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Walt attended the Benton Grammar School
There, Walter Pfeiffer introduced Walt to motion picture which then sparked his interest in film making. -
Born in Chicago
Born to Elias and Flora Disney -
The Disney's moved to Kansas City
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Became a commercial illustrator in Kansas City
When Walt came to Kansas City, he was working as an apprentice artist at the Pesmen - Rubin Commercial Art Studio. Then he befriended an illustrator who then hired him. -
Moved to California in the early 20's
Walt moved to California to pursue his career as a cinemetographer. -
Set up Disney Brother Studios
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Walt Disney was founded
Walt originally came up with the idea from seeing his daughter ride a carousel at a park in Los Angeles. He wanted to create a clean, safe, and fun space where both kids and parents could have fun. -
Walt and Lillian get married
Lillian met Walt while applying for a job and she was told to not marry somebody you work with but did not listen. They were married at her brothers home in Idaho. -
Developed Micky Mouse
Ub Iwerks created the character, and the film was first shown May 15th 1928 -
Multiple of Walt’s movies received awards
Honorary academy award, and best animated short film. -
Walt was accused of being racist
People sometimes thought of him as antisemitic or racist, but that problem was solved by people around him assuring people that he is not. -
Disneyland was opened in California
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The development of Disney World and Epcot
Walt Disney wanted to build a new park because he felt that the Disneyland in California was limiting them from expanding it. -
Walt Disneys death
Walt died from lung cancer due to him smoking. -
Disney World opened in Florida
Their were over 200,000 guests and 5,000 cast members. -
Epcot was opened
Epcot got dedicated by Walt Disney and the executive chairman Donn Tatum and Card Walker