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6 Mickey Mouse facts you probably didn’t know
Mickey Mouse first debuted in "Steamboat Willie" on November 18, 1928.
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The Opry House in 1929 was the first time Mickey wore white gloves.
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The 1929 film "The Karnival Kid" was the first time Mickey first spoke, exclaiming, "Hot dogs!"
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Before Walt Disney created Mickey Mouse, he made Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, the main character in the 1927 film "The Ocean Hop."
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The first color short of Mickey Mouse was "The Band Concert" in 1935.
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"Fantasia" brought classical music and animation for a breathtaking cinematic experience.
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"The Simple Things" in 1953 was the last regular installment of the Mickey Mouse film series.
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A person in a Mickey Mouse costume at the gate of the Magic Kingdom at the Disneyland theme park, Anaheim, California circa 1955.
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Donald Duck is one of Mickey's most loyal friends as seen in the 1983 movie "Mickey's Christmas Carol."
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"House of Mouse" was an animated TV show that aired in 2001.
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While there was never a wedding in any film, Disney decided in the studio that Mickey and Minnie already were happily married.
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D23 - the Ultimate Disney Fan Event - brings together all the worlds of Disney under one roof for three packed days of presentations, pavilions, experiences, concerts, sneak peeks, shopping, and more.
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Mickey Mouse and some of his most iconic moments
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Most parents would never let rodents near their kids – unless, of course, it’s Mickey Mouse.
Here are sixfacts about the world’s most iconic critter.
1. He started off as a rabbit
Before Walt Disney created Mickey Mouse, he made Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. But in a dispute with his business partner at Universal, Disney lost the rights to Oswald. The loss of his first character inspired the birth of the Mouse. If you look at the two characters, you can see the resemblance. Red shorts, big ears and wide eyes sound familiar?
2. He’s married to Minnie
Yes, married. While there was never a wedding in any film, Disney decided in the studio that the two mice already were happily hitched. Like any loving couple would want, Mickey and Minnie shared their big screen debut together in “Steamboat Willie” in 1928. Every year on November 18, they get to celebrate their birthdays together. How romantic is that?
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3. He’s silent for 8 films and then exclaims, ‘Hot dogs!’
Mickey Mouse is clearly a huge fan of hot dogs. He chose to reveal that to the world in 1929 in his ninth film, “The Karnival Kid,” and even did a hot dog dance. Sure, he had laughed and squealed before, but he didn’t show us he could utter words until this film.
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4. His magic turned kids into stars
Remember how Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake got their big career breaks? Of course, the magic of the Mouse had something to do with their success. The child sensations starred in the revival of the 1950’s “Mickey Mouse Club.”
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5. He doesn’t wear white gloves for fashion
Mickey’s white gloves actually help distinguish his hands from the rest of his body. The first time we see him in the famous accessory is in the cartoon, “The Opry House,” in 1929.
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6. He’s frequently a write-in candidate in elections
Unfortunately, votes for Mickey Mouse usually end up in the trash, along with those for Donald Duck. Voters are allowed to dream big though, right?