The story behind viral video of Walt Disney look-a-like surprising Mickey Mouse

You may have seen this video of Bill Burns dressed up as Walt Disney in Disneyland. It shows how cosplay, to him, is much more than a hobby.
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[@krissymconnorsvlog7321]

Awww the way Mickey hugs him warms my heart ❤

[@Rosieaxl11]

Same!!!❤️❤️

[@Forddude24]

I hope Disney hires this guy.

[@HyperMotionDX]

To do what run the company

[@TheSadMusician]

@@HyperMotionDX hahaha

[@BTITINGSCREECH]

No, to be an mascot, and go around Disney, like a mascot.

[@danielgudinojuarez6729]

well the real Walt is dead for over decades now, so it's not a good way to honor someone by also cosplaying as him in general.

[@St0lenS0ulz]

0:02 That hug is just absolutely precious Mickey looks shocked but also trying literally not to cry-

[@selenamoxey853]

2:30 The way mickey hug makes me cry

[@THOMAS_VANN]

Mickey hugs him like Walt, I missed you ❤

[@dogsmr4078]

I was walking through Sleeping Beauty castle this weekend after hours and no one else was around but me and my family, but I saw your head poke around the corner and my heart soared. I was overcome with emotion and you were kind enough to take a photo with me even though I know you were busy filming content. Thank you for the joy that you spread. You were the highlight of my trip ❤

[@nicholasmuscato6184]

I would love to meet this gentleman and meet him as Walt cause I would react just like Mickey.....this story is a tearjerker

[@suzettedavidson7062]

I worked with Bill at the Dickens Faire (Daly City, CA) for several years. He and Jane are amazing and kind. This is so awesome that he can spread that kindness, love and good vibes to Disney fans. I really like this project and I wish him all good health.

[@365ral]

Mickey: DAD! I missed you so much!

[@coachman1532]

I can’t imagine the people in the backstage getting told "Walt is in the park"

[@jennamahaffy9553]

I would just start crying lol

[@mariomouse8265]

In real life, cast members would say “Man is in the Forest” whenever Walt was in the building

[@sophieslittleadventure-5824]

That’s What Mickey Would Hug His Real New Dad Be Like

[@fallenoneFU]

I actually loved his Vinny cosplay from Atlantis. Vinny and Atlantis are so underrated. "It was like a sign from God... I found myself in that boom..." XD

[@strawberryrnilk]

he also does art for the signs at trader joe's! really talented and heartwarming guy

[@crissieah8310]

Wow. That is so beautiful and emotional! ❤️

[@SmashyGuySRB2]

if i saw that guy as walt disney i will be shocked about it

[@jacquelinedoss8165]

This almost made me cry

[@lesleyfrolloandhooklover6615]

This video is so precious 🥲🥲🥲🥲❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gracefully_ever_after]

This video made me cry!

[@bluej511]

Saw this on Instagram, how absolutely heart warming.

[@henrylivingstone2971]

He really looks like Walt when he smiles with his teeth

[@blueberrypitbull87]

Guys, I understand that there are some pretty nasty KZbinrs out there, perpetuating the lies and myths about him. He was not a bigot, he was not a racist, he was not an anti-semite. In fact, the Sherman brothers were Jewish. The men who made the music for his movies. They were like family to him and he defended them against a lawyer, who ended up being an antisemite. So what did Walt Disney do? He fired the guy on the spot for his bigotry. Walt was unbelievably good to his workers. And Floyd Norman, a black animator debunked the claims of racism. He even called out spike Lee like a bad ass after Spike Lee claimed that Walt was racist. "Spike, you didn't meet Walt, I did." Floyd Norman was an animator for Walt Disney. And he's a very great man.

[@jennamahaffy9553]

This brought tears to my eyes, I saw you on provost park pass as well that is so cool of you and I hope to see you in the park one day I will cry for sure lol🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@SparklingJam]

I think Mickey was shocked by seeing Walt again after he died in 1965

[@bryces.4204]

Excellent way to bring Walt back to the limelight without admitting they kept him frozen 😊

[@AltairEgoX]

tears and big ups! to both you and Mickey!

[@SpellboundWolf]

Thank you so much for sharing this. This is why I love Cosplaying & my fellow Cosplayers. We aim to make people around us smile.

[@cynthiablackthorn]

This is an amazing story, an amazing cosplay,

[@833time]

It's always nice when Disney's mascot admires the fans.

[@networktrailers]

Wakanda Forever Black Panther. He inspired people with his lovely character, make the whole marvel fandom remember him. I think when i become old i still remember this legend even becomes old. 🔥 . . . . . . The greatest moments was every times people saw Chadwick Boseman. They will says "Wakanda Forever" where ever he goes. But when president goes nobody give a cares...🤣

[@yedi2117]

Cute vid. Also Disney reminding you that they own ABC at the end 💀

[@Rosieaxl11]

Awwwwwwwww, so cute!!!!! I love Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse!!!!!!❤️🧡💛💚💙💜✨️✨️✨️💝💝💝

[@Tekirai]

Omg!! He dressed as Vinny from Atlantis it’s RARE to see cosplay of thet

[@theenlightenedexchange4817]

He absolutely is amen

[@VYT2327]

My dad was diagnosed with cancer in 2018 and passed away last year 2022 along with covid. miss him😢

[@elijahzilla619]

This always makes me happy somebody trust up as Walt Disney and he hugged Mickey Mouse Think me to help you with the time and I feel happy for that

[@countdooku7020]

It’s funny how we all know how Walt Disney looks like even though he died a long time ago

[@marissawolff8491]

Because there's a bunch of photos of him still in existence.

[@spectralight8412]

The fact that you cosplayed as Jay Garrick!❤️⚡️ As well as JJJ. 😁 I’m so glad you had a great experience with this! I hope you cosplay as Walt again and meet Oswald, Goofy, and Donald.

[@lindaallen9141]

Wow! You are such a blessing!!

[@bradwalls8656]

Mickey @ 0:23 ~ "Fa.. Father? You, you came back?!?" Bill Burns/Walt Disney ~ "No, my son. I came home."

[@vjrei]

The only pain you should be afraid of is the love you hold.

[@FurbyGaming125]

Since The Real Walt Disney Man Is Still Dead, Bill Burns Looks Like Walt Disney And Is Taking Walt Disney’s Place

[@juancordova5815]

This is amazing!

[@adamst.martin1932]

Awwwww😢😢❤❤ Disney's needs to hire this man look alike Walt Disney

[@gabrielvidrio3210]

Sometimes it makes me wish Walt & Elinor Disney were alive today 🌠💖🌠 I wanted them 2 see what their family company has grown into and what are some of the things that have been done right and wrong throughout the decades since their 'passings' ⚰ I say we definitely need the original storytelling quality back in Disney so that more dreams can come true 4 those who work hard and yearn 4 them with humility, grace, and courage 💖 God bless this man & Walt too ✝️💖✝️

[@stacyscooby8488]

Beautiful

[@orangeinferno]

I needed this

[@G00fyG00bst3r]

They should make a meet and greet with Walt to be honest

[@juneserros6781]

That’s so awesome 🥹

[@mikkawilly5323]

🥺💖❤💖🥺

[@SuperJK-Man]

Very cool dude

[@GUG3X]

Mickey: FATHER PLEASE HELP DISNEY IS EVIL AND HE IS SUING FOR NO REASON

[@Douglas-1994]

When I saw this video i was like UHHHHH OMG

[@KravenSpider]

HE WAS JJJ!!! I had a feeling I’d seen him somewhere before!

[@karleehimmelspach331]

Wow 🤩

[@user-li4sx5qz8p]

love and support

[@mapoleo]

Bro walt came back from his frozen pod 🥶

[@michellesmith9207]

Wow that's crazy

[@Tacobeanz]

That is cute

[@Short_Rachel.]

This video made my eyes sweat 🥹😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@aaron-prime117]

I’ve always wanted to do this myself. At least once I get back in shape. But even though I’m not tall enough I could still pull off the looks of Walter Elias Disney but that means I have to grow my hair in a weird way Or buy a wig and hopefully get a mustache cause I really don’t wanna grow up my facial hair

[@mirellawoodhermosascancion6993]

See Walt Disney copy from Cri Cri el Ratón Vaquero and crate Mickey Mouse.

[@hunterknobelcatholicknight3006]

We need Walt costumes

[@violettevicencio363]

The story behind viral video of Walt Disney look-a-like surprising Gerine Vicencio

[@Fossils21]

Did he heal from cancer

[@FMWorldPakistan]

Nice

[@sandyking8678]

Mickey mouse thinks it's his Dad

[@theenlightenedexchange4817]

♥

[@rikacomedyletsplays2581]

Hed be disappointed at what theyve done 2 his companY OuO

[@RecetasMaricel]

🇮🇩

[@supermariokid6199]

This man is the definition of Disney lost magic

[@rikimaruhawaii]

Didn’t this guy cosplay as Jonah Jameson?

[@roger9250]

Y’all do know that Mickey Mouse ain’t real right? Like that’s a dude on a costume

[@kmxrie]

duh, they literally said cast member

[@mdempsey7128]

No shit, Sherlock!

[@londoniscooldealwithitlold6039]

Wow your sooooooo🙄 fucking smart

[@timlemmens1087]

Don't ruin the magic.

[@strawberryrnilk]

cringe

[@theangelofdestiny3856]

I guess it's more about the way that he was symbolized than more than what he actually believed and stood for because Walt Disney was a very very racist old man among other accusations that was the least incriminating one

[@angelocaranza3359]

Im glad that i friend him on Instagram

[@TRAN305]

DISNEY GO WOKE GO BROKE

[@pugzlipigeon5906]

Looks nothing like Walt Disney