NEW Mickey Mouse Costume Evolution In Disney Parks - DIStory Ep. 50!

For the 50th Episode of DIStory I thought we’d take it back to #MickeyMouse himself with a remastered look at his costume evolution in #Disneyland, #DisneyWorld, Disney On Ice, and more!
0:00 - Introduction
1:01 - 1928 Mickey's Screen Debut
1:34 - 1931 Fanchon and Marco Show
3:32 - 1937 Snow White and Seven Dwarfs Movie Premiere
5:17 - 1949 Disney Partnership with Ice Capades
6:47 - 1955 Disneyland Opens
8:11 - 1958 No More Face Holes Mickey
8:56 - 1959 Slender Mickey
10:21 - 1961 Big Head Mickey
12:09 - 1963 Paul Castle Mickey
13:41 - 1971 Walt Disney World Opens
14:35 - 1978 50th Birthday Mickey
15:30 - 1987 Modern Mickey
15:59 - Talking Mickey
17:19 - 2013 Master Magician Mickey
18:29 - 2016 Face Lift Mickey
19:25 - 2017 Walking and Talking Mickey
21:16 - 2020 Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway
21:57 - Lots of Costumes
22:44 - Outro
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[@sheagoff6009]

I remember when my family came across the talking Mickey for the first time, we were all so shocked that he could talk lol. My mom even said “Mickey you can talk?” And he said “of course I can!!!!” It was so freaking cool, it makes me sad that the talking Mickey isn’t at Disney world anymore.

[@shereenchisholm8256]

Awww, cool

[@jacktheflash8478]

He should come back

[@animeboi_3132]

yeah it should

[@Lexer32]

H fee u hjd

[@mb8w27]

I hate Mickey with a static head

[@LucasBradleylpbproductions6]

You know what's funny about it? The 50th episode of DIStory is an updated version of the first DIStory episode. We've come full circle.

[@gavinwilson5895]

Yes

[@henryapplebottom7231]

I WONDER If that was on PURPOSE?

[@neilstevens3051]

Yes and yes it is funny and yes you do like Mikey

[@mateo6116]

I love his classic red pant outfit. He very rarely comes out with his classic pants, but when he does it is very awesome

[@Spindash54]

I love the Kingdom Hearts outfit Mickey has had for some promotional events. Donald and Goofy too. I wish we could meet those more often.

[@Spindash54]

@Jellyfnaf And Dino Dan did a video on the KH versions of Mickey, Donald, and Goofy. Episode 21.

[@foxtatertot]

I just looked this up, and WOW, that's SO AWESOME. It looks so good!!

[@MarigoldFNBR]

@Galaxyfnaf And Dino I like ur pfp bill cipher is cool

[@TheGreyTurtleEntertainment]

We need an "Evolution of Disney Dan Magic Candle Company Adds"

[@jimdotbeep]

LOL

[@JamesVlogsHomeBeyond]

Now that's something I didn't expect, a reboot to your first ever Distory video.

[@MarigoldFNBR]

It’s not every day that you get to the 50th episode of your series.

[@spacebagel7556]

Tbh i just love anytime they put mickey in a suit. He just looks so cute and dapper.

[@MarigoldFNBR]

Mickey in a suit is absolutely iconic.

[@marxmarxmarxmarxmarx]

I love it so much too hehe

[@narf922]

I did all like sub hot the bell and comment

[@Cyannas]

Geez I remember seeing Dream Along With Mickey show for the first time and my eyes just bugged out of my head in astonishment at how GOOD they looked. My (then infant) daughter gets to have a childhood in a world where Mickey Mouse can actually talk to her. Well...it was wonderful while it lasted.

[@Poopystudio]

😅😅😅😅😅😅❤

[@Everik-ct6pg]

I find it interesting how they kept the 50's eyebrow design for so long. It's not my favorite look for his head, but it's definitely iconic.

[@ashlee7088]

Could you some how do the evolution of different musicals and/or rides… it’s so funny on some original rides from the parks!!

[@sirgigglebottoms5956]

Yeah we need old and new comparisons for the rides!

[@Gabezcube]

Oh yeah That would be awesome

[@elizabethalvarado8698]

What about more Muppet evolutions?

[@-_-sayameriaobuttermilk3665]

Yes

[@Zarian_Republic]

FUNNY!?!

[@AliceinDisneyWorld1125]

I've seen the Snow White debut and "horror face Mickey" costumes before (I take sadistic delight in pulling up the 1949 costumes to show friends who have never seen that nightmare before), but I've never seen the vaudeville ones before! They're actually quite charming! Definitely only meant to be seen on a stage, and not super up close, but they're not completely terrifying! Edit: Oops, commented before the end of the video. Could you possibly talk about Three Musketeers Mickey? Do Mickey, Donald, and Goofy's musketeer outfits only exist in the international parks, or have they been seen in California/Florida? I have such a soft spot for that movie, it'd be great to know where I have a chance to see that costume! Also, this might be a video all to itself, but did you know Tokyo Disney has a different themed Halloween celebration each year? It's so fun seeing what they do and what Mickey and friends are wearing each year! My favorite was Mysterious Masquerade!

[@ShawnMiller1]

115 likes and no reply let me fix that!!!

[@Starstarlolo]

Ah yes horror, face mickey

[@stefaniete4756]

I want talking Mickey back, too. That was so amazing to see and hear.

[@gftyhify]

Hopefully there will come a day when you can actually talk to Mickey without all the dialogue being prerecorded. Maybe if they installed something inside the costume that allowed the performer inside the costume to talk and alter their voice to sound like Mickey himself

[@scruffydog2]

You could do that they can only say so much. I am sure their are rules on what Mickey could say.

[@gftyhify]

@@scruffydog2 that wouldn’t be a problem. The performers would just have to learn to be like the face characters. They can only say the things those characters would say. It’s called staying in character

[@SirBlackReeds]

You mean something like a deepfake?

[@TravelWithCesarin]

There is a patent for that already.

[@zingkoinko1231]

I’d like the kingdom hearts version or club house version though.

[@weezer_number_one_fan]

My little brother (4) met Mickey in 2020, he was 3. He paused there, then he slowly walked, with a slight hunch and his arms extended towards Mickey, then he ran and hugged him :))

[@LITTLE1994]

Wow, I NEVER knew all this. Incredible video. If my mother, who loves Mickey to death, ever see the talking Mickey, I guarantee she will be in tears, and I probably would, too. I'm sad they stopped that wonderful thing! If only Walt Disney himself managed to live into the 1980s or '90s, he would've been so happy seeing his own creation becoming more realistic and accurate to the way he made Mickey...

[@ricasantos969]

Rick Scott You got first chat!

[@ricasantos969]

Herftf

[@thatRANDOMperson1000]

I had no idea there was ever a talking Mickey in the parks. I bet it would be tricky trying to figure out what to say on the spot when playing the most iconic character representing a wholesome brand. Not being able to say anything is much easier, but if they bring it back I will definitely have to go!

[@SunshineStudios2021]

I was just thinking "I want another costume evolution video.... when's the next one??" and then I checked and *30 SECONDS AGO* edit: oh. my. gosh a few years ago (can't remember exactly what year) the Christmas mickey was INSANELY GOOD

[@Animemus]

You put in the effort to make the hashtag so I’m not gonna let it go to waste. I’ve always been really interested in those blinking and talking mascots so I’d like to see a video on that. #SneakySpeakyMickeySecrets

[@AnActualCapybara1]

Couldn’t agree more! #SneakySpeakyMickeySecrets

[@theadventuresofkingaidan5880]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES! #SneakySpeakyMickeySecrets

[@user-jg4xi2oz2m]

Same #SneekySpeakyMickeySecrets

[@SirBlackReeds]

It's not going to catch on.

[@user-jg4xi2oz2m]

@@SirBlackReeds okay?

[@jonmcintosh8433]

I wouldn’t be surprised if they’ve been keeping a Talking Mickey revamp under wraps for the WDW 50th.

[@MeowMeow_95_]

Well……. NOPE LOL

[@chrissymash]

The kingdom hearts costume he got to wear once! Donald and Goofy have ones too and were seen in them a little more than mickey. I think they even had the Donald and Goofy one in a Disney Fairytale Wedding event.

[@MatthewPrower]

i always considered calling the 1978 mickey “scott pilgrim mickey” because of his eyes

[@Thomas_H._Smith]

Let's just hope the 1955 Mickey looked way better in colour.

[@coolguyhino92]

The "Big Head" era is low-key one of my favorite eras. Each era has at least some continuity from the last, but the big head is a black sheep. It entered and exited the DIStory books on rash decisions. The previous one was normal height, and based on the one before it. * Big change ->now they're tiny and can't interact. The one after it was back to normal height. I just enjoy how hard a turn they took to get to the big head, and did another hard turn to escape it. Not before nor since has disney taken so hard a turn from one era to another. And yet Big Head did it twice.

[@MicheleKlinger]

Happy 50th DIStory episode! These are always such a joy, and an almost half hour deep dive into Mickey Mouse has made my day today. I can't wait to see what other DIStory deep dives are coming

[@sianintomystery]

Absolutely love Mickey's Phantom outfit he wears for meet & greets outside Phantom Manor in Paris there's a lot going on there and it's really great to see even at a distance/walking past the meet & greet area to get on the ride

[@DuchessRococoPuff]

Weirdly, I think the Fanchon and Marco costumes are kinda charming! Congrats on 50 videos Dan! Edit: My favorite Mickey costume is the white birthday suit with the rainbow confetti from a couple years back!

[@mangafanatic19]

Sorcerer Mickey is one of my favorites, saw Mickey in that costume 20 years ago in the Disneyland parade they had at the time❤️❤️❤️

[@lunaherremans2214]

My favorite version of Mickey Mouse is the phantom manor versions in Disneyland Paris. He has a dapper version but also a more casual version. It’s so unique and I love his dapper top hat !

[@louieangellara2395]

What a thrill the 50th episode and Mickey mouse Distory theme

[@Cynni393]

I saw that Michael Jackson Follow the Yellow Brick Road/ Ease on Down the road clip lol. I loved the video. It was wonderful

[@danielbuenrostro304]

A Fun fact is that sometimes the person who was inside the talking Mickey was Bret Iwan so that is why the interaction was more real

[@Christopher_Woods]

Bret Iwan was likely doing the voice from outside the costume. He’s about 6’2” which is way too tall to fit in any of the modern Mickey Mouse costumes. But yes I read that fact too he did the voice in the park sometimes.

[@lateramae]

I never got to meet talking Mickey, but whenever I met Mickey, they were all magical experiences because he welcomed me with open arms and it was a dream come true meeting the character that got me through some tough times! My favorite Mickey Mouse outfits include his last outfit from the 'Disney Sing Along Songs - Beach Party at Walt Disney World' video, sparkly Sorcerer Mickey, the Disney World 50th anniversary outfit, his gold suit for the 'Mickey's 90th Spectacular' special on ABC, his Avengers outfit (with the shirt and cap), and Steamboat Willie (non black and white) because I'm basic. But really, he has too many wonderful costumes to choose from.

[@rosskrattermusic]

I’d love to learn more about how the articulated heads are controlled.

[@kenziehurlock]

Talking Mickey looks so cool. It's a real shame they got rid of him. It made the Mickey meet and greet more like meeting the face characters. It brought the character more to life. Too bad I never got to see it.

[@KilamajaroKen]

Kingdom Hearts King Mickey is one of my favorite outfits. And I wished it was shown more.

[@0.k-]

Same

[@0.k-]

Oops

[@zingkoinko1231]

Yes me two

[@Corkyjay]

Magic happens Mickey was an amazing outfit and color combination that is criminally underrated

[@nw827]

Evolution of Disney Dark Rides is what I want to see.

[@0.k-]

Same

[@cecloscolobosinc9906]

Finally after 4 years of waiting until a remastered mickey mouse costume evolution finally my dreams come true oh boy back 2017 the first DIStory video was mickey mouse and now were 2021 that means is time for remaster video DIStory

[@alexandramacias6385]

I love Mickey's 90th birthday celebration outfit, with the confetti pattern and the white capris.

[@unfortunatewitnessX]

Actually, a full episode of #SneakySpeakyMickeySecrets is a WONDERFUL idea 💡! I really wanted to know how Mickey actually talked and blinked his eyes 👀. Also, do you know if the costumes have cooling systems now? Because I keep hearing that it gets hot in the costumes, especially at summer time and I really feel so sorry for the cast members who wear them and have to work in them. So, even though you can't make Mickey talk again, at least make the costume cool the cast member down.

[@cfruge444]

< Also, do you know if the costumes have cooling systems now? Because I keep hearing that it gets hot in the costumes, especially at summer time and I really feel so sorry for the cast members who wear them and have to work in them. So, even though you can't make Mickey talk again, at least make the costume cool the cast member down. Hopefully they learned from their mistake after that Dumbo performer puked out through the costume's trunk.

[@NathanSpies]

You should do evolutions on the Looney Tunes, because space jam is coming out soon!

[@angel204bby]

Yes!!!!

[@is-landmedia2360]

Heyyy Nathan nice videos man

[@ChelseaTheAutisticSwanPrincess]

That’s exactly what I was thinking too!

[@eduardoantoniojimenez9447]

Yeah do evolution of bugs bunny costumes.

[@johnnystopera7008]

I know where bugs is

[@Trinabiss97]

I can’t express to you just how happy it makes me when I see a new DIStory video come out. 🥺❤️ my night just got infinitely better

[@danielbuenrostro304]

Imagine if Walt Disney World decide to bring back the 1978's Mickey Mouse custume or maybe the 1987's for a limited time and for a special celebration (Is possible because the Mickey Mouse 70's head custume of that time steal exist)

[@Christopher_Woods]

I really would love to meet the talking Mickey Mouse. I thought it would be cool to actually talk to a costumed character. Just makes the experience meeting your favorite cartoon character feel more real. It’s cool that Bret Iwan was sometimes the man behind the mirror doing the Meet and Greets.

[@josequezada7142]

Yes do the sneaky speaking Mickey secrets

[@Alberto_Tellez]

Even when you remade the first episode of DIStory, I may be a big fan of the modern cartoon-accurate redo of Mickey but I still am into the excited expression of the 1987-2016 look that we've been used to. Same said for the Minnie Mouse in the Parks.

[@KyleEvra]

Seeing talking Mickey hugging his fans makes me smile. 😊♥️💕

[@AnActualCapybara1]

Congrats on 50 distorys Disney Dan! Or should I say DistoryDan? Jokes aside, yet again congrats! #SneakySpeakyMickeySecrets my favorite Mickey would be all the ones from Fantasmic because it’s one of my favorite shows so I hope they bring it back soon!

[@Karl413]

Farmer and engineer Mickey (the best example is at the opening at DVC at the Wilderness Lodge) are two of my favorites.

[@SalemLD]

I'm still waiting on being able to hug the characters again. I'm in desperate need of a hug from them rn.

[@sonicpickups]

My favorite Mickey look was the Tomorrowland space suit from the opening of Space Mountain at Disney World in the 1970's.

[@MichaelTVerdi]

Great video! I’d like to give a shout-out to the Mickey Mouse puppet that was in “Disney Junior Live On Stage.” Very well crafted, beautiful puppet that had blinking eyes. All Disney Junior Live puppets were built by Animax Designs.

[@calebm.8264]

Definitely want to hear more about how the articulated heads work! I was born in 2005 so it’s basically the one I know and it really interests me. #SneakySpeakyMickeySecrets

[@ZakWolf]

Walt would've been proud of those neat talking Mickey costumes.

[@koko_kittyrose2922]

7:30 😨Oh my god this version the Mickey Mouse costume is literally the stuff of nightmares😓I can’t unsee that.

[@user-xu7np8fo3d]

Agree this is nightmare fuel why Disney? 🥺

[@TheIndigoBros92]

So far has to be the Brave Little Tailor outfit on the original DL Fantasmic and the WDW Fantasmic! His golden outfit for Spectro Magic and the sparkly version for the Main Street Electrical Parade would be great to see your opinion Dan.

[@Taydar]

That was a lovely video. I never got to experience talking Mickey :(. Yes I would like to watch a deep dive into all his outfits, but Dan must wear them all.

[@FENNEC.F0X]

I love the 50th Disney World anniversary mickey, i love the cool iridescent colors

[@JoyfulSquirrel-se6hf]

11:18 the Dan laugh gets me every time

[@thomasramsay]

#SneakySpeakyMickeySecrets plz.I love this type of stuff!!

[@AnActualCapybara1]

Same here! #SneakySpeakyMickeySecrets

[@AngelinaJapan]

Great video! (Also can you do the evolution of Snow White? I would love to see that! 😊)

[@sunburntsilverado7665]

Talking Mickey from 2017, and steamboat Willie were my favorite. I went to Disney for the fourth time in 2018. And I cried when I got to hug Mickey. I was kind of a mess because I had just lost my house in a hurricane. So seeing Mickey made me happy and I cried. But yeah. I miss disney world. That’s where I’m going for my graduation. But I wanna go now

[@SuperFoxdemon]

My favorite Mickey is the Disneyland Fantasmic Mickey that shoot fireworks out of his fingers. He’s always been my favorite! I go absolutely insane when I watch that show and the music swells and he shoot the fireworks!!!

[@LilyWaterfall]

I love this 😍 and I think all the costumes are beautiful (not the early 40s to 60s though 🤣)

[@_Rainbooow]

if i would be a child back in the day, i would keep away as far as possible from disney world

[@lovethenightair]

This was awesome. I've got a request, how about in honor of Alice In Wonderland (animated) being released on July 26th, 1951 you do a DISTORY on July 26th for the costume evolution of the White Rabbit? It would be celebrating it's 70th Merry Unbirthday!

[@thatrandomgirl4574]

Talking mickey was AMAZING

[@SoleaGalilei]

Congrats on 50 episodes!

[@corrinerocco1724]

CONGRATS ON 50 EPISODES!!!!🎉🎉❤️

[@tucker6072]

Congrats on 50 episodes!!

[@broderickfamily1924]

My favorite outfit Mickey has worn was in 2003 Tokyo Disneyland Cinderellabration Mickey wore this king outfit with the royal look that had a crown,cloak everything

[@gfgc6487]

I really really like Mickey's costume at the end of the Disney On Ice's show “Dream Big”. When I saw it in person was really cute. Al those details on his suite 😍 I really love it.

[@LucasBradleylpbproductions6]

BTW, if you ever do an updated costume evolution video again, it would be logical to do Minnie (and possibly Pluto) next after seeing that Fanchon and Marco show you mentioned.

[@DistoryDan]

I think that’s the plan! So much fun with Minnie. What a costume.

[@LucasBradleylpbproductions6]

@@DistoryDan I know, right?

[@MarigoldFNBR]

@@DistoryDan Pluto looks really sad in the fanchon and Marco show.

[@IndianaJoanie]

Gotta love Dan! Another great episode! Some of your best work. 😃 #sneakyspeakymickeysecrets

[@hannahlee1740]

Sorcerer Mickey is the one that sticks out to me from my childhood. I miss that hat man.

[@Alysha5]

I like talking mickey the best, come on disney, BRING BACK TALKING MICKEY!!!

[@AURAA638]

this was lit

[@Wendish1971]

A have a soft spot for the American Adventure/Paul Revere Mickey outfit. Love that tricorn hat. P.S. #SneakySpeakyMickeySecrets

[@batty.b]

What's super fun is imagining the person in the horror mickey costume who probably got so much "Mickey what's up with your face!?" from kids and had no answer

[@maxordman4100]

Fantastic job on your Mickey Mouse costume episode! I love seeing Mickey Mouse in the fancy outfits! He has such a wonderful adorable smile and it’s quite interesting to know that back in the day his smile was so insanely terrifying! Your videos are a true delight! Keep up the great work, Dan!

[@mashachan2437]

So- who’s gonna erase that creepy ice capade holes face Mikey from my head?

[@ElectroBlastLuigi]

4:16 This makes us want someone out there, who was old enough at the time to remember, and still around to day, to explain to us what was going on in these black and white pictures. I wish these old costumes were kept somewhere safe.

[@Sawyer_Krall]

The new Walt Disney world 50th anniversary tux is awesome and it’s amazing to see it on Mickey

[@alexbronynerfman]

Wooooo Disney Dan my man!! I'm also a huge fan of Mickey mouse here all the way from Vietnam! And congratulations on 50th episode of Distory! Good luck! 🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛 #DIStory #MickeyMouse #WDW50 #GetYourEarsOn #ForeverYoung

[@juliagoodwin9510]

It's amazing to see how far we've come with the costumes. Like _WOW_ , what a leap.

[@mb8w27]

We need to see the talking Mickey because it’s awesome

[@mickeymouseclub333]

His nose still wiggles.😍😍 Mickey is my favorite disney character.

[@HenryTheNostalgicEngine]

Thank tou

[@jackybones5887]

I’m so glad you did this! For a while now I’ve been rewatching your first Mickey episode because I loved it so much. Great vid

[@user-my2nq7kr2k]

i remember in the 70s when my family went to Disneyland and when they saw mickey they didn’t know how but it was a lot of fun my dad loved it so much and he went in 2004 to see that mickey could talk so shocking

[@JeremiahsFiles]

The Mickey & Minnie from 1987 to the late 2010s were the Mickey & Minnie I knew from Mickey’s Fun Songs & live action Disney singalong videos when I was very young. The video “Let’s Go To The Circus” was the only Disney singalong video I watched the least as a kid. In the video, Mickey took his friends (including three of the Kidsongs Kids) to the 123rd edition of the Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey Circus in 1993, & Mickey got to be an honorary ringmaster.

[@evyalley]

I fell in love with Mickey’s celebration tux for his 90th birthday! The sprinkles are so cute!

[@craziegracie5421]

My favorite Mickey costume has GOTTA be when he’s in his mouscateer costume!!! It is my absolute favorite costume just because the three mouscateers is my favorite Mickey movie and it is extremely nostalgic for me 😁💕

[@elisabeth2166]

Please never stop singing Magic Candle Company songs, they're seriously the best.

[@PippoRossiCarlton]

My favorite is Walking & Talking Mickey! 😍

[@sael91]

Grats on hitting 50 episodes. Love this channel!

[@hyuriel7515]

The Talking Mickey was such a good idea man ;

[@nyssarc146]

I remember the frost time I saw the moving head, I saw Mickey going by across the street in a trolly and his mouth started MOVING and I thought I was SEEING THINGS

[@726berkshire]

For me, my personal favorite Mickey outfits are Sorcerer Mickey, Safari Mickey, and his 90th birthday outfit.

[@vancelarkin7651]

Distory videos just really give me life 😂

[@johnnesw.joseph3636]

I Honestly Think i love Mulan's Lunar New Year Procession version Mickey

[@akp23208]

loved it so crazy how much Mickey evolved