Mickey's 60th Birthday: A Cautionary Tale That Disney Should've Heeded
Mickey's 60th Birthday: A Cautionary Tale That Disney Should've Heeded By Robert Poole I am 33 years old at the time of this essay, as I was born in 1988. That was the same year that Mickey Mouse turned 60. That being said, one of the first Disney television specials that I ever knew was Mickey's 60th Birthday . If any of you reading this wonder why we are fighting for the preservation of true Disney magic, I suggest you watch this special. It is still on YouTube in full . I shall explain to you why this special is important to watch later, but for now, I will explain the story. The special opens up at a TV studio where Mickey Mouse is starring in a live show dedicated to his 60th birthday. However, he feels his act isn’t good enough, so he digs through a prop chest and finds his iconic Sorcerer's Hat, but once he attempts to wear it, he receives a warning from a sorcerer in his mirror (who, by the way, is NOT Yensid of Fantasia fame, but a completely different chara