December 5, 2001 marked the 100th anniversary of Walt Disney's birth. Here is a selection of articles from Animation World Magazine celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments of this visionary man and the corporation that bears his name:
- Disneyland: From Dream to RealityKatie Mason relates Disneyland's history from Walt's dream to an attraction that has drawn over 400 million visitors since its opening day, July 17, 1955.
- A New Life For FantasiaJ.B. Kaufman finds Fantasia's roots and reveals Disney's hopes for their second chance at awakening Walt's dream.
- Disney's Atomic FleetMark Langer relates Walt Disney's role in making the atom our friend through his relationships with major American arms manufacturers, the U.S. government and the production, Our Friend The Atom.
- Not Just Your Average Joe: Disney Legend Joe GrantAt 91, Joe Grant is the only artist to have worked on both Fantasia and Fantasia 2000. Mike Lyons catches up with this special working Joe.
- Disneyland and Europe: Walt Disney's First Magic KingdomRobin Allan examines how Disneyland, the progenitor of today's theme parks, came into being and the role animation had in it.
- Who's Afraid of ASCAP? Popular Songs in the Silly SymphoniesFrom 1929 to 1939, Disney's Silly Symphonies united animation with a rich array of music, including such songs as "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf." J.B. Kaufman reports.
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