E4-4:Walt Disney (LC)

Walt's Life

Period: Dec 5, 1901 to Dec 15, 1966

Walt was born to a poor family but always new he wanted to be a cartoonist. He wanted more than to live on a little farm he wanted to touch the lives of millions and spread his idea that imagination is key in the crazy world we live in.
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Joined Red Cross

Jan 1, 1917

This event showed that Walt cared so much about other people that he would lie about his age to go and help people. Also, this gave him respect for the military, which he helped out during WWII.
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Laugh-O-Grams

Jan 1, 1922

This was his first business adventure but it ended up being a failure. Even though it was a falure he still moved on and tried other ideas to get his vision out there. He kept persevering and didn't give up.
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Scandal In New York

Jan 1, 1928

Walt's first big cartoon "Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" was stolen from him by M. J. Winkler. Also all of Walt's staff besides Iwerks signed a contract with Winkler. Walt didn't give up. Walt and Iwerks went out on there own and created there own studio and hired Walt's future wife and Walt's brother.

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A Start is Born

Jan 1, 1928

On a train ride back home after leaving New York Walt was doodling on a napkin when he came up with Mickey Mouse. Soon after Mickey Mouse was the most popular charachter among kids along with all of Mickey's friends.
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First Mickey Mouse Cartoon

Jan 1, 1928

"Steamboat Willie" was the first successful cartoon Walt Disney made. It was Walt defining moment as an animator. He didn't have much of a staff or facility, he even was the voice of Mickey Mouse because he lacked staff. Walt's hard work paid off and Mickey became the star of many more cartoons.
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Silly Symphonies

Period: Apr 24, 1929 to Apr 24, 1939

After Mickey Mouse Walt created "Silly Symphonies" which were short cartoons that were very popular during the time. These cartoons were meant to be funny and enjoyable to provide an escape from the world to a happier fantasyland.
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Never Ending Applause

Period: Jan 1, 1932 to Apr 24, 2014

Disney was awarded 22 Oscars and was given 4 honorary awards in his lifetime. He has received 59 nominations, which is an Oscar record. All of these awards are just tributes to his never ending influence on the world.
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Disney's Folly

Dec 21, 1937

1 Best Song: "Whistle While You Work" Walt decided he wanted to create a full-length feature animated film even though no one has ever done this before. Every one referred to this as "Disney's Folly" because they assumed it would be a disaster. Even his family and friends assumed he would fail. But, Walt moved on with his idea and it become the most grossing movie of 1930's.
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Pinocchio

Jan 1, 1940

2 Best Song: "When You Wish Upon a Star"
("Disney Wiki")

Fantasia

Jan 1, 1940

3 ("Disney Wiki")

Dumbo

Jan 1, 1941

4 Best Song: "When I See an Elephant Fly"
("Disney Wiki")

Supporting the Home Front

Period: Jan 1, 1941 to Jan 1, 1945

During WWII Walt Disney helped promote morale support when he created cartoons for supporting the troops. The reason he was said to do this is because of his respect he gained for the troops when he was in the Red Cross during WWI.
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Bambi

Jan 1, 1942

5 ("Disney Wiki")

Saludos Amigos

Jan 1, 1942

6 ("Disney Wiki")

The Three Caballeros

Jan 1, 1944

7 ("Disney Wiki")

Make Mine Music

Jan 1, 1946

8 ("Disney Wiki")

Fun and Fancy Free

Jan 1, 1947

9 ("Disney Wiki")

Melody Time

Jan 1, 1948

10 ("Disney Wiki")

The Adventures of Icabod and Mr. Toad

Jan 1, 1949

11 ("Disney Wiki")

Cinderella

Jan 1, 1950

12 Best Song: "Bippity Boppity Boo"
("Disney Wiki")

Alice and Wonderland

Jan 1, 1951

13 Best Song: "Painting the Roses Red"
("Disney Wiki")

Peter Pan

Jan 1, 1953

14 Best Song: "Following the Leader"
("Disney Wiki")

Lady and the Tramp

Jan 1, 1955

15 Best Song: "He's a Tramp"
("Disney Wiki")

Mickey Mouse Club

Period: Jan 1, 1955 to Jan 1, 1996

This was Disney's last big contribution with a show for kids. The show had old Mickey Mouse cartoons and a couple of kids in it that sang and preformed comedy skits. The show influenced the young children's imagination in America and provided funds for Disney Land.
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Where Dreams Come True

Jul 17, 1955

Walt wanted to influence America's children even more and provide a happy place for families to have fun in a safe environment. So, Walt made plans for an amusement park centered around the idea that dreams really do come true.
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Sleeping Beauty

Jan 1, 1959

16 Best Song: "Once Upon a Dream"
("Disney Wiki")

One Hundered and One Dalmations

Jan 1, 1961

17 Best Song: "Cruella De Vil"
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The Sword and the Stone

Jan 1, 1963

18 ("Disney Wiki")

The Jungle Book

Apr 25, 1967

19 Best Song: "Bear Necessities"
Last movie Walt Disney personaly worked on
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The Aristocats

Jan 1, 1970

20 Best Song: "Scales and Arpeggios"
("Disney Wiki")

Disney World Opened for Imigantion

Oct 1, 1971

Walt initially came up with the idea and most of the plans but he died of cancer a few years prior to it being opened. But, his brother Roy carried on Walt's dream and created a second location for kids to be kids and for parents to have a little imagination.
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Robin Hood

Jan 1, 1973

21 Best Song: "The Phony King of England"
("Disney Wiki")

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Jan 1, 1977

22 ("Disney Wiki")

The Rescuers

Jan 1, 1977

23 ("Disney Wiki")

The Fox and the Hound

Jan 1, 1981

24 Best Song: "Best of Friends"
("Disney Wiki")

The Black Cauldron

Jan 1, 1985

25 ("Disney Wiki")

The Great Mouse Detective

Jan 1, 1986

26 ("Disney Wiki")

Oliver & Company

Jan 1, 1988

27 Best Song: "Why Should I Worry"
("Disney Wiki")

The Little Mermaid

Jan 1, 1989

28 Best Song: "Kiss the Girl"
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The Rescures Down Under

Jan 1, 1990

29 ("Disney Wiki")

Beauty and the Beast

Jan 1, 1991

30 Best Song: "Be Our Guest"
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Aladdin

Jan 1, 1992

31 Best Song: "Prince Ali"
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The Lion King

Apr 25, 1994

32 Best Song: "Circle of Life"
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Pocahontas

Jan 1, 1995

33 Best Song: "Just Around the River Bend"
("Disney Wiki")

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Jan 1, 1996

34 Best Song: "Topsy Turvy"
("Disney Wiki")

Hercules

Jan 1, 1997

35 Best Song: "Zero to Hero"
("Disney Wiki")

Mulan

Jan 1, 1998

36 Best Song: "Man Out of You"
("Disney Wiki")

Tarzan

Jan 1, 1999

37 Best Song: "Son of Man"
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Fantasia 2000

Jan 1, 1999

38 ("Disney Wiki")

Dinosaur

Jan 1, 2000

39 ("Disney Wiki")

The Emperor's New Groove

Jan 1, 2000

40 ("Disney Wiki")

Atlantis: The Lost Empire

Jan 1, 2001

41 ("Disney Wiki")

Lilo and Stich

Jan 1, 2002

42 ("Disney Wiki")

Treasure Planet

Jan 1, 2002

43 ("Disney Wiki")

Brother Bear

Jan 1, 2003

44 ("Disney Wiki")

Home on the Range

Jan 1, 2004

45 ("Disney Wiki")

Chicken Little

Jan 1, 2005

46 ("Disney Wiki")

Meet the Robinsons

Jan 1, 2007

47 ("Disney Wiki")

Bolt

Jan 1, 2008

48 ("Disney Wiki")

The Princess and the Frog

Jan 1, 2009

49 ("Disney Wiki")

Tangled

Jan 1, 2010

50 Best Song: "Something That I Want"
("Disney Wiki")

Winnie the Pooh

Jan 1, 2011

51 Best Song: "Somewhere Only We Know"
("Disney Wiki")

Wreck-It-Ralph

Jan 1, 2012

52 Best Song: "Shut Up and Drive"
("Disney Wiki")

Frozen

Jan 1, 2013

53 Best Song: "Let It Go"
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