How Disney Built America

The Birth of Mickey: Recount the birth of Mickey Mouse, from being created as a pencil sketch to rocketing into untouchable, lasting fame. (S1, ep 1)

Dawn of the Animated Blockbuster: Facing soaring costs, mounting criticism and a tight deadline, Walt Disney creates the first full-length animated feature film. (S1, ep 2)

Destination Disneyland: Walt Disney overcomes obstacles to create the first theme park, where instead of thrill rides, the visitor enjoys an immersive journey into a story. (S1, ep 3)

Now Available in Stores: Amidst financial troubles, Disney figure out how to bring their beloved characters off the screen and into the hands of millions through marketing. (S1, ep 4)

Creating a New World: Against all odds, Disney turns 27,000 acres of muddy Florida swampland into the world's largest - and most visited - theme park. (S1, ep 5)

The Marvelous World of Disney: For years Disney has pushed the boundaries of art and science through the work of dreamers, designers and builders known as the 'Imagineers'. (S1, ep 6)