Walt Disney proved that through dedication, hard work, and determination any goal can be accomplished, no matter the struggle or setback. Walt Disney experienced failure after failure throughout his life, yet he did not let that stop him. Disney’s vision to expand the animation industry, as well as the entertainment industry as a whole, remained steady, even throughout all of the failure that he endured. Disney realized early on that there are more important things in a business than just money, and he stayed focused on that as he grew his businesses and fulfilled his dreams. People are all the time told to never give up on their dreams no matter the struggle or no matter the failure. Walt Disney is the perfect example of how numerous failures
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“Walt also became a television pioneer beginning television production in 1954, and was among the first to present full-color programming with his Wonderful World of Color in 1961” (Walt Disney, 2009). The last major success Walt personally oversaw was the production of Mary Poppins in 1964, which combined both a live action film and animation. Additionally, Disney’s Wonderful World of Color was used to promote his theme park, Disneyland. Disney was also able to promote his films and products with The Mickey Mouse Club. The Mickey Mouse Club was very successful, reaching its peak membership in 1932, surpassing the numbers of the Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts combined. Walt’s theme park, Disneyland, opened its gates in Anaheim, California, on July 17,1955. Even after he created Disneyland, Disney had plans for an Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow (EPCOT) which was his version of “the perfect city,” as well as expansion into the current location in Florida, along with worldwide locations. Disney had a vision to expand his dreams to their highest potential and share the depths of his creative imagination with the whole world. To create an atmosphere where dreams and reality commingle. Disney was unable to see his dream of this perfect city and the expansions to fulfillment because he passed away on the 15th of December,
“Walt also became a television pioneer beginning television production in 1954, and was among the first to present full-color programming with his Wonderful World of Color in 1961” (Walt Disney, 2009). The last major success Walt personally oversaw was the production of Mary Poppins in 1964, which combined both a live action film and animation. Additionally, Disney’s Wonderful World of Color was used to promote his theme park, Disneyland. Disney was also able to promote his films and products with The Mickey Mouse Club. The Mickey Mouse Club was very successful, reaching its peak membership in 1932, surpassing the numbers of the Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts combined. Walt’s theme park, Disneyland, opened its gates in Anaheim, California, on July 17,1955. Even after he created Disneyland, Disney had plans for an Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow (EPCOT) which was his version of “the perfect city,” as well as expansion into the current location in Florida, along with worldwide locations. Disney had a vision to expand his dreams to their highest potential and share the depths of his creative imagination with the whole world. To create an atmosphere where dreams and reality commingle. Disney was unable to see his dream of this perfect city and the expansions to fulfillment because he passed away on the 15th of December,