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Old Disney Watch In Late Father’s Possessions Demonstrates EXACTLY Why Disney Succeeded

Recently, a fan shared a photo of an old Disney watch that belonged to their late father, and it perfectly encapsulates Disney’s longevity and success.

The Disney experience is well regarded to be one of the most inclusive ones out there. From movies that tell stories from across the globe as well as theme parks that cater to a wide and diverse group of audiences and people, there’s a lot to love about Disney.

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Old Disney Watch from the 70s Brings Back Memories for Fan

Recently, a fan shared that while going through their late father’s things after he passed away, the fan rediscovered an old Disney watch that they got back in the ’70s. The watch, which has a Donald Duck on it, is still in very good condition and tells time well.

The fan shared that it brought back a ton of memories and kept the nostalgia alive, especially since they were currently 56 years old, and the watch took them down memory lane.

I was going through my Dad's stuff since he passed and found my old Disney watch that I got in the early 70s. It still keeps time and is in really good condition! The memories it brings back…..
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Fans were excited to see the watch as well and noted how the timepiece was Swiss-made and was a “beaut.” In fact, one fan even noted they used to have the same watch as a kid and had a similar one now as an adult, just with Mickey Mouse instead.

However, when it comes to a clear demonstration of Disney’s success, one fan put it succinctly, when responding to the fact that the watch continues to work decades after the fan bought it: “Has literally stood the test of time.”

It is this ability that Disney has to weather even the most difficult storms and keep the Disney magic alive that has kept the Walt Disney Company successful all these years.

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Disney CEO Bob Iger / Credit: Thomas Hawk, Flickr

The Mouse House constantly evolves and adapts to its next new phase, marking itself as a trendsetter in the field of animation and entertainment, whether through Walt Disney Pictures or through a Disney Park like Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, or Walt Disney World.

Nostalgia is certainly not unique to Disney, but the fact that two complete strangers on the internet were able to connect and bond over their shared love for all things Disney is a testament to the strength of the Disney magic.

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Priyanka Kumar

Priyanka is a writer, artist, avid reader, and travel enthusiast based in Chicago. In her free time, she is probably walking by the lake, catching up on the latest releases on TV, or spending inordinate amounts of time rewatching Moana, Encanto, and her Disney Channel life-long favorites Zack and Cody wreak havoc on the Tipton.

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