This changes everything

  • Posted by Van
  • May 9, 2010

For years, two ideas have consumed Disney fans around the world as they speculated about when or if they could come true. Now, one has.

As seen in this YouTube video, Disneyland is testing a Mickey Mouse character greeter that can blink, move his mouth and even talk as he completely interacts with guests. Its simply an amazing piece of technology and worth checking out.

No word yet on how this may be used more frequently in the parks but one can imagine that a character that talks may have slower lines for photos as he/she needs to politely excuse himself/herself from one guest to greet another.

(Incase you’re wondering, the other item we are all waiting for is a WDW monorail expansion. And now that we have a talking Mickey, I suggest Disney get working on THAT.)

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Siren
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May 9, 2010 at 10:12 am

I was just there a few weeks ago. This is simply amazing. Another way disney makes real magic happen.

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NicksMommy
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May 9, 2010 at 12:37 pm

Wow. Just Wow.

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chairmanclench26
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May 9, 2010 at 2:04 pm

Oh.My.God!

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Ellie
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May 9, 2010 at 4:32 pm

This is like a new breed of Characters. Just in time too! In a world of innovation and new things. I’m really glad and amazed at this! Disney really delivers.

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Katie Roberson
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May 10, 2010 at 2:55 pm

This is so exciting! Mickey is amazing in this new way of interacting with guests young and old.

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Ellie
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May 11, 2010 at 2:57 pm

When I was little, I remembered Mickey that way. He’d talk and act like a real person. I’m really truely glad that Disney did this. It’s making Mickey more belivable. I love it!

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May 18, 2010 at 6:39 pm

i think it’s a little creepy

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June 8, 2010 at 9:54 am

Ok that is freakin awesome!

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