of theme parks, has changed to a larger aspect. "EPCOT opened on October 1, 1982.In 1986, construction began on a third phase of the park. Disney-MGM Studios opened in 1989. It is a tribute to Hollywood and the motion picture industry. The Magic Kingdom, EPCOT Center, and Disney-MGM Studios are the three largest theme parks in Walt Disney World."Disney besides making all their luxury resorts. They created a new studio called EPCOT Center, which became one of their largest theme parks. This theme park gives you a thrill! Disney co. knew that Disney having to be a strict boss, even though dead had to be breathe taking amusement park. So Disney Co decided to create EPCOT for tribute to picture industry. EPCOT later became one of the most successful theme parks in Disney world. Disney world one of the world's most visited theme park, started off small but as time went past the theme park became bigger. Disney was loved for his entertainment in animation, but his fame only gets bigger with his new creation EPCOT, which was a tribute but became the most loved theme parks in Disney World.

The inspirational aspects Walt Disney shows, is the understanding that life isn't always long it can be very short. That your dreams when you truly believe in it can become an reality. Walt's visionary mind wasn't just spread in California, it was spread all away across the world to Songhai "Not likely. When Disney died on December 15, 1966, according to his obituary in Variety, he had earned 31 Oscars, six Emmys, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and was under serious consideration for the Nobel Peace Prize".(The Wonderful World of Disney Studies) Some people know Walt Disney as a creator of films. When died on December 15, 1966 he finished his life with 31 Oscars, six Emmys, and the presidential Medal of Freedom, and was under consideration for the Nobel Peace Prize! It shows that anything is possible. That you can start off with something small, but at one point in the peak of your life you will succeeded. Knowing that if you truly love something you must strive for it! Knowing that Walt Disney was only a film producer and designer, he shows the fundamentals that he is capable of being someone who helps others. These Medals given to Walt show how, he really cared not just for his work, but for others. Knowing that you might not be smart enough doesn't make you a failure in life, for example in this quote. "The Walt Disney Company, which reported more than $38 billion in revenue in 2010, was started by a high-school dropout who loved to draw and had a passion for learning. Walt Disney founded an empire on fantasy and risk taking. While he was at it, he built fantastical amusement parks, developed a brand recognized by children and adults all over the world, and created an educational foundation for future entertainment innovators."(Hughes, Ivy) Walt wasn't just a man who loved what he did, he had the mind of a true entrepreneur; taking risks for his corporations future. Disney not just known for his amusement parks, resorts, and etc. he created an educational foundation for future innovators seeking out there future just like he did. Having to be a high school dropout, who had urge to complete his true passion of drawing made himself a kingdom, a kingdom of success. Disney might be known for his amusement parks, but he helped create an educational foundation for future entertainment innovators.Once a drop out in high school but knowing that his true passion was in drawing never gave in what he believed in. His visionary dreams he has for his future of his company and of course the future from the happiest place in the world.  The true reality doesn't have to be something your 7 sense can sense, it can all start with a dream. Knowing that if you believe that your dream becomes a reality is only the true reality in your life! The reality starts with just the dream, but the dream slowly becomes the reality. Innovations start with creativity, the creativity transforms to your future creation. Walt Disney inspires me and others, that you'll always have a brick wall in your life. Sometimes you just need to knock that brick wall down and start your life over again. Disney shows the fundamentals that if you truly love what you do, you shouldn't give up. You should strive for what you truly and maybe one point in your life you will be successful. Walter Elias Disney was a child of five children in his family, who was raised by farms. Who in his life drop out of school became one of the most inspiring men in the world? He has the true aspects of a hero; he has the mind of someone who would never give up in his life, even if it was rough. Disney only wanted to pursue his passion in what he truly loved.

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