History of the Disney logo

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The famous animation studio has always been with us, so much so, that it has become the memories of much of our childhood. That is why one day Walt Disney decided to embark on a long journey that would mark a before and after in the world of animation.

In this post, We are going to show you the history of this important study, a studio full of fantasy, cartoons, princesses and princes, animals that talk like a human being and magic scenarios that have made it the best studio in the world.

We start

Walt Disney

Walt Disney

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Walt Disney, artist and animation creator, was born on December 5, 1901 in the famous city of Chicago. He is characterized by being a cartoonist who, thanks to his animated projects, his image was greatly influenced in American society and prevailed in the XNUMXth century.

He is famous not only for creating the most important animation studio in the world, but also for being the main creator of the famous mouse that has given life and joy to many Disney viewers, the famous Mickey Mouse.

First steps that were beginnings

Only in his mid-teens, and long before he was the person we know today, he was also known for delivering newspapers around the city and selling jelly beans to little ones.

What few know is that he worked and dealt with political issues since he was also considered a high historical discoverer.

first projects

Years later he moved to the famous city of Kansas and there he began to work on what we know today as Mickey Mouse. It was then that after meeting several people who helped him with the project, he began to prepare the first animations, one of them was Cinderella and Puss in Boots. 

In 1925,

This date was very important for Mickey Mouse lovers, since it was the year this cartoon was born and it was also in 1928, three years later, where he had his first appearance on television.

It was a small silent short film in black and white. It was such a success that years later, they invested so much in the Disney cartoons that they applied sound effects. This is how the first sound cartoons began to appear.

The birth of a legend

After his death, in 1966, and after being diagnosed with lung cancer, he suffered a cardiac arrest that left him completely lifeless. Currently, his ashes are in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California.

This event marked a before and after in the world of animation. Since then, the Disney studio is known worldwide. They have even carried out the creation of theme parks that are visited every day by thousands and thousands of people.

If you have found this brief summary interesting about who Walt Disney was and what he did for a living. You can not miss what comes next, the history of the famous logo.

history of the logo

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First logo: Mickey Mouse

first disney logo

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It is important to know that the first Walt Disney logo emerged after the creation of Mickey Mouse. The first logo maintained the similar characteristics as the Mickey Mouse drawing.

This logo was characterized by its famous twist and color change on the screen of all televisions around the world. Mickey Mouse, which was known as the first cartoon with a high value of prominence and importance, was also the most famous brand in the world.

Second logo: The castle

disney castle

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The second is hard to remember if you haven't fully experienced the advancement of Disney design. This is the famous Disney fairy castle. This logo is characterized both sonically and visually, since it has tried to capture the attention of an entire public through its sound and image.

What characterizes this logo is that, despite the fact that it shows the signature of the author himself, it also highlights certain special effects that have made it an important and representative element for the brand.

Third logo: Disneyland

Disneyland

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The idea of ​​​​the signature and the image of Mickey was not only interesting, but it was also possible to attract and create a park that gave rise to a magical world in which to continue believing in magic and that captures the attention of the little ones .

That is why a much more decorative and interesting brand was designed that unified both the values ​​of the company and the creation of the theme park.

disney parks

Currently there are about 14 parks distributed throughout the world:

  • Disney World in Orlando located in Florida: 4 theme parks called Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios and 2 water parks to enjoy in summer.
  • Disneyland in Anaheim, located in California: 2 theme parks located in America.
  • Tokyo Disney Resort in Tokyo, located in Japan: Located in Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea.
  • Disneyland, located in the famous city of Paris, in France: it has 2 theme parks: Disneyland and the Walt Disney Studios.
  • Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disney Resort, located in China.

Conclusion

The logo and the history of Disney have marked a before and after in the era of animation. So much so that it was enough to believe in magic and with the help of a lot of imagination and creativity, to be able to create something that had never been created before.

A brand that has not only reached television media but has even created its own television channel, designed for those who continue to believe in the magic of Disney and for children who love to watch cartoons every day.

That is why if you are a fan of Disney, we recommend that you read this post to the end and we also suggest that you continue searching for information about Disney. The story does not end here, since the memory of Walt Disney will remain forever.


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