# The Carousel of Progress: Walt Disney's Mission Statement

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Podcast: [Connecting with Walt - A look into the history of the man behind Mickey Mouse, Disneyland and Walt Disney World](https://stenobird.com/podcast/connecting-with-walt-a-look-into-the-history-of-the-man-behind-mickey-mouse-disneyland-and-walt-disney-world-1005262)
Published: 2026-02-13T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Michael takes Tom on a deep dive into the Carousel of Progress, not just as an attraction, but as Walt Disney's mission statement. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Dreams Unlimited Travel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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