What do Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, The Avengers, Cinderella, Jack Sparrow, and Darth Vader all have in common?
They are all owned by The Walt Disney Company. After many ups and downs, this company is one of the world's largest known companies in entertainment.
Owning a great deal of the entertainment industry is not an accident for this company. Their mission statement is:
"The mission of The Walt Disney Company is to be one of the world’s leading producers and providers of entertainment and information. Using our portfolio of brands to differentiate our content, services and consumer products, we seek to develop the most creative, innovative and profitable entertainment experiences and related products in the world."
With all this, Disney has captured the hearts of girls and boys from all over the world. It makes you think, "Is this what makes Disney so great? Owning a nice chunk of the entertainment market?"
In my personal opinion, no.
Disney is great because of the "illusion." The illusion that you can be whoever and whatever you want to be. Do you want to be like Belle? Go for it. Want to be like Iron Man? Have at it!
With Disney, you can be who you are. If you've never experienced Disney's magic, then your eyes might not be open wide enough.
Disney magic is the best magic there is. With this magic, a little girl can be transformed into her favorite princess or a little boy transformed into his favorite Avenger.
Disney magic is everywhere.
My Disney magic, currently, is planning a trip to Disney World with my two best girlfriends. The escape we get to have with the company we love? Priceless. Me with my princesses, Abby with her Star Wars and Morgan with her Pandora. There is something for everyone under the Disney umbrella.
Next time you're feeling down or angry, just look to the second star on the right. You might be transported into what seems like another world.
As cliche as Disney may seem, it works. You don't have to accept it, but I hear a spoonful of sugar helps the truth go down a little bit better.