“You just won the Super Bowl, what are you going to do now?” » We're going to Disneyland! (YouTube) » Since the 1980s, the previous question has been used as a slogan to promote Disneyland. Whatever your age, the creations of Disneyland or Walt Disney bring childhood fascination back to life. Classic characters such as Mickey Mouse, Snow White and Dumbo are just a few examples of Disney creations that children and adults continue to recognize today. While other animations originated around the same time as Disney productions, such as Looney Tunes; Disney remains an influence on the entertainment industry. Disney has a responsibility to expand the imaginations of millions of children throughout its lifetime and beyond. It represents everything that is essential to pursuing your dreams. Walter Elias Disney was born on December 5, 1901 in Chicago, Illinois. His family of seven decided early on to move to Marceline, Missouri, where he spent his childhood. All the while, Disney took advantage of his artistic talents, creating paintings and drawings for his neighborhood family and friends. The family moved again to Kansas City where Walt Disney accompanied his uncle, a railway engineer. It was around this time, in 1911, that he also realized his love for trains. So he would take the opportunity to help his uncle during the summer. As a result, Disney and his siblings would spend time in Kansas City exploring the city. According to Diane Disney Miller, Walt Disney's daughter, he and his sister visited a nearby theme park when they were children; Without the necessary funds, he realized later in life that he would like to create a “...... middle of paper ...... 4 Works CitedSusanin, Timothy S. Walt Before Mickey: Disney's Early Years, 1919-1928. Jackson: University Press of Mississippi, 2011. Electronic Book Collection (EBSCOhost). Internet. January 26, 2014. “Walt Elias Disney.” 2014. Biography Channel website. January 25, 2014, 03:48 http://www.biography.com/people/walt-disney-9275533.YouTube. “Advertisements of the 80s, vol. 5. » Online video clip. YouTube. YouTube. June 13, 2008. Web. January 24, 2014.Alvarado 4 Works CitedSusanin, Timothy S. Walt Before Mickey: The Early Years of Disney, 1919-1928. Jackson: University Press of Mississippi, 2011. Electronic Book Collection (EBSCOhost). Internet. January 26, 2014. “Walt Elias Disney.” 2014. Biography Channel website. January 25, 2014, 03:48 http://www.biography.com/people/walt-disney-9275533.YouTube. “Advertisements of the 80s, vol. 5. » Online video clip. YouTube. YouTube. June 13, 2008. Web. January 24. 2014.