All about Walt Disney

Walt Disney was a man who loved to tell stories and make people happy. He was born on December 5, 1901, in a small town called Chicago, in the United States. When he was a young boy, Walt loved to draw and create cartoons. He even sold his drawings to his neighbors.

As he grew older, Walt moved to Hollywood to follow his dreams. He started a small company with his brother, Roy. They created a special character named Mickey Mouse, who became very famous. People all around the world loved Mickey Mouse and his adventures.

Walt didn't stop there. He created more fun characters like Donald Duck, Goofy, and many others. He also made movies that told wonderful stories, like "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," which was the first full-length cartoon movie ever made.

Walt wanted to create a place where families could have fun together, so he built Disneyland, a magical theme park in California. People from everywhere come to visit and enjoy the rides, shows, and meet their favorite characters.

Walt Disney's creativity and imagination brought joy to millions of people. He taught us that with hard work and a big dream, anything is possible. Walt passed away in 1966, but his magical creations continue to make people smile every day.

  1. Where was Walt Disney born?
  2. What character made Walt Disney famous?
  3. What was the name of the first full-length cartoon movie Walt Disney made?
  4. Why do you think people from all around the world loved Mickey Mouse?
  5. How did Walt Disney's work continue to make people happy even after he passed away?

Symbols and Traditions

Hi everyone! My name is Zack, and I am 8 years old. I'm super excited to tell you about my visit to Disneyland! Disneyland is so cool because it's the place where Walt Disney, the man who created Mickey Mouse, made all his dreams come true. My favorite part of the trip was visiting Sleeping Beauty's Castle. It's a huge, pretty castle right in the middle of Disneyland. I got to walk inside and even saw a dragon! I also took lots of pictures with Mickey and Minnie Mouse. It was like being in a fairy tale. I can't wait to go back someday!

  1. Who created Mickey Mouse?
  2. Describe what you saw inside Sleeping Beauty's Castle.
  3. Why do you think Disneyland is a special place?
  4. How would you feel if you could visit Disneyland again?
  5. What do you think Walt Disney would say if he saw how many people visit Disneyland today?

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A Timeline of Walt Disney to another Festival

After learning all about Walt Disney, your job is to create a timeline of their life. You should add all the important events in their life but you can be inventive and add some interesting things that people might like to read about. You can make it as simply as you like with pen and paper or you can be very inventive and create a 3D diorama or hanging banner. The sky's the limit - go for it!

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