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  • OFFICIAL: Talking Mickey Meet and Greet Now Gone From Magic Kingdom

    OFFICIAL: Talking Mickey Meet and Greet Now Gone From Magic Kingdom

    As we reported back in January, there have been rumors of the Talking Mickey Mouse Meet and Greet getting the hook at Disney World. Well those rumors proved true last week and the Talking Mickey Mouse Meet and Greet at Town Square Theater in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World has now gotten the silent treatment permanently.

    Back in 2013 guests were amazed when Magician Mickey Mouse started interacting and talking with them. Looking dapper in his magician suit, Mickey could carry on conversations, blink, say cheese for the camera, and even perform magic tricks with guests.

    Reports are that the closure is due to multiple issues, including technical difficulties, cost and general confusion from guests since other Mickey characters in the park do not talk.

    For the curious guests that may ask why Mickey isn’t talking anymore, cast members have a cute little response prepared stating that Mickey no longer talks is because he needs to rest his voice for all of his show appearances that he makes around Walt Disney World.

    Mickey will continue to meet guests at this location, but from now on he will no longer communicate with guests in the same way.

  • RUMOR: Talking Mickey Maybe Leaving Magic Kingdom Soon

    RUMOR: Talking Mickey Maybe Leaving Magic Kingdom Soon

    The Talking Mickey Mouse Meet and Greet at Town Square Theater in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World may be getting the silent treatment if rumors are true.  Talking Mickey may be removed from the attraction according to cast members who are familiar with the issue.

    According to a report from wdwinfo, the Main Street U.S.A. attraction closing as early as this May, stating, ‘this is a cost saving move’.  After an overhaul of the attraction, it is expected that Mickey will return, but without the ability to talk. The attraction has suffered from technical difficulties in the past and it’s unclear if that may have anything to do with the possible decision. The report also indicated that some guests have been confused as to why Mickey Mouse can talk in one location, but not in others.

    As always, you have to take internet rumors with a grain of salt.  This one seems strange since Disney was just testing out a talking Donald and a talking Minnie to go along with the talking Mickey in Disney’s California Adventure in September. The attraction has been well received by guests and the technology has a long history that doesn’t likely end here regardless of what ends up happening with this particular attraction.

    If you’ve never seen Talking Mickey you can check him out in the video below.

    I for one hope the rumors are not true.  We love getting to personally interact with Mickey. So if you haven’t had a chance to talk to the main mouse personally, make sure you get there while there is still time.