Walt Disney's Legacy Lives On Through Next Generation of Creators

Filmmaker Leslie Iwerks has built a career on uncovering the magic behind Disney's design and development processes. Her latest documentary, 'Disney Worldbuilders,' premieres on Disney+ August 20th and explores how Disney executives like Jennifer Lee and James Cameron continue Walt Disney's legacy.

The documentary features interviews with creatives who have brought beloved worlds like Pandora from 'Avatar' and Arendelle from 'Frozen' to life in Disney parks. One particularly touching moment shows Jennifer Lee visiting Disneyland Paris ahead of the opening of World of Frozen, where she shares her early memories of the park.

Lee's experience is a testament to Walt Disney's vision that Disneyland would never be completed as long as there was imagination left in the world. Iwerks hopes her documentary will inspire the next generation of creators and storytellers by showcasing the passion and risk-taking involved in bringing these worlds to life.