Tag: Mickey Mouse
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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…
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How ‘Steamboat Willie’ Debuted Mickey Mouse’s ‘Everyman’ Popularity 95 Years Ago
95 years ago this weekend, a rambunctious animated mouse set sail, becoming one of the most recognizable and beloved icons in history. That mouse—as you probably have guessed—was named Mickey and on November 18, 1928, the character—alongside his partner Minnie—debuted in the touchstone animated short, Steamboat Willie. Since then, Mickey Mouse and The Walt Disney Company…
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I Am Thankful For Mickey Mouse – Day Eighteen – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
As every Disney fan is well aware, November 18 is the “birthday” of Mickey Mouse. It was Disney archivist Dave Smith who established the “once and for all” birthdays for Disney characters, based on their first film appearance for the public. Some may quibble with that, but I for one am thankful that Mickey’s birthday…
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Mickey Mouse at 95 and Disney at 100: Mickey’s Birthday
It’s Mickey Mouse’s Birthday today and he is the big 95! And, in the same year, Disney turned 100! It has been said that it all started with a mouse, but that mouse came 5 years after the Disney brothers started their studio. Still, the Disney company would not be on the map without the…
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Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, The Three Caballeros, and Others Reveal New Holiday Outfits for Disneyland Resort
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, the Three Caballeros, and other Disney friends have revealed new holiday outfits they will be wearing throughout the holiday season at the Disneyland Resort. The new outfits will be seen by guests visiting the Disneyland Resort during the holidays which run from November 10, 2023 through January 7, 2023. The new…
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‘Disney Create 100’ Auction Boasts Exclusive Items, Benefits Make-A-Wish®
Through Monday, October 30, 2023, collectors of rare artwork, apparel, and experiences can bid on 100 exclusive items inspired by the unique storytelling of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and 20th Century Studios. Each item for the Disney Create 100 auction was donated by a notable creator or visionary in the fields of fashion, film, music, and…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Unveils Dream Makers Statue as Part of 100th Anniversary Celebration of The Walt Disney Company
Hong Kong Disneyland unveiled today the Dream Makers statue. The statue is now at its new home in the courtyard behind the Castle of Magical Dreams, appropriately near the carousel. This is reminiscent of Walt Disney sitting by a merry-go-round watching his daughters, which he attributed as where the dream for Disneyland was born. The…
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New Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Outfits Revealed for Mickey, Minnie, and the Three Cabelleros
It is a little over a month until the holidays begin at the Disneyland Resort but today some news about what will be seen when they begin was revealed. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and the Three Cabelleros will all be receiving new outfits for Disney ¡Viva Navidad! it was announced via social media. The announcement…
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San Fransokyo Square – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #676
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week is an exciting week with the opening of San Fransokyo and the arrival of Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. With the arrival of Halloween Time comes new costumes for Mickey Mouse and his friends. Haunted Mansion Holiday has also opened up for the year with a new gingerbread…
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Mickey Mouse and Friends Debut New Halloween Costumes on Main Street, USA at Disneyland!
On September 1, 2023, Halloween Time began its 2023 season at the Disneyland Resort. There are a lot of different ways to celebrate the season around the Disneyland Resort. One recent tradition that has become quite popular is getting photos with Mickey Mouse and friends in their new Halloween costumes each year. As Disneyland opened…
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View Master Disney 100 Years of Wonder Mickey Mouse Deluxe Edition Now Available
As Disney continues to celebrate 100 years of making magic, more items that celebrate the nostalgia of this milestone continue to become available. The newest is the View Master Disney 100 Years of Wonder Mickey Mouse Deluxe Edition. This is a wonderful blast from the past when people would collect view master slides as they…
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Meet the Cast of Disney Illusion Island
Since being released, Disney Illusion Island has had fans going on adventures with Mickey Mouse and the gang to find missing books on the island of Monoth. This game is fun for all ages thanks to the writing of Kelsy Abbott, Lizz Lunney, and Debra Grand-Scrutton. There are also some magical moments to enjoy with…
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‘The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse’ Concludes by Returning to Mickey’s Roots with “Steamboat Silly”
Mickey Mouse has lived many lives over his nearly 100 years. He’s been a sorcerer, composer of silly symphonies, and cultural icon. However, in “Steamboat Silly”—the final short of The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse—the most famous mouse in the world returns to his roots. The short—now streaming on Disney+—starts harmlessly enough. Mickey and his friends…
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Mexican World Cup Star Unites with Mickey Mouse to Surprise Soccer Players at Walt Disney World Resort
Mexican National Team Goalkeeper Memo Ochoa Visits ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex During USYS National Championships LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (July 24, 2023) – Mickey Mouse and Mexican soccer goalkeeper Memo Ochoa surprised youth players at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Thursday, July 20 during the US Youth Soccer National Championships which ran through Saturday, July…
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New Disneyland Railroad Popcorn Bucket Heading to Disneyland
A new train popcorn bucket will soon be available at Disneyland. The popcorn bucket is a replica of a Disneyland Railroad engine (very similar to the C.K. Holliday) with Mickey Mouse as the engineer. The announcement was made by Disney on social media. The engine can roll and also includes a lanyard and a removable…
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Mickey Mouse Dresses in Patriotic Best for the 4th of July
Guests visiting Disneyland over the holiday weekend ahead of the 4th of July were able to meet with Mickey Mouse, who happened to be dressed in his patriotic best! Dressed like Uncle Sam, Mickey Mouse was meeting with guests in a patriotic photo op next to the Disney Showcase store on Main Street, USA. It…
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Pride & Pixar – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #664
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the Geeks are fresh off attending Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite and share about their experience there. They also discuss the new trailer for Disney & Pixar’s Elio. New outfits have been unveiled for Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse for the holidays at Disneyland. This is worth discussing and potentially…
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Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse to Don New Mid-Century Modern Outfits This Holiday Season at Disneyland
Disney is celebrating Halfway to the Holidays! Today, the celebration included some announcements about what guests can look forward to this year for the holiday season at the Disneyland Resort. One of these announcements was the debut of a new look for Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse for this holiday season. The announcement comes as…