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Mickey Mouse Celebrates Birthday With Surprise Visits Around The World, Including Parks

WDWNT on November 2, 2017

SURPRISE VISITS FROM MICKEY MOUSE TO DELIGHT HIS BIGGEST FANS AROUND THE WORLD

TO CELEBRATE HIS BIRTHDAY, DISNEY’S BRIGHTEST STAR WILL VISIT FANS IN ENGLAND, CHINA, JAPAN AND OTHER DESTINATIONS, CULMINATING WITH AN APPEARANCE ON “GOOD MORNING AMERICA.”

BURBANK, Calif., November 1, 2017 — To celebrate his upcoming birthday, Mickey Mouse is surprising some of his biggest fans in eight locations around the globe. Leading up to the big day—November 18—Mickey will take off to such exciting destinations as Japan, Chile, Canada, China, England and the United States. These magical moments will be captured and shared on Disney’s Mickey Mouse Facebook and Instagram pages. Mickey will bring a few more surprises when he visits the Good Morning America studios in New York City on November 15. Fans are encouraged to join the fun on social media using #HappyBirthdayMickey.

Disney Stores and shopDisney.com

In honor of the occasion, Disney’s e-commerce site shopDisney.com will feature special Mickey birthday merchandise from November 16–23, and on November 18, all Disney Stores in the U.S. will host celebrations throughout the day with entertainment and activities.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts

On Mickey’s birthday, the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts, as well as Disney Stores in the United States, will be distributing commemorative “Happy Birthday, Mickey!” buttons.

Disneyland Park in Anaheim will host a special cavalcade featuring some of Mickey’s friends along with the Disneyland Band; and at Magic Kingdom Park in Lake Buena Vista, FL, characters and performers will dance in a special birthday-themed song during Move It! Shake It! Dance & Play It! There will also be commemorative merchandise, treats and photo locations throughout both resorts. Celebrations will also take place at all of Disney’s international theme parks including Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, Tokyo Disney Resort and Shanghai Disney Resort.

Disney Channel and Disney Junior

Special marathons of Mickey and the Roadster Racers and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse will air throughout the weekend of November 17 on Disney Channel and Disney Junior, and a new Mickey Mouse-themed Disney Junior Music Nursery Rhymes short entitled “Happy Birthday” debuts November 17 on Disney Junior YouTube. On November 18, Disney Channel will air Mickey Mouse shorts every half hour throughout the day, starting with the premiere of “The Birthday Song,” a new short in which Minnie Mouse loses the notes to Mickey’s birthday song and needs to recover them to save the festivities.

Disney’s Digital Worlds

In addition, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, Oh My Disney, Babble and other Disney sites will be posting Mickey-related videos, galleries, stories, crafts, recipes and shareables leading up to and on his birthday. And a selection of Disney games and apps will feature special Mickey-themed content and giveaways, including Disney Magic Kingdoms, Kingdom Hearts Union Cross, Disney Tsum Tsum, Disney Magical Dice, Disney Story Central, Disney Jigsaw Puzzles! and Color by Disney.

Mickey’s birthday is celebrated in honor of the release of his first theatrical film, Steamboat Willie, on November 18, 1928, at the Colony Theatre in New York City. Since then, he has starred in more than 100 cartoons and can currently be seen on Disney Channel in the Mickey Mouse cartoon series and on Disney Junior in Mickey and the Roadster Racers.

VIDEO: Disney Parks Testing Interactive Talking Meet and Greet Trio of Mickey, Minnie, and Donald Duck

WDWNT on September 27, 2017

While Disney California Adventure has been testing their own talking Mickey Mouse character for a few weeks now, just yesterday they threw in two of Mickey’s pals, for the first time ever all speaking to guests in one meet and greet experience:

While a talking Mickey Mouse meet and greet is nothing new, we have yet to see a multiple character experience like this, up until now. While this likely won’t remain a permanent offering at this spot in California Adventure, it is likely that this will be rolled out to Disney Parks around the world should the test prove successful.

Here is the current talking Mickey Mouse experience offered at Walt Disney World, in case you are unfamiliar:

SOURCE: Video by Guy Selga, TouringPlans.com

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Look Mickey Mouse Character Debuts at Town Square Theater Meet & Greet at Magic Kingdom

WDWNT on August 2, 2017

You may recall that Mickey Mouse got a bit of an updated look last year at many meet & greet locations and in various shows around the Disney Parks. Well, now guests can meet the new-look Mickey as a magician in the Town Square Theater at the Magic Kingdom.

Of course, Mickey is still talking to guests, as you can see in our video below.

Town Square Theater is open daily at the Magic Kingdom on Main Street U.S.A., available via both a standby queue and FastPass+ reservations.

CONTEST: Enter to Win a Disney Mickey Mouse Emoji Fidget Spinner from WDWNT

WDWNT on July 13, 2017

Unless you have been living under a rock for the last few weeks, you undoubtedly know what a Fidget Spinner is. Well, Disney is already in on the strange, spinning toy craze and is selling Emoji Fidget Spinners at the U.S. theme parks.

Mickey, Minnie, and Stitch variations are available in black or white colors for $14.99 each. The character faces illuminate with multi-color flashing lights upon contact.

While I may not personally understand this trend, knowing how much these are in demand, we thought it might be something cool to give away here on the blog. Here’s how to enter and win one of the two Fidget Spinners seen above:

Comment on this post below with why you want this Disney Emoji Fidget Spinner in 50 words or less (be creative)
Be sure to use a valid email address when commenting as this is how we will contact the winner
A winner will be chosen based on our favorite comment
Winner will get to chose one of the two Fidget Spinners pictured above
Entries will be allowed until 12:00AM eastern time U.S. on Tuesday, June 27th, 2017

Good luck!

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REVIEW: Mickey-Shaped Cinnamon Roll Brings Classic Treat Back to the Main Street Bakery at Magic Kingdom

WDWNT on May 18, 2017

Since the conversion of the Main Street Bakery at the Magic Kingdom into a Starbucks location a few years ago, many have been lamenting the loss of the cinnamon rolls from the location and their move to Gaston’s Tavern in Fantasyland. Well, the cinnamon roll is back home with a whole new look!

Retailing for $5.99, the Mickey Mouse-shaped cinnamon roll is available now throughout the day at the Main Street Bakery.

We grabbed ours in the evening before a viewing of the new nighttime spectacular, Happily Ever After.

So how is it?

The snack is flaky, soft and airy. It tasted as if it was freshly baked and not just left out for hours, a problem I often have with the snack at Gaston’s Tavern. Ours was served warm, and the two ears came off as if they were separate cinnamon buns, making this easy to share.

If you enjoy a cinnamon roll at the Magic Kingdom, this is certainly worth a try in lieu of the usual offering.

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Super Bowl Champion James White of Patriots Appears in Parade at Magic Kingdom

WDWNT on February 6, 2017

NFL Super Bowl star running back James White starred in a milestone Disney moment Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 (Steven Diaz, photographer)

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 6, 2017) – It was 1987 when the winning quarterback in Super Bowl XXI began a tradition of going to Walt Disney World Resort to celebrate. That would carve out a place synonymous with glory and achievement in sports and other human endeavor.

Thirty years later, that same honor fell to running back James White, a hero of Super Bowl LI in Houston. White caught one touchdown pass and rushed for two others – including the game-winner in overtime – to help rally his team to an epic, come-from-behind 34-28 victory over Atlanta to capture the NFL Championship.

For his on-field heroics, White was honored with a celebratory parade Monday down Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom Park. Park guests and NFL fans alike lined the iconic street as White smiled and waved from a float he shared with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and other Disney characters.

Afterwards, White posed for photos with Mickey and Minnie and enjoyed some fun time in the park, experiencing some of its most popular attractions such as Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.

NFL Super Bowl star running back James White joins Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse after starring in a milestone Disney moment Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

That continued a 30-year tradition of the Super Bowl hero celebrating his team’s victory at Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort.

Disney Parks To Celebrate Mickey Mouse’s Birthday with Special Offerings On November 18th

WDWNT on October 24, 2016

MICKEY MOUSE TO CELEBRATE HIS BIRTHDAY WITH A TRIP AROUND THE WORLD

DISNEY’S BRIGHTEST STAR INVITES THE YOUNG AND YOUNG-AT-HEART TO JOIN THE PARTY.

BURBANK, Calif., October 21, 2016 — To celebrate his upcoming birthday, Mickey Mouse is embarking on a trip around the world, where he will make surprise appearances in iconic, real-world locations to delight his fans and friends. These magical moments chronicling Mickey’s global adventures will be captured and shared on Disney’s Mickey Mouse Facebook page, culminating with the debut of a video highlighting Mickey’s travels featuring an upbeat new song, “What We Got.” The video will debut on the big day: November 18. Mickey fans are encouraged to join the celebration on social media using #HappyBirthdayMickey.

In advance of Mickey’s birthday, Disney has launched the Mickey Mouse Instagram account (@MickeyMouse). Following on the popularity of the Mickey Mouse Facebook page, which has more than 13 million followers, Mickey’s Instagram page will showcase videos and images including Mickey’s global travels, as well as his appearances in Disney films, television shows, and theme parks.

On Mickey’s birthday, select locations at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts, as well as Disney Stores in the United States, will be distributing commemorative “Happy Birthday, Mickey!” buttons. Disneyland Park in Anaheim will host a special pre-parade birthday celebration for Mickey, and at Magic Kingdom Park in Orlando, characters and performers will dance in a special birthday-themed edition of the Move It! Shake It! Dance & Play It! Street Party.

Also on November 18, Disney Channel will air the Emmy®-winning new Mickey Mouse shorts throughout the day and premiere two new cartoon series featuring Mickey Mouse. On Mickey Meows Club, the feline hosts of a web-based talk show provide their own “cat”-mentary on Mickey’s incredible performances in their favorite shorts. Mickey’s How Not To will provide viewers with a humorous series of informative tips on how not to do things, using Mickey’s funniest fails and moments from the latest cartoons. Plus, that day Disney Junior will debut the teaser for the upcoming series Mickey and the Roadster Racers.

In addition, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, Oh My Disney, Babble, and other Disney sites will be posting Mickey-related videos, galleries, stories, crafts, recipes, and shareables leading up to and on his birthday.

Mickey’s birthday is celebrated in honor of the release of his first theatrical film, Steamboat Willie, on November 18, 1928 at the Colony Theatre in New York City. Since then, he has starred in more than 100 cartoons and can currently be seen on Disney Channel in the Mickey Mouse cartoon series.

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Disney VISA Card Meet and Greet Opens at Epcot with Lots of Future World Aesthetic Goodness

WDWNT on October 24, 2016

I don’t often freak out about tiny new meet and greet experiences at the park, but the new Disney VISA Cardholder exclusive spot at Epcot is pretty sweet.

The new location under wraps a few weeks ago.

The space once occupied by “Figment’s Place” some years ago is now the home for the spot, with the Innoventions location closing forever last Thursday. With the closure, guests can no longer enter what was Innoventions West, other than the Baymax and Inside Out meet and greet experiences that are considered part of the Epcot Character Spot.

The former Disney VISA meet and greet location, now shuttered.

The new locations is nestled on the patio of the Imagination pavilion, just behind the waterfall and jumping fountains, right next door to the entrance of the Disney & PIXAR Short Film Festival.

Some helpful planning information: don’t visit this early. The meet and greet is open only to Disney VISA card members from 1PM to 7PM daily. When we first went at 2pm, there was a 30 minute wait to meet Mickey and Goofy. When we returned at 5:30PM, we were the only people other than the cast members and characters in the building.

The interior is gorgeous. If you have time, please check out the video walkthrough below (featuring a pretty cute interaction with Mickey and Goofy):

While the space isn’t very big, the queue utilizes what little space it has quite well. It may be a character experience, but it is one of the things that in the park that most embodies what Future World is (as far as design goes).

These colorful Spaceship Earth panels will play music when you hold your hand to them. It’s very subtle, but similarly to the Stepping Tones inside of the ImageWorks, another instrument will kick-in as you touch them.

These mirror effects are simple, but very effective and fit the theme nicely.

Icons of Future World decorate the flat walls in the experience.

Guests then wait here until they are taken to meet Mickey and Goofy.

The new Disney VISA card member meet at greet at Epcot is a vast improvement over the original space and is sure to bring a smile to average guests and hardcore EPCOT Center fans alike.

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Shopping Guide to the Magic Kingdom 45th Anniversary Merchandise

WDWNT on September 26, 2016

While the Magic Kingdom will celebrate its 45th anniversary on October 1st, guests can already find a plethora of merchandise themed to the milestone at the Magic Kingdom park as of this week. We took a trip over to the Magic Kingdom to check out all of the items and have compiled a helpful shopping guide for you below. Many of these items should remain in-stock for several months, whole any limited edition item is subject to availability.

Should you prefer a guided video tour to the photos below, we have that available for you as well:

The Magic Kingdom 45th Anniversary Merchandise Collection

45th Anniversary Crispy Treat, $4.45

45th Anniversary Ear Hat, $21.99

45th Anniversary Antenna Topper, $5.99

45th Anniversary Photo Frame, $14.95

45th Anniversary Mug, $14.99

45th Anniversary Pin, $12.99

45th Anniversary Pin, $9.99

45th Anniversary Mystery Pin Set 2-pack, $15.99

45th Anniversary Pin, $12.99

45th Anniversary Keychain, $9.99

45th Anniversary Candy Flag, $9.49

45th Anniversary Candy Pen, $6.99

45th Anniversary Lanyard Medal, $11.99

45th Anniversary Tumbler, $19.99

45th Anniversary Assorted Chocolates, $22.49

45th Anniversary Light-Up Ear Hat Ornament, $24.99

45th Anniversary Light-Up Lanyard, $11.11

45th Anniversary Mickey Plush, $19.99

45th Anniversary Minnie Plush, $19.99

45th Anniversary Girls T-Shirt, $29.99

45th Anniversary Kid’s Sweatshirt, $39.95

45th Anniversary Kids t-shirt, $19.95

45th Anniversary Magnet, $9.99

45th Anniversary Baseball in Tin, $16.99

45th Anniversary Ladies Long Sleeve Tee, $54.99

45th Anniversary Ladies Tank Top, $29.99

45th Anniversary Ladies Tee, $36.99

45th Anniversary Boxers, $19.99

45th Anniversary Lounge Pants, $34.99

45th Anniversary Phone Case, $29.99 (iPhone 6s only)

45th Anniversary Shot Glass, $9.95

45th Anniversary T-Shirt, $24.99

45th Anniversary Long Sleeve Shirt, $34.99

45th Anniversary Sweatshirt, $49.99

Dooney & Bourke 45th Anniversary Collection

Magic Kingdom 45th by Dooney & Bourke, $198.00

Magic Kingdom 45th by Dooney & Bourke, $248.00

D-Tech on Demand Phone Cases

D-Tech on Demand phone cases with 45th anniversary artwork are available at the Tomorrowland Light and Power Co. at the exit of Space Mountain for a variety of devices.

D-Tech on Demand Case, $29.99, $34.99 if personalized

Magic Kingdom 45th Limited Edition Coins

The Art of Disney is carrying two limited edition coins for the 45th anniversary.

Silver coin, $50.00, Bronze Coin, $100.00

Both are limited to 1971 pieces,

Where to Shop

The 45th anniversary merchandise is available in many locations, but here are the most prevalent:

The Emporium
The Briar Patch
Big Top Souvenirs
Mickey’s Star Traders
Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. – D-Tech on Demand phone cases

A limited edition pin, MagicBand, and charm will be released on October 1st, 2016.

PHOTOS: Magic Kingdom 45th Anniversary Merchandise Release Announced

WDWNT on September 26, 2016

Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort celebrates its 45th Anniversary on October 1, 2016 and Walt Disney World is celebrating with two merchandise releases filled with vintage-style goodness.

Many of the logo products, including apparel, open edition pins, home goods and more, will be released in select locations at Magic Kingdom on September 22. The suggested places to check for these logo items include the following locations:

Main Street, U.S.A. – Emporium
Tomorrowland – Mickey’s Star Traders
Storybook Circus Area – Big Top Souvenirs
Frontierland – Briar Patch

Two Dooney & Bourke handbags premiered on the Shop Disney Parks app on September 15. Guests may also find them at the Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A. starting September 22.

Disney will be releasing several items on October 1 at the Emporium. Guests and Annual Passholders will find “I Was There” shirts. They will also have a limited edition pin (edition size of 3,000), and a limited edition retail MagicBand (edition size 4,500).

Across the street at Uptown Jewelers on that day, guests will find a commemorative 45th Anniversary dangle charm by PANDORA Jewelry.

Finally, guests can visit the Disney Parks online store from October 1-9 to find limited release t-shirts celebrating the 45th Anniversary. Several of the shirts will feature classic attractions that have been at Magic Kingdom since 1971. Please allow 3-5 weeks for delivery. To order these shirts, please visit DisneyStore.com/ParkEvents.

So, who’s going to the Magic Kingdom on October 1?

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