9 reasons to visit Walt Disney World for Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday

Mickey’s 90th birthday celebration jumps in high gear as his actual birthday approaches. Here are nine reasons to visit Walt Disney World to celebrate his birthday.

Walt Disney World is considered by many to be the place where dreams come true. With Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday celebration on Nov. 18, Disney fans have even more reason to celebrate. The original icon has transcended that simple mouse drawn by Walt Disney all those years ago. Mickey Mouse is a legend, icon and a symbol of happiness for all ages.

For many Disney fans, a trip to Walt Disney World can be the ultimate way to celebrate Mickey and his momentous birthday. Whether it is your first trip to where the magic begins or your 100th, each time walking through those theme park gates can offer a new discovery. From remembering a moment from your childhood to finding a new discovery, those magically memories would not be possible without Mickey Mouse.

Here are nine reasons to visit Walt Disney World for Mickey’s 90th birthday!

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL – OCTOBER 01: Walt Disney World Resort marked its 45th anniversary on October 1, 2016, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Jacqueline Nell/Disneyland Resort via Getty Images)

Holiday decorations

Since Mickey’s birthday is close to the holidays, Walt Disney World is filled with holiday decorations. While the theme parks are amazing any time of year, the holidays are even more special. Whether you stay for Mickey’s Holiday Party, enjoy the grandeur of the Christmas processional or stare in awe at the lights on Tower of Terror, the holidays are a visual marvel. From towering Christmas trees to special treats, the holiday spirit sprinkled with pixie dust can have everyone believing in a little magic.

Hidden Mickeys

The time-honored tradition of searching for Hidden Mickeys has become a theme park game. While no one knows the exact number of Hidden Mickeys, it is believed that there are well over 1,000 scattered throughout Walt Disney World. From manhole covers to symbols on walls, the iconic mouse ears are all over Disney theme parks. How many have you discovered?

Mickey’s outfits

Some might think, it isn’t often that a guy has more outfits than a woman. Mickey is said to have 290 outfits while Minnie only has 200. Whether Mickey is wearing a holiday outfit or just his everyday finery, he is a dapper fellow. Also, did you know why Mickey only has four fingers? If he had five fingers, his hand would look like a bunch of bananas. With his momentous birthday, it will be curious to see how many outfit changes you can see during the celebration.

Magic Kingdom challenge

Did you know that when you stand in one Magic Kingdom land you can’t see another land? Through strategically placed visuals, you can’t see Tomorrowland from Frontierland. It is one of the magical aspects of Disney. With this interesting piece of information, you can stump your fellow park guests while waiting in line at It’s a Small World?

Mickey-themed food

One of the best parts of visiting a theme park is the food. Everywhere you turn, the delicious bites are plentiful. Luckily at Walt Disney World, Mickey-themed food is all around. There is even a special Mickey birthday cupcake for the birthday celebration. Don’t worry about all the calories. Vacation food never hurts a diet.

Visit now before Galaxy’s Edge crowds become enormous

Think about the wait for the Banshee ride at Animal Kingdom. If you think that wait is intolerable, next year’s opening of Galaxy’s Edge is going to be insane. Why not enjoy the quiet time and explore all the greatness of the Walt Disney World parks now. Even though the Great Mickey Ride isn’t quite ready at Hollywood Studios, there is plenty to see and do at this Disney theme park, like Toy Story Land.

Walt Disney World unusual ties to pop culture

While Super Bowl champions and pop culture legends have paraded down Main Street, the Disney area has also been the location of some other momentous occasions. One of President’s Nixon’s most remembered phrases, “I’m not a crook” was said at a media event in a Disney hotel. Also, John Lennon signed the document that disbanded The Beatles at a Disney hotel. Beyond these unusual facts, celebrities often visit the infamous theme parks. Even though many of them have VIP tours, you never know who could be standing next to you in line.

You can’t help but smile, it’s in the air

Beyond the obvious giddiness of being in a Disney theme park, have you ever noticed that you just seem a little happier? Ever wonder why? At many Disney parks, certain scents are often sprayed in the air. That smell of fresh baked cookies isn’t just a coincidence. It is true that certain aromas can produce happiness. I wonder if Disney will ever make a theme park scented candle that could bring pixie dust happiness to your home.

Share your ears photo

One iconic Disney souvenir is Mickey Mouse ears. Whether they are Mickey-centric, sparkly or another Disney character, those ears symbolize more than a theme park memory. They produce a smile, a happy thought and remind everyone that dreams can come true. Recently, Disney partnered with Make-A-Wish to donate up to $2 million dollars during the #ShareYourEars campaign. For each photo shared, Disney will donate $5 to help make wishes come true. What better way to celebrate Mickey’s 90th birthday than to bring wishes to deserving people.

Will you be celebrating Mickey’s 90th birthday? Even if you don’t visit a Walt Disney World theme park for the momentous occasion, think about the iconic character and all the smiles that he has brought to generations. Couldn’t we all use a little magic and happiness these days?