When I think of America and what defines it as a country many things come to mind. Freedom, Fast Food, and fast paced life styles are only some of the many things that define America culturally. However, one thing that has changed my childhood and defined the youth of not only America but also several other countries was the emergence of the well-known Disney industry. Walt Disney had no idea how much his small ideas would grow to form an empire. The name Disney is extremely well known and has come to stand for something more than just a last name or a theme park. Disney is an ever changing wish and an ever-changing dream. Not only did the Disney corporation create a land for children to believe was filled with magic, but they helped the community, inspired the youth, and reached out for them to grow and be enlightened. I know that the way I perceive life would be different if I had not watched countless Disney movies that persuaded me to follow my heart and my dreams. Disney has done an amazing job of selling their message to the public. Their movies, theme parks, and organizations stir emotion in the common American, whether they are age five or age ninety-five. The Disney organization never fails to make people happy and wanted and they reach out to all types of ages, races, sex, and religions. They have created a global community of happiness and that is just what this world needs. As I grow older and older each day, I continue to believe in the messages the Disney industry promotes to the public and continue to wish upon stars.
I have a lot of experience with theme parks and Disney in particular. The one thing that Disney does better than any other theme park or company is that they make you forget. This is what Walt intended his work and later his company to do, make people forget. When someone steps into a Disney park, walks onto one of its cruise ships, or even sits down to watch a Disney movie they forget about all their problems. Walt wanted his customers to forget about bills, work, and any other problems of the outside world and he wanted them to get away, into a fairy tale. This is why I believe that Disney is so successful in what they do because of their ability to make people forget.
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