New Mickey and Minnie heads - how we feeling?

[TubaGeek]

One thing I just realized I'm going to miss: Mickey and Minnie can currently wiggle their noses (it's not intentional in design, but a party trick they have up their sleeves). I have to imagine that that small feature has been eliminated.

 

[Donaldfan1934]

One thing I just realized I'm going to miss: Mickey and Minnie can currently wiggle their noses (it's not intentional in design, but a party trick they have up their sleeves). I have to imagine that that small feature has been eliminated.

Yes, that is a very iconic element of the 1988 costumes. I hope the designers implemented that feature, but like you, I wouldn't bet on it.

 

[brb1006]

I noticed a number of issues here and there, but never really payed attention to them until I saw the new versions a couple months back. Viewing them side by side really put the issues into perspective. While they may not have been the characters most in need of an upgrade, I think the fact that the main mice were taken into account at all shows that Disney's attention to detail is still strong.

Especially the eyes and I'm so glad Disney finally decided to have Minnie stop wearing makeup and lipstick.

 

[brb1006]

One thing I just realized I'm going to miss: Mickey and Minnie can currently wiggle their noses (it's not intentional in design, but a party trick they have up their sleeves). I have to imagine that that small feature has been eliminated.

It's so rare to see Mickey or Minnie wiggling there noses (Especially Minnie). I remember this was common during the 90's if you seen any WDW commercial such as this one.


But I was unaware that Minnie can also pull that trick.

 

[brb1006]

Yes, that is a very iconic element of the 1988 costumes. I hope the designers implemented that feature, but like you, I wouldn't bet on it.

I remember that began with Mickey's 1964 - 1978 design. I didn't know Minnie was able to do that until now. I'm sure they might kept that for the new designs for the two.

 

[Den Carter]

The New Mickey head can now move which can be seen during the opening gala for Shanghai Disney Resort.

skip to mark 25:32 for where it begins.

Mickey shows up at 40:39

I don't understand... This is a 33 min video... How do I skip to 40:39?

 

[Donaldfan1934]

I remember that began with Mickey's 1964 - 1978 design. I didn't know Minnie was able to do that until now. I'm sure they might kept that for the new designs for the two.

True. Mickey and Minnie's evolution from 1964-2016 has been a very naturally progressive one. With this in mind now, I wouldn't be surprised if a number of quirks were kept.

 

[brb1006]

I don't understand... This is a 33 min video... How do I skip to 40:39?

They changed the timeslot. Skip to 15:05 for when Mickey arrives.

 

[brb1006]

True. Mickey and Minnie's evolution from 1964-2016 has been a very naturally progressive one. With this in mind now, I wouldn't be surprised if a number of quirks were kept.

Speaking of 70's Mickey, I came across this photo where Mickey's face appears to be closed. It appears that Mickey's face was more rubbery and flexible back then similar to Pooh's old design.

 

[cheesecake]

I'm someone who does get very nostalgic and sentimental about little things, but I must say I prefer the new Mickey and Minnie! The heads are more proportional to their bodies, and the eyes and smiles look more lifelike. Seeing a close comparison, the old versions have more hollow looking eyes. The color change is clear in the side by side, but not really that major. I actually like them a little tanner, it makes less of a sharp contrast with the black.

 

[brb1006]

The new Mickey & Minnie heads showed up in Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire

 

[tathompson87]

The new Mickey & Minnie heads showed up in Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire

Does anyone know if all Mickeys and Minnies have been changed to the new ones today at WDW?

 

[MagicHappens1971]

Does anyone know if all Mickeys and Minnies have been changed to the new ones today at WDW?

Most likely.

 

[wdrive]

Does anyone know if all Mickeys and Minnies have been changed to the new ones today at WDW?

They haven't, at least at Mickeys meet and greet at the MK

 

[brb1006]

They haven't, at least at Mickeys meet and greet at the MK

Reminds me of when Mickey's 1978 - 1988 head would sometimes switch to his brand new design and would switch. I remember noticing this during one of the Disneyland/Walt Disney World specials between 1987 - 1989.

 

[wdrive]

Old heads in parade too

 

[MagicHappens1971]

Old heads in parade too

That's so weird imo :/

 

[Donaldfan1934]

Reminds me of when Mickey's 1978 - 1988 head would sometimes switch to his brand new design and would switch. I remember noticing this during one of the Disneyland/Walt Disney World specials between 1987 - 1989.

I'm surprised that this would be a ok now since one would think character integrity would get stricter over the years. While I think this transition will be a bit quicker within the parks, I have a hunch that there will still be an awkward era of stock footage used in promotional materials just like there was back then.

 

[GiveMeTheMusic]

I'm surprised that this would be a ok now since one would think character integrity would get stricter over the years. While I think this transition will be a bit quicker within the parks, I have a hunch that there will still be an awkward era of stock footage used in promotional materials just like there was back then.

Character integrity is no longer a concern.

 

[Donaldfan1934]

Character integrity is no longer a concern.

Is that an exaggeration or is there really zero concern? Either way, I'm curious about the specifics and extent of this decline.