Walt & El Grupo | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 11, 1941

On this day in 1941, the Disney team dubbed “El Grupo” set off from California to begin a 10-week goodwill tour of South America. Walt and Lillian Disney were joined by 16 creatives and administrators on visits to Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Peru. The U.S. State Department sponsored the tour under President Roosevelt’s Good Neighbor Policy – a way to build friendships across the American continents with WWII on the horizon. Several short films were produced about the host nations, including those in ‘Saludos Amigos’ and ‘The Three Caballeros.’ [85 years ago in 2026] Don't miss Daps Magic's official weekly YouTube show Geeks Corner here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAF91C7183BAB676B Visit Daps Magic: https://DapsMagic.com Daps Magic HQ: https://DapsMagic.com/DapsHQ Daps Magic was created by a very special group of Disney Fans who had a dream for a place on the internet where people, young and old, could share their love of Walt Disney and his legacy in a safe and fun atmosphere.