Chapter 1
The early sketches of a dreamer
Chapter 2
The high-stakes gamble of Snow White
Chapter 3
The studio goes to war and branches out
Chapter 4
Building a physical kingdom
Chapter 5
The magic behind the curtain
YOUR GOAL
Master of The hand that drew a mouse and built an empire
Ch 5 · The magic behind the curtain
disney Magic Kingdom Utilidors
Hidden streets below, tunnels in the dark, saving all the magic!
Fun Fact
Enduring music: The song 'It's a Small World' is estimated to be the single most played song in history.
Glossary
utilidor (noun)
An underground or aboveground conduit used to carry multiple utility systems like water, sewage, and electricity. Walt Disney designed a massive network of these tunnels beneath Florida's Magic Kingdom to conceal backstage operations.
An underground or aboveground conduit used to carry multiple utility systems like water, sewage, and electricity. Walt Disney designed a massive network of these tunnels beneath Florida's Magic Kingdom to conceal backstage operations.
Quiz
In what year did Walt Disney pass away, leaving his brother Roy O. Disney to finish building Walt Disney World?
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What was the name of Walt Disney's personal, highly secretive design and engineering company founded in 1952?
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Which famous songwriting brothers wrote over 200 songs for Disney, including "It's a Small World" and the "Mary Poppins" soundtrack?
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Which division of the Disney company is responsible for designing and building all theme parks, cruise ships, and physical attractions?
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What classic 1964 musical film was Disney's most successful film during Walt's lifetime, earning 13 Academy Award nominations?
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What famous art school did Walt Disney co-found in 1961, which went on to train generations of legendary animators?
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What creative term did Walt Disney popularize to describe the practice of constantly improving a completed project?