Walt Elias Disney was an inspirational visionary and animating pioneer. His vision and faith in himself is what created the fascinating culture of Disney that is so very American. For me, Walt Disney is the heartbeat of the American dream. He lived it and inspired it in others and somehow the company that bears his name to this day still holds those high standards. Roy, Walt's dear older brother, was the most loyal companion a man could have. He honored the vision of Walt on his deathbed, and worked tirelessly to see Walt Disney World Florida emerge. Fortunately, Roy was every bit the businessman his brother had been and secured the perfect predetermined location along the East Coast, in Central Florida. Where there once were miles of swampland, there is now my family's favorite getaway. I am proud to have lived in a time when I could be affected by the Life of Walt Disney.
The characters that created my childhood were born in his mind. Perhaps these were common stories and not original, but they were brought to screen in the most original way and that was how I got to know them! They are one of the only reliable parts of my childhood memories. I salute you "uncle Walt", Mr. Disney sir. I cannot wait to take my children back to WDW in 2012 and experience all the wonder...the secret places and the hidden Mickeys. As I stroll the World, I will happily reflect on the things I have learned about Walt and his way of tributing special memories by embedding them in these experiences. I will learn to cherish nostalgia, even if it means borrowing someone else's memory! I will boldly keep up with technology (Epcot), even if it frightens or befuddles me. I will stand in awe. I promise I will dream.
Teaching my children to appreciate these details, this story of Walt and his life...this is a very important part of my life. I suppose it is a hobby. Walt Disney World and Disney's vision is a hobby for me. Walt's fascination with his characters and his enthusiastic leadership style and his confidence...inspire me to follow in his footsteps. I want my children to be like this man. I want them to achieve more than could be imagined. If they do not see it with their own eyes, I want them to imagineer it.
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