The hot asphalt threatens to consume the watery canvas as custodial hosts with dripping mops in hand dart from side-to-side and top-to-bottom, as they quickly bring to life a smiling image of Mickey Mouse on Main Street U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom Park. It’s reminiscent of the dueling-mop scene in Fantasia as they splash liquid from seemingly endless buckets of water onto the pavement.

Curious Guests gather as Mickey Mouse’s facade becomes larger and more recognizable. An excited child squeals, “Mommy, take a picture,” to a laughing mom, who is already taking her camera from her bag. As more children gather, the artists invite them to help fill in Mickey’s ears, and the masterpiece is complete.

Earlier this year, Cast Members had the chance to become involved in the new Teacherrific Minnie Grants program, in which they could nominate a specific school or classroom for a $500 grant that will provide funding for specialized equipment and electronic learning tools.

Brian Butler, a bellman at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, was excited to have the opportunity to apply for a Minnie Grant, to give to a teacher who made a difference in his son’s life.

Johnson’s classroom now will be able to purchase additional books as well as a "gathering mat" for the kindergartners.