How Disney Built America
Documentary
"How Disney Built America" explores the history of Walt Disney and how the iconic Disney brand, fueled by the creation of beloved characters, cherished family films, thrilling theme parks, technological innovations, and more, continues to shape generations as a cultural and worldwide phenomenon. This nostalgia-filled ride paints a vivid picture of the world of Walt Disney and the empire he built, with each episode focusing on a different example of the game-changing brilliance in Disney's history, including inventing the world's most recognizable characters, creating the animated features industry, revolutionizing the concept of merchandising, and using groundbreaking engineering to construct Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and beyond. Rarely seen archival material, original dramatic recreations, and key interviews expand on how the brand is forever woven into the fabric of American life.
Upcoming TV Listings for How Disney Built America
How Disney Built America The Birth of Mickey Enhanced New
A struggling cartoon studio creates one of the most recognizable characters in the world; Mickey Mouse begins as a pencil sketch, and through a journey of failure, betrayal, innovation, and guts becomes an American icon.
6:00 PM on History Channel US - Eastern Feed 56
How Disney Built America The Birth of Mickey Enhanced New
A struggling cartoon studio creates one of the most recognizable characters in the world; Mickey Mouse begins as a pencil sketch, and through a journey of failure, betrayal, innovation, and guts becomes an American icon.
6:00 PM on History Channel US - Eastern Feed 795
How Disney Built America Dawn of the Animated Blockbuster Enhanced New
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; this gives rise to the billion-dollar business of animated films.
7:00 PM on History Channel US - Eastern Feed 56
How Disney Built America Dawn of the Animated Blockbuster Enhanced New
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; this gives rise to the billion-dollar business of animated films.
7:00 PM on History Channel US - Eastern Feed 795
How Disney Built America Destination Disneyland Enhanced New
Walt Disney overcomes 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.
8:00 PM on History Channel US - Eastern Feed 56
How Disney Built America Destination Disneyland Enhanced New
Walt Disney overcomes 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.
8:00 PM on History Channel US - Eastern Feed 795
How Disney Built America Now Available in Stores Enhanced New
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; Mickey becomes the first celebrity face to grace a cereal box.
9:03 PM on History Channel US - Eastern Feed 56
How Disney Built America Now Available in Stores Enhanced New
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; Mickey becomes the first celebrity face to grace a cereal box.
9:03 PM on History Channel US - Eastern Feed 795
How Disney Built America Creating a New World Enhanced New
Against all odds, Disney turns 27,000 acres of muddy Florida swampland into the world's largest and most visited Theme Park; it begins as Project X.
10:07 PM on History Channel US - Eastern Feed 56
How Disney Built America Creating a New World Enhanced New
Against all odds, Disney turns 27,000 acres of muddy Florida swampland into the world's largest and most visited Theme Park; it begins as Project X.
10:07 PM on History Channel US - Eastern Feed 795