The Success of Disney Under the Leadership of Walt

Walter Elias Disney, born in Chicago, Illinois, spent his early years in Missouri. As young as he was back then, he already displayed a keen interest in art. He sold his drawings to neighbors in order to earn money. Later on, Walt took art and photography classes which helped develop his appreciation for nature and wildlife.

When Walt joined the Red Cross, he went to France and drove an ambulance that he festooned with cartoons, instead of the usual stock camouflage.

Eventually, Walt pursued a career in commercial art and started a small company, called Laugh-O-Grams, which went bankrupt. Walt did not give up and went to Hollywood where he gained recognition for his Alice Comedies. In 1932, he received his first Academy Award for Flowers and Trees. That year also marked Goofy’s first appearance; followed by Donald Duck in 1934. In 1937, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was shown to the public. This then led to the creation of Walt Disney Productions, which joined together Walt Disney Enterprises, Disney Film Recording Company, and Liled Realty and Investment Company.

Walt Disney came up with more cartoon hits like Pinocchio, Fantasia, Dumbo, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty.

In 1944, the company had money problems and decided to reissue Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Its success helped gather enough revenues and set a trend for animated reissues.

Disney animation has remained incredibly popular all through the years, even with the emergence of new technology and modern animation concepts.

The company’s success can be attributed to the fact that its creator, the mighty Walt Disney, never gave up. His optimism and imagination made the impossible seem possible. His employees and successors carry on this practice as Disney continues to produce one success after another.