Disney's Effect on America and the World

Walt Disney's Childhood

Dec 5, 1901

Walt Disney was born in Chicago, Illinois.

The Rise of Disney

1920

Disney left Missouri and moved to Hollywood to begin producing films with his brother Roy.

Early Disney

Nov 18, 1928

Walt Disney released his first film with the most iconic Disney character, Mickey Mouse.

Disney Accomplishments

1932

Disney's "Flowers and Trees", won the Academy Award for Best Cartoon.

Disney Accomplishments

1937

The film "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" was completed, and soon became the highest grossing film of that time.

Disney Accomplishments

Jul 17, 1955

Disneyland was opened to the public.

Walt Disney

Dec 15, 1966

Walt Disney passed away.

Disney Accomplishments

Oct 1, 1982

Walt Disney World opened.

Disney Accomplishments

1997

The Disney film Beauty and the Beast made it's way onto Broadway, followed by The Lion King in 200.

Disney Accomplishments

Dec 5, 2001

Disney celebrates "100 Years of Magic" because of Walt Disney's 100th birthday.