Amanda M. Ross
Sociology 3430
Disneyism As A Religion
American International College
Disney As A Religion
"I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing, that it was all started by a mouse" (Walt Disney 1954). In 1923, Walter and Roy Disney embarked in The Walt Disney Company. These two brothers felt a calling to institute a studio, were idea's, and the higher being could spread the message of the greater good. They started to send the message by creating cartoons which depicted lessons to the general society, hoping to spread the word. Walt Disney's first original cartoon character Mickey Mouse, became the face of belief and he was then made into a live animation and action film 5 years later and debuted in the very first sound cartoon "Steamboat Willie." That moment when the mouse popped out of Walt Disney's mind and onto his paper was the very moment when Disneyism commenced. The Disneyism doctrine is led by Walt Disney himself, with three characters
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Rites of passage starts at the age of 7, this is when they must take their first pilgrimage this is when they visit one of the Holy Lands and embrace their true inner Disneyism. The next pilgrimage is at 13, this is when you venture into the "tree of Life," where you learn that you have the right to exist and the responsibility to grow into yourself. You will then watch "It's tough to be a bug," and learn about some of the harsh cruel realities life will bring and how to always believe you can come out on top. All believes must ride "It's a Small World," by the age of 18; if individuals go through the ride without losing their faith, they are a true Disneyist. Believers will then get married after their "one true kiss," at Cinderella's, bride must wear a crown while her groom wears a prince charming suit. When death takes part, funerals are a time of celebration where loved ones are happy the deceased is in their "happy ever