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How Disney Built America

8.320241 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

A nostalgia-filled ride that paints a vivid picture of the world of Walt Disney and the history-making empire he and his brother Roy Disney built. Each hour-long episode focuses on a different example of game-changing brilliance in Disney’s history.

Where to watch

SBS On DemandSBS On Demand
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Birth of Mickey
Apr 28, 2024
E2
Dawn of The Animated Blockbuster
May 5, 2024
E3
Destination Disneyland
May 12, 2024
E4
Now Available in Stores
May 19, 2024
E5
Creating a New World
Jun 2, 2024
E6
The Marvelous World of Disney
Jun 9, 2024

Cast

JG
Jason Gaignard
Walt Disney
DK
Derek Kealy
Roy Disney
WDWalt Disney
Walt Disney
Self - Archive Footage

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How Disney Built America — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams How Disney Built America?

How Disney Built America is streaming on SBS On Demand in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is How Disney Built America on Netflix?

No, How Disney Built America is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on SBS On Demand.

Is How Disney Built America on Amazon Prime Video?

No, How Disney Built America isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on SBS On Demand instead.

Where can I watch How Disney Built America for free?

How Disney Built America is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.

How many seasons are in How Disney Built America?

How Disney Built America has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 2024.

Are all episodes of How Disney Built America out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of How Disney Built America are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of How Disney Built America?

No — How Disney Built America ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.