The world’s most famous cartoon mouse celebrates his 88th birthday today! “Steamboat Willie” first premiered on Nov. 18—the day Mickey Mouse, a cartoon star, was born.
Mickey Mouse joined the cast of “Good Morning America” to debut his “Birthday Trip Around the World” video, which Disney had been teasing for more than a month with passport photos and postcard pictures on the official Mickey Mouse Instagram. Mickey’s birthday adventures brought him to Los Angeles, Kyoto, Japan; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Cusco, Peru; Rome, Italy; Shanghai, China and Paris, France, where crazy dance moves were shown off and fans sent their birthday love.
Watch Mickey Mouse Travel Around the World for His Birthday
Bet you didn’t think I had moves like these! Thanks to all my pals for making my birthday extra special! —Mickey Mouse#HappyBirthdayMickey pic.twitter.com/dHLLUKXlPz
— Disney (@Disney) November 18, 2016
According to Time, Mickey is one of the most recognizable images in the world, “even beating out Santa Claus.” As Walt Disney said, “I only hope that we don’t lose sight of one thing – that it was all started by a mouse.”
Twitter joined in on the birthday celebrations, sending birthday wishes to Mickey Mouse (and Minnie!), in addition to sharing timeless quotes from Walt Disney. Take a look at some of the #HappyBirthdayMickey wishes below:
Social Media Celebrates Mickey Mouse’s Birthday with #HappyBirthdayMickey Trend
#HappyBirthdayMickey and cheers to your brilliant creator! pic.twitter.com/wo8fEIsvak
— Bernhardt Films (@BernhardtFilms) November 18, 2016
"It all started with a mouse." #HappyBirthdayMickey pic.twitter.com/ZuHr9Tcbmb
— Josh Taylor (@dearfuturejosh) November 18, 2016
#HappyBirthdayMickey live from Disneyland Paris! pic.twitter.com/OIesjT9Qy9
— DLP Today (@DLPToday) November 18, 2016
The timeless Mickey Mouse is celebrating another birthday. #happybirthdaymickey pic.twitter.com/PxykpUiSUQ
— Leslie Lopez (@abc7leslielopez) November 18, 2016
IT'S MY FAVORITE MOUSE'S BIRTHDAY! ❤️✨#HappyBirthdayMickey pic.twitter.com/4CX87xR77T
— Francis Dominic️ (@frncissdominc) November 18, 2016
Pretty great morning with the Big Cheese here in Times Square! #HappyBirthdayMickey pic.twitter.com/DX1skUzYTH
— Tony Morrison (@THETonyMorrison) November 18, 2016
88 is the new 30. #happybirthdaymickey
— Thomas Kearney (@ThomasE_Kearney) November 18, 2016
Happy 88th Birthday, Mickey! We love you!! #themouse #happybirthdaymickey #MickeyMouse #mainmouse #WaltDisneyWorld ❤️ pic.twitter.com/GZNVp4IexH
— Ginny Walton (@ginny_gw5) November 18, 2016
There are so many ways to celebrate Mickey Mouse’s birthday but sweet treats might be our favorite! #HappyBirthdayMickey pic.twitter.com/gXhOqcjKtN
— Walt Disney World Today (@WDWToday) November 18, 2016
I can’t believe all the #HappyBirthdayMickey wishes I’m getting! You guys are the best! —Mickey Mouse
— Disney (@Disney) November 18, 2016
What’s your favorite Mickey Mouse memory? Sound off in the comments section below!
Photo credit: Paul Beattie, Flickr