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Today is Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse’s birthday! These two have given us so much joy for the 91 years that they have been around. And they couldn’t be more young at heart. So, let’s raise a cake pop to them and celebrate with a full day of fun.

A birthday party isn’t complete without cake, but these come in “Minnie” size. Click here for a recipe inspired by the cake pops found at Disney Parks and Resorts. Be sure to have a parent present to help! This will make 6 cake pops.

Show off your love of these two with these exciting new “wearables” that you can find over at shopDisney.com. It’s the go-to place for any Mickey’s Toontown citizen.

Our friends over at Walt Disney Imagineering came up with the best table setting for such a day…a re-creation of these fantastic friends’ homes in Mickey’s Toontown. Create this miniaturized, cartoon city right in your home with the latest release of Disney Paper Parks.

Now it’s time to dot up your style with this adorable sweater craft. Create yours and show it off using #DisneyMagicMoments.

Snuggle up in your sweater and delight in some cake. Then turn on your TV or as we call it TooniVision and catch the brand-new series “The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse” only on Disney+.

That’s our party bash folks. We’ll see ya real soon!

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Whether you’re staying at Disney’s Yacht Club or nearby, or visiting EPCOT before the holiday fun kicks off there, you’re going to want to check out this review. At the Beach Club Marketplace you can mobile order three holiday treats that will put a jolly pep in your step. Since the EPCOT area currently lacks some holiday festiveness, our team headed to Beach Club to taste the Holiday Exclusive treats available at Beach Club Marketplace.

• Trio of Holiday Fudge – White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge, White Chocolate Gingerbread Fudge, and a Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa Fudge $8.99
• Pumpkin Cheesecake – A Pumpkin-flavored New York-style Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce, Whipped Cream, Sugar Leaves, and Pumpkin-flavored Sugar Crystals $5.49
• Chocolate Crinkle Cookies – Chocolate lovers Crinkle Cookies with a dusting of Sweet Snow $5.19

We did not order it but there is also a plant-based Peppermint Brownie available for $4.99. The Trio of Holiday Fudge is a quintessential holiday treat. If you love traditional holiday flavors, you’re going to have a hard time deciding between the White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge, White Chocolate Gingerbread Fudge, and Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa Fudge. Our team selected the White Chocolate Gingerbread Fudge as their favorite of the three.

If you like pumpkin and cheesecake you can’t go wrong with the Pumpkin Cheesecake, naturally. The cake by itself is sweet enough, but the caramel sauce on top adds some more flavor and sweetness. For some pumpkin cheesecake traditionalist this may be too sweet. To those folks, our team suggests the Pumpkin Cheesecake Canoli at PizzeRizo at Hollywood Studios.

The Chocolate Crinkle Cookies won out as the favorite of the three Holiday Exclusive treats we tried. Nice and chewy with nice chocolate flavor and not too sweet; these cookies are a great treat that won’t weigh you down.

There’s quite a bit of food and beverage options available even though the Beach Club guest rooms are closed. The Beach Club Marketplace is a very casual dining option inside the large merchandise shop at the Beach Club. It is the lowest rated quick dining option at Walt Disney World, according to our readers, with a 66% thumbs up rating. Perhaps these holiday treats will help boost its rating?

Will you be visiting Walt Disney World during the holidays? How do these Holiday Exclusive desserts sound?

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Happy birthday, Mickey Mouse (and Minnie too)! Today marks the 92nd anniversary of the release of “Steamboat Willie” – the first animated cartoon featuring Mickey Mouse (and Minnie is in it too). As one might expect there are lots of places to see the big cheese, including attractions, character appearances, and even food and beverage. Here’s our favorite ways to celebrate Mickey Mouse.

• Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway – Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Mickey’s Philharmagic – Magic Kingdom
• Character cavalcades at each of the four Walt Disney World theme parks
• Chef Mickey’s – Disney’s Contemporary Resort
• Garden Grill – EPCOT
• Topolino’s Terrace – Disney’s Riviera Resort
• Spice Up Your Holiday Sandwich at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café

Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is a runaway hit. It is the first ride dedicated to Mickey Mouse and his friends. But, let’s not forget about Mickey’s PhilharMagic over at Magic Kingdom. This multi-scensory movie does feature Donald Duck more than Mickey, but it is a still a fun way to see Mickey and his friends.

At each of the four Walt Disney World theme parks you can catch your favorite characters in a cavalcade. These cheerful cavalcades take place throughout the day at each park. They are not on a published schedule to prevent crowding, but they happen so frequently it’s easy to catch a few during your day in the parks. Mickey Mouse makes time in his busy schedule to appear in a cavalcade at each of the four parks. Check out our tips for viewing the character cavalcades at Magic Kingdom.

There’s a few ways you can celebrate the mouse with a meal. Chef Mickey’s, Garden Grill, and Topolino’s Terrace each have family-friendly settings. Chef Mickey’s will resume character dining next month. Seeing Mickey at the Garden Grill is a must-do for any mouse fan. This restaurant inside The Land pavilion at EPCOT is amazingly cool–it rotates around through scenes of the Living with the Land ride. The food is fantastic and you get to meet and greet with Mickey and friends from a safe distance.

The Spice Up Your Holiday Chicken Sandwich is featured at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café. This spicy chicken sandwich is topped with Sriracha Aïoli and Pickle Slaw and sandwiched on a Santa Mickey Brioche Bun. For $11.99 it is one of the best deals in Magic Kingdom considering its elevated flavors and toppings–and the Santa Mickey Brioche Bun is adorable.

What’s your favorite way to see and celebrate Mickey Mouse at Walt Disney World?

 

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Filed Under: Just For Fun, Magic Kingdom, Disney Characters, disney dining, mickey disney world, Mickey Mouse

Keep your eyes open and ears out! In honor of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse’s birthday, we’re going on a global tour to share our favorite mouselebrity sightings at different destinations around the world. Let’s go!

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Disneyland Resort

Starting in sunny California, here’s Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse greeting the day from their homes in Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Resort.

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

Across the sea, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are vacation-ready at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa. In celebration of its recent reopening, we’re also inviting you to take a behind the magic journey and learn about the beloved resort’s creation.

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Tokyo Disney Resort

On the other side of the Pacific, the two are looking resplendently regal in front of Cinderella’s Castle at Tokyo Disneyland. Sweet and spiffy!

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

A soaring celebration is to be had at Hong Kong Disneyland where the two are riding high on Dumbo the Flying Elephant.

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Shanghai Disney Resort

A sighting at Shanghai Disney Resort where Minnie Mouse greets us in front of one of her favorite sweets shops: Sweethearts Confectionery and Mickey Mouse is looking dapper as always with a stunning sky backdrop!

Disney Cruise Line

The two have also been known to be spotted on the deck of Disney Magic before docking at their next destination. If you haven’t seen it yet, we recommend checking out a virtual viewing of the “Frozen, A Musical Spectacular,” Disney Cruise Line’s Broadway-style show.

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Disneyland Paris

At Disneyland Paris, Mickey Mouse greets us in his studio from the hit show “Mickey and the Magician,” while Minnie Mouse – ever the perfectly poised pirate – poses for a photo in front of the Pirate Galleon.

Disney’s Riviera Resort at Walt Disney World Resort

Back in Florida, Mickey Mouse puts paint to paper on the verdant lawns of Disney’s Rivera Resort with Minnie Mouse. Picture perfect if you ask me!

Walt Disney World Resort

All festively dressed in their holiday best, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are looking forward to celebrating the season at Walt Disney World Resort! Take a look at what’s in store as the holidays arrive at Magic Kingdom Park. 

The fun doesn’t stop here! Today at 3 p.m. PST / 6 p.m. EST visit D23.com for a birthday celebration of everyone’s favorite pals, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse! Host Mark Daniel will be taking you on an inside look at the wild and zany world of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with one of the attraction’s lead Imagineers, Kevin Rafferty. Then get a special look at the new Disney+ series “The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse” and hear from Bret Iwan, official voice of Mickey Mouse!

(Some photos are achieved and do not reflect current social distancing guidelines.)

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com

Filed Under: Aulani, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club, Disneyland Paris, Disneyland Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disney Resort, Tokyo Disneyland, Walt Disney World Resort

Posted wait times were moderate across Walt Disney World today, and at some attractions the actual wait time was significantly lower than that.  We received 183 actual wait times today – thanks to everyone who uses our Lines app.  Let’s do the numbers!

Magic Kingdom Wait Times

Today’s Magic Kingdom coverage will focus entirely on the theme “rides with water.” “it’s a small world” had an average wait time today of 33 minutes. Its 7-day average is 39 minutes, so today ranks #5 for this week. Its 30-day average is 36 minutes, so today ranks #17 for the past month.

Jungle Cruise had an average wait time today of 41 minutes. Its 7-day average is 44 minutes, so today ranks #4 for this week. Its 30-day average is 41 minutes, so today ranks #16 for the past month.  We received 5 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 95% of the posted wait time.

Splash Mountain had an average wait time today of 42 minutes. Its 7-day average is 57 minutes, so today ranks #4 for this week. Its 30-day average is 52 minutes, so today ranks #20 for the past month.

Pirates of the Caribbean had an average wait time today of 39 minutes. Its 7-day average is 44 minutes, so today ranks #5 for this week. Its 30-day average is 42 minutes, so today ranks #19 for the past month. We received 4 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 73% of the posted wait time.

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin (has a camel that spits water) had an average wait time today of 11 minutes. Its 7-day average is 12 minutes, so today ranks #5 for this week. Its 30-day average is 12 minutes, so today ranks #22 for the past month.

Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid had an average wait time today of 18 minutes. Its 7-day average is 20 minutes, so today ranks #4 for this week. Its 30-day average is 22 minutes, so today ranks #20 for the past month. We received 7 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 40% of the posted wait time.

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (has a rain scene) had an average wait time today of 23 minutes. Its 7-day average is 24 minutes, so today ranks #4 for this week. Its 30-day average is 23 minutes, so today ranks #15 for the past month.

Peter Pan’s Flight (has multiple water-based scenes) had an average wait time today of 32 minutes. Its 7-day average is 33 minutes, so today ranks #3 for this week. Its 30-day average is 31 minutes, so today ranks #13 for the past month. We received 4 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 66% of the posted wait time.

Mickey’s PhilharMagic (has water effects) had an average wait time today of 25 minutes. Its 7-day average is 19 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 18 minutes, so today ranks #1 for the past month.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (has multiple water features) had an average wait time today of 42 minutes. Its 7-day average is 47 minutes, so today ranks #5 for this week. Its 30-day average is 43 minutes, so today ranks #16 for the past month. We received 6 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 34% of the posted wait time (wow!).

Dumbo the Flying Elephant (ride base is water feature) had an average wait time today of 11 minutes. Its 7-day average is 14 minutes, so today ranks #4 for this week. Its 30-day average is 11 minutes, so today ranks #13 for the past month.

Mad Tea Party (tea requires water) had an average wait time today of 11 minutes. Its 7-day average is 13 minutes, so today ranks #6 for this week. Its 30-day average is 12 minutes, so today ranks #17 for the past month.

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (has outdoor waterfall) had an average wait time today of 63 minutes. Its 7-day average is 61 minutes, so today ranks #3 for this week. Its 30-day average is 56 minutes, so today ranks #7 for the past month. We received 6 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 49% of the posted wait time.

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EPCOT Wait Times

Journey Into Imagination With Figment had an average wait time today of 14 minutes. Its 7-day average is 16 minutes, so today ranks #3 for this week. Its 30-day average is 15 minutes, so today ranks #12 for the past month. We received 6 actual wait times today (y’all are the best!), and the actual wait averaged 73% of the posted wait time.

Living with the Land had an average wait time today of 10 minutes. Its 7-day average is 12 minutes, so today ranks #5 for this week. Its 30-day average is 13 minutes, so today ranks #25 for the past month.

Mission: SPACE Orange had an average wait time today of 18 minutes. Its 7-day average is 26 minutes, so today ranks #3 for this week. Its 30-day average is 23 minutes, so today ranks #17 for the past month. Mission: SPACE Green had an average wait time today of 5 minutes.

Soarin’ had an average wait time today of 34 minutes. Its 7-day average is 39 minutes, so today ranks #3 for this week. Its 30-day average is 33 minutes, so today ranks #11 for the past month.We received 7 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 102% of the posted wait time (also wow!).

Spaceship Earth had an average wait time today of 12 minutes. Its 7-day average is 22 minutes, so today ranks #6 for this week. Its 30-day average is 18 minutes, so today ranks #24 for the past month.

Test Track had an average wait time today of 45 minutes. Its 7-day average is 57 minutes, so today ranks #6 for this week. Its 30-day average is 57 minutes, so today ranks #26 for the past month.  We received 8 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 49% of the posted wait time.

The Seas with Nemo & Friends had an average wait time today of 7 minutes. Its 7-day average is 12 minutes, so today ranks #6 for this week. Its 30-day average is 11 minutes, so today ranks #29 for the past month. We received 4 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 70% of the posted wait time.

Frozen Ever After had an average wait time today of 63 minutes. Its 7-day average is 69 minutes, so today ranks #4 for this week. Its 30-day average is 63 minutes, so today ranks #12 for the past month. We received 5 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 53% of the posted wait time.

Hollywood Studios Wait Times

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Hanson (just checking to see who’s read this far!) had an average wait time today of 47 minutes. Its 7-day average is 51 minutes, so today ranks #4 for this week. Its 30-day average is 50 minutes, so today ranks #21 for the past month. Its 365-day average is 63 minutes, so today ranks #164 for the past year.

Star Tours: The Adventures Continue had an average wait time today of 26 minutes. Its 7-day average is 26 minutes, so today ranks #2 for this week. Its 30-day average is 27 minutes, so today ranks #16 for the past month. Its 365-day average is 27 minutes, so today ranks #114 for the past year.

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror had an average wait time today of 44 minutes. Its 7-day average is 50 minutes, so today ranks #4 for this week. Its 30-day average is 49 minutes, so today ranks #21 for the past month. We received 4 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 67% of the posted wait time.

Toy Story Mania! had an average wait time today of 25 minutes. Its 7-day average is 29 minutes, so today ranks #5 for this week. Its 30-day average is 28 minutes, so today ranks #21 for the past month. We received 10 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 40% of the posted wait time.

Slinky Dog Dash had an average wait time today of 70 minutes. Its 7-day average is 66 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 66 minutes, so today ranks #5 for the past month.

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway had an average wait time today of 52 minutes. Its 7-day average is 80 minutes, so today ranks #6 for this week. Its 30-day average is 79 minutes, so today ranks #29 for the past month. We received 7 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 57% of the posted wait time.

 

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run had an average wait time today of 53 minutes. Its 7-day average is 51 minutes, so today ranks #3 for this week. Its 30-day average is 56 minutes, so today ranks #18 for the past month. We received 6 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 88% of the posted wait time.

Rise of the Resistance ran pretty well today, except for one delay of almost an hour in calling boarding groups from noon to 1 p.m.

Animal Kingdom Wait Times

DINOSAUR had an average wait time today of 14 minutes. Its 7-day average is 35 minutes, so today ranks #5 for this week. Its 30-day average is 29 minutes, so today ranks #27 for the past month. We received 4 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 85% of the posted wait time.

Expedition Everest had an average wait time today of 29 minutes. Its 7-day average is 34 minutes, so today ranks #4 for this week. Its 30-day average is 31 minutes, so today ranks #15 for the past month.  We received 12 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 60% of the posted wait time.

Kali River Rapids had an average wait time today of 11 minutes. Its 7-day average is 22 minutes, so today ranks #6 for this week. Its 30-day average is 20 minutes, so today ranks #28 for the past month.

Kilimanjaro Safaris had an average wait time today of 16 minutes. Its 7-day average is 28 minutes, so today ranks #5 for this week. Its 30-day average is 22 minutes, so today ranks #22 for the past month. We received 6 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 41% of the posted wait time.

Na’vi River Journey had an average wait time today of 48 minutes. Its 7-day average is 54 minutes, so today ranks #4 for this week. Its 30-day average is 47 minutes, so today ranks #9 for the past month. Its 365-day average is 59 minutes, so today ranks #135 for the past year. We received 7 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 66% of the posted wait time.

Avatar Flight of Passage had an average wait time today of 53 minutes. Its 7-day average is 60 minutes, so today ranks #5 for this week. Its 30-day average is 56 minutes, so today ranks #16 for the past month. We received 11 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 71% of the posted wait time – that’s pretty consistent.

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