How Disney Built America
4 Episodes Available
TV-PG2024Documentary • History • American historySeason 14 Episodes
The Marvelous World of DisneyS1 E6For 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.
Creating a New WorldS1 E5Against all odds, Disney turns 27,000 acres of muddy Florida swampland into the world's largest and most visited Theme Park.
Now Available in StoresS1 E4Amidst 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; Mickey becomes the first celebrity face to grace a cereal box and from that moment, the licensing of Disney products becomes a lucrative industry and the gold standard for multimedia corporations all over the world.
Destination DisneylandS1 E3Walt Disney overcomes obstacles to create the first theme park, where instead of thrill rides, he gives the visitor an immersive journey into a story.
Synopsis
"How Disney Built America" explores the history of Walt Disney and how the iconic Disney brand, fueled by the creation of beloved characters, cherished family films, thrilling theme parks, technological innovations, and more, continues to shape generations as a cultural and worldwide phenomenon. This nostalgia-filled ride paints a vivid picture of the world of Walt Disney and the empire he built, with each episode focusing on a different example of the game-changing brilliance in Disney's history, including inventing the world's most recognizable characters, creating the animated features industry, revolutionizing the concept of merchandising, and using groundbreaking engineering to construct Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and beyond. Rarely seen archival material, original dramatic recreations, and key interviews expand on how the brand is forever woven into the fabric of American life.Cast
Jason Gaignard, Derek Kealy, Jesse McQueen, Emily Cole, Bailey Antzis, Anthony BotelhoRating
TV-PG
Genres
Documentary, History, American historyMore Like This
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