November 18th. Does that ring any bells? Strike you as something familiar or important?
For Disney experts, November 18th is a critical day in the year. Why? Well, it’s important because…
…November 18th is the birthday of Mickey and Minnie Mouse! November 18th, 1928 is the date on which Steamboat Willie premiered at the Colony Theater in New York, and is the date celebrated as this mouse’s birthday. Minnie also made her debut on that same date in Steamboat Willie.
Disney World
At Disney World, November 18th is a big day for hidden Mickey fans!
It is the ONE day each year when a very special hidden Mickey makes its appearance (only for a very limited time) in the queue of Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid.
Click here for our full post on how to see this special hidden Mickey!
Also at Disney World, you can FREE Mickey Mouse ripple art from Joffrey’s Coffee at their location in The Landing in Disney Springs.
Tomorrow is a very special day, oh boy! We're wishing a very Happy Birthday to the mouse himself – Mickey Mouse! Stop by our @DisneySprings The Landing location tomorrow (11/18) for a FREE limited-time only Mickey Mouse ripple art print on select beverages! pic.twitter.com/E7N7s73VCG
— Joffrey's Coffee (@JoffreysCoffee) November 17, 2022
Disneyland
Out at Disneyland, guests can celebrate by receiving a FREE button!
In the past, we’ve seen Mickey and Minnie Birthday buttons offered at Disney Springs in Disney World too. We weren’t in Disney Springs in 2022 to see if these were offered again, but it’s something to be on the lookout for.
You’ll want to keep an eye out for specialty birthday-themed snacks in the parks too. At Disneyland in 2022, a Mickey Mouse Celebration Donut is available at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe starting on November 18th (through November 20th).
At Disneyland, a special Mickey and Minnie Birthday Cavalcade was also offered at Disneyland Park at 12:45PM on November 18th.
Happy birthday Mickey and Minnie! pic.twitter.com/2gNI8HyjbN
— AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) November 18, 2022
…a birthday banner…
…Mickey and Minnie (of course)…
…and lots of their friends!
Be sure to check entertainment times and offerings if you visit on Mickey & Minnie’s birthday.
Celebrate at Home!
Not going into the parks? No worries, there’s plenty of fun to have at home!
On social media, you’ll typically find birthday messages shared by a variety of Disney-based social media accounts, so you can look for those messages throughout the day.
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mickey Mouse + Minnie Mouse!! ???
Celebrate with "HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY (From @DisneyJunior Music: Mickey Mornings)": https://t.co/K9uNRfyGwq pic.twitter.com/I1KwgwpkOa
— Disney Music (@DisneyMusic) November 18, 2022
You can also now go to Disney+ to watch “Mickey: The Story of a Mouse.” This is a documentary all about Mickey and how he has evolved throughout the decades.
If you’re looking to pick up some Mickey-themed items, you can check out ALL of the Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction collections available online, which mix Mickey with popular theme park rides!
You can also pick up some other Mickey-themed gear.
Or search for EVERYTHING Minnie-themed online too!
And now you know just a tiny bit more about the main Mouse, Minnie, and a date that is very important for the two of them.
To learn more about Mickey and other Disney characters check out the posts below:
- The evaluation of Disney park characters
- The Mickey Mouse copyright expires soon and one company tried to capitalize on it
- 8 facts you probably didn’t know about Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Disney World
Need a Mickey-inspired outfit to really celebrate the day? Check out AllEars Style!
There, we’ve got Disney looks inspired by all kinds of characters, parks, and more, including some Mickey-themed looks!
Stay tuned for more Disney news!
What are you doing to celebrate Mickey’s birthday? Tell us in the comments!
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