HONG KONG - SEPTEMBER 1: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this handout photo provided by Disney, Mickey and Minnie Mouse are seen in front of the Sleeping Beauty Castle at the new Disneyland Park on September 1, 2005 in Hong Kong. The new theme park and vacation resort will officially open September 12. (Photo by Mark Ashman/Disney via Getty Images)
American producer, director, and animator Walt Disney (1901 - 1966), circa 1955. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - DECEMBER 06: In this handout photo provided by Disney Parks, English-Irish boy band The Wanted performs "Santa Claus is Coming To Town" while taping the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade TV special December 6, 2013 at the Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The 30th annual holiday telecast airs December 25 on ABC-TV. The show also will air in Canada on CBC Network, and across the globe on the American Forces Network. (Photo by Mark Ashman/Disney Parks via Getty Images)
11th November 1947: Celebrities young and old gathered at a birthday party for Mickey Mouse at the Disney Studio. Left to right - Edgar Bergen, Candice Bergen, Walt Disney, Stephanie Wagner, Joan Bennett Wagner and Cheryl Crane. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
MARNE LA VALLEE, FRANCE - AUGUST 22: Tourists enjoy the Mad Hatter's Tea Cups in Fantasyland at Disneyland Paris August 22, 2002 in Marne la Vallee, France. After a rocky start ten years ago Disneyland Paris, formerly known as EuroDisney, is now one of Europe's most popular attractions. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
circa 1952: American animator and director Walt Disney (1901-1966), whose name is synonymous all over the world with children's cartoon films, particularly those featuring Mickey Mouse, his first cartoon character. He is pictured during a visit to England for the filming of 'The Sword And The Rose'. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 17: In this handout photo provided by Disney parks, Mickey Mouse and his friends celebrate the 60th anniversary of Disneyland park during a ceremony at Sleeping Beauty Castle featuring Academy Award-winning composer, Richard Sherman and Broadway actress and singer Ashley Brown July 17, 2015 in Anaheim, California. Celebrating six decades of magic, the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration features three new nighttime spectaculars that immerse guests in the worlds of Disney stories like never before with "Paint the Night," the first all-LED parade at the resort; "Disneyland Forever," a reinvention of classic fireworks that adds projections to pyrotechnics to transform the park experience; and a moving new version of "World of Color" that celebrates Walt Disneys dream for Disneyland. (Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort via Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 5: Fireworks explode under cloudy skies as Disney dignitaries and characters appear in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at the close of ceremonies for the 50th anniversary of Disneyland May 5, 2005 in Anaheim, California. Sleeping Beauty Castle, like many other attractions at Disneyland, is adorned with special decorations for today's anniversary events. Disneyland, in southern California, is the original Disneyland theme park founded by Walt Disney in 1955. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
13th April 1953: American film maker and animator Walt Disney (1901 - 1966). (Photo by R. Mitchell/Express/Getty Images)
397155 08: Mickey Mouse rides in a parade through Main Street, USA with Cinderella's castle in the background at Disney World's Magic Kingdom November 11, 2001 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
22nd June 1951: Creator of Mickey Mouse Walt Disney (1901-1966) arrives in London to see the premiere of his latest film. He holds a model of his character Donald Duck whilst looking at a copy of the Walt Disney book of the new film 'Alice In Wonderland'. (Photo by Edward G. Malindine/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
22nd November 1946: American animator and producer Walt (Walter Elias) Disney (1901 - 1966) walking through St Stephens Green, Dublin, in the Republic of Ireland. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: Actress Michelle Trachtenberg (centre) poses with Disney characters at the Walt Disney premiere of "The Ice Princess" at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2005 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
circa 1950: Walt Disney (1901-1966), American cartoonist and film maker. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - NOVEMBER 12: In this handout provided by Disney Parks, Ariana Grande poses with Minnie Mouse during a break from taping the 'Disney Parks Unforgettable Christmas Celebration' TV special in Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World Resort November 12, 2015 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The 32nd annual holiday telecast airs nationwide Dec. 25 at 10 a.m. ET and 9 a.m. CST, MST and PST on ABC-TV. (Photo by Mark Ashman/Disney Parks via Getty Images)
19th November 1946: Cartoonist and film producer Walt Disney (1901 - 1966) arriving in the foyer of a London hotel. He is on his way to Ireland, where he intends to make a film about leprechauns and racehorses and to capture the Irish atmosphere. (Photo by Harry Shepherd/Fox Photos/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - DECEMBER 16: In this handout photo provided by Disney Parks, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively meet Mickey Mouse at Sleeping Beauty's Winter Castle at Disneyland park December 16, 2016 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort via Getty Images)
22nd June 1951: US artist and film producer Walt Disney (1901 - 1966), creator of Mickey Mouse, seated at a desk with paperwork in London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 30: In this handout photo provided by Disney Parks, DAZZLING DUO - Neil Patrick Harris and Mickey Mouse at the premiere of "World of Color - Celebrate!" The Wonderful World of Walt Disney at Disney California Adventure park May 20, 2015 in Anaheim, California. Harris and Mickey Mouse host the all-new nighttime spectacular brought to life by 1,200 fountains, animation and live-action film, lasers, special effects, and a stirring musical score. Celebrating 60 years of magic, "World of Color - Celebrate!" is one of three new nighttime spectaculars which will immerse guests in the worlds of Disney stories like never before during the Diamond Celebration at the Disneyland Resort. (Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney Parks via Getty Images)
15th October 1949: American cartoonist and film producer Walt Disney (1901 - 1966) introducing his two new canine characters who star in his latest film 'The Lady And The Tramp'. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - NOVEMBER 11: In this handout provided by Disney Parks, Tori Kelly performs during the taping of the 'Disney Parks Unforgettable Christmas Celebration' TV special in Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World Resort November 11, 2015 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The 32nd annual holiday telecast airs nationwide Dec. 25 at 10 a.m. ET and 9 a.m. CST, MST and PST on ABC-TV. (Photo by Mark Ashman/Disney Parks via Getty Images)
15th October 1949: American cartoonist and film producer Walt Disney (1901 - 1966) arrives at London Airport. (Photo by J. Wilds/Keystone/Getty Images)
KO OLINA, HI - DECEMBER 27: In this handout photo provided by Disney Parks, Actor Sterling K. Brown pals around with Stitch at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa on December 27, 2017 in Ko Olina, Hawaii. (Photo by Hugh Gentry/Disney's Aulani Resort via Getty Images)
21st June 1951: Walt Disney, creator of Mickey Mouse, with his wife and two daughters at Waterloo station after arriving on the Queen Mary boat train. (Photo by J. Wilds/Keystone/Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - DECEMBER 19: In this handout image provided by Disney, to celebrate their first wedding anniversary, Kevin Jonas of the pop trio "Jonas Brothers" and his wife Danielle Jonas pose on December 19, 2010 in front of Cinderella Castle with Cinderella and Prince Charming at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The couple wed December 19, 2009 at Oheka Castle in Long Island, New York, and will celebrate their first anniversary by staying Sunday night in the Cinderella Castle Suite, the only hotel room inside the Walt Disney World theme park castle. (Photo by Preston Mack/Disney via Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - JULY 04: In this handout photo provided by Disney Parks, singer Katy Perry poses with Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse at Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort on July 4, 2014 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Katy Perry, who sang the hit song "Firework," visited Walt Disney World Resort on U.S. Independence Day during a break in her global "Prismatic" concert tour. (Photo by Chloe Rice/Disney Parks via Getty Images)
397155 26: The Walt Disney character Goofy makes his way through a crowd at Disney's Magic Kingdom November 11, 2001 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
LAKE BUENTA VISTA, FL - JULY 28: In this handout image provided by Disney Parks, Tony Award-winning actress and singer Idina Menzel poses on July 28, 2015 with Elsa, Anna and Olaf from Disney's "Frozen" during "Frozen Summer Fun" at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Menzel took a break from her world tour to visit Walt Disney World Resort. (Photo by Matt Stroshane/Disney Parks via Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - AUGUST 11: In this handout photo provided by Disney Parks, Princess Elena of Avalor, the first Latin-inspired Disney princess, receives a royal welcome during her arrival at Magic Kingdom Park on August 11, 2016 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Princess Elena's arrival at Walt Disney World follows the debut of the new Disney Channel animated series, "Elena of Avalor." The adventurous princess appears daily in "The Royal Welcome of Princess Elena" stage show at Magic Kingdom. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 5: Fireworks explode under cloudy skies as Disney dignitaries and characters appear in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at the close of ceremonies for the 50th anniversary of Disneyland May 5, 2005 in Anaheim, California. Sleeping Beauty Castle, like many other attractions at Disneyland, is adorned with special decorations for today's anniversary events. Disneyland, in southern California, is the original Disneyland theme park founded by Walt Disney in 1955. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
HONG KONG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 12: Disney characters Mickey and Minnie Mouse welcome visitors during the grand opening day of Hong Kong Disneyland September 12, 2005 in Hong Kong (Photo by MN Chan/Getty Images)
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ANAHEIM, CA - NOVEMBER 07: In this handout image provided by Disney, Selena Gomez meets "Santa" Stitch at Sleeping Beauty Winter Castle at Disneyland on November 7, 2009 in Anaheim, California. The meeting took place while taping a segment for the 2009 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade airing December 25, 2009 on ABC . (Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney via Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - MAY 3: In this handout image provided by Disney, grammy Award-winning artist Christina Aguilera poses with Mickey Mouse at the Disney-MGM Studios on May 3, 2007 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. It was a "homecoming" for Aguilera, who taped the Disney Channel's "The New Mickey Mouse Club" series at the Disney-MGM Studios as a child star in the early 1990s. (Photo by Diana Zalucky/Disney via Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - MAY 02: In this handout photo provided by Disney Parks, singer/songwriter Christina Perri joins Disney's Seven Dwarfs at the Magic Kingdom park May 2, 2014 at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Perri was on hand to preview the park's newest family-style coaster attraction, the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train attraction. The attraction will open to guests May 28, 2014. (Photo by Ryan Wendler/Disney Parks via Getty Images)
HONG KONG - SEPTEMBER 1: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this handout photo provided by Disney, Mickey and Minnie Mouse are seen walking through Sleeping Beauty Castle at the new Disneyland Park on September 1, 2005 in Hong Kong. The new theme park and vacation resort will officially open September 12. (Photo by Mark Ashman/Disney via Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - DECEMBER 07: In this handout photo provided by Disney Parks, Actor Neil Patrick Harris hosts and performs in the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade television special at Magic Kingdom Park at the Walt Disney World Resort on December 07, 2013 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The parade will air on December 25t. (Photo by Mark Ashman/Disney Parks via Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - APRIL 05: In this handout photo provided by Disney, the Space Shuttle Discovery is seen lifting off over Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom on April 5, 2010 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The pre-dawn launch with the crew of STS-131 occurred at 6:21 a.m. EDT in nearby Cape Canaveral, Florida. (Photo by Kent Phillips/Disney via Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - JANUARY 17: In this handout photo provided by Disney Parks, daytime TV talk show host Wendy Williams poses with Disney Princesses (L-R) Belle, Snow White, Cinderella, Jasmine and Tiana during a visit to the Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World Resort January 17, 2014 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Williams visited the resort to film segments for "The Wendy Williams Show," prior to launching a sweepstakes Jan. 30, 2014 for viewers to win family vacations to the theme parks. Viewers can check local listings and tune in throughout the month of February to win. (Photo by Gregg Newton/Disney Parks via Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - AUGUST 14: In this handout image provided by Disney, with the stern and determined look of a Jedi Knight, "Star Wars" creator and filmmaker George Lucas poses with a group of "Star Wars"-inspired Disney characters Aug. 14, 2010 at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Lucas is in central Florida for "Star Wars Celebration V," the official Lucasfilm fan event that is taking place this week at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. He visited Walt Disney World Resort tonight to attend Disney's "Last Tour to Endor" special event. (Photo by Todd Anderson/Disney via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 10: Will Smith attends the magic lamp stunt to the surprise and delight of fans, to celebrate the release of Disney's "Aladdin" in Leicester Square on May 10, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Disney)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - AUGUST 11: In this handout photo provided by Disney Parks, Princess Elena of Avalor, the first Latin-inspired Disney princess, receives a royal welcome during her arrival at Magic Kingdom Park on August 11, 2016 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Princess Elena's arrival at Walt Disney World follows the debut of the new Disney Channel animated series, "Elena of Avalor." The adventurous princess appears daily in "The Royal Welcome of Princess Elena" stage show at Magic Kingdom. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - JULY 25: In this handout provided by Disney Parks, singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani meets up with Mickey Mouse on July 25, 2016 at Magic Kingdom Park in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Stefani took a break from her "This is What the Truth Feels Like" tour to vacation with family at Walt Disney World Resort. (Photo by Chloe Rice/Disney Parks via Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - SEPTEMBER 26: In this handout photo provided by Walt Disney Resorts, Serena Williams poses with Rey and Vi Moradi during a visit to Star Wars: Galaxys Edge at Walt Disney World Resort on September 26, 2019 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by David Roark/Walt Disney Resorts via Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - JUNE 26: In this handout photo provided by Disney Parks, Jessica Alba and husband Cash Warren, along with daughters Honor, 7, and Haven, 3, pose with Anna, Olaf and Elsa from Disney's "Frozen" at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The family spent time experiencing "Frozen Summer Fun" while vacationing at Walt Disney World Resort. (Photo by David Roark/Disney Parks via Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - DECEMBER 01: In this handout photo provided by Disney, canine stars from Disney's new holiday DVD and Blu-ray film, "Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups," take a stroll in the Magic Kingdom park while taping the "Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade" TV special at Walt Disney World on December 1,2012 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The annual parade telecast, which airs Dec. 25, 2012 at various times across the country on ABC-TV, features celebrity performances and segments taped at Walt Disney World in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California. Featured performers include Lady Antebellum, Backstreet Boys, Brad Paisley, Phillip Phillips, Colbie Caillat, TobyMac, Yolanda Adams, Ross Lynch, the cast of "Newsies" and a U.S. Marine Corps Band. Nick Cannon and Mario Lopez host the special. (Photo by Mark Ashman/ Disney via Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 14: Actor Dwayne Johnson of MOANA took part today in "Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios: The Upcoming Films" presentation at Disney's D23 EXPO 2015 in Anaheim, Calif. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
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