How Disney Built America

The history of Walt Disney and how the iconic Disney brand, fueled by the creation of characters, family films, theme parks, technological innovations, and more, continues to shape generations and is forever woven into the fabric of American life.
The Birth of Mickey
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Recounting the birth of Mickey Mouse, how he began as a pencil sketch and rocketed to lasting fame; the story starts with Walt in his early days in Hollywood when he quickly loses his first successful cartoon character to a powerful middleman.

Dawn of the Animated Blockbuster
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Facing soaring costs, mounting criticism, and a tight deadline, Walt Disney creates the first full-length animated feature film, giving rise to the billion-dollar business of animated films.

Destination Disneyland
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Walt Disney overcomes obstacles to create the first theme park, where instead of thrill rides, he gives the visitor an immersive journey into a story.

Now Available in Stores
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Amidst financial troubles, Disney hires an ingenious marketing whiz who helps them figure out how to bring their beloved characters off the screen and into the hands of millions.

The Marvelous World of Disney
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For nearly 70 years, Disney has pushed the boundaries of art and science through the work of a team of dreamers, designers, and builders known as the "Imagineers"; a look at the story of these builders who have turned the impossible into a reality.