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Disney


Synopsis


(Super Easy Songbook). It's super easy! This series features accessible arrangements for piano, with simple right-hand melody, letter names inside each note, basic left-hand chord diagrams, and no page turns. This edition includes 60 Disney favorites: Be Our Guest * Can You Feel the Love Tonight * Chim Chim Cher-ee * A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes * Friend like Me * Heigh-Ho * Kiss the Girl * Let It Go * Mickey Mouse March * Part of Your World * Reflection * A Spoonful of Sugar * That's How You Know * True Love's Kiss * When You Wish upon a Star * Whistle While You Work * Winnie the Pooh * Written in the Stars * Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me) * You've Got a Friend in Me * and many more.

Hal Leonard Corp (creator)

Summary

Chapter 1: The Mouse that Roared

* Summary: Introduces Walt Disney, his early struggles, and the creation of Mickey Mouse.
* Example: Walt's first cartoon studio, Laugh-O-Gram, went bankrupt due to lack of funding.

Chapter 2: The Golden Age

* Summary: Covers the period from the 1930s to the 1950s, when Disney produced its most iconic films.
* Example: "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" was the first full-length animated film and a groundbreaking masterpiece.

Chapter 3: The War Years

* Summary: Explores Disney's role in World War II, creating propaganda films and training materials for the government.
* Example: The animated short "Victory Through Air Power" was influential in promoting the importance of air warfare.

Chapter 4: The Post-War Expansion

* Summary: Traces Disney's expansion into television, theme parks, and merchandising.
* Example: Disneyland, the original theme park, opened in 1955 and became an instant success.

Chapter 5: The Modern Era

* Summary: Reviews Disney's evolution in the 21st century, including the acquisition of Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm.
* Example: The "Frozen" franchise, released in 2013, became the highest-grossing animated film of all time.

Chapter 6: The Disney Legacy

* Summary: Examines Disney's lasting impact on popular culture and the entertainment industry.
* Example: The "Disney Renaissance" of the 1990s revived the popularity of animated films and introduced new characters like Aladdin and The Lion King.

Chapter 7: The Future of Disney

* Summary: Speculates on the future of the Disney company, including its plans for streaming and immersive experiences.
* Example: Disney+ is the company's streaming service, which has gained over 100 million subscribers since its launch in 2019.