Mickey's 80th Birthday - any word on celebrations?

[snerd475]

Any inside info on how the parks will celebrate Mickey's 80th this year?

What would be the month that it would begin, if you know?

Can't wait!

[MinnieMommie]

I didn't know about this - good to learn and look forward to hearing more.

[Wells]

So.... since both Mickey and Minnie were in the first cartoon (Plane Crazy)...Who's older?

[crazygoalie39]

Very nice! That would be awesome if they had a celebration when I was there.

[Gypsysmak]

What would be the month that it would begin, if you know?

I could be way off on this and maybe even embarrassing myself. But my mom has always said that her birthday is the same as Mickey Mouse's, November 18th. Can anyone back me up on this?

Also, I'm pretty sure my sister's birthday is the same as Donald's. June 9th.

[sandeecheeks]

I don't know of any official celebrations, but Walt Disney Company celebrates Mickey's birthday on November 18th (that is the release date of Steamboat Willie) - even though his first appearance was actually May 15 in Plane Crazy. I have read on a few sites that Disney will probably steer clear of having an official celebration (75 was the last one apparently) until the mouse turns 100.

[TheRustyScupper]

1) Plane Crazy was the first Mickey Mouse (silent) cartoon.
2) But, Steamboat Willie was the first talking cartoon.

[Mickey91]

So.... since both Mickey and Minnie were in the first cartoon (Plane Crazy)...Who's older?

Mickey.. Just like Adam, he needed a mate!

[CU Tiger]

Will Mickey be wearing a “birthday button” on his birthday? I wonder how many people would catch the connection.

[bleukarma]

Will Mickey be wearing a “birthday button” on his birthday? I wonder how many people would catch the connection.

awww I hope so, that would be too cute!!!!

[CaptainJessicaSparrow]

I would wear a button.

When I did it for Walt's birthday, I'd say maybe a total of 6 CM's new it, aside from the parade performers. And even less Guests knew it.

Maybe Mickey will be more noticeable....sadly, that's exactly what Roy didn't want to happen - for people to remember the Mouse instead of the Man.

[caryrae]

This year is also China's Year Of The Rat. I know I know Mickey is a Mouse.

[KylesMom]

Buried in the recesses of Disney's website, I did see where they will be rolling out a new set of Disney Dollars celebrating Mickey's birthday . . . perhaps that's all we'll see?

[Jonas_Swe]

I am going to put the birthday button on my Pal Mickey on his Birthday!

[Maleficent's Dad]

May 15, 1928 is Mickey's real birthday. It's when Plane Crazy was first shown.

Steamboat Willie is actually Mickey's third film (other than Plane Crazy, Disney also created The Gallopin Gaucho starring the mouse that summer).

I know, I know, Steamboat Willie was innovative and added sound to film... And "officially," Disney considers its November 18th release as the mouse's b'day. But they're wrong!

Mickey's *real* birthday is May 15!!! I'll bet you that many-a-Disney exec isn't aware of that little tidbit!

[TheRustyScupper]

. . . Mickey's *real* birthday is May 15!!! I'll bet you that many-a-Disney exec isn't aware of that little tidbit! . . .

1) I don't know if they even care anymore.
2) However, ask them the date of their next bonus.

[Jonas_Swe]

1) I don't know if they even care anymore.
2) However, ask them the date of their next bonus.

That's not a very magical attitude, is it?

I am sorry for you that you see it that way...

[pink]

Will Mickey be wearing a “birthday button” on his birthday? I wonder how many people would catch the connection.

Haha, that would be very cute. I hope they do that!