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Mickey Mouse, a cartoon character recognized around the world, was first developed by Walt Disney and drawn by his friend and animator Ub Iwerks. Mickey debuted Nov. 18, 1928, in "Steamboat Willie," a black-and-white short. He grew in popularity and gained enough stature to be considered the icon of entertainment giant Walt Disney Co.
In 1929, the character spoke for the first time ("Hot dogs! Hot dogs!") in "The Karnival Kid." He was voiced by Walt Disney, who continued to speak as Mickey in a squeaky falsetto for years. Mickey appeared in more than 40 movies, including in a segment of 1940's "Fantasia," which was called "The Sorcerer's Apprentice."
In the 1950s, "The Mickey Mouse Club,...
In 1929, the character spoke for the first time ("Hot dogs! Hot dogs!") in "The Karnival Kid." He was voiced by Walt Disney, who continued to speak as Mickey in a squeaky falsetto for years. Mickey appeared in more than 40 movies, including in a segment of 1940's "Fantasia," which was called "The Sorcerer's Apprentice."
In the 1950s, "The Mickey Mouse Club,...
Mickey Mouse, a cartoon character recognized around the world, was first developed by Walt Disney and drawn by his friend and animator Ub Iwerks. Mickey debuted Nov. 18, 1928, in "Steamboat Willie," a black-and-white short. He grew in popularity and gained enough stature to be considered the icon of entertainment giant Walt Disney Co.
In 1929, the character spoke for the first time ("Hot dogs! Hot dogs!") in "The Karnival Kid." He was voiced by Walt Disney, who continued to speak as Mickey in a squeaky falsetto for years. Mickey appeared in more than 40 movies, including in a segment of 1940's "Fantasia," which was called "The Sorcerer's Apprentice."
In the 1950s, "The Mickey Mouse Club," a TV variety show for kids, was launched. Regulars in the cast were referred to "Mouseketeers" and wore caps with rounded mouse "ears" attached. Viewers were able to purchase this headwear, which by the 21st century, expanded into dozens of colors, styles and themes.
Eventually, the mouse moved into theme parks, beginning with Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., before expanding to Walt Disney World in Florida and parks near Paris, Tokyo and Hong Kong. In 1978, Mickey Mouse became the first cartoon character to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Variations of the simple three-circle Mickey silhouette logo one circle for the head and two more for the ears serves as a visual icon for the company and its properties. "Hidden Mickeys" have sprouted throughout the culture, from movies, to ride design to architectural touches in resorts. Mickey merchandising runs the gamut from T-shirts and other apparel to toasters, dolls, trading pins, video games, artwork, shower curtains, Pez dispenser and much more. "I only hope that we don't lose sight of one thing that it was all started by a mouse." -- Walt Disney
In 1929, the character spoke for the first time ("Hot dogs! Hot dogs!") in "The Karnival Kid." He was voiced by Walt Disney, who continued to speak as Mickey in a squeaky falsetto for years. Mickey appeared in more than 40 movies, including in a segment of 1940's "Fantasia," which was called "The Sorcerer's Apprentice."
In the 1950s, "The Mickey Mouse Club," a TV variety show for kids, was launched. Regulars in the cast were referred to "Mouseketeers" and wore caps with rounded mouse "ears" attached. Viewers were able to purchase this headwear, which by the 21st century, expanded into dozens of colors, styles and themes.
Eventually, the mouse moved into theme parks, beginning with Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., before expanding to Walt Disney World in Florida and parks near Paris, Tokyo and Hong Kong. In 1978, Mickey Mouse became the first cartoon character to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Variations of the simple three-circle Mickey silhouette logo one circle for the head and two more for the ears serves as a visual icon for the company and its properties. "Hidden Mickeys" have sprouted throughout the culture, from movies, to ride design to architectural touches in resorts. Mickey merchandising runs the gamut from T-shirts and other apparel to toasters, dolls, trading pins, video games, artwork, shower curtains, Pez dispenser and much more. "I only hope that we don't lose sight of one thing that it was all started by a mouse." -- Walt Disney
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Pretzels, peanuts and a sky-blue Crayola
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterIt didn't take long for Jewel Van Valin's cross-country art project to take off. Passengers flying in the difficult days after 9/11 were anxious and irritable because of tightened security and fewer flight amenities. The Delta Air Lines flight...Tags: Colorado, Air Transportation Industry, Hawaii, Florida, Transportation
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Flight attendant draws on creativity by handing out crayons
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterIt didn't take long for Jewel Van Valin's cross-country art project to take off. Passengers flying in the difficult days after 9/11 were anxious and irritable because of tightened security and fewer flight amenities. The Delta Air Lines flight...Tags: Air Transportation Industry, Colorado, Hawaii, Arts, Florida
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Take the kids along when being married at a far-off locale
Four-year-old Grace Layman, decked out in full frilly flower girl regalia, excitedly led her smiling surprise guest to the separate kids' party she was hosting at her dad's wedding reception. Mickey Mouse wowed everyone -- grown-ups too. ''I was teary...Tags: Hawaii, Family, Knot Incorporated (The), Walt Disney World Resort, Marriage
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Wakeboarding picks up steam
Sentinel InstituteOrlando has gained its fame as a place for fanny-pack wearing tourists enjoying Mickey Mouse and the sunny weather. But wakeboarding? Yep. Wakeboarding. "This really is the wakeboarding mecca," Sammy Duvall said on Tuesday. And he certainly has the...Tags: Multi-Sport Events, Orlando Weather, Phillip Soven, Walt Disney World Resort, Weather Reports
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Sterling Casino's ship leaving Port Canaveral
Jason Garcia and Sara K. Clarke, Sentinel Staff WritersSterling Casino's decision to pull out of Port Canaveral this month may have had more to do with the company's bottom line than it would like to admit. The company, which owns the 1,800-passenger Ambassador II gambling ship, said on its Web site that...Tags: Vacations, Casino and Gambling, Brevard County, Local Authority, Walt Disney World Resort
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Q news: Mickey Pig? Concerted pregnancy? Arresting dance?
Pig seeks trip to Disney BARABOO, Wis.—A Canadian couple who saved a uniquely marked pig from the butcher hope she will end up at the Happiest Place on Earth. Miss Minnie Piggie has a birthmark that its owners say looks like Mickey Mouse's head. The...Tags: Festive Event, Addiction, Plymouth, Tim McGraw, Iowa
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How to say Mickey Mouse in American Sign Language
Orlando SentinelHow might you say Mickey Mouse in Spanish? Mickey Mouse will do -- after all, it's a proper name. What about in American Sign Language? That's a different challenge. Spelling out Mickey Mouse with finger-spelling gestures gets tedious in a hurry....Tags: Donald Duck, Walt Disney World Resort, Kissimmee, Walt Disney, Valencia Community College
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Mickey Mouse Antics
Some startling news: Mickey Mouse showed up at the Blue Trail Range & Gun Store in Wallingford on Memorial Day weekend for a little target practice. We know this because Mickey's name appears in Blue Trail's sign-in book. Pretty goofy, huh? It might...Tags: Police Investigations, Public Holidays, Gardens and Parks, Richard Blumenthal, Tourism and Leisure
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Disney sues Lake County business over use of Pooh, other characters
Sentinel Staff WriterStep aside, Cruella De Vil. A federal lawsuit filed by Disney Enterprises Inc. has cast a Clermont couple as villains who exploited the trademarked likenesses of Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore and Tigger, too, to enrich their family business, Kool Klown Party...Tags: Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks, eBay Incorporated, Donald Duck, Academy Awards, Trials
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