When is Mickey Mouse Day?
November 18th is Mickey Mouse Day.
What is Mickey Mouse Day?
From a whistling boat captain in black and white to the full color Sorcerer’s Apprentice in Fantasia, Mickey has captivated the world with his charm and his antics. Mickey Mouse Day celebrates this classic cartoon character’s birthday.
Mickey Mouse took to the screen on November 18, 1928 with slapstick, plot twists, and a full lineup of comedy gold. Walt Disney left Universal Studios with a cartoon rabbit named Oswald, who became a mouse named Mortimer, who eventually became the Mickey we know and love.
Who could have guessed a rodent would become the most well-known character in the world? Mickey may be more globally recognizable than Santa. The first Mickey Mouse Club appeared in 1929, and now kids attend these clubs across the nation.
Mickey inhabits a world with Minnie, Pluto, Goofy, his nemesis, Pete, and many other memorable characters. It’s a world we can go back to time and time again for a good laugh.
Fun facts about Mickey Mouse Day!
- Mickey’s first words—“Hot dog!”—were also the first words spoken by an animated character.
- Mickey Mouse only has four fingers because, according to Walt Disney, five fingers looked like “a bunch of bananas.”
- Disney himself voiced Mickey Mouse for about 18 years.
- Your height must be between 4’8” and 5’2” to become a Mickey Mascot at Disneyland.
- Walt Disney considered calling his first theme park “Mickey Mouse Village” instead of “Disneyland.”
How to celebrate Mickey Mouse Day:
Watch some Mickey classics, like Steamboat Willie, Through the Mirror, or The Band Concert. Don’t forget the popcorn.
What’s the hashtag for Mickey Mouse Day?
Wish Mickey a happy birthday on social media with #MickeyMouseBirthday.