Talking Mickey Returns

slotofkit · Post by **slotofkit** » Mar Fri 04, 2011 3:06 pm

If you didn't catch the news last year, Disney's been testing a talking Mickey walk around character that interacts with guests. He was back in the park this week, and here's the breaking news:
http://www.dapsmagic.com/geekscorner/20 ... and-video/

elizabethswann · Post by **elizabethswann** » Mar Fri 04, 2011 3:07 pm

I would still be a little creeped out by a talking Mickey but that's just me.

slotofkit · Post by **slotofkit** » Mar Fri 04, 2011 3:11 pm

You know, I think that people are saying that, but there's a disconnect seeing it in video. When you see him talking, it is very natural and seems like something they should have had a long time ago.

Now, if there were talking Beast or Happy the dwarf, I'd feel creeped out for some reason. Talking Mickey seems more like an old friend.

elizabethswann · Post by **elizabethswann** » Mar Fri 04, 2011 3:15 pm

I'd have to see him in person and see how I'll react. As long as kids don't get weirded out by it.

Amy · Post by **Amy** » Mar Fri 04, 2011 3:20 pm

slotofkit wrote:If you didn't catch the news last year, Disney's been testing a talking Mickey walk around character that interacts with guests. He was back in the park this week, and here's the breaking news:
http://www.dapsmagic.com/geekscorner/20 ... and-video/

Looks cute! I wonder if people will start having problems with Mickey blinking during photos though

slotofkit · Post by **slotofkit** » Mar Fri 04, 2011 3:53 pm

elizabethswann wrote:I'd have to see him in person and see how I'll react. As long as kids don't get weirded out by it.

I hope not too. But, the Youtube video in the article of Jonathan meets Mickey shows just how special this can be, I think. I really hope Disney does more experiences like this and can make it special for all kids.

proudcanuck · Post by **proudcanuck** » Mar Fri 18, 2011 12:07 pm

I'm surprised that they started with Mickey. I would have guessed they would have started with Goofy as the pilot project
as he is able to be a bit more silly and able to make the kids laugh and enjoy the interaction just a bit more. Looking forward to our next encounter with Mickey now.

elizabethswann · Post by **elizabethswann** » Mar Fri 18, 2011 3:04 pm

I think the reason they started with Mickey is because most of the kids go to see him first. Since you get to meet Mickey in his home in Toontown, I think they picked him first as a test run.

Post by **horizons1** » Mar Fri 18, 2011 4:54 pm

elizabethswann wrote:I would still be a little creeped out by a talking Mickey but that's just me.

Nope, it's not just you!

Amy · Post by **Amy** » Mar Fri 18, 2011 7:51 pm

proudcanuck wrote:I'm surprised that they started with Mickey. I would have guessed they would have started with Goofy as the pilot project as he is able to be a bit more silly and able to make the kids laugh and enjoy the interaction just a bit more. Looking forward to our next encounter with Mickey now.

elizabethswann wrote:I think the reason they started with Mickey is because most of the kids go to see him first. Since you get to meet Mickey in his home in Toontown, I think they picked him first as a test run.

I'm not surprised they picked Mickey either. He is probably the best known and universally loved character...

mindflipper · Post by **mindflipper** » Mar Fri 18, 2011 10:12 pm

Actually, the first time I ever saw it was a few years back when they introduced the talking Mickey (and a talking Goofy) on the Christmas Parade with Regis. I was actually impressed with both.

momeja · Post by **momeja** » Mar Fri 18, 2011 10:13 pm

mindflipper wrote:Actually, the first time I ever saw it was a few years back when they introduced the talking Mickey (and a talking Goofy) on the Christmas Parade with Regis. I was actually impressed with both.

Yeah, but anything looks good next to Regis, Mindflipper.

mindflipper · Post by **mindflipper** » Mar Fri 18, 2011 10:36 pm

momeja wrote:
mindflipper wrote:Actually, the first time I ever saw it was a few years back when they introduced the talking Mickey (and a talking Goofy) on the Christmas Parade with Regis. I was actually impressed with both.
Yeah, but anything looks good next to Regis, Mindflipper.

Including Kathy Lee...

garyman · Post by **garyman** » Mar Sat 19, 2011 1:32 pm

I think a talking Mickey and Minnie is really cool, it brings Disney to life.

Have a nice day

mindflipper · Post by **mindflipper** » Mar Sat 19, 2011 4:56 pm

garyman wrote:I think a talking Mickey and Minnie is really cool, it brings Disney to life.

I agree! It's about time, as they have had AA for such a long time to finally get some Tech with character costumes is past due...

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