This article comes to us from the Orlando Sentinel. The man widely believed to be the first Mickey Mouse at Walt Disney World has died. Doug Parks of Gotha died Aug. 29. He was 60. Disney officials would confirm he was an entertainment cast member, but would not say whether
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500 millionth customer visits Tokyo Disney theme parks
The total number of visitors to Disney’s two theme parks on the outskirts of Tokyo hit 500 million Friday, with a housewife winning a ticket for free admission to both resorts for five years. “I’m surprised and happy,” 38-year-old Megumi Soma, flanked by Mickey and Minnie Mouse, said on a
Amar’e Stoudemire poses with a basketball clad Mickey Mouse at the Magic Kingdom
New York Knicks power forward Amar’e Stoudemire poses Aug. 23, 2010 with a basketball clad Mickey Mouse at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Stoudemire, who signed with the Knicks in July, visited Walt Disney World Resort with family and friends. Gene Duncan, photographer
Steve Harvey poses with Mickey Mouse at Epcot
Actor/Comedian Steve Harvey poses with Mickey Mouse at Epcot in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Harvey is at Walt Disney World for the third annual “Disney’s Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey,” which took place Feb. 11-14. During this years event, 100 high school students from across the nation participate in a
Motherhood Maternity Unveils Disney Maternity Apparel Collection
Motherhood Maternity®, the world’s largest maternity retailer, today announced its collaboration with Disney Consumer Products on a new collection of maternity apparel and accessories available this summer. The introductory line will feature three of Disney’s iconic characters: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Winnie the Pooh. This exciting relationship brings together
Happy 4th of July from Mickey Mouse
A celebratory spirit fills the air every July 4th at the Walt Disney World Resort. Mickey Mouse and friends mark the holiday in grand style, with fireworks displays and special entertainment all across the Florida Vacation Kingdom.
Mickey Mouse MLB Statues Placed Throughout SoCal
Thirty-Six Varieties of Statues Including Designs for All 30 Clubs to Celebrate 2010 All-Star Game on July 13 on FOX Beginning today, Major League Baseball Properties and Disney Consumer Products are populating key locations throughout Southern California with thirty-six varieties of life-sized MLB-themed Mickey Mouse statues in celebration of the
Jedi Master Mickey Mouse and R2-MK outside the Star Tours
Whether he is fighting the Separatist forces in the Clone Wars, or helping the galaxy with their struggles against the Galactic Empire, Jedi Master Mickey Mouse is ready to use the Force at any time. Aided by new friend astromech droid R2-MK, these allies can compete any mission in the
New Disney Pin Trading Designs Using a Classic Icon
I love these new Pin Trading designs from Julie Young! She is so creative and they all look very cool and very original. Check out this article and photos from Disney Park Blog talking about these new designs: “I’m just making this up.” That phrase is one of my favorites
Making Minnie Mouse Candy Apples at Marceline’s Confectionary
Yummy Article from the Disney Park Blog: Have you ever thought about making a Minnie Mouse Candy Apple? Candy maker Margie Bursiaga at Marceline’s Confectionary in the Downtown Disney District sure makes it seem simple in the video below. What do you need to get started? An apple on a
Disney’s Magical Express Welcomes Its 10,000,000th Guest
Almost five years to the day after launching at Orlando International Airport, Disney’s Magic Express welcomed it’s 10,000,000th guest today. The 10,000,000th guest, Lori Ogurkis and her family from Hazelton, PA, received a special reception at the airport, complete with a surprise visit and a gift basket from Mickey Mouse.
Talking Mickey Now Being Tested at Disneyland.
If you’ve got little kids, they’ve probably asked why Mickey doesn’t talk. Okay, I’m not a little kid, but even I’ve found myself wishing that Mickey and the gang would say something. Well, if you’re visiting Disneyland right now, you might just meet a talking Mickey, because the park is currently testing
MLB and Disney Unveil Baseball-Themed Mickey Mouse Statues
Major League Baseball Properties and Disney Consumer Products today unveiled 36 different designs of MLB-themed Mickey Mouse collectible statuettes and related apparel and merchandise in celebration of the 2010 MLB All-Star Week festivities taking place July 9–13 in Anaheim, Calif. as part of a new collaboration between the organizations. The
Disney Characters as Star Wars Action Figures
This is the fourth series of Disney Characters “dressed as” Star Wars Characters. These action figures are fully articulated and come with detailed accessories that would impress the most gregarious Wookiee. The collection includes: Mickey Mouse as Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight. Mickey comes packaged with a translucent green lightsaber Minnie
