Tag: Mickey Mouse
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Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire to Debut at Magic Kingom June 17th!
Guests visiting Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom this summer are in for a new treat. Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire will come to life in front of Cinderella Castle daily starting on Jun 17, 2016. It will bring to life both classic and contemporary Disney favorites in a musical celebration with Mickey Mouse and his group…
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Phoenix Theater to Present ‘When You Wish – The Story of Walt Disney’ Musical Beginning May 18
Hey there Arizona readers! Running May 18 through June 12, the Phoenix Theater will host a brand new musical based off the life of Walt Disney. The production titled When You Wish – The Story of Walt Disney, will make its world premiere. Writer, composer and lyricist Dean McClure portrays Walt (Joey Sorge) as a dreamer…
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Disney Dollars – DAPs From the Past
Disney Dollars first came to be in 1987 and began at the US parks on May 5. The currency which could only be used at Disney owned properties in the US were equal to the value of the US dollar. Originally Mickey Mouse appeared on the $1 bill, and Goofy on the $5. Minnie was…
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RunDisney Introduces Virtual Events With Medals
RunDisney has introduced a new way to enjoy Disney running events. Though they say it’s virtual, there is still running involved. The virtual part is that the entire setup is online and not having people go to attend a race. The three 5k events will be spaced out starting from May 15 and until June…
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Mickey Mouse-Shaped Solar Farm Now Operational in Orlando
Mickey Mouse and solar power….what do they have in common? Over in Orlando, a 22-acre solar farm is now operational and its shape represents none other than the mouse himself! According to Daily Mail, the solar farm will soon be able to provide power for around 1,000 homes. The facility which is run and paid for by Duke Energy, is…
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Dream Along With Mickey Says Goodbye
Dream Along With Mickey is saying goodbye to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. This show which celebrates the magic and power of dreams concludes its nearly ten year run today. The show originally debuted September 2006 during The Year of a Million Dreams. About 20 minutes long, Dream Along With Mickey shows how Mickey Mouse,…
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‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Sport-y-thon’ Heads to DVD 5/24
Oh boy! Looks like Mickey Mouse and friends are about to journey on a few new adventures. Heading to DVD on May 24 is that of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Sport-y-thon. This DVD comes with six episodes featuring all things sports. With over two hours of content, this release is perfect for fans of the Clubhouse. Put on your…
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‘Mickey and the Magician’ Opening July 2 at Disneyland Paris
Anyone planning on visiting Disneyland Paris in the coming summer? If that is a yes, lookout for a brand new stage show. Disney Parks Blog announced that on July 2, Mickey and the Magician will be presented to the public for the first time. The article goes on to say that Disney friends Genie, Cinderella, the Fairy…
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Happy 87th Birthday, Mickey Mouse!
It’s Mickey Mouse’s birthday today! After 87 years, he doesn’t look a day over 25. Mickey (and Minnie and Pete) starred in Steamboat Willie on this day, November 18, back in 1928. Audiences loved the comical little mouse. Ever since then, he has been an American icon that continues to appeal to generations after. One…
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Disney Film Spot: Fun and Fancy Free
In order of Disney filmography, after Make Mine Music, the live-action/animation hybrid Song of the South follows suit – however as it had never been officially recognized as a Walt Disney Animation Studios film (formerly Walt Disney Feature Animation), the film that follows is the similarly-packaged Fun and Fancy Free. The reasons for Song of…
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Unboxing Classic Mickey & D23 Expo King Mickey Costume Disc – DAPs Magic Infinity & Beyond – Episode 2
Welcome to the 2nd episode of DAPs Magic Infinity & Beyond. In this series, Danie explores and shares with viewers the magic of Disney Infinity and then goes beyond! See what we did there!? 😉 Episode 2 This episode of has Danie unboxing Mickey Mouse from Disney Infinity 3.0. Along the way she discovers an…
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Shanghai Disneyland Details On Rides and Lands
If you haven’t already, check out the post we have about the announcement with an overview of the resort: Shanghai Disney Unveiled But, now there are more firm details about each land and the attractions. Straight from Shanghai Disney, here are descriptions of each land and the attractions in them… Mickey Avenue Mickey Avenue is…
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Bret Iwan – DAPsCast Episode 21
An interview from the past with Mr. Daps and DC who are joined by Bret Iwan, voice of Mickey Mouse.
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Happy Birthday Donald Duck!
Stop by the park today to wish our opinionated and fiery tempered friend, Donald Fauntleroy Duck, a happy birthday! Donald first squaked his way into the scene on June 9th, 1934 when he made his debut in the Silly Symphony cartoon titled, “”The Wise Little Hen” (“Donald Duck-Cartoon Character”). He soon grew to become one…
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Minnie Joins Mickey and the Red Car Trolley News Boys
Minnie Mouse can now be seen with Mickey Mouse and the Red Car Trolley News Boys on Buena Vista Street daily. With so many things going on with Disneyland’s 60th anniversary celebration, it would be easy to miss some of the many additions to some of the entertainment offerings at the Disneyland Resort. During the…
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Hatbox Ghost, Meet Ant-Man – Geeks Corner – Episode 428
Welcome to this week’s episode of Geeks Corner! We have a TON to cover this week but before we get into that, let’s take a moment to welcome Jessica Prell to the show as this week’s guest host. Make sure to check out her blog and find her on twitter/instagram/and facebook. Now, let’s get to…
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‘Mickey and the Roadster Racers’ Series Coming to Disney Junior
Looks like Mickey Mouse will be starring in another animated series that will hit Disney Junior airwaves in 2017. According to Variety, this preschooler show will feature the fab five or should one say the “Sensational Six,” as they zoom around in their themed vehicles. The article states that the new series, “Mickey and the Roadster…
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Springtime Roundup Hops to Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree at Disneyland
Spring has sprung at Disneyland and is being celebrated at the Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree Springtime Roundup. The springtime fun includes music, dancing (including the ever popular Bunny Hop), some favorite bunny characters (the Easter Bunny, Thumper, Rabbit, Roger Rabbit, the White Rabbit, Br’er Rabbit and Pluto with bunny ears), along with Mickey and Minnie Mouse dressed up…
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Neil Patrick Harris and Mickey Mouse to Host World of Color – Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney
Neil Patrick Harris and Mickey Mouse will be hosting World of Color – Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney when it arrives on May 22, 2015 as part of Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration. The announcement from the Disney Parks Blog this morning notes that Harris just hosted the Oscars and his next hosting gig will be…
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Lunar New Year Celebration Arrives at Disneyland Resort
The Lunar New Year Celebration has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. This annual event is taking place from February 19-22, 2015 to celebrate the Year of the Sheep (yes, it could also be the Year of the Goat or Ram as well but for this… it’s the sheep). This daily celebration takes place in Paradise…
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Super Bowl XLIX Victors Butler and Edelman of the New England Patriots Celebrate at Disneyland
Today New England Patriots players Julian Edelman and Malcolm Butler celebrated their Super Bowl XLIX win yesterday by going to Disneyland. They were honored with a parade in front of thousands and were interviewed in Fantasy Faire. The two football players were led by the Disneyland Band in a special parade that also included Mickey Mouse…
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Disneyland's 60th Diamond Celebration Details Unveiled
The Disneyland Resort has announced some of the details for its Diamond Celebration that will begin on May 22, 2015. The announcements took place during an event that took place on Main Street, USA and began shortly after 8:00 PM. They were also simultaneously shared via @Disneyland on twitter and also the Disney Parks Blog…
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A Soundsational Disneyland Day – January 18, 2015
Not only was Sunday January 18, 2015 the day of the Star Wars Half Marathon, it was just a beautiful day in general. While I did not participate in the Star Wars Half Marathon, I did enjoy a lovely afternoon at the park. Disneyland was fairly busy but that’s ok, it adds an extra level…
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The Spirit of Navidad Joins the Three Kings Day Celebration at the Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort is once again celebrating Three Kings Day. The celebration includes special foods, characters to meet, crafts to create, and the ever popular Disney ¡Viva Navidad! as well. Three Kings Day has been celebrated for centuries in Mexico, Spain, Latin America, and even Europe. From January 2 to January 6, it will be celebrated…