That's His Boy! Viral Sensation Mali Valentine Meets Mickey Mouse at Walt Disney World

An adorable viral video has led to a magical Walt Disney World moment, as a New Jersey toddler’s reaction to seeing Mickey Mouse warmed hearts around the world.

What’s Happening:

• We all remember our favorite characters growing up, and how important they became to us. 
• Mickey Mouse, one of the world’s most recognizable characters, holds a place in the hearts of children and adults around the world. 
• For one three-year-old, Mali Valentine, just seeing Mickey Mouse in a recent production of Disney On Ice brought him to tears. 
• The reaction was caught on camera by his parents, who were both moved to tears. 

• Gaining millions of views in just a few days, Walt Disney World caught wind of the adorable video and decided the New Jersey family needed to meet the mouse, the myth, the legend.
• Mali, his brother Mahzi, his father Marcus, his mother Diamonique, and his grandmother Monica all headed to the Most Magical Place on Earth where the resort organized a meet and greet with Mickey. 

• The moment, which was filled with big smiles, is sure to be a core memory for the Valentine family.
• Check out Mali meeting Mickey for the first time below!

• For those looking to take their own magical adventure to Walt Disney World, Laughing Place recommends Mouse Fan Travel.

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