Last night, ABC celebrated Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday with Mickey’s 90th Spectacular, a tribute to the mouse himself. The night included some of your favorite stars, musical performances and much more.
As is typically the case with events like this, Disney fans took to their respective Twitter accounts to share their thoughts as they watched. Some of the reactions to the show were as funny as Mickey’s original cartoons.
Some pointed out specific parts of the show that were particularly awkward:
mickey wants thinga-ma-bobs pic.twitter.com/ehT46uPfCH
— Connor Ratliff (@connorratliff) November 5, 2018
I have to admit it never even occurred to me that by linking that Mickey head to his identity, it makes the character capable of doing anything the wearer can do. (my split-second moment of surprise that MM can play percussion at a professional level not just on a hippo's teeth) pic.twitter.com/KEbF83pUJJ
— Connor Ratliff (@connorratliff) November 5, 2018
…Is this dream? Bias with biases. You slayed Mickey 😪😓😵🤧 #nct127 #mickey90 #Regular_Irregular #NCT #Mickeys90thSpectacular https://t.co/1qTowkjs7n
— Dagi🐳 (@DeeKreaseHee) November 5, 2018
This was not the show some folks were expecting:
@ABCNetwork Disappointed with the #Mickeys90thSpectacular Why not get the original voice actors and get them to sing their own songs? It’s BS that you only seem to be playing to the younger crowd. What about all the adults who grew up with Mickey?? Where’s OUR special??
— Patricia Freyre (@disneyfreak1978) November 5, 2018
They're ROASTING Mickey Mouse on his 90th tonight. Brutal! Taking it like a mensch, though.
— Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) November 5, 2018
Others just made general Disney-related observations:
What do you get a 90 year old mouse anyways, other than copyright extensions? Happy birthday, Mickey Mouse!
— Kevin Franco (@ocnarfnivek) November 5, 2018
Mickey I want to be that awesome when I’m 90, you rock! #Mickeys90thspectacular pic.twitter.com/uz8sgHYQgI
— The Walking Alice (@Sakura__002) November 5, 2018
Name me one other character that has that much of a positive, magical impact on people and kids the way Mickey does? Go on, I’ll wait! #Mickey90 #Mickey90th #Mickeys90thSpectacular #Mickeys90thCelebration #Disney pic.twitter.com/vxJsruBmJJ
— Francis: DisneyVista (@DisneyVista) November 5, 2018
I hope I look this good when I’m 90 years old. Happy Birthday, Mickey! #Mickey90 #MickeyMouse pic.twitter.com/qGag1vtcVp
— Andre Piranha Plant (@BlackNerd) November 5, 2018
Unfortunately for this Twitter user, the show brought up some repressed memories:
I saw a holiday show at WDW some time ago and Mickey and Minnie were in the same bed on stage. I'm still not over it. #Mickeys90thSpectacular pic.twitter.com/wBFwW13lbu
— Bookitty (@B00kitty) November 5, 2018
Also, could we get a song that's remotely about love for Mickey and Minnie? (I HATE Colors of the Wind.) #Mickeys90thSpectacular
— Bookitty (@B00kitty) November 5, 2018
Others were reminded of their own special memories:
In honor of Mickey Mouse's 90th birthday, here's a pic of me, Lesley Ann Warren, and Walt Disney himself!
Join me on Saturday at @AmazingThingsAC in Framingham, MA! https://t.co/EeZr8E3yOA pic.twitter.com/fR1jNTNqqI
— John Davidson (@johnhamdavidson) November 5, 2018
He’ll always have my heart ❤️ #Mickeys90thCelebration #Mickeys90th #Mickeys90thSpectacular #mickey #mickeymouse pic.twitter.com/QR4qqmBLhh
— Iliana Solorzano (@Disney_Iliana) November 5, 2018
90 years of magic with this guy. Happy birthday Mickey Mouse!!! Watch us celebrate him tonight on @abcnetwork at 8pm ❤️ @Disney pic.twitter.com/RlsWDkeJst
— Sarah Hyland (@Sarah_Hyland) November 4, 2018
Some got emotional:
Me watching Mickey & Minnie dancing to “Colors of the Wind” #Mickeys90thSpectacular pic.twitter.com/TRSgZp2ljo
— Sarah 🦈 (@swizzle_b) November 5, 2018
That made my heart so happy #Mickeys90thSpectacular
— Shaan (@Shaansaysnow) November 5, 2018
For these folks it was all about the performances:
So, um…when is @leslieodomjr’s Disney album coming out…? Please and thank you, sir! #Mickeys90thSpectacular
— Shelli Weinstein (@shellidw) November 5, 2018
Mickey dancing with nct 127 totally put a smile on my face. Like I’m so happy you have no idea #Mickeys90thSpectacular
— 🙁 (@softsun4ngel) November 5, 2018
I love you Sophia Carson but you don’t have a single thingamabob on Jodi Benson. #Mickeys90thSpectacular
— Allison ✨ (@Allyslikeastar) November 5, 2018
Some just wanted to wish him well:
Happy Birthday, Mickey Mouse! #Mickey90 pic.twitter.com/Y7VNbH0Usi
— Matt Danner (@MattyDanner) November 5, 2018
Did you watch Mickey’s 90th Spectacular on ABC last night? What were your thoughts? Let us know in the comments below.
Mike is a writer that has covered comic cons, theme park events, video game showcases and other fun events. He is a fan of theme parks, sports, movies, Marvel Comics and is a self-proclaimed “nerd.”
