Tag: Mickey Mouse
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Silly Symphony Swings | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 11, 2010
On this day in 2010, the Silly Symphony Swings opened at Disney California Adventure. It is themed to the 1935 Mickey Mouse short ‘The Band Concert,’ which was not actually part of the Silly Symphony series. Following the plot of the short, a tornado arises that spins guests to either the “William Tell Overture” or…
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New Mickey & Friend Meet and Greet Location Opens at EPCOT
A new Mickey & friends meet and greet location opened today at EPCOT. The new location, found adjacent to CommuniCore Hall, is the new destination for guests wanting to meet Mickey Mouse and other Disney pals. The location officially opened on June 10, 2024. This comes as the multi-year transformation of EPCOT officially concluded. The…
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Sunday Spotlight: Fantasmic! at Disneyland
On this Sunday Spotlight, Mr. Daps takes a look at the three main iterations of Fantasmic! at Disneyland through the years.
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Mickey Shows Off His Imagination With Return of Fantasmic! to Disneyland [3 Camera Video]
Fantasmic! returns to the Disneyland Resort after being on hiatus for over a year.
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A Different Look at Fantasmic! – Daps Magic (the Podcast)
Welcome to Daps Magic (the Podcast)! In this episode, Mr. Daps takes a different look at Fantasmic! The look is through the lens of a couple of different interviews done with the official voice of Mickey Mouse through the years, Bret Iwan. In these interviews, Bret shares about his long relationship with Fantasmic!, how he…
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Disney Cruise Line Announces Return of Halloween on the High Seas
Halloween on the High Seas is returning to the Disney Cruise Line. With it, more Halloween fun will be had by guests going on cruises during this spooky time of year. Cruises this fall will allow guests to see how Mickey, Minnie and Donald Duck have prepared for the Halloween season! This year, Disney has…
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When the Cat’s Away | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 3, 1929
On this day in 1929, the Mickey Mouse cartoon short ‘When the Cat’s Away’ was released. It was unique as the only classic cartoon to depict Mickey and Minnie as the size of regular mice. They are much larger in all other appearances. ‘When the Cat’s Away’ is also the last time that Minnie can…
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Disneyland Paris Raises Awareness of Nature Conservation During Earth Month
Earth Month celebration and initiatives continue at Disney Parks around the world. As part of their awareness-raising efforts run by Disneyland Paris throughout the year, here are some of the experiences that have been organized for young people from Secours Populaire français and for children in the hospital at Bullion hospital. Children and teenagers invited…
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RSVLTS Releases New Bluey and Mickey Mouse Merchandise on Disney Store
There is new Bluey and Mickey Mouse merchandise to be found on DisneyStore.com from RSVLTS. This includes shirts, pullovers, and other fun wearables that fans of all ages will enjoy! Check out some of these new offerings below. Bluey For Bluey fans, there are some fun new patterns available with patterns of fan’s favorite cartoon…
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Plane Crazy | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 17, 1929
On this day in 1929, the cartoon ‘Plane Crazy’ was released officially in New York City. It was the first Mickey Mouse short to be produced, but the fourth to be released. An early version was test screened without sound the year before in Los Angeles. Walt Disney performed the voices for both Mickey and…
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Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Friends Get New Outfits for Disney Cruise Line’s Castaway Cay
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and several other Disney friends have new outfits for when Disney Cruise Line guests visit Castaway Cay. The characters new outfits debuted last week. These new outfits are vibrant, colorful, and perfect for vacationing in the Bahamas. The Disney Cruise Line shared photos of these new outfits. Check them out below.…
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Pluto and the Armadillo | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 19, 1943
On this day in 1943, the Mickey Mouse short ‘Pluto and the Armadillo’ was released. In the cartoon, Mickey throws a ball into the jungle for Pluto to fetch. Pluto is confused when he finds a rolled up armadillo that looks exactly like his ball. They make friends and begin to play, but Pluto gets…
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Society Dog Show | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 3, 1939
On this day in 1939, the animated short ‘Society Dog Show’ was released. In the cartoon, Mickey enters Pluto in a fancy dog show, but they get kicked out after a run-in with the judge. Not giving up, Mickey enters a nervous Pluto as a roller skating trick dog. A fire breaks out and Pluto…
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Voice of Mickey Mouse Bret Iwan Releases New Art and Will Appear at EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
Bret Iwan, the official voice of Mickey Mouse, has announced that he has created and released new artwork that is at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. He will also be appearing at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts for the first time. The announcement was made on Bret Iwan’s social media channels.…
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Disney Cruise Line Reveals New Bahamian-Inspired Outfits That Are Exclusively For Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
Today the Disney Cruise Line revealed new Bahamian-inspired outfits for Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. These outfits will be worn by the duo exclusively when guest visit them at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point! This is on the island of Eleuthera. They were specially designed by the acclaimed Bahamian fashion designer, Theodore Elyett. Disney…
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New Disneyland and Walt Disney World Mickey Mouse Valentine’s Day Starbucks Tumblers Arrive on shopDisney
Two new Starbucks tumblers have arrived on shopDisney ahead of Valentine’s Day. One of these new tumblers is a Mickey Mouse Valentine’s Day Starbucks® Tumbler with Straw themed to Disneyland, and the other is to Walt Disney World Resort. These look like they will be popular and could sell out. Below are the details and…
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Steamboat Willie to Enter Public Domain with the New Year
Walt Disney once said, “I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing – that it all started with a mouse”. Starting on January 1, 2024, that specific iteration of the mouse will see its copyright expire. However, that isn’t the end of the story for Mickey Mouse. With the expiration of the…
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The Gallopin’ Gaucho | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 30, 1928
On this day in 1928, the Mickey Mouse short ‘The Gallopin’ Gaucho’ premiered at the Mark Strand Theater in New York City. It was animated by Ub Iwerks, who co-directed with Walt Disney. ‘The Gallopin’ Gaucho’ was a parody of the Douglas Fairbanks film, ‘The Gaucho.’ It would become the second Mickey cartoon. The rights…
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Holidays at the Disneyland Resort 2023 – Part II: All We Want for Christmas
When the festive spirit takes over the Disneyland Resort during the holiday season, an enchanting array of themed gifts also takes its place on shelves and displays. The atmosphere is electric with eager visitors bustling through shops adorned with sparkling decorations and shelves brimming with exclusive Disney merchandise. Gift-seekers weave through crowds, eyes twinkling as…
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Peter Pan Returning to ‘Fantasmic!’ When it Returns to Disneyland in Spring 2024
Next spring Fantasmic! will once again be lighting up the night with Mickey Mouse’s imagination. When it returns on May 24, a fan-favorite sequence will be returned to the nighttime spectacular. Pixie dust will be sprinkled on the show as the Peter Pan scene returns. This scene sees Peter Pan and Wendy fighting Captain Hook,…
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shopDisney Adds D23-Exclusive 95 Years of Mickey Mouse Commemorative Lithograph by Voice of Mickey Mouse Bret Iwan
A lithograph of the portrait of Mickey Mouse that was painted by the official voice of Mickey Mouse, Bret Iwan, is now available on shopDisney. It is exclusive to D23 members and is a limited edition. Details about this release can be found below, along with more information about Bret Iwan and this portrait. This…
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Opening, Promoting, & Cancellation – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #687
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is plenty of ground to cover as Mr. Daps broadcasts from Japan and Caitie from California. Through the course of the episode, there is an in-depth discussion on the international dateline before pivoting into this week’s Disney and positive stuff. Check out the stories below and also join the conversation…
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Disney Releases Special Video for Mickey Mouse’s 95th Birthday
On November 18, 2023, Mickey Mouse celebrated his 95th birthday. As Walt Disney said, “it was all started by a mouse.” Nearly 100 years later, it could almost be said that it all continues with a mouse. While the company has evolved through the years, Mickey Mouse continues to be a lovable everyman that delights…
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Disneyland Celebrates 95th Birthday of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse!
95 years ago today Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse made their debut in Steamboat Willie. Today, Disneyland celebrated their birthday and 95 years of magic making. The celebration began as guests walked into the park and were handed a birthday button. The button shows Mickey and Minnie looking very classic. Mickey is wearing a birthday…