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Walt Disney forever changed the world when he made his animation and entertainment dreams come true. For millions of people, "Disney" and "magic" are inextricably connected. But what was Walt like as a child? He fed his imagination by going to parades and plays, riding pigs around the farmyard, painting and drawing ... but he also worked hard to help support his parents and siblings. Filled with creative energy, this story will inspire readers to...

A portrait of the private life and public career of Walt Disney ranging from his deprived youth, contributions to the art of animation, visionary creation of the first synergistic entertainment empire and reclusive and lonely private world.

"This collection of quotations from the co-founder of The Walt Disney Company ranges from the well-known to the obscure, but all are assured to entertain, enlighten, and inspire. His words have been gleaned from publications, productions, and interviews over the breadth of his amazing career. Some are simple nuggets of homespun wisdom, while others are statements of knowledge gained while he crafted the enchanting films, televisions shows, and unparalleled...

"A biography of Walt Disney with a focus on his work making dreams come true for himself and for generations of children"--

"From an Idea to Disney is a behind-the-movie-screen look into the history, business, and brand of the world's largest entertainment empire. With humorous black & white illustrations throughout, learn about the company behind the world's favorite mouse, Mickey!"--

Walter Elias "Walt" Disney - artist, entrepreneur, innovator, filmmaker, and theme-park impresario - gave birth to a sprawling entertainment enterprise that, in the half-century since his death in 1966, remains a fixture in the culture unlike any other. A titan of the American Century, Walt Disney was also one of its most contradictory figures. A genius who got only as far as the ninth grade, he seemed to be many things other than what he really was....

100 recipes from the Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts. Now you don't have to book a trip to experience the magic of the delicious Disney Park foods. Craft helps you re-create your favorite bites and drinks from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and more-- in the comfort of your own kitchen! Each recipe has insider Disney information about the park-inspired dish. This book is not authorized by the Walt Disney Company. Though...

"An in-depth look at Walt Disney's last, unfinished project-Mineral King, a Disneyland-like resort at the top of a mountain-and the controversy that surrounded it, including the budding environmental movement that made sure the resort never saw the light of day"--

For ten weeks in 1941, Walt Disney, his wife, and sixteen colleagues from his studio visited nations in Latin America to gather story material for a series of films with South American themes. This documentary uses this framing device to explore inter-American relations, provide a rare glimpse into the artists who were part of the magic of Disney's 'golden age,' and give an unprecedented look at the 39-year-old Walt Disney during one of the most challenging...

Walt Disney visited New York in an attempt to secure a deal for his company, but failed. On a train ride back with his wife Lillian Disney he created the concept of a mouse named Mortimer, which would become Mickey Mouse. Upon arriving in Los Angeles, Walt Disney gave the draft to Ub Iwerks who then completed the design for Mickey Mouse.