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.
11/16/2008

When the Disney characters dress up for
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this September and October,
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will be debuting a whole new look. Mickey
has traded his scarecrow costume for stunning purple and orange
eveningwear fit for a Halloween ball. Not to be outdone, Mickey's best
girl, Minnie Mouse, exchanged her witch costume for a party dress to
complement Mickey's attire.
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.
Making
music for charity’s sake, the Encore! Cast and Orchestra, a volunteer
ensemble of nearly 300 Disney Cast Members, struck a high note by
raising a record $25,940 for United Arts of Central Florida.

