How Disney Built America

Name: How Disney Built America
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2024-04-28
Rating: 8.3
Cast: Jason Gaignard, Derek Kealy, Walt Disney

ENDED1 Season6 Episodes★ 8.3

How Disney Built America is a documentary series on History that premiered in 2024, ending after 1 season and 6 episodes.

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NetworkHistory

First AiredApr 28, 2024

Last AiredJun 9, 2024

GenreDocumentary

Runtime43 min

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

A nostalgia-filled ride that paints a vivid picture of the world of Walt Disney and the history-making empire he and his brother Roy Disney built. Each hour-long episode focuses on a different example of game-changing brilliance in Disney’s history.

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Cast

Jason Gaignard

Walt Disney

Derek Kealy

Roy Disney

Walt Disney

Self - Archive Footage

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 6 episodes

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E1The Birth of Mickey

Apr 28, 202441m

A struggling cartoon studio creates one of the most recognizable characters in the world. Mickey Mouse begins as a pencil sketch, and through a journey of failure, betrayal, innovation, and guts becomes an American icon, and the foundation of an iconic media empire.

E2Dawn of The Animated Blockbuster

May 5, 202441m

Facing soaring costs, mounting criticism, and a tight deadline, Walt Disney pushes the limits of technology to create the first full-length animated feature film. It's Disney's magic combination of passion, brilliance, and tech innovation that gives rise to the billion-dollar business of animated films.

E3Destination Disneyland

May 12, 202441m

Walt Disney overcomes immense obstacles to create the first Theme Park, where instead of thrill rides, he gives the visitor an immersive journey into a story, like the experience of being inside a movie.

E4Now Available in Stores

May 19, 202441m

Amidst financial troubles, Disney hires an ingenious marketing whiz who helps them figure out how to bring their beloved characters off the screen and into the hands of millions. Mickey becomes the first celebrity face to grace a cereal box and from there, the licensing of Disney products becomes a lucrative industry and the gold standard for multimedia corporations all over the world.

E5Creating a New World

Jun 2, 202441m

Against all odds, Disney turns 27,000 acres of muddy Florida swampland into the world's largest and most visited Theme Park. It began in secret as "Project X," and after being dogged by personal tragedy and construction delays, when Walt Disney World finally opens it's a triumph of imagination, technology, and a dream.

E6The Marvelous World of Disney

Jun 9, 202440m

For nearly 70 years, Disney has pushed the boundaries of art and science through the work of a team of dreamers, designers, and builders known as the "Imagineers"; a look at the story of these builders who have turned the impossible into a reality.

About How Disney Built America

How Disney Built America is a documentary series on History. The show first aired on Apr 28, 2024 and currently has 1 season and 6 episodes. How Disney Built America has ended. It has a rating of 8.3/10 based on 6 votes. The cast includes Jason Gaignard, Derek Kealy, Walt Disney.