In this episode of "Tales from Hollywoodland," hosts Julian Schlossberg, Arthur E. Friedman, and Steven Jay Rubin delve into Disney's rich history and monumental impact on the entertainment industry. They discuss Walt Disney's life, the creation of Disneyland, and the success and challenges of Disney's animated films. Julian humorously imagines a future where Disney owns all entertainment, even joking about Mickey Mouse running for president. Steve fondly reminisces about his first visit to Disneyland in 1955, sharing a playful story about getting lost in the park's magic. Arthur highlights Walt Disney's genius and the Americana essence of his work, likening him to a modern-day wizard. The hosts also explore Disney's acquisitions, the renaissance of its animation division, and the company's evolving legacy, always remembering it’s a small world after all. Tales From Hollywoodland on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/talesfromhollywoodland  Tales From Hollywoodland on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talesfromhollywoodland/ Tales From Hollywoodland on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdLX2kbwHqdn47FNN6vVN7Q  We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at  talesfromhollywoodland@gmail.com and why not subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Goodpods, PlayerFM, YouTube, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and wherever fine podcasts are found.  #TalesfromHollywoodlandPodcast #Disneyhistory #WaltDisneylife #Disneylandcreation #Disneyanimatedfilms #Disneylegacy #MickeyMouse #Disneylandmemories #WaltDisneygenius #WaltDisney #Disneyacquisitions #Disneyanimationrenaissance #Disneyevolvinglegacy #WonderfulWorldofDisney #podcast