Imagine a world without Disney movies. No magic. No imagination. No songs that draw emotions and make us feel like being a kid again. Imagine no bravery. No friendships, no unlikely heroes or stars to wish upon.

What would our world be like? For generations, these movies have sparked imaginations and instilled values in children that were passed down to their children and even their children’s children.

The Disney anthology shows that their magic is timeless. From the world’s first animated film, full length movie in 1937, to the renaissance of the 1990s box office hits, to the use of cutting edge technologies that push the envelope of what is possible.

These beloved icons were finally honored by the United States government in 2004, with the first in a series of postage stamps showcasing some of the most legendary Disney characters and stories spanning almost 90 years.