Walt Disney is a comprehensive account of the life of famous entrepreneur and animator, Walt Disney. It provides an in-depth look at Disney’s formative years, successes, and challenges. This detailed biography chronicles Disney’s rise to fame and his commitment to creating groundbreaking animated films, the beloved Disneyland theme park, and more.
Chapter 1: This chapter focuses on Disney’s childhood, his upbringing in Marceline, Missouri, and the love of animation that was embedded in him from a young age. Through numerous anecdotes and stories from his family and friends, this chapter offers a glimpse into the early years of young Disney and the background that would inspire him later on. Disney’s family moved to Kansas City, where Disney experienced the drawbacks of poverty firsthand. His early work in the Kansas City animation industry started shaping him into the business-minded individual he would eventually become.
Chapter 2: This chapter dips further into the animation world with Disney’s first animation studio, Laugh-O-Gram Films. After relocating to Hollywood, Disney gathered a team of like-minded animators and produced a number of highly successful animated shorts based on the books that he had read as a child. Disney’s restless ambition and tireless work ethic led to success in the realm of animation, and beginning the foundation of his prolific career.
Chapter 3: In this chapter, Disney’s rise to superstardom is detailed. His release of the immensely popular character “Oswald the Lucky Rabbit” led to numerous offers from major film companies. Disney took a risk by starting a new animation studio that was entirely his own: Walt Disney Productions. From here, he released his next ground-breaking character, Mickey Mouse, which went on to become one of Disney’s most beloved icons.
Chapter 4: This chapter recounts Disney’s massive technological innovations in the world of animation. In 1937, he released the first full-length animated feature film, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” to critical acclaim. He continued to pioneer new techniques in animation such as the Multiplane camera, which added a depth of field to the animation that hadn’t been seen before. His technological advances were integral in transforming animation into the art form that it is today.
Chapter 5: This chapter details Disney’s foray into diverse forms of media to spread his message and undertake larger projects. He incorporated his animation medium into television and created “The Wonderful World of Disney”, which allowed him to dive into other creative territories such as non-animated films, more theme parks, and even a voyage around the world.
Chapter 6: In this chapter, the ambitious Disney tackles his personal magnum opus, Disneyland. After years of groundbreaking work in animation, Disney shifted his focus to producing a real-world location that would bring his beloved characters to life. Starting out as a groundbreaking theme park, Disneyland continues to be a major success today.
Chapter 7: In this chapter, Disney’s ill-fated neighborhood, Mineral King Valley, is presented. After buying a large parcel of land with the idea of establishing a ski resort, Walt Disney found himself in a web of legal trouble. Mineral King Valley’s fate remained uncertain, and after numerous roadblocks, the project to develop a ski resort on the land was ultimately abandoned.
Chapter 8: This chapter provides readers with a comprehensive overview of Disney’s accomplishments. It discusses his numerous accolades and awards, his influence and legacy on the animation industry, and the lasting impact of all of his work.
Chapter 9: This concluding chapter explores the Disney legend and assesses the company’s success since its founder’s passing. It takes readers through the ups and downs that Disney has gone through in the years since Walt Disney’s death, and how his work has been used to further shape the industry. It also shows how the Disney parks around the world continue to honor all that Disney accomplished, making sure that his legacy will live on.
