1985
- February 6
- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences nominates Jessica Lange for her role in the film Mickey's Christmas Carol for an Oscar Award in the category Actress. [39.643]
- February 13
- Mickey Mouse, accompanied by Disneyland's Ambassador, Melissa Taylor, begins a 30-day flight around the world, celebrating Disneyland's 30th anniversary. [96.87]
- (month unknown)
- Disney releases the laserdisc Life with Mickey - Limited Gold Edition II Cartoon Classics for US$25. It includes Shanghaied, Mickey's Polo Team, Alpine Climbers, Mickey's Circus, Mickey Down Under, R-Coon Dawg. [15]
1986
-
- Disney releases the laserdisc Jiminy Cricket's Christmas for US$25. It includes Nutcracker Suite Scene, Toy Tinkers, The Art of Skiing, You Can Fly, I've Got No Strings, The Mice Make Cinderella a Dress, Mickey's Good Deed, When You Wish Upon a Star. [15]
- Disney releases the laserdisc Mickey and the Beanstalk / The Reluctant Dragon for US$30. It includes Mickey and the Beanstalk, The Reluctant Dragon, Morris the Midget Moose. [15]
- Disney releases the animated film compilation Mickey Knows Best / The Importance of Being Donald on laserdisc in the US, for US$25. It includes: Moving Day, Mickey's Amateurs, Mickey's Elephant, Donald's Better Self, Polar Trappers, Timber. [15]
1987
- April 19
- Team Mickey's Athletic Club shop opens at the Walt Disney World Village in Walt Disney World. [501.540]
- May 5
- Disneyland debuts "Disney Dollars". Mickey Mouse and Sleeping Beauty's Castle are on the $1 bill, Goofy and the Mark Twain Riverboat are on the $5 bill. [26.28] [232.85] [245.68] [228.130] [399.2] [757.40]
- May 17
- The Mickey's Christmas Chalet shop in Disneyland closes. [228.325]
- (month unknown)
- A hot-air balloon shaped like Mickey Mouse dubbed "Ear Force One" debuts. [228.155]
- September
- Disney releases the "Mickey's Field Trip" series educational film The Police Station. [228.396]
- Disney releases the "Mickey's Field Trip" series educational film The Fire Station. [228.185]
- Disney releases the "Mickey's Field Trip" series educational film The Hospital. [228.242]
- December 7
- Dominica issues ten postage stamps depicting Disney theme parks and trains, marking the 60th anniversary of Mickey Mouse. [648.753]
- December 9
- The Gambia issues ten postage stamps marking the 60th anniversary of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, depicting Disney characters and historic locomotives. [653.37]
1988
- April
- Time magazine features Michael Eisner and Mickey Mouse on the cover if its April 25 issue, for an article on the revival of the Walt Disney Company. [479]
- June 2
- Lesotho issues ten postage stamps marking the 60th anniversary of Mickey Mouse, depicting various Disney characters in Helsinki, Finland. [655.334]
- June 18
- The Mickey's Birthdayland area opens near Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. [228.324]
- (month unknown)
- Disney releases the animated film compilation Cartoon Classics: Here's Mickey / Here's Pluto on laserdisc in the US, for US$25. It includes Orphans' Benefit, Mickey's Garden, Mail Dog, Pantry Pirate, and Springtime for Pluto. [15]
- Disney releases the laserdisc Cartoon Classics: Mickey & Minnie / Chip 'n' Dale for US$25. It includes The Little Whirlwind, Hawaiian Holiday, The Brave Little Tailor, Working for Peanuts, Donald Applecore, and Dragon Around. [15]
- Disney releases the animated film compilation Mickey's Magical World - Walt Disney's Mini Classics on laserdisc in Japan, for 4841 Yen. It includes portions of: Thru the Mirror, The Worm Turns, Lonesome Ghosts, The Band Concert, Gulliver Mickey (Colorized), Magician Mickey, Sorceror's Apprentice. [15]
- Disney releases the film Mickey and the Beanstalk on videocassette. [228.319]
- Capcom releases the Mickey Mousecapades video game for the Nintendo Entertainment System in the US. [799.93]
- August 1
- Grenada issues ten postage stamps marking the 60th anniversary of Mickey Mouse, depicting various Disney characters in Australia. [653.422]
- September
- Disney releases the film Mickey Mouse: Safety Belt Expert for educational use. [228.323]
- November 13
- The NBC TV network airs The Magical World of Disney show, entitled Mickey's 60th Birthday. [228.328]
- December 1
- Antigua & Barbuda issues 14 postage stamps marking the 60th anniversary of Mickey Mouse. [629.375]
- Dominica issues ten postage stamps marking the 60th anniversary of Mickey Mouse. [648.754]
- Grenada issues ten postage stamps marking the 60th anniversary of Mickey Mouse, depicting various Disney characters at Christmas. [653.422]
- Grenada Grenadines issues ten postage stamps marking the 60th anniversary of Mickey Mouse. [653.457]
- Sierra Leone issues ten postage stamps marking the 60th anniversary of Mickey Mouse. [656.980]
- December 2
- Uganda issues ten postage stamps marking the 60th anniversary of Mickey Mouse, in Christmas scenes. [617.677]
1989
- February 3
- Disney issues new $1 and $5 Disney Dollars at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. The $1 bill depicts Mickey Mouse on one side, and Sleeping Beauty Castle on the other. The $5 bill depicts Goofy on one side, with the other side showing EPCOT Center's Spaceship Earth and the Empress Lilly Riverboat. [407]
- February 12
- The NBC TV network airs The Magical World of Disney show, entitled Mickey's Happy Valentine Special, with Ludwig Von Drake. [228.326]
- April 3
- Newsweek magazine features Mickey Mouse on the cover of its April 3rd issue, for an article on the Disney-MGM Studios park at Walt Disney World. [475]
- April 6
- The Gambia issues ten postage stamps depicting Mickey Mouse through the years. [653.39]
- April 24
- The Disney Channel begins airing another new The New Mickey Mouse Club series. [228.322] [1037.S3.1] [1038.C19]
- May 1
- The Backstage Studio Tour opens in the Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park at Walt Disney World. Included are the short films The Lottery, and Michael and Mickey. [228.38,296,318]
- The Mickey's of Hollywood shop opens on Hollywood Boulevard in the Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park at Walt Disney World. [228.327]
- June 20
- Bhutan issues 24 postage stamps marking the 60th anniversary of Mickey Mouse. [629.794]
- (month unknown)
- Disney releases the laserdisc Cartoon Classics: Mickey and the Gang / Nuts About Chip and Dale for US$25. It includes Boat Builders, Canine Caddy, Moose Hunters, Two Chips and a Miss, Food for Feudin', and Trailer Horn. [15]
- Lorus introduces the Mickey and Donald watch. [230.68]
- August 18
- Buena Vista Pictures Distribution re-releases the animated short film Mickey and the Seal to theaters, with the film Cheetah. [1045.C19]
- (month unknown)
- Peter Merolo of New York sells an original animation cel of Clara Cluck and Mickey Mouse from the film Orphan's Benefit to Philip Samuels of St. Louis for US$450,000. [478.230]
1990
- January 11
- For the 35th anniversary of Disneyland, the Party Gras Parade debuts, with balloons 45 feet high of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Pluto, and Goofy. [26.29] [228.380] [939.43]
- (month unknown)
- Ballanda Corporation introduces the limited edition Mick Tracy watch, showing Mickey Mouse in a Dick Tracy-like silhouette. [230.68]
- Pedre introduces the Mickey Astaire watch. [230.68]
- According to "Q" ratings, the Nintendo mascot Super Mario is more recognized by American children than Mickey Mouse. [391.9]
- Sega releases the Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse video game for the Mega Drive video game system in the UK. [1081.62]
- November 16
- Disney releases the Mickey Mouse animated short film The Prince and the Pauper to theatres. Also appearing are Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto, and Pete. [85.292,325] [228.400] (November 23 [11]) (1991 [15])
1991
- February
- The cover of the March issue of GamePro magazine features Mickey Mouse. [1082]
- March
- Capcom releases the Mickey's Dangerous Chase for the Game Boy in the US. [799.93] [1082.38]
1992
- April 8
- The Gambia issues ten postage stamps depicting Mickey Mouse as Christopher Columbus. [653.42]
- August 27
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show. A homeless man says he owned Mickey Mouse Massage Parlours, then Disney shut him down. [824]
- (month unknown)
- Sierra Leone issues sixteen postage stamps depicting Mickey Mouse magazines and books. [656.985]
- The cover of the January 1993 issue of Nintendo Power features Mickey Mouse. [796]
- December
- Capcom releases The Magical Quest Starring Mickey Mouse for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in the US. [796.8] [799.93] [1146.99]
1993
- January 24
- The Mickey's Toontown area opens at Disneyland. It includes
- Mickey's House attraction,
- Minnie's House attraction,
- Miss Daisy boat attraction,
- Acorn Ball Crawl attraction,
- Jolly Trolley vehicle,
- Gadget's Go-Coaster attraction,
- Goofy's Bounce House attraction, and
- Chip 'n Dale's Treehouse attraction.
[26.29] [34.279] [98] [226.43] [228.5,90,201,213,265,326,329,333,335] [757.40]
- The Mickey's Toontown area opens at Disneyland. It includes Mickey's House attraction. [26.29] [34.279] [98] [226.43] [228.5,90,201,213,265,326,329,333,335] [757.40]
- June 2
- Mickey Mouse books return on sale in China, after a four-year absence due to copyright infringements. [334.D4]
- (month unknown)
- A special $1 Disney Dollar is created to celebrate Mickey Mouse's 65th birthday. [245.69]
- Disney releases the laserdisc Cartoon Classics: Special Edition for US$30. It includes Father's Lion, Tea for Two Hundred, The Simple Things, Two Weeks Vacation, Clock Cleaners, Baggage Buster, Mickey's Fire Brigade, The Big Wash, Olympic Champ, Donald's Golf Game, The Art of Skiing, and Aquamania. [15]
- The Walt Disney Company erects a statue in Disneyland of Walt Disney holding hands with Mickey Mouse. [852.11]
- October 25
- Antigua & Barbuda issues eleven postage stamps depicting Mickey Mouse film posters. [629.381]
- November 8
- Antigua & Barbuda issues eleven postage stamps depicting Disney characters in Mickey's Nutcracker. [629.381]
- November 11
- Grenada issues ten postage stamps marking the 65th anniversary of Mickey Mouse. [653.429]
- Grenada Grenadines issues ten postage stamps marking the 65th anniversary of Mickey Mouse, depicting scenes from Mickey Mouse films. [653.461]
- November
- Disney releases the animated film compilation Mickey Mouse: The Black & White Years - Volume 1 on laserdisc for US$125. It includes: Steamboat Willie, The Gallopin' Gaucho, Plane Crazy, Mickey's Follies, The Fire Fighters, The Chain Gang, The Gorilla Mystery, Pioneer Days, The Birthday Party, Mickey Steps Out, Blue Rhythm, Mickey Cuts Up, Mickey's Orphans, The Duck Hunt, Mickey's Revue, Mickey's Nightmare, The Whoopee Party, Touch Down Mickey, The Klondike Kid, Building a Building, The Mad Doctor, Ye Golden Days, The Mail Pilot, Mickey's Gala Premier, Puppy Love, The Pet Store, Giantland, Camping Out, Gulliver Mickey, Orphan's Benefit, The Dognapper, Two-Gun Mickey, Mickey's Service Station, Parade of the Award Nominees. [15]
- December
- 6,500 underprivileged children are welcomed to Euro Disneyland to celebrate Mickey Mouse's 65th birthday. [60.7]
1994
- March 1
- Ghana issues ten postage stamps marking the 65th anniverary of Mickey Mouse. [653.240]
- March 15
- Nevis issues ten postage stamps depicting Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. [655.1060]
- (month unknown)
- Walt Disney Computer Software releases the Follow the Reader software for DOS 3.3 personal computers. The software promotes age 5-8 early reading skills with Mickey Mouse and friends. Price is US$49.95. [584.71]
- October 3
- Dominica issues ten postage stamps marking the 65th anniversary of Mickey Mouse. [648.760]
- October
- Capcom releases The Great Circus Mystery Starring Mickey & Minnie video game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in the US. [801.103] [802.163]
- November
- Disney releases the animated film compilation Mickey Mouse: A Star is Born on laserdisc in Japan for 15450 Yen. It includes Steamboat Willie, Plane Crazy, Haunted House, The Fire Fighters, The Delivery Boy, The Klondike Kid, Building a Building, Mickey's Steamroller, Orphans' Benefit, Two-Gun Mickey, Mickey's Service Station, Pluto's Judgment Day, Mickey's Grand Opera, Thru the Mirror, Magician Mickey, Clock Cleaners, Lonesome Ghosts, Mickey's Trailer, Brave Little Tailor, The Nifty Nineties. [15]
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