Walt Disney
Walt Disney
What is the significance of Walt Disney?
What impact did Walt Disney have on the United States? What things did Walt Disney do that made him a significant figure in the U.S?
Disney was a great innovator in entertainment. His company practically invented animation, in the way it was done before computers. They had hundreds of patents for animation processes, and if you look at their stuff from the 30s to the 70s, it really was the best, most expensive animation being done. And when computer animation became possible, they got into that too. They made a string of animated features that are really timeless, and I think they made them that way on purpose. Will still be watching them 100 years from now. How many movies, especially family movies, can you say that about?
Disney also invented the modern ‘theme park’. This was Walt’s idea. He’d taken his kids to amusement parks where the kids ride on the rides and the parents sit on a park bench and watch them. He wanted to build a park that would be for the whole family, with rides that adults would enjoy too. All the theme parks that exist today are this type of thing, not just a big parking lot with rides but a full experience for the whole family.
He also had an extremely popular TV show on Sunday nights that ran for about 100 years. In the 50s and 60s, this is what people DID on Sunday nights. It was one of the first shows in color. Of course he used the TV show to promote the movie and the theme parks. 8^)
After Walt died, the company went in new directions, becoming a world-wide media cartel. That wasn’t Walt’s idea, and I don’t think he’d approve. For instance, Walt got a very good deal on a huge piece of land near Orlando, Florida, to build Disney World and Epcot Center. His idea was that it would be a fun theme park, also an education experience, and that all the land around it would remain natural and be preserved, and that was part of the deal when he bought the land, part of the reason he got it so cheap. After Walt died, the entire area was built up with more tourist attractions, hotels and restaurants. It was a good business decision, it made the company a lot of money, but it wasn’t Walt’s original vision.
Walt Disney’s Original Plan for EPCOT – Part 2
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Donald Duck 93 GD/VG Walt Disney CBX20 $3.99 |
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Walt Disney’s Donald Duck 249, NM-(9.2) unread filecopy $10.75 |
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Walt Disney’s Showcase #29 (Gold Key 1975) VG+/FN- $0.69 |
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Walt Disney’s Donald Duck 250, NM-(9.2) unread filecopy $11.99 |
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Zorro #1 F 1966 Gold Key TV Comic Walt Disney $27.00 |
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Walt Disneys Comics #126 VG Super Brt Barks Donald Duck $12.00 |
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Walt Disneys Comics #133 VG- Sup Brt Barks Donald Duck $9.00 |
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Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories #574 NM $6.00 |
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WALT DISNEY SHOWCASE COMICS 1971-72-73. PLUTO, DALMATIONS, GREATEST ATHLETE $5.50 |
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WALT DISNEY’S ANNETTE: FOUR COLOR #905 VG+ Condition $65.00 |
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Walt Disneys Donald Duck Free Comic Book Day 2003 NM9.2 $3.50 |
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pc WALT DISNEY’S COMICS & STORIES #71 CGC 1.8 CARL BARKS STORY & ART 1946 $150.00 |
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Dick Tracy (1990) (Walt Disney Company) #1-3 (VF/NM) Complete $7.00 |
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♥♥♥♥ WALT DISNEY’S UNCLE SCROOGE • Issue 222 • $9.40 |
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Walt Disneys Uncle Scrooge Free ComicBookDay 2005 NM9.2 $3.50 |
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MOUSE LOLLY (MICKEY) Animal Candy Mold Chocolate $1.75 This is a first quality, tough plastic mold. It is durable and reusable. It is not machine washable. Suitable for chocolate and soap making as well as plaster and concrete crafting. FDA approved…. |
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Walt Disney Princess Party Toppers $4.25 Ariel Cake Toppers (6 count) are made of plastic and measure approximately 1.5″ wide x 1.5″ high x 1″ deep. Hand- washing is recommended. WARNING: Choking Hazard – small parts. Not intended for children. NOT A TOY – For decorative use only. This is an officially licensed (c)Disney product…. |
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Disney Mickey &Gang 5 in 1 Tasty Baker Waffle Maker,Bakes Pancake,Muffins, breads, cakes, and brownies $39.50 The 5-in-1 Tasty Baker is a unique all-in-one table top appliance that will bake muffins, bread, cake, pancakes/waffles and brownies in the one compact unit. It can even cook eggs! Your food will bake in one third the time into 7 kid friendly molds. The adjustable thermostat control, cool touch housing and non-stick baking plate will make this a must have for your families parties, play dates and … |
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Shake It Up: Live 2 Dance $9.91 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed…. |
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Shake It Up: Live 2 Dance $7.99 … |
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The Muppets $6.99 … |
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Disney Tinkerbell Fairy Friends Signature Cake Topper $15.50 Disney Tinkerbell & Fairies cake kit. It consists of figurines of 1 Tinkerbell and 4 of her fairy friends little figures measure approximately 2 1/2 to 3″ in height, and they sit on bases, some of which are in the design of flowers. The underneath side of each base is a unique stamper, and one ink pad is included. Also included is one green plastic flower that contains the logo from the film…. |
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Disney Pixar Finding Nemo 30 Supershape Mylar Balloon $4.20 This is a large supershape mylar balloon. When Nemo is inflated he will be 30 inches and is helium quality. A great way to bring Nemo to your next party or event…. |
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H2O Plus Bath Aquatics Natural Spring Shampoo $14.00 This is a full-size version of Aquatics shampoo found at Walt Disney World Resorts® and Disney Cruise Line®. In our signature natural spring scent, this extra-gentle daily shampoo is fortified with watercress, Iceland moss and seaweed to leave hair clean and conditioned. (#999) Provides gentle daily cleansing without stripping or drying the hair and scalp while leaving hair full and shiny. Ligh… |
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Disney Main Street Minnie Mouse Confetti Popcorn – Disney Parks Exclusive & Limited Availability $11.46 Get the party started with this Disney Main Street confetti popcorn, can be also use as a mid day snack or movie night essential. Comes exclusively from Disney Parks…. |
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