Walt Disney's Success Story

Founder of The Walt Disney Company

Animation is what it is today, largely due to the enormous contribution by Walt Disney. His imagination, innovation and technological wizardry are unmatched in the whole Hollywood history. Today I could hardly imagine life without Disney, could you?

This remarkable entrepreneur was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 5, 1901. His parents named him Walter Elias Disney. He had a sister and three brothers. One of them, Roy Disney, was his closest associate in his business.

Walt Disney’s work has entertained children and adults alike. His achievements cover a whole range of varied technologies. He realized his goal of streamlining and perfecting the art of animation and then went on to create the world’s first synchronized sound cartoon which featured Mickey Mouse. Disney also held the patent for Technicolor initially which helped him to create the world’s first color cartoons too.

One of Disney’s greatest accomplishments in the field of animation is his creation of the world’s first full-length cartoon feature, Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs. He rose to even greater heights with the creation of the world’s first theme park, Disneyland. Walt also thrilled audiences with the use of electronics and robotics to create a whole new technology called animatronics to recreate life-like creatures including animals and humans.

Walt Disney is also credited for the innovative use of technology in education and creating an interest and awareness among the public, especially children, about nature and wildlife. Disney’s endless range of imaginative ideas continues to entertain and enhance the lives of people all around the world.

The foundation for Disney’s success was laid much long before he became a celebrity. It started at home where he grew up as a happy child in a happy family. He was raised in a farm in Marceline, Missouri. Living in the countryside gave Walt the enormous opportunity to love and appreciate nature and wildlife, as well as family and community life. He developed a deep faith in prayer and in a God, who inspired him to dream big. He was a happy man with a healthy relationship with his family and friends.

All these qualities later reflected in all the work that he undertook. His creations always had a universal appeal. Children and adults alike fall head-over-heals in love with his characters. His stories always respected good morals and catered to the entire family. Animals, wildlife and nature played an important role in all his works. Walt Disney has always worked tirelessly towards enhancing the lives of people in the community at large. Even in his private life, he was extremely devoted to his wife, his children and his aging parents.