“The Grand Palais is paying homage to Walt Disney — seriously, academically and without a trace of disdain for American pop culture. Disney “was one of the great geniuses of the 20th century and the greatest storyteller of the 20th century,” gushed curator Bruno Girveau, who tirelessly promoted his project to skeptics who couldn’t understand why he wanted to put Mickey Mouse on walls usually graced by Matisse or Monet… Lately, the French seem intent on debunking the stereotype that they turn up their noses at Americana.”