Walt Disney “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” - Walt Disney. From the drawings of Mickey Mouse to 11 amusement parks worldwide, Walt Disney is one of the greats. He inspired adults and children alike with his creativity and amazing cartoons. But to understand the true tale of Walt Disney, you would need to know about his past, and yes, his past was difficult. There were the ups and downs, highs and lows, but Walt Disney managed to achieve his dream. And as the story unfolds, you will see that Walt Disney was more than just a man of magic. This is the incredible journey of Walter Elias Disney. So grab your pixie dust, because I am about to take you on a adventure you will never forget. On December 5, 1901, a legend was born, Walter Elias Disney. His parents Flora and Elias Disney, welcomed their fifth child into the family. Walt Disney had 4 older brothers and a younger sister, Ruth. Walt’s father was not very good at settling and keeping a job. According to “I am Walt Disney,” by Grace Norwich, when Walt was five he moved to a …show more content…
And one of Walt Disney’s greatest quotes is this, “You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.” -Walt Disney. Walt Disney was almost immediately successful. He created his first cartoon Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, and while Walt was signing contracts to get his first cartoon out there, somebody got their hands on it before Walt could. Walt’s cartoon was copyrighted. Can you imagine, seeing something you created on a screen, but you getting no credit for it. Well Walt Disney could tell you all about it. He watched his cartoon be sold and watched, but no one knew it was his. According to “I am Walt Disney,” by Grace Norwich, it was really hard for Walt to get back on his feet, but with support from his wife and animators he created other cartoons that would also inspire