How Disney Built America, Creating A New World

Season 1, Episode 5

Against all odds, Disney turns 27,000 acres of muddy Florida swampland into the world's largest - and most visited - theme park.

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Recount the birth of Mickey Mouse, from being created as a pencil sketch to rocketing into untouchable, lasting fame.

Facing soaring costs, mounting criticism and a tight deadline, Walt Disney creates the first full-length animated feature film.

Walt Disney overcomes obstacles to create the first theme park, where instead of thrill rides, the visitor enjoys an immersive journey into a story.

Amidst financial troubles, Disney figure out how to bring their beloved characters off the screen and into the hands of millions through marketing.

Against all odds, Disney turns 27,000 acres of muddy Florida swampland into the world's largest - and most visited - theme park.

For years Disney has pushed the boundaries of art and science through the work of dreamers, designers and builders known as the 'Imagineers'.

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Against all odds, Disney turns 27,000 acres of muddy Florida swampland into the world's largest - and most visited - theme park.
UHD
CastJason Gaignard, Derek Kealy, Jesse McQueen
GenreFeatures
Seasons1
ChannelSky History