S1 E1: The Birth of Mickey
A struggling cartoon studio creates one of the most recognizable characters in the world.
43 minutes
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The history of Walt Disney and how the iconic Disney brand, fueled by the creation of characters, family films, theme parks, technological innovations, and more, continues to shape generations and is forever woven into the fabric of American life.
Cast: Jason Gaignard, Derek Kealy, Jesse McQueen
Director: Stephen Scott
A struggling cartoon studio creates one of the most recognizable characters in the world.
43 minutes
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.
43 minutes
Walt Disney overcame 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.
43 minutes
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.
43 minutes
Against all odds, Disney turns 27,000 acres of muddy Florida swampland into the world's largest and most visited Theme Park.
43 minutes
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.
41 minutes