Master Yen Sid

Fantasia 2000
 Short Films
 Video Games
Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep
Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Epic Mickey
Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
Fantasia: Music Evolved
 Voice
 Portrayed by
Master Yen Sid (in the Kingdom Hearts video game saga)
Boss (according to Deems Taylor)
 Personality
 Goal
 Enemies
 Likes
 Dislikes
 Quotes
"No, as a matter of fact, I do not."
"How? You cannot enter the world of a dream. Where will you go?"
"Had I known what events would follow, I would have locked away everything: paint, brush, and thinner."

**Master Yen Sid** (or **Yen Sid**) is a powerful sorcerer and teacher of Mickey Mouse, who first appeared in *The Sorcerer's Apprentice*, a segment of the 1940 hybrid film *Fantasia*. In both the *Kingdom Hearts series* and *Epic Mickey*, his voice is provided by Corey Burton.

Though he was amongst the most obscure Disney characters of all time for over 65 years, Yen Sid has recently become a recurring character, making quite a few appearances in media raging from video games to the Disney theme parks, most notably after his introduction into the *Kingdom Hearts* series.

## Background

According to the filmmakers, Yen Sid was apparently modeled after Walt Disney right down to signature facial features recognizable by the animators. Yen Sid's name, which is not given in the film itself, was given to him by the animators. It is "Disney" spelled backwards which pays tribute to Walt.

### Physical Appearance

Yen Sid is a stern-looking elderly gentleman with his signature sorcerer hat atop his head. He has a long gray beard reaching down underneath his chest. He has small eyes with tiny pupils as well as a long aqua-colored vestment which he wears in all appearances.

### Personality

Being rather mysterious, not too much is known about the sorcerer. He is wise, practical and most often seen with a serious tone in such a way that it often quashes Mickey's playful nature into obedience. Most who encounter Yen Sid often can be bound to be intimidated by his appearance but underneath his fierce look lies a heart of gold. Surprisingly, he is very forgiving and actually has a sense of humor. He is more than aware of Mickey's mischief and willing to deal with this; putting it aside to teach his apprentice. Underneath his harsh exterior is a man who strongly believes in his apprentices, no matter what mischief they may get into.

His past is never looked upon with the exception of the *Kingdom Hearts* continuity. Years before Sora, the sorcerer was a Keyblade wielder but eventually retired or as he puts it "doffed that mantle."

### Powers and Abilities

Most of Yen Sid's magic is obtained through his sorcerer hat. With the hat he is known to conjure up mystic clouds and bring to life inanimate objects. Despite this, he has abilities without the hat, presumably through years of study and discipline in practicing the arts of sorcery. When Mickey accidentally flooded the tower with the hat, Yen Sid stormed in and forced the water to dissolve and while so he created large waves all without the hat. In the *Kingdom Hearts* series, Yen Sid was able to disappear in a beam of light. Most other abilities to this day are unknown.