Walt Disney was an American entrepreneur, businessman, animator, , and entertainment magnate, who founded the first major park Disneyland in the history of the United . Disney had a vision to build a theme that would separate his visitors from the real , and thrust them into a fantasy world. This eventually became Disneyland, located in Anaheim, California, about miles south of Los Angeles. Disney was an animator who created some of the most memorable in the history of animation.

Disney was born Hermosa, Illinois on December 5, 1901. He had formal education. While in high school, Disney showed remarkable talent for drawing cartoon characters, but he not do well in school, and dropped out the age of 16. He tried joining the during World War I, but was rejected because was too young. When Disney was 19 years , he and a friend founded an animation company Iwerks-Disney Commercial Artists, where he developed revolutionary new techniques. After a few failed attempts to create profitable and famous character, Disney developed his pride joy Mickey Mouse in 1947.

The mouse's first was in an animated cartoon Steamboat Willie. Such the beginnings of a career that is thriving this day. Mickey Mouse is still the official of the Disney Corporation. The corporation has branched to film, television, and merchandise. Along with Disneyland, 's legacy includes 11 theme parks worldwide, five luxury , hotels, television shows, music labels, and eight motion studios.

Disney also enjoyed great success in Hollywood. has won 22 Academy Awards for several animated he produced. He has been awarded four honorary , and won four Academy Awards in one year, is the most of any corporation in the of the Oscars.