Magic Kingdom celebrates Mickey Mouse's 88th birthday

ORLANDO, Fla. — The world's most famous mouse is celebrating his 88th birthday Friday.

Mickey Mouse debuted on Nov. 18, 1928 in the world's first cartoon with synchronized sound, "Steamboat Willie." %

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Visitors at the Magic Kingdom can celebrate with Mickey during a special presentation of "The Move It- Shake It- Celebrate Parade." Visitors will also receive a commemorative button.

Mickey made a special appearance on "Good Morning America" Friday.

To celebrate his upcoming birthday, Mickey is embarking on a trip around the world, where he will make surprise appearances in iconic, real-world locations to delight his fans and friends.

These magical moments chronicling Mickey’s global adventures will be captured and shared on Disney’s Mickey Mouse Facebook page, culminating with the debut of a video highlighting Mickey’s travels featuring an upbeat new song, “What We Got.” The video will debut on the big day: November 18. Mickey fans are encouraged to join the celebration on social media using #HappyBirthdayMickey.

Read more: Mickey's birthday celebration on icFlorida.com 

Walt Disney and his brother Roy held a news conference on Nov. 15, 1965, announcing that Disney World was going to be built in Orlando.

Watch the full 1965 broadcast below:

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