Willie was their first success and with sound on its side the film attracted many audiences and Disney Productions had caught its first break. Since then on, Disney himself was a hard man to stop, he and his team created film after film. For example, the first feature-length cartoon, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), following its immense success led to, Pinocchio (1940), Fantasia (1940), Dumbo (1941), and Bambi (1942). With the rise of Disney, he became one of the most powerful men in motion pictures. Disney’s creativity, bravery and leadership led the company towards the right path to success. Moreover, Disney created something larger than just movies he created an American icon, known as “Walt Disney”, who was praised by people, especially children from all over the world. “He was also said to be the only man in Hollywood to be praised by both the American Legion and the Soviet Union.” (Gale). Disney inspired children of all ages through his movies, because these movies sent a personal message to all, that everyone should follow their dreams and never give up. Also, Disney became a symbol for hope, that anything is possible, when you put your heart and mind into it. With Disney’s impact on the entertainment business and on the audience of his movies, Disney became known as one of the greatest animator and film producers to ever live. He won hundreds of honors and awards, including thirty- two Oscars, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and honorary degrees from