When it comes to highs though, there are few films in the companys canon as renowned asMary Poppins.

ButMary Poppinsremains one of the companys most special projects.

Wheneveryones favorite nannyfinally arrived on the scene, the film was an undeniable smash hit.

Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews) and Bert (Dick Van Dyke) dancing in Mary Poppins.

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It was true Disney magic that made this film a classic.

Luckily,Mary Poppinswas key to starting Disneys ambitious dream.

Sadly,Disney would pass awaybefore work on the project could seriously get underway.

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According toThe Imagineering Story, many doubted that the project could go forward with the visionary leader.

However, his older brother,Roy Disney, would come out of retirement to oversee Disney Worlds construction.

Thankfully, theremaining profits fromMary Poppinswould help the organization develop many of the inaugural parks revolutionary details.

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Mary Poppinsisnt just one of Disneys best films, its one of its most important.

Indeed, the magical nanny truly is capable of making incredible things happen, both on screen and off.

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