Walt Disney
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Walt Disney has touched the minds and imaginations of children and adults around the world. His wonderful imagination and artistry is now etched into our minds forever. Walt started his artistic life in Marceline, Missouri, USA, selling sketches to his neighbours from the age of seven. Neither he, nor his family, knew then that he would grow up to be one of the most iconic figures in entertainment history. Follow Walt Disney’s journey, which surprisingly included bankruptcy and commercial failure. He did not let that stop him from achieving the greatest successes. Meet, and be inspired by, the creator of ‘Mickey Mouse’, ‘Bambi’ and friends, and explore the story of his extraordinary life in a unique way.
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