What fueled Walt Disney's obsession?

Walt Disney's obsession was fueled by a relentless pursuit of control and a deep commitment to quality. David Senra explains that Disney's early experiences of being taken advantage of instilled in him a need for control over his projects and creations. This obsession with control and quality drove him to innovate constantly, from adding sound and color to cartoons, to building a massive studio, and eventually creating Disneyland 1 2 3.

He also had a profound desire to create work of the highest quality, reflecting an artisan's mentality rather than a businessman's. Disney's dedication to his projects was not driven by financial gain, but by a passion to produce the best possible outcome, no matter the medium 1. His biggest project, Disneyland, became his main obsession later in life, symbolizing a living, ever-evolving creation that he could continually improve, unlike finished films 4 5.