How Disney Built America

Episode 1 | The Birth Of Mickey

A struggling cartoon studio creates one of the most recognizable characters in the world. Mickey Mouse begins as a pencil sketch, and through a long journey becomes an American icon, and the foundation of an iconic media empire.

Episode 2 | Dawn Of The Animated Blockbuster

Facing soaring costs, mounting criticism, and a tight deadline, Walt Disney creates the first full-length animated feature film, giving rise to the billion-dollar business of animated films.

Episode 3 | Destination Disneyland

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.