Innocent parents might have thought that a musical cartoon version of a fairy tale would be a child's ideal introduction to movie magic. Yet Walt Disney taught moral lessons in the most useful way: by scaring the poop out of the little ones.

I have always thought of Walt Disney as my second father.

Walt Disney was not a merchant of sadness.

Here is the world of imagination, hopes, and dreams. In this timeless land of enchantment, the age of chivalry, magic and make-believe are reborn - and fairy tales come true. Fantasyland is dedicated to the young-in-heart, to those who that when you wish upon a star, your dreams come true.

I've always wanted to work for Walt Disney. That's what I thought I was going to do when I grew up.

Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.