For countless people all over the globe, it just takes one name to evoke an entire childhood full of memories: Disney. That single word is able to capture the uniquely magical experience of sitting in a movie theater or curled up on the couch at home, losing oneself in the stunning animation and vibrant characters brought to life on the screen in front of them. The Disney empire took beloved fairy tales and old-age legends and turned them into something that both nodded to tradition but also exciting breathed new life into distinctive, familiar characters and plot lines. Most people growing up had a favorite Disney character, whether it was Cinderella, Aladdin, Ariel, or any of the others. And Disneyland and Disney World are magical destinations, drawing up the thrill of a place where fun surprises are around every corner and fairy tales spring to life.Without one man, the happy childhood experiences of millions of people would have been forever altered. Walter Elias Disney was born the year 1901. He was born in Chicago, although his father, Elias, was from Irish-Canadian origins and his mother, Flora, was from German-American origins. Elias had originally traveled from Ontario to the United States in the 1870s, hoping to strike it rich by finding gold. When this did not prove successful, he settled down to farm and married Flora. When Disney was still only a child, his family moved to a small town in Missouri. As a young boy, Disney displayed a strong artistic talent and loved to draw. His friendly neighbors encouraged his love of drawing, purchasing the sketches for pocket money.Disney had a creative mind and a taste for large-scale projects. He even managed to talk his sister into painting the family house with tar, a project that his parents probably did not take to very kindly. In addition to his penchant for nature and art, Disney was also interested in the trains that often ran close to his homestead. He even sought out a summer job with the railroad, and rode the trains as a newspaper boy and refreshment by Tran Cao vendor. He loved the freedom he experienced when aboard the trains, and built smaller models of trains in his spare time.As he became older, Disney also began to have an interest in being an entertainer, and loved nothing more than making his family members and friends laugh. He loved Charlie Chaplin and would often imitate the distinctive routines comedian's. When Disney's family relocated to Kansas City, Missouri, in 1911, 10-year-old Disney quickly made new friends. He became close friends with Walter Pfeiffer, a young boy from a family of vaudeville performers. Disney was fascinated by his new friend's insights into cinema and performance, and spent much of his free time with Pfeiffer and his family. He also came to love the Electric Park, a theme park in Kansas City. Disney's love of showbiz and new inventions was sparked by the theme park, and he would carry this love with him for a long time. This love would eventually grow into the Disney empire as it stands today: a combination of magic, innovation, technical know-how and genuine heart.
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